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Gesture Search: An Open Letter To Google
By now many of you have discovered that Gesture Search is available to all Android 1.6+ devices from the Market. Now question is… is it useful? Most people I have spoken to have given me something along the lines of, “Sort of, but it’s not as accessible as I’d like”. So while this is a [...]
My Addiction For Android Continues With This…
In my (never ending) quest to inundate my life with all things Android I run across some of the most bizarre and sometimes awesome things. Fortunately, my family tolerates my craving for more (usually, until I brought my Nexus One to bed with me… ya that was some great advice). I did find something recently that I had to fight my kids over though, and even standing at 6′4″ tall and 240 lbs, I almost lost it to them.
What Does The Google Apps Marketplace Mean For Android?
Just a few hours ago, Google launched their Google App Marketplace with over 50 vendors ready to serve up a host of applications that integrate directly with Google services. A bold move for sure, but one that may have a larger impact on Android than at first glance.
Buzz Widget Gives Something to Buzz About
For those of you who Android users who play have Google Buzz accounts, there is now an easier and faster way to do it. Google has released a home screen widget that allows you to buzz on the spot. The widget has four buttons, Buzz icon take you to Buzz in the Browser, a Post [...]
Google’s Nexus One Trademark Denied
Google’s application for the Nexus One trademark has been officially rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The application was denied because the patent application was too similar to a “Nexus” integrated voice and Internet product owned by the company Integra Telecom, which registered its trademark in December 2008.
What does this mean [...]
The Great Debate: Motorola Droid or Nexus One?
Okay, so I have been sitting on the sidelines hearing about all the buzz to the lead up to the T-Mobile banded Nexus One and now it looks as if those of us on AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon will get a little Nexus love very soon. While I am not psyched about it being a [...]
Nexus One Now Available With AT&T, Rogers 3G Bands
Here we go; the Nexus One is now available with AT&T and Rogers 3G Bands! The device can be purchased from Google’s phone store right now for $529. Now we know that isn’t cheap, but it’s the best way to avoid being locked to a carrier. However, the questions remains: Will AT&T or [...]
Tech Titan Tim Bray Joins Team Android, Promptly States Intentions
ZDNet is reporting that the man who helped create XML, Tim Bray, has joined team Android as a “developer advocate.” Bray himself made the announcement recently on his own blog.
Bray, who is as well known as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates in some circles, will be the new public face of Android. He is looking [...]
Verizon Nexus One Only Available Online, Sense UI? Doubt It
Android Central has gotten hold of a picture showing the Nexus One in Verizon Wireless’ Equipment Guide. The description clearly states that the phone will ONLY be sold through Google’s phone website, as previously speculated. This confirms that Google will continue pushing people towards online phone shopping, and stick with its current strategy to change [...]
Android On Lockdown: AT&T Removes Best Parts of Android from Backflip
Well folks, if you haven’t heard by now, AT&T’s first Android Handset, the Motorola Backflip, has been locked down and crippled. In doing this, AT&T has not only removed Google search, but disabled Android’s ability to install non-market apk files outside of the official Android Market by removing the option for BACKFLIP users to install [...]
Leaked 2.1 Droid Update Reveals Live Wallpapers
Late last week, the Android 2.1 update for the Motorola Droid was leaked to the XDA Developers forum. Interestingly, within the build was something I found extremely cool: live wallpaper! Does this mean live wallpaper will be included on the official build? Maybe, but I still wouldn’t put money on it just yet. Check [...]
Rumor: Verizon Already Training Employees on Nexus One
Boy Genius Report is reporting this morning that Verizon Wireless is currently in the process of training some of their employees on the Google Nexus One. Apparently the information BGR has is based on some e-mails which were bouncing around between curious customers and well-informed reps. If these rumors are true a launch may [...]
Like Your Nexus One? Don’t Wear Your Skinny Jeans!
Attention Nexus One users: do not sit on your Nexus One! The Nexus seen above, owned by Crave UK, just randomly cracked while being charged. According to HTC’s technical support, the damage seen above could not be caused by charging, but by “putting a phone in a tight pair of jeans and [...]
Opinion: What Does Verizon’s Nexus One Mean for Sprint?
Neowin, with help from their inside informant, reported that Verizon will be getting the Nexus One on March 23rd. With the CDMA version of the phone spotted passing through the FCC, this date seems very likely. However, with all this excitement comes more questions.
Google Now Selling Nexus One Batteries
This week Google added spare Nexus One batteries for sale in the official store. The best thing about it is that they’re only $25 a piece, plus shipping. This is considerably cheaper than the $50 price tag that some phones fetch. I haven’t had any problem with the Nexus battery life and always travel with [...]
Rogers’ Magic To Be Re-Branded as HTC Magic +
Attention Canadians: Android Guys has some news regarding the Rogers’ HTC Magic. Very soon you will notice something different when you go to look at the HTC Magic at your local Rogers’ Store. Is it a new finish? No. Sorry. What about a sleeker look? No again! Well folks, the handset has been re-branded at [...]
Rumours Say Canada May Have Paid Apps Soon
Android is nothing new in Canada and while we don’t have a very large selection of different handsets, the average person would be able to tell you what it is. We may be quite excited about Android and it’s edgy approach to the mobile scene, but now we want more!
Distimo Study Reveals A Great Deal About The Android Market
Distimo, a Dutch app store analytics firm, has finally completed their research on the six major mobile app stores: iTunes App Store, BlackBerry App World, Google Android Market, Nokia Ovi Store, Palm App Catalog and Windows Marketplace for Mobile. Their findings analyzed store size, store growth, most popular applications, and where you can find the [...]
Nexus One Event Canceled in China
Well folks it seems that the relationship between China and Google has gotten even lower. According to Android Central, Google has reportedly canceled a Nexus One developer event in Beijing. Apparently Google was set to introduce the Nexus One along with other latest and greatest Android handsets to Chinese developers. Reuters is reporting that the [...]
Google Earth Arrives in Android Market for 2.1
The official Google Earth application has arrived in the Android Market this morning. We haven’t seen any news from the Google Mobile blog yet, so we’re trying to dig through a few things. As of right now, we know it doesn’t show up for Android 1.5 or 1.6 but Nexus One owners have confirmed it [...]
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