Epocrates Update

Palm WebOS and Android platforms

"We have been working hard to develop native Epocrates applications for these platforms. We are planning on launching early next year and count on those of you with WebOS and Android devices for your feedback. We will keep you posted as the date draws near!"

Droid Battery Loose Cover Fix?

Here's a link to a video that you may want to try.
Looks easy.
Do it at your own risk.

Battery Cover Quick Fix

Guest Posting is now available

Guest Posting is now available

Got the urge to blog and promote your latest innovation to the delivery to healthcare or to mobile computing?

Let us know.
We have several specialized sites that have a strong following:

Android Phone Blog
Blackberry Medicine Blog
EHR PHR Patient Portal PCMH Blog
iPhone Medicine Blog
Smartphone Medical Blog

Rhapsody Android Player App

According to the realnetworks blog, a Rhapsody App will soon be available.

Here's a link to a photo showing Rhapsody running on the myTouch.

Motorola Verizon Droid first impressions/User Guide

Impressive!

Very solid device.
Something as simple as exposing and covering the physical keyboard is done with an audible and palpable click.

The apps load quickly.
The "Task Manager" is several levels deep: Menu/Settings/Applications/Manage Applications. This permits a "force stop" of applications.
I have several running with no noticeable performance hit.

WiFi setup was a snap.
External speaker works well without distortion.

Slacker (Internet Radio) runs well.

I'm looking forward to getting ePocrates (not yet available) and other programs up and running. See you at the Android store. SV



Motorola Droid User Guide

Product support page

Verizon Droid WSJ and NY Times reviews

Walter Mossberg on the WSJ: overall positive though has issues with the keyboard.

David Pogue on the NY Times: not as refined but takes advantage of a great network.

Skyscape Android Titles now available!

Three free titles:

RxDrugs,
Outlines in Clinical Medicine (OCM),
and the Archimedes set of medical calculators with the Android Reader.

Skyscape

Motorola Android site

Here is the site on Motorola.
Full set of specs and 360 view.
Awesome. SV


Motorola

Verizon Android 2.0 by Motorola review part 2

Boy Genius has posted a more complete review.
If you had any doubts, they should be allayed. SV

Boy Genius

Verizon Android 2.0 by Motorola

Boy Genius has some photos of the new phone as well as some early impressions.
November will definitely be a month for Thanksgiving.
Please do not cut in front of me at the Verizon on the first day of sale. sv

Boy Genius

ePocrates Android phone

Here's an update.

"Epocrates is currently working on a native mobile application for the Android platform. In the meantime, Epocrates Online drug and formulary reference is optimized for mobile web browsing and can be accessed on the Android platform."

Make your Smartphone Smarter Podcast

Here are some suggestions for getting the most out of your smartphone. SV

Modern Medicine Podcast

Unbound Medicine on Android 10% off sale

Android Applications Now Available!



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