Updated to the new Android Market this morning
So this morning I went ahead and grabbed the .apk file and updated to the new android market. I like the new look and feel.
Some of the new added features are the ability to add a PIN for purchases as well as the addtion of the Google +1 button so you can share your favorite apps and such with others. Also the addition of book and movie purchases is a new feature.
Note : In order to update you have to have "install apps from “Unknown Locations" checked in your settings.
Go get it kids!
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My HTC EVO + Nyan Cat = WIN!!!!
Whats better then an HTC EVO from Sprint? How about an HTC EVO with Nyan Cat!!! Thats right my live wallpaper is now Nyan Cat.
If this excites you as much as it did me then jump over to the android market and grab it. You can either make it your live wallpaper or you can just play the little Nyan Cat jingle and most likely annoy your friends and family.
For those unfamiliar with Nyan Cat here is the original youtube video....
Wearing my “famous androids” shirt for Sprint HTC EVO3D Launch Day
Decided to celebrate the launch of the HTC EVO 3D today from Sprint with my "Famous Androids" T-Shirt. Jump over to Sprint and get your EVO 3D today!
“Famous Androids” – I May Have Just Purchased This Shirt
So I saw this shirt and thought "yep I need that!" So I grabbed me one and it is on the way to the geek! Can you name the "Famous Androids"?
Get yours before they are gone!
My New Android Home Screen
One thing I am always doing and it seems like it is an addiction is changing up the look of my home screen on my HTC EVO.
What you are looking at is my current version which uses a couple apps and widgets to get what I wanted.
First I am using ADW.Launcher to replace HTC Sense and allows you to pretty much customize your phone to your hearts desire. There is a free version and if you find you are liking it you can upgrade to the paid version which of course opens up more options for you to use.
Now besides options with the ADW.Launcher you can also add themes to you phone which is what I did here using the chemistry theme as you can see in the icons looking like they are from the element table.
For the date and the clock I went ahead and used an option I didnt find in the market but on the interwebs called TypoClock which gives it a kool different look and has a couple options you can use to make it look the way you would like.
One last piece that I will share is the media player is actually the widget for DoggCatcher which is the app I use for my podcast listening.
So there you have it my most recent home screen setup. Hope maybe some of the info I shared you can use in modifications for your Android phone and hope you think mine is pretty kool looking!
Do you have your home screen all prettied up? Leave a comment and share a link to a pic of it or shoot me and @reply on twitter.
My Favorite Android Apps
With more and more people getting Android phones one of the questions that comes up a lot is what apps do you use? What are your favorites. So with that in mind I decided to throw a little list of the apps I use on a daily basis and the apps I really like.
WordPress - Lets me update and monitor my WordPress blog right from my phone. I must say its a pretty handy app for this blogger.
Google Reader - The official app. Lets me follow all my feeds and share them with my blog, twitter, facebook, ect.
Doggcatcher - This is a paid app but I love it for listening to my podcasts daily.
Astro - A great file manager that lets you move files around, create new directories, and delete files.
Evernote - Never foget a thing. store notes, pics, information, stories, ect. Love it!
Remember The Milk - Keep your daily tasks with you at all times and see what you have coming up due soon.
Dropbox - Love Dropbox. Sync your files between computers and phones. Very nice to have.
Tweetdeck - Best twitter app in my opinion. Helps me follow Twitter and Facebook. Easily my most used app.
AndFTP - A nice little FTP client that lets me access my server where I host my website.
Chrome to Phone - Find something you wanna send to your phone when surfing on Chrome? This is the app for you.
ChromeMarks - All your bookmarks sync'd with Chrome and your phone.
Double Twist - The app I use to play my media
Geek History - Find out what happened today in the geek world
Gesture Search - Search for contacts, apps, and bookmarks with the swipe of your finger. very nice
Miso - Lets you check in and share what shows or movies you are watching.
PicPlz - Share your pics to all your social sites and add quick filters to give it a different feel.
PicSay Pro - Edit your pics and add banners, change colors, ect.
SMS Backup+ - Backup your sms and mms messages to gmail for storage.
Tasker - Helps you automate your Android phone. Add some pretty kool and powerful automation.
Vignette - Lets you edit and touch up your pics. Add filters and borders and such.
Where's My Droid - Helps you find your phone when you lose it or even wipe it if you have lost it for good.
Scanner Radio - Listen to what is going on around you by listening to the police, fire, public safety ect.
Foursquare - Check in and let the world know where you are and find out where your friends are at.
Gowalla - Check in and let the world know where you are and find out where your friends are at.
Facebook - Of course I use this to jump on Facebook and find out what is going on in the world.
You of course can find all of these and many, many other apps at the Android Market and hey if you have an app you use and think I should check it out let me know.
New Android Focused Show Coming From TWiT.tv
So today I saw a tweet from Jason Howell today linking to a brainstorm session with himself and Eileen Rivera about a new show coming to the TWiT lineup that focuses on Android.
SWEET!!! I am a fan of one Android and two TWiT.tv podcasts. The video of the brainstorming session was posted up on YouTube and you can check it out here....
My Thoughts On The HTC EVO
So its been a little over a week since I got my new HTC EVO and I wanted to share my early thoughts on the device and if I am a fan or not.
Of course if you follow me on twitter you already have that answer. Enjoy and hey if you have an EVO let me know your thoughts.
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