The Google Phone Rumor Returns… AGAIN

Here we go again!  The “it’s not happening/yes it is” rumor of an actual Google branded handset has come back.  TechCrunch is reporting today that not only is it going to happen, but it was …

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Introducing the Android-Related Events Calendar!

android_calendarWe’re pleased to announce another great joint-effort from some of your favorite Android sites.  Take a look on the right side of the site and you’ll see an embedded Google Calendar with Android-related events listed. Going forward, this will feature all the known Android events we can keep track of.  From our weekly podcast show to the big keynote addresses and product launches, we’ll be doing our best to compile anything and everything as it pertains to Android.  Other sites already assisting with the calendar are AndroidAndMe, Androinica, and HTCSourceRead the full article! »

Seesmic’s Twitter Client Arrives on Android Seesmic’s Twitter Client Arrives on Android

Yeah, we know the Android Market is littered with twitter clients, but we have a new one for you today.  A rather big name in the twitter game has arrived and its name is Seesmic.  …

Gameloft Slowly Un-Embracing Android Gameloft Slowly Un-Embracing Android

Gameloft, a major gaming developer, has started to pull back on their plans for Android.  The two reasons are potential revenue and adoption of the platform
“We have significantly cut our investment in Android platform, just …

App Review: Photoshop.com for Mobile App Review: Photoshop.com for Mobile

Photoshop. For Android. Yes indeed, the premier image editing brand has launched a free app for Android, and without a doubt that is a feather in Android’s cap. But forgetting the big brand name …

Motorola Motus Image and Specs Arrive Motorola Motus Image and Specs Arrive

Not the Kind of MOTOBLUR we Had in Mind
There must be some unwritten rule somewhere that says the first picture taken of any handset must be blurry.  What is it with these things?  Does everybody …

Android Application Top 10 Countdown – Week Ending 11/14/2009 Android Application Top 10 Countdown – Week Ending 11/14/2009

Along with the LA Times, CNN, Fox News, ESPN and AndroidGuys my day starts with a quick glance at “Top of the day” on www.Androlib.com. I regularly find applications I missed and enjoy seeing what …

Select US Bank Customers Able to Use Visa App Select US Bank Customers Able to Use Visa App

The official Visa application, launched last year has to the growing list of supported customers who can manage their accounts using Android phones.  It’s not known how exactly it breaks down, but the service …

Sharp Getting on the Android Bandwagon Sharp Getting on the Android Bandwagon

According to a company executive, Sharp Corp. plans to offer Android-based handsets in Japan as early as the first half of 2010. Masami Ohbatake made the announcement during a report on Wednesday although he …

Android Market Acting Up for Developers [RESOLVED] Android Market Acting Up for Developers [RESOLVED]

There is something happening on Android Market right now and it is a pretty big deal to developers. As owner of three apps (DroidIn, DroidIn-Lite and Hire*A*Droid) I’ve recently noticed that:

Overall and current download numbers …

Happening Now: Sprint Rolling Out OTA Update to Hero Happening Now: Sprint Rolling Out OTA Update to Hero

We’re getting wind from a few of our readers that Sprint is pushing out an update to the HTC Hero.  No, it’s not jumping to Android 2.0 yet!  What the update does entirely, we’re not …

GMail Labs Experiment Signals Another Sign of Android Invasion GMail Labs Experiment Signals Another Sign of Android Invasion

If you’re like us, chances are pretty good a lot of your contacts Gmail are Android users.  Wouldn’t it be great if you could open Gmail up and know whether or not your friends were …

Tattoo and Hero Arrive in Australia Tattoo and Hero Arrive in Australia

Android fans living in the land down under will be happy to know that HTC has announced the Hero and Tattoo for distribution at Harvey Norman locations around the country.  In an exclusive deal with …

ZTE Trying to Crack US Market with Verizon’s Help ZTE Trying to Crack US Market with Verizon’s Help

ZTE, a Chinese company who designs and manufactures telco equipment has set its sights on the US market. The handset maker plans to roll out an Android-based smart phone to multiple carriers around the world, …

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to Run Nearly $900 Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to Run Nearly $900

There’s an article up on CNNMoney today that talks of an interview conducted with press spokesman Gustaf Brusewitz.  The piece is about Sony Ericsson and their hopes to return to profitability with Android.  The biggest …

Sprint Users Get Free Visual Voicemail from YouMail Sprint Users Get Free Visual Voicemail from YouMail

YouMail Inc. announced today that Sprint customers will now get their visual voicemail service free of charge. Also available for BlackBerry phones, Android users on the Now Network can start taking advantage of YouMail’s features.

Hey Developers – Mark Your Calendars for DroidCon London Hey Developers – Mark Your Calendars for DroidCon London

Following the resounding success of the Droidcon Berlin conference comes another  event of equal industry impact in London, UK. Organized by the active members of ‘Londroid’ – the monthly London Android meetup (www.meetup.com/android) DroidCon London …

Sprint Finally Acknowledges Android in Commercial Sprint Finally Acknowledges Android in Commercial

It only took a month or so, but Sprint finally decided to advertise that they have Android phones.  Is it awesome?  NO.  Sadly, they don’t even refer to ‘Android’ in the following commercial, but “with …

National Football Post & Handmark Huddle Together for Free Mobile App National Football Post & Handmark Huddle Together for Free Mobile App

It’s football season and people are looking for ways to keep up with the latest news, rumors, and fantasy updates.  A new Android app is available today that helps fans stay on top of all …

MouthOff for Android Arrives MouthOff for Android Arrives

Popular iPhone “game” MouthOff has made its way over to Android. With MouthOff, users can hold their handset in front of your mouth and sing, talk, yell, or laugh to get the animated mouth to …