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MKB Reviews: NewsR for Android 3.X

Thumbnail Check it out - Google's Reader Android Application is great for your mobile phone, but isn't optimized for the tablet reading experience. To keep up with your articles on the go on your Android 3.X tablet you should check out some of the better tablet-optimized reader apps out there. One of the best in the pack is called NewsR. Check out the full video review... Read more »

MKB Reviews: Google+ for Android

Thumb Google's new social network is upon us! Well - Some of us, anyway. Google+ takes a slightly different angle of approach at a social networking site than their previous attempts and is rolling out now via invites to Gmail users. Not only is there a web-based app and a mobile web app; there is now a native Android Google+ App available in the market. This app is... Read more »

HTC Thunderbolt review

DSC03292 The HTC Thunderbolt is available from Verizon Wireless for $569.99 outright or for $249.99 on contract. Pros: Solid, weighty form-factor; aesthetically beautiful design of hardware and software; customizable software theming; good stills and video with adequate light; still photo effects; Verizon's LTE 4G; smooth operations and slick UI. Cons: 1,400mAh... Read more »

Review: Google I/O 2011 for Android

IO Google I/O is here! There have been a lot of interesting posts already from DroidDog regarding things that have come out of this conference, including our complete Roundup. The free Google I/O 2011 app from Google can be a pretty handy companion for keeping track of what's going on at the conference - whether you're present or not! It allows you to monitor the... Read more »

MKB Reviews: SpeedTest 2.0

Screen shot 2011-04-19 at 7.18.32 PM The SpeedTest Application for has received a long awaited update to version 2.0 for Android, which features two main additions: A User Interface overhaul and more accurate readings over 4G networks. It's still overall a very useful multi-platform application that is helpful with benchmarking network speeds between devices and operating systems. Check out the full... Read more »

Review: Mugen Power extended batteries for the Nexus One

DSC00286-550x412 When the Nexus S was first launched, most owners of the Nexus One said said one thing: No thanks. While some do deem the jump to the "S" a worthy upgrade, most have been just fine holding on to their original Google phone until El Goog can come out with something to really top the first. Unfortunately, those original Nexus Ones are getting old. Say what you will... Read more »

Review: XDA Developers Forums app

images When I think of the apps that I use on a daily basis, not including the ones that come standard with any ROM (messaging, phone, browser), there isn't that many. Other than Twitter, there is really only one app that I use a lot. Everyday. I use it for all my new clocks, new themes, and widgets. I use it to find new apps, keep up on certain types of news, and... Read more »

MKB Reviews: Hot Reboot

20101121123556-449x800 This is the first application I’m reviewing for DroidDog that requires root access, but I think it’s so handy that it’s worth sharing for those of you who have already rooted your Android devices. As the name implies, this is an application that reboots your phone or tablet… Except not quite. To be quite honest there wouldn’t be much of a point to an... Read more »

MKB Reviews: Twitter for Android V1.0.5

20101106174131 There may be many reasons to switch from the stock Twitter client for Android to any of many numerous other third party applications. Some people like the different look; others like the speed benefits or different features of specific clients. Google aims to keep you hooked to the stock Twitter client for Android with their most recent update of the application.... Read more »

Logitech Revue unboxing and early look

google-tv-ads I hate to drop 20-plus minutes of video on you for what I intended to be a simple unboxing and hands-on, as it were, but there's a lot going on with Logitech's (and my) entry into the world of Google TV. I have to admit that I wasn't sure where to start or how to organize my coverage of the many features, which are still very new to me. But rest assured, I'm becoming... Read more »