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  • Android 1.6 Gets Google Maps Navigation

    Posted Nov 24 2009 by Scott Webster in News with 14 Comments

    One of the coolest features and improvements in Android 2.0, Google Maps Navigation, is now available for devices running Android 1.6 (Donut).  All you G1 and myTouch 3G owners are now able to take advantage of  voice guided directions and automatic rerouting. Using your data …

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  • The Google Phone Rumor Returns… AGAIN

    Posted Nov 18 2009 by Scott Webster in Rumors with 19 Comments

    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 originally slated to drop this quarter. While we might have …

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  • Flurry Pegs Droid Sales at 250,000 in First Week

    Posted Nov 16 2009 by Scott Webster in News with 20 Comments

    We previously reported that first weekend sales figures for Verizon’s Droid were somewhere in the 100,000 units ballpark. Those figures were based on an analyst at Broadpoint AmTech Inc.’s estimates.  Is there anything to substantiate that claim?  As it turns out, there is one report …

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  • Trio of New Droid Ads [VIDEO]

    Posted Nov 9 2009 by Scott Webster in News with 13 Comments

    We’re really starting to like the direction of Verizon’s Droid campaign.  Why?  Because the public is finally being shown what can be done with Android.  T-Mobile has been offering Android phones for a year now, yet people don’t know what’s possible with the platform.  It’s …

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  • Google is Pushing Droid on its Homepage

    Posted Nov 6 2009 by Chuck Falzone in News with 4 Comments

    The picture really says it all. Google is obviously fully part of the big Droid launch marketing today, giving it a coveted link on the Google.com homepage. The “learn more” link leads to a page on Google headed “Search on Droid by Motorola.” The page …

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  • Search, Better

    Posted Nov 6 2009 by Jose Salviati in News with 2 Comments

    One of the most exciting things about Android is that it is constantly changing. We were all anxious for Cupcake, Donut and now for Eclair. Admit it, you waited by your phone anxiously anticipating the moment it informed you of the availability of a new …

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  • Second Droid Commercial Leaks to Internet [VIDEO]

    Posted Nov 3 2009 by Scott Webster in News with 12 Comments

    Guess who has another scoop?  Yeah, BGR.  Those guys must have a phone directly to Commissioner Gordon or something because everything related to Droid so far has come through them.  This time around, they’re leaking the follow up commercial to the iDon’t ad from a …

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  • Verizon Possibly Dropping HTC Dragon on Black Friday?

    Posted Nov 2 2009 by Scott Webster in Rumors with 3 Comments

    There’s an article over at Boy Genius Report that tells of Verizon’s plans to attack the smart phone market this holiday season.  Titled “Verizon to aim for the smartphone crown“, the piece mentions that depending on how well the Droid does over the coming weeks, …

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  • “I Know I Missed the iPhone, but Now I’m Taking my ‘Droid and Going Home!”

    Posted Oct 31 2009 by Ray Walters in News with 28 Comments

    Yesterday I was watching football when I started to see a really good commercial, talking about everything the iPhone ISN’T.  I was sitting there saying, hey, all that stuff sounds like Android!  Then at the end of the commercial, I see droiddoes.com.  I then think …

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  • It’s Official – Droid Arrives November 6th, Costs $199

    Posted Oct 28 2009 by Scott Webster in News with 24 Comments

    Verizon Wireless officially announced today that the Motorola Droid will be launching on November 6th with a $200 price tag.  We have to admit, the cost does come as a surprise considering the specs.  It’s considerably beefier than anything else we’ve seen so far from …

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  • Verizon and Motorola Hosting Invitation-Only Event Next Week

    Posted Oct 21 2009 by Scott Webster in News with 17 Comments

    I wonder what exactly it is that Verizon and Motorola are going to announce next week.  A press invite has started making the rounds today advising of an October 28th event which promises to “unveil the most desirable phone of 2009″.  The accompanying picture has …

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  • Promotional Goodies Being Sent out for “Droid Does 11.09″

    Posted Oct 21 2009 by Scott Webster in News with 12 Comments

    Some promotional material for the Droid Does campaign is starting to make its rounds throughout the tech and mobile community. Although a firm date has not been set yet as to when to expect the pre-sale or sale date, the rumors are starting to swirl …

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  • Via con Google

    Posted Oct 21 2009 by Sam Herren in News with 9 Comments

    I’ve been pondering the “with Google” (WG) branding found on the back of the G1.  Was this in initial marketing move by Google to get awareness out there for Android,  letting people know who sponsored Android or is this a user interface issue wherewith your …

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  • The Last Shall Be First, and all that Jazz

    Posted Oct 20 2009 by Ray Walters in News with 6 Comments

    In my daily inbox, I get tech updates from around the globe. I enjoy seeing the different trends and like to read what people think about the new stuff that is coming out.  This morning when I opened my email I had a message from …

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  • Verizon Takes iPhone Directly on with “Droid Does” Campaign [VIDEO]

    Posted Oct 17 2009 by Scott Webster in News with 1724 Comments

    This is the ad campaign we’ve all been waiting for. Verizon has decided to step up to the plate and show Sprint and T-Mobile how to generate serious interest in Android. And what’s the trick?  TELL PEOPLE WHAT IT DOES.  Start there. Beginning this evening, …

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