Tag: Android

  • Phones

    Phones

    So, a couple weeks ago I got a couple of new phones: a Galaxy S2 and an iPhone 5. This pair is replacing the Nexus S and the HTC Legend. Why a Galaxy S2? Isn’t there an S3 and an S4 out there? Yes, and here’s why I got the S2. First, I really like my…

  • HTC Desire Z

    HTC Desire Z

    I like reviewing old, obsolete products, so here’s another.  The USB port on my Nexus S died recently, and I got this loaner HTC with the Nexus is in for repair. While the HTC is a fairly recent phone, it still runs Gingerbread (2.3.3), and feels very dated when coming from my Nexus S running Jelly…

  • Google Play Store Localization

    Google Play Store Localization

    Twice I’ve encountered Google’s attempts to keep me from accessing some apps for my phone. In both cases, the apps I wanted were restricted to the U.S. market. In both cases, I had to look up how to fix the problem. So, here’s the simplest solution I found: Disable all location services on the device…