Android 2.3 Gingerbread first impressions

A couple weeks ago, I decided that I needed to try the latest available version of Android. My G2 came with 2.2, Froyo, but being the Android enthusiast that I am, I just had to try the newest version, which is 2.3, Gingerbread.

I carefully backed up all of my info, erased everything and flashed the new ROM. It really brought me back since this was the first time I'd done much ROM flashing on my G2 and I forgot how much fun it is, albeit a tad nerve racking. But I am now running the very latest version of Android (the latest available version, anyway), and I'm able to try it out long before HTC or T-Mobile will make it available officially.

How to set up and use Google Cloud Print

Last year, Google showed off a new service, called Cloud Print that promised to link devices and printers across the Internet without needing to mess with complicated network sharing settings. Yesterday, they expanded Cloud Print to support printing from mobile web browsers on Android and iOS.

Even though setting up and using Cloud Print is easy, there are still some steps that might not be clear, so keep reading to learn how to set it up yourself.

CES 2011

Another Consumer Electronics Show has come and gone. There were tons of great announcements this year, and tons of new products unveiled. Last year's show was somewhat (though not entirely) boring, being in the middle of the recession and all. It was the year of e-book readers, with every manufacturer showing off something that could compete with the Kindle.

This year was the year of tablets, as various electronics companies are trying to come up with unique products to counter the iPad. Almost every single one of the new tablets runs Android, and many will likely never be produced as real products. Some were very exciting, though, including those from Motorola, Asus, and Vizio. The Vizio devices, in particular, are interesting since they include an infrared emitter and act as universal remotes for your TV and home theater gear, a perfect feature on a device you'll likely be using on your couch.