Tag Archives: Android

KeePass, a FOSS Password Manager With Great Multiplatform (PC and Mobile) Support

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The focus of this site is on mobile web apps so I rarely cover native apps. However I prefer using a native app for password management.  I want my passwords available instantly and everywhere regardless of whether I have a wireless signal or not.  I also need a password management solution that works on all my devices using the same encrpted password database.  I use Windows and Linux PCs as well as Android andSymbian smartphones and basic feature phones with Java … Continue reading →

Bolt Browser Android Private Beta – Invite Codes Available Here

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An Android version of the popular proxy based Bolt Browser has entered a limited private Beta. To participate you must have a Beta code. The Bolt Android team has provided me with 500 codes which I’m making available to Wap Review readers on a first come first served basis. Read on the find out how to get your free invite code. I’ve installed Bolt on my T-Mobile My Touch 3G (HTC Magic) and although their are some minor issues it’s … Continue reading →

Opera Mini For Android Updated – Connection, Memory and Stability Fixes

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Opera Mini 6 Android Update3

Opera Software pushed out “Opera Mini Version 6.0, Update 3” for Android phones and tablets today. The full version number is 6.0.25174 and it seems to be strickly a  bug fix release. According to Opera the changes are Better memory handling. Fixed calculation of free space for downloads. Fixed issue with previous URL being reloaded upon startup. Fixed issue with “Connection failed” on page load. HTTP proxy settings is read from APN. Various other crash fixes. I tried Update 3 … Continue reading →

Google I/O – Music, Movies and Ice Cream Sandwich

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Computer History Museum, Mt. View CA

I wasn’t able to get into Google I/O this year. I wasn’t the only one, the two day developer event in San Francisco, which is limited to 5000 attendees in San Francisco, sold out in 59 minutes. In response to the enormous demand, Google set up over 110 free Google I/O Extended live viewing parties around the world where the keynotes and selected sessions are shown on the big screen. At the I/O keynote Vic Gundotra announced that the I/O … Continue reading →

Free Passes For Qualcomm’s Uplinq

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Qualcomm has given me ten free passes valued at $375 for Uplinq, their annual conference for mobile developers, publishers, device manufacturers and operators. I’m giving the passes away to WapReview readers on a first come, first served basis.  Read on to find out how to get yours. Uplinq sessions focus on Brew MP and Android app development and on ways device manufacturers, operators and system integrators can enhance their offerings using Qualcomm’s products, tools and services.  There will also be … Continue reading →

Browser Test: Opera Mini 6 and Opera Mini 4.3

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Opera Mini 6 (Android) Touch Speed Dials and Menu

Click images to view full size Last week at CTIA, Opera Software released three new mobile browsers, Opera Mobile 11, Opera Mini 6 and Opera Mini 4.3.  I covered Opera Mobile 11 a couple of days ago.  Here’s my take on the new Opera Mini versions. Opera Mini 6 and 4.3 can be downloaded from m.opera.com using your phone or from opera.com/mobile/download/ with a PC. The Android version is also available from the Android Market. Opera Mini 6 is latest … Continue reading →

Browser Test: Opera Mobile 11 For Symbian and Android

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Opera Mobile 11 Android - Full Screen With Status Bar

Opera Software released a trio of new browsers last week at CTIA. They are: Opera Mobile 11 for Android 1.6 and later and Symbian 3rd Ed and later. There are also experimental “labs” releases of Opera Mobile 11 for Maemo, MeeGo and Windows (for Windows 7 tablets). Opera Mini 6 for Android, Symbian 2nd Ed and later and BlackBerry OS 4.2.1 and later. iPhone and iPad releases will be available soon. Opera Mini 4.3 for Java ME and BlackBerry. The … Continue reading →

UC Browser 7.5 for Android English Translation

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UC Browser 7.5 Android - StartPage with Menu

Click images to zoom Fans of the UC Browser on Android can now download an English language translation of the latest version of the Chinese proxy browser. UC Forum member James, aka JBIN did the translation. According to him the translation is not complete. It’s certainly usable, top level menus are in English although there are still some Chinese only fields in sub-menus and the browser start page (image top left) and some of the prompts (image bottom right) are … Continue reading →