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  1. pingpongboss

    UC Berkeley has an Android Apps Course

    For this semester, a Computer Science class (CS160) at the University of California, Berkeley, is focusing on making Android apps! CS160 focuses on User Interface Design, and has traditionally focused on designing websites and Apple iPhone apps. I'm so glad I'm taking the class! Main Page...
  2. pingpongboss

    Possible Unlock for the Captivate for FREE

    edit: if you are on froyo 2.2 then there are no current workarounds. If you are on JH7 then follow the directions on this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=789888&page=3 YouTube - How to Unlock Your Samsung Captivate (AT&T) for FREE Even easier: Search market for...
  3. pingpongboss

    2260 on Quadrant - Ownage

    YouTube - Samsung Captivate Quadrant Benchmark The Captivate is definitely an under-appreciated phone. With so many people complaining about the GPS, AT&T lock-down, and current lack of 3rd party custom ROMs, you start to forget that the hardware itself is top notch.
  4. pingpongboss

    [Review] Seidio Innocase Rugged

    Edit: I've been told by Seidio that the "Active-Like Thing" actually has a name. It's called the Rugged Skin. Also, they assured me that they are "working to make the tabs strong and easier to remove." Seidio Innocase Rugged Holster Combo YouTube - Seidio Innocase Rugged Holster Combo for HTC...
  5. pingpongboss

    Accessories Seidio Innotraveler Car Kit

    Innotraveler Car Kit For use with HTC EVO 4G The product page has been updated, and picture posted. It seems like the dock is now going to be vertically mounted only. Seidio representatives had said before in another thread that they had engineering difficulties getting the dock to hold the...
  6. pingpongboss

    Root [ROOT] Using SetCPU + Perflock Disabler to Save Battery, Underclock

    I'm sure many people has seen the thread where OverclockWidget was claimed to have increased the battery life for some people. Near the end of the thread I became skeptical and proved that it had in fact no effect on the CPU speeds at all, and so can not save battery life. Well, good news is...
  7. pingpongboss

    Help HTC Sense UI Browser vs Stock Android Browser. Different Pinch-To-Zoom Behavior.

    Update (11/7): Calkulin has made a mod for the Evo! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785271 Update: An XDA dev has made a permanent solution for Desire froyo ROMs. If anyone's interested you can follow his thread to see if it'll work on an Evo...
  8. pingpongboss

    [Review] Seidio Innocase Active Limited Edition

    Update: New Exoskeleton design out, dubbed the Innocase Active (not Limited Edition anymore). Look at the end of this first post to see more about it. Update: Seidio is considering whether they want to offer the Innocase Active exoskeleton in more colors. What do you think? Let us know in the...
  9. pingpongboss

    Seidio Innocase Active Case for HTC EVO 4G - Limited Edition

    Review here: http://androidforums.com/reviews-evo-4g/98431-review-seidio-innocase-active-limited-edition.html Hey guys, check this out. The newest case for the HTC Evo 4G, out exclusively on Amazon.com. Amazon.com: Seidio Innocase Active Case for HTC EVO 4G - Limited Edition: Cell Phones &...
  10. pingpongboss

    [HowTo] Disable HTC Evo 4G Startup Sound

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7TbLlzFzsU The startup sound of the HTC Evo 4G is one of the few things I find annoying about the phone. The fact that even plugging headphones into the Evo does not stop the sound is lame. Here's how you can disable it. Requirements Your phone must be rooted...
  11. pingpongboss

    Video Review: Seidio Innocase and Ultimate Screen Guard for HTC Evo 4G. Pictures and Video.

    Video Review YouTube - Review: Seidio Innocase and Ultimate Screen Guard for HTC Evo 4G Summary Seidio has long been known as one of the top providers of smartphone accessories. I received the Ultimate Screen Guard - Crystal Clear, and I must say that it is very similar to my SGP Steinheil...
  12. pingpongboss

    LauncherPro missing from Market? Don't Fear!

    Not sure what's going on, but LauncherPro is mysteriously missing from the Market LauncherPro Forum • View topic - Not seeing v0.4.2 in Market? And since I know everyone here loves LauncherPro, i've prepared something :D http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30367/LauncherPro_0.4.2.apk
  13. pingpongboss

    OTA Update: 1.32.651.6

    Stock rom, non-rooted: This OTA update pops up out of nowhere Have not yet installed. Trying to find the ZIP on my phone.
  14. pingpongboss

    Root Root is out!!!!!

    Got Android 2.2? This thread claims to have rooted Froyo on your HTC Evo 4g http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765496 Old Info for Android 2.1 Root:
  15. pingpongboss

    Root is out!!!!!

  16. pingpongboss

    10 Hour Evo Battery Life: Graph of Battery Usage

    We've seen a lot of people claim very different battery life for their Evo. I used to claim 8-9 hours, some guy claimed 61+ hours of battery life http://androidforums.com/tips-tricks-evo-4g/85497-tip-trick-61-hours-24-battery-remaining.html I propose that we all post our battery life graph...
  17. pingpongboss

    Google I/O Gift Droid still has 3G Service

    The Motorola Droid that I got from Google I/O came with 30 days of free service. That was supposed to end on May 24th, but I'm still getting 3G service and ability to call/receive calls. Anyone other Google I/O attendees wanna check their phone and see if they have service too? I'm not sure...
  18. pingpongboss

    HTC Flash Lite Slowing Down Evo's Browser

    So the HTC Evo 4G comes with HTC Flash Lite, which actually works surprisingly well. But the downside is, on non-mobile optimized sites that serve Flash ads, the phone is wasting resources downloading and rendering those ads as well! Here you can see the horizontal banner is animated flash...
  19. pingpongboss

    Cell Standby Issue

    http://lh4.ggpht.com/_NEvPcXQofAU/S_yS1aDOwvI/AAAAAAAAmBo/CLebmczPpLY/s512/2010-05-25%2020.17.03.jpg This is ridiculous. My Evo's battery is barely lasting from 8am to 5pm. With almost no usage at all. Time without a signal shows 2%. The signal where I am at is very good. I get full bars...
  20. pingpongboss

    Android 2.2 Froyo Now Out for Nexus One!

    A Late Night Froyo Treat! Android 2.2 Goes Live On The Nexus One Wonder how long it will take to come to the HTC Evo 4G?
  21. pingpongboss

    Qik on HTC Evo 4G

    YouTube - Qik on HTC Evo 4G Vid taken from Motorola Droid. Playing around with Qik for a bit. I was under the impression that Qik is supposed to provide 2-way "vid chat", which it doesn't. It uses your Evo's FRONT camera (not the 8 megapixel cam on the back) or BACK camera to stream a live...
  22. pingpongboss

    Pros and Cons of HTC Evo 4G

    I attended Google I/O and came back with a free HTC Evo 4G courtesy of Google. I've been playing with it all day, so here's some thoughts on it. Complaints.. The Gallery app is not 3D, and it does not have Picasa integration. The volume rocker on the side is too stiff and hard to press...