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An Unexpected Discovery – HTC Hero as a Modem Using Wifi

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on March 17, 2010November 3, 2016

Those that own the HTC Hero and have done just some brief digging around in the wireless settings have without a doubt found the Mobile Network Sharing option. For those unfamiliar with this option, it essentially allows you to use your Hero as a modem for your computer. Simply connect your phone to your computer, […]

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Swype – A Revolutionary Touchscreen Input Method?

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on March 10, 2010November 3, 2016

Having joined the horde of Android users with my HTC Hero, I have never had much of an issue using the default on-screen keyboard for the Hero. I do know that others hate it, some dislike it and others are just like me. They don’t mind. However, the other day I was made aware of […]

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Android or Blackberry

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on February 20, 2010November 3, 2016

Since the arrival of the Android platform in Alaska, I have been torn between my trusty Blackberry Curve and the HTC Hero. Do I give up what has worked well for so long just to get something new a flashy. It’s a difficult choice and a comparison is worth making to see what you get […]

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HTC Hero arrives in Alaska

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on January 23, 2010November 3, 2016

The HTC Hero finally arrived in Alaska this past week. On Thursday night, ACS held a launch party at their midtown Anchorage store, selling the device for the first time in Alaska. What about the other carriers? GCI has announced on their Facebook page that they will be selling the Hero as well starting next […]

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Google’s Nexus One Spotted

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on January 3, 2010November 3, 2016

Google’s Nexus One Android phone has been in the news for some time now and there has been a lot of hype about it. Is it the iPhone killer we’ve been looking for? Engadget already has one in their hands and a review is coming. A quick Google search reveals several other articles about the […]

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2010 and a Happy New Tech Year!

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on January 2, 2010November 3, 2016

2010 has arrived with the usual noise of fireworks and celebration. Here at 2Tall Tales, I can’t help but already look forward to some of the things that 2010 has in store for us on the tech front. Ubuntu will of course continue to be released and there seems to be much to look forward […]