About Vincent Messina
Flipboard for Android Adds Daydream Support in Latest Update
January 12, 2013 | Vincent MessinaFirst things first: what’s Daydream? Daydream was introduced in Android 4.2 and is essentially a screensaver for your tablet or phone. While not the most revolutionary of features introduced in Android, it’s a great way to make use of the otherwise vacuous space of a docked or idle device. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s introduce you to the new Flipboard update. Read More
Share Photo Collections Easier With Dropbox 2.3 for Android
January 11, 2013 | Vincent MessinaCloud storage provider Dropbox pushed out an update to their Android app making it easier than ever to share entire collections of photos with friends, family, etc. Whether you’re an avid Dropbox user, or new to this whole “cloud” storage thing, you’ll appreciate the updates made in version 2.3. Read More
Android Tip: Prevent App Shortcuts From Automatically Appearing on Your Home Screen
January 11, 2013 | Vincent MessinaWhether you’re a casual user or power user, one thing is for certain — you’re going to be downloading apps. You may have noticed that every new app you download receives a nice little shortcut icon on your home screen. That might not be a big deal for some of you, but for others (especially you app hoarders out there) having dozens of app icons automatically added to your home screen can be unnecessary and make for quite the cluttered home screen. Read More
Beta Channel Release of Chrome for Android now Available in the Play Store
January 10, 2013 | Vincent MessinaDo you enjoy beta testing products in order to be “first”? Then you’ll definitely want to download Chrome Beta. Chrome Beta will give you the opportunity to test all the latest features of Chrome for Android as Google works on refining them and preparing them for final release. Read More
Android 101: How to Share a Photo
January 10, 2013 | Vincent MessinaYou’ve just picked up your first Android device (congratulations by the way) and managed to take the most amazing photo of a bear on a tricycle (maybe you were at the circus, I don’t know). This, of course, is something you have to share with friends and family, only problem is — you don’t know how! No problem, we’ve got you covered. I’m going to show you just how easy it is to share photos directly from your Android phone. Read More
Google Nexus 7 Dock Still Slated for a January Release
January 10, 2013 | Vincent MessinaTraditionally, Google and their Nexus products don’t see much in the way of official accessories (and if they do, it’s usually 6+ months down the road). Another prime example of the lackluster accessory support comes at the unavailability of official docks for both the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. While we can’t speculate on the Nexus 10, we’ve known for a month or so that the Nexus 7 dock is right around the corner. Read More
Samsung CES 2013: Exynos 5 Octa, Flexible Displays, and More
January 10, 2013 | Vincent MessinaSamsung has uploaded their latest CES keynote for all to enjoy. Watch as they announce the Exynos 5 Octa, flexible displays, and more. It’s over an hour long so get comfortable and grab some popcorn.
Tip: fast forward to around 3:09 to skip over the ridiculously lengthy CES commercial intro. Read More
The Android Show on #Android – Episode #44
January 10, 2013 | Vincent MessinaOkay, so the title is a bit misleading. It’s episode #44 of the Android Show, however, it’s episode #1 here on #Android. I’m sure we’ll get it all worked out in our minds sooner or later. Check out Scotty Brown and I as we kick off The Android Show here on #Android. Read More
Join us as we Kick off The Android Show Tonight at 6PM PST
January 9, 2013 | Vincent MessinaFor those of you who haven’t heard, we will be kicking off the Android Show tonight at 6pm PST/9pm EST. You may recognize the name, as it was the brain child of Mr. Scotty Brown. Scotty Brown has been an avid Android evangelist and audio/video personality for quite some time and you may remember him from Android Guys, Radio Android and Rootzwiki. Read More