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Android OS has come quite a long way in terms of features and usability since the introduction of the T-Mobile HTC G1. When the G1 launched back in 2008, it was so lacking in real smartphone features that it almost didn’t even deserve a cute dessert name like all of its successors. Since then, Google’s…
Recently HTC came out with a couple harsh words that will certainly make a couple of HTC Android phone owners weep a little – the company’s Android phones with Sense UI will have to wait until Christmas to see the Android 2.2 Froyo update. According to Eric Lin, HTC’s global PR and online community manager,…
Apparently, Google will not be releasing the much hoped for Nexus Two, the supposed Super Phone followup to the Nexus One Android phone. Google chief Eric Schmidt essentially confirmed that the search giant has no plans to make or sell the fabled QWERTY keyboard-toting successor to the Nexus One. Google believes that they accomplished their…
Many people initially believed that the most recent update that was leaked for the Nexus One was the real deal, but it turns out it was not the official Android 2.2 Froyo update. But there’s good news, Google says that Froyo should be officially released “shortly.” But “shortly” could possibly mean anything from a couple…
While Android is picking up steam with multiple handsets and carriers, data from Chitika suggests the Motorola Droid and Verizon Wireless still hold the biggest market shares. This shouldn’t be that surprising, as Motorola’s handset was the beneficiary of the $100 million advertising campaign that led to more than a million units being sold. The…
Well, it looks like Droid does streaming video now, as Verizon Wireless is bringing its V Cast Video service to its Android phones. The service brings live and recorded videos to your handsets over mobile data networks or via WiFi. Verizon’s service costs $10 a month, which may be a bit pricey for you depending…
This week Verizon Wireless is recommending what I see as essential Android apps, virtually any DROID owner should have installed on their beloved smartphone. Actually, the theme of the week is “multitasking” (eat that iPhone), but the apps recommended better fit in some “must have” category, as far as I’m concerned. Anyway, here’s what they…
It’s not much of a surprise considering the leaks we’ve seen, but Motorola co-CEO Sanjay Jha said the company is working on more Android phones for Verizon Wireless. As you know, Motorola already has two Android devices for the nation’s largest U.S. carrier: the Droid and the rather boring Devour. The Droid has been a…
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…
Google has just updated the Maps application for Android and bicyclists should be happy because it now includes navigation for these foot-powered vehicles. Biking directions have already been in the desktop version but this is the first time it will hit Google Maps for mobile. According to Google’s Mobile blog: Just in time for National…