Search for a barcode scanner application for Android and you will find everyone recommending Barcode Scanner.

I installed the application but it takes forever to scan a barcode. I tried it on the Android application barcodes and it will just sit there for 3-4 seconds trying to scan the barcode. The whole process reminds me of a not so great camera trying to focus in low light. continue reading…

Having problems updating or downloading apps from the Android Market place?
Keep receiving the message ‘Download Unsuccessful’?

Here’s the simple solution to this very frustrating issue:

• Click the left menu button (bottom left of your phone) and click settings
• Click applications and then manage applications
• Press left menu button again and select filter
• Choose All from the pop-up
• Find the following applications and click on them one by one
  1. Checkin service – Clear Data
  2. Download Manager – Clear Data
  3. Google Apps – Clear Data
  4. Google Talk Service – Clear Data
  5. Market – Clear Data

Your application should download successfully at this point. You might have to repeat this process every now and then.

If you are a brain teasers, puzzles and board games kind of a person then you are going to like the following list of Android games. Some are free while others are paid; not one is over $3 and pretty much worth it. Demos are available for the paid games so you can check them out first.

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