Android Fan Network - Android News, Apps, Games, Reviews, Hacks

Is it possible? Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Nexus getting 4.2.2?

Mar

2013

It can’t be! Could it? Screen shot provided by El Madhatter over at Xda has us Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners wondering if this could be true. For us geeks this isn’t that big of news because most of us already have 4.2.2 on our Galaxy Nexus one way or another. For the average Joe Blow ...

We’re on twitter now folks! @TeamAFN

Mar

2013

Follow us on our brand spanking new Twitter handle @TeamAFN for all of the latest and greatest Android news, rumors, rants and giveaways. Even though our website will be down for a few days you can always follow us on twitter to read our news, rants, reviews, videos and to see if you are the lucky ...

AFN will be down for a few days

Mar

2013

Due to the recent spike in traffic and interest here, us folks here at AFN have decided that it’s time to give this website a face lift. Because we are switching to a completely different format, AFN will be temporarily down for a few days. It’s time we up our game here at AFN for you and it ...

Nexus 4 KaysCase Slim Hard Shell Review

Feb

2013

I love using my phones caseless. Especially the gorgeous glass sandwich that is the Google Nexus 4. Unfortunately, it’s not always practical to use it without protection. If you’d like minimal protection, without the $15 price tag, the KaysCase Slim Hard Shell is a perfect option. Although the top and bottom edges aren’t fully covered, it offers excellent back ...

Ubuntu touch coimg to a plethora of devices

Feb

2013

Well well well, looks like Ubuntu doesn’t want to stop at the Nexus lineup. Today Ubuntu released images and instructions for more devices and lot for devices as work in progress. Below is the list of devices for which images and instructions were released today :- Asus Transformer Infinity – tf700t Sony Xperia S – ...

Silly Google Bloat Ware Is For Kids!

Feb

2013

It seems Google planted a new app on our devices. I turned my phone on this morning and noticed a new app in my app drawer called Google Settings. It doesn’t seem to be much so put the pitchforks and torches away. There are a few simple settings in there that can easily be done ...

Acase Screen Protector – Google Nexus 4 Video Review

Feb

2013

Regardless of whether your phone’s screen is made of Gorilla Glass or not, you will eventually notice scratches on it. For a few dollars, you would be foolish not to apply a protector. Acase provides a well priced pack of screen protectors that are guaranteed to protect your phone’s screen. Note: Tonight, I managed to drop my ...

An Android Developer needs help, Please Donate

Feb

2013

I do not know how to put this in words, I can only this made me very sad. CyanogenMod device maintainer Ryan Scott aka ChiefzReloaded is suffering from a rare disease called Necrotizing Fasciitis. This infection is caused by bacteria that eats skin, fat, and other tissue; it is literally a flesh-eating disease. He needs ...

Ubuntu Touch ported to Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100

Feb

2013

With the release of Ubuntu Touch images for the Nexus devices and the source code last week, we knew that ports for various devices would start coming up soon. Ubuntu touch has been ported to the Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 (please do not try to flash it on other versions). Please note if you flash ...

CyanogenMod 10 port for the Droid DNA gets a working Radio

Feb

2013

A few days back we had reported that efforts were on to port CyanogenMod 10 to the Droid DNA. Well, some good progress was made last night, the port now has a working radio (and by radio I mean network access & data). Historically, the radio or ril (as the developers call it) is one ...