Droid Charge also set to get Verizon Remote Diagnostics app, along with other fixes
The venerable Samsung Droid Charge is about to get another software update. And included in version FP1, along with a bevy of bugfixes, is the new Verizon Remote Diagnostics application we've already seen added to the LG Revolution
Apps with Ads Killing Android Phone Battery Life, But There’s Hope
A research team at Purdue University and Microsoft found that ads lead to most power consumption in Android apps. During the course of the study the team discovered that ads account for up to 75 percent of battery usage in Android apps . To calculate how much battery life ads within apps use the team used an HTC Passion (a.k.a Nexus One) running Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
Verizon adding remote diagnostics tool to latest LG Revolution update
Verizon just gave us a heads up to a new update for the LG Revolution that, among other things, will add “Verizon Remote Diagnostics” to the smartphone. Before anybody freaks out, Verizon describes this as a “new customer care solution to improve device issue diagnosis during customer support calls.” You'll have to give a customer service rep permissions, and they they'll be able to “remotely view the user's device for troubleshooting and application demonstrations.” In other words, they'll be able to see and take over your phone — again, with your permission — to show and fix stuff. Different from a Carrier IQ -type analytics tool hanging out in the background (though we're willing to bet it's got full access to that same sort of information if need be)
Regulator approves T-Mobile / Orange plans for UK 4G network this year
Ofcom proposal paves the way for first UK 4G LTE network launch later in the year British smartphone users have had to watch from the sidelines as North American and Asian carriers roll out ever faster 4G
5 Best Extensions to Manage Chrome Extensions
Google Chrome is arguably the best browser, because it has good speed plus it offers the ability to install extensions that enhances the browsing experience. Managing the list of extensions in your Chrome browser can be a little tedious once you get several extensions






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