Larry Page says that your poor battery life on your Android device is because of the apps it’s running, not the OS itself. Page said this in response to a question at the annual forum, Google Zeitgeist. “I have noticed there are a few people who have phones where there is software running in the…
Google I/O showcases a whole bunch of Android devices
While all things Android won’t be until tomorrow, but that sure didn’t stop Google from showcasing probably the world’s largest collection of Android devices to date. Yes, a large glass case was on the second floor of Moscone West is chalked full of Android phones, a smartbook or two, and Dell’s Streak. Also, there were…
Google TV all but confirmed to debut tomorrow at I/O
If you’ve been keeping up with the goings on here at IntoMobile, then you wouldn’t be surprised if tomorrow Google announces a partnership with Sony, and they start pimping their own Android TV set. To make it even more solidified, a bit of tinkering with Google’s press site hints at a launch tomorrow. Jason Kincaid…
Sprint CFO admits Palm Pre failed
Sprint’s Chief Financial Officer Robert Brust let a ill-timed statement slip out to investors – specifically, that “The Pre didn’t work out as well as we hoped,” He told investors that the worst is behind them. Sorry to be blunt, but no shit. Why the man waited this long to say the Palm Pre bombed…
AT&T adds myWireless app to Android
AT&T has recently added their myWireless application available to Android devices. Er, device. The application will allow you view and pay your bill right from within it, view text,minute, and data usage, and add or remove features. It’s nice that Android is getting some love from AT&T. Since the carrier only offers one Android device,…
Gameloft makes select games available for direct download, not available on Android Market
In an odd smart move, Gameloft has passed on the Android Market, and brought 10 of its games to its own website available for direct download. The games available on the website are only for higher-end Android devices such as the Motorola Droid, and Nexus One, and completely bypasses the official Android app store in…
Android 2.1 is the new 1.5 – Android 2.1 takes top market share
While Android 1.5 OS was the most used version across all devices that used the OS about two weeks ago, 2.1 has finally taken the crown. Although, that could all change in the near future, now that we’re expecting Android 2.2 OS in the next few days (it sure took them long enough). Android 2.1…
Android on your Windows Mobile-powered HTC HD2? It’s getting there
Beginning to feel a little buyer’s remorse from your Windows Mobile-powered HTC HD2? With an almost identical Android alternative coming down the pipes soon in the form of the HTC EVO 4G for Sprint, some may wish they had waited. Worry not, poor Windows Mobile user, as the XDA devs are getting closer to porting…
Droid Incredible actually makes an appearance in new TV ad
The HTC Droid Incredible has been selling well on Verizon – which is actually sort of an understatement. What makes it all the more enticing is that there has been minimal advertising on TV for the device. Well, we finally have a new ad that shows off the device, if only for about a second,…
Apple moves ahead of Motorola in mobile phone marketshare
Well, Apple has done it again. In the first quarter of this year, Apple has managed to ship 8.75 million iPhones. This number gives them 4% of the total global mobile phone market. While Motorola fared quite well, shipping 8.5 million handsets last quarter, it was not good enough to keep up with the iPhone’s…