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Microsoft VP on Chrome OS: “Most of What Google Does Is Defensive"

Microsoft's Vice President of Developer and Platform Evangelism, Walid Abu-Hadba, explained in an interview what he thinks Google's real motivation for creating the Chrome OS might be, and according to him, it's not out of love for the consumer. More »

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Comment by soulfinger: Funny coming from a company that does everything in a REACTIONARY manner. 13 Responses | Other threads

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T-Mobile UK's Calling the HTC Hero the G2

T-Mobile US's decision not to launch the HTC Hero isn't going to stop T-Mobile UK, which is going to go ahead and release the updated Android phone under the G2 label. More »

07/10/09

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Comment by Tmacfan4321: I thought that the CEO of TMobile US said that they were not getting the Hero? http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/07/08/t-mobile-usa-no-hero-for-you/ Or was he just lying?... 8 Responses | Other threads

google

Android, Chrome OS Relationship Confusing Everyone, Including Google

Just as companies were starting to get serious about installing Android, a mobile Linux OS, on netbooks, Google announces Chrome, a netbook Linux OS. The relationship between the two OSes is already getting tense, or at the very least, awkward. More »

07/10/09

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Comment by OMG! Ponies!: How about they come up with a separate name? How about they come up with a name that is... 18 Responses | Other threads

guides

The Beginner's Guide to Google Voice

Confused by all the number-changing, grouping, re-routing, and transcribing going on in Google Voice? Head over to Lifehacker to check out their excellent guide to all things Google Voice. [Lifehacker]

07/10/09

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smartphones

Google's CEO Is Using a BLACKBERRY?!

Here's a photo of Google CEO Eric Schmidt snapping a pic—with a BLACKBERRY. I know drug dealers are advised not to get high on their supply, but for the rest of the world, I believe it's strongly encouraged. More »

07/09/09

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Google Chrome OS Screenshots Are Fake, Just Like We Thought

John Herrman was pretty skeptical of the Chrome OS screenshots we saw this morning, and as it turns out, rightly so; their creator has piped up and admitted their falsity. More »

07/09/09

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Comment by Lance eagles3strong: What a lame apology. If anything he should be beat with a large stick for his impudence. He sounds... 6 Responses | Other threads

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Location Finding With Google Maps Comes To Chrome and Firefox

If you are running Chrome 2.0+ or FireFox 3.5+ you will notice a dot in the upper left corner of Google Maps that should, theoretically, be able to locate your position using the W3C Geolocation API. More »

07/09/09

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Comment by joelydanger: This is really cool and makes me want to like Firefox, but it still idles pretty high on the processor... 5 Responses | Other threads

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Are These the First Chrome OS Screenshots?

It's hard to totally disprove these first Chrome OS shots, though there are plenty of reasons to be suspicious. Setting our skepticism aside for a second, here's what alleged leakster allegedly saw, allegedly. Update: Proven fake. More »

07/09/09

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Comment by Jeffrey Odermann: I agree with you: it's quite obviously fake. The fact that it's not even a netbook is a dead... 6 Responses | Other threads

android

HTC Android Family Portraits: G1, myTouch 3G and Hero

Ever wondered what it'd be like to get three generations of Android phones together—G1, myTouch 3G and Hero? If you think that's kind of kinky, oh man, I hope you have a clean pair of pants lying around. More »

07/08/09

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Comment by Sir Gibler: Just a quick comment about teflon... Isn't teflon the slipperiest matierial on earth? 5 Responses | Other threads

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Google Chrome OS Partners: PC and Chip-Makers, but Not Dell, Sony, or Toshiba

Google released a partial list of their Chrome OS partners, and it includes most of the big boys you'd expect, from all sectors of the computing world, from full-featured PCs to netbooks to handhelds, plus Adobe for some Flash support. More »

07/08/09

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Comment by kingbob337: Won't be a success. Why you ask???? Because no software will run on it. People forget that most people in... 1 Responses | Other threads

giz explains

Giz Explains: What the Hell's Google Chrome OS?

Google. Chrome. OS. Just reading that makes my pants tingle. But, uh, what is it exactly? More »

07/08/09

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android

Two More Android Updates This Year

In addition to the one minor and one major (Cupcake) update Google rolled out, there's going to be two more updates for the 2009 year. One's minor and one's major (Donut). [Mobile Crunch]

07/08/09

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browser

Microsoft's Gazelle Browser Could Be the Google Chrome OS Competitor?

That Google Chrome OS counter Microsoft was supposedly working on could be this Gazelle browser, which wants to treat the browser more like an OS. More »

07/08/09

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Comment by Zordon: What!? Where's my favorite browser for that group - AOL Explorer! 9 Responses | Other threads

google

Microsoft Has a Counter to Chrome OS on Monday?

Scoble hints at Microsoft announcing something along the lines of the Google Chrome OS next Monday, but he can't give any more details since he's under embargo. [Friendfeed via i4u]

07/08/09

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Comment by darkstar: Maybe it's a competent browser. 10 Responses | Other threads

mytouch 3g

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Accessories Include Battery Extender, Docking Station

T-Mobile's really emphasizing the customization with the myTouch 3G, rolling out custom shells, custom gel skins, custom wrist straps, custom pouches, custom holsters and custom wrist straps. But they also have battery extenders (nice!) and docking stations. More »

07/08/09

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Comment by Dr. Evil Genius: Interesting stuff here... Too bad it's on T-Mobile... 7 Responses | Other threads

hero

T-Mobile Straight Out Says No HTC Hero From Them

T-Mobile CTO Cole Brodman just flat-out said at the myTouch 3G launch event that T-Mobile "has no plans to bring the HTC Hero to market." More »

07/08/09

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android

Android Marketplace Now Has 5,000 Apps, Direct-to-Bill for Apps Coming

At the launch of the myTouch 3G, Google says that there are now 5,000 apps in the Android Marketplace. There's going to be a special T-Mobile "app pack" soon that'll tie together some T-Mobile apps along with some third-party ones that they like. More »

07/08/09

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Comment by Vroomtrap: I wish there was another metric for apps other than count. I mean the iPhone has 50,000 but does... 5 Responses | Other threads

mytouch 3g

Pre-Order T-Mobile myTouch 3G Now for August 5 Delivery

Don't wanna wait for the Teflon-~~powered~~ coated HTC Hero to get your Android on? The very good myTouch 3G is available for pre-order right now, as promised. Delivery's guaranteed for August 5. [T-Mobile]

07/08/09

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google

Google Chrome OS for PCs: Look Out Windows and OS X

Ars Technica has received confirmation from two sources that Google is working on new software named Google Chrome OS, which will offer a cloud-based, OS experience around the browser. UPDATE: It's official. It's coming in the second half of 2010. More »

07/08/09

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Comment by tylerstyle: I for one accepted our new Overlords years ago already. I really love Google's UI design choices and functionality. They revolutionized... 14 Responses | Other threads

google

Gmail Finally Comes Out of Beta

Today, Google's pulling Gmail, Google Talk, Calendar and Docs out of beta. Not because of major new updates or anything, but to make business customers happy. But Google keeping it in an extended beta is the opposite of Beta Culture, the practice of releasing stuff that's not ready. [Google via TechCrunch]

07/07/09

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Comment by OMG! Bacon!: Just refreshed my Gmail account. It went from "GMAIL by Google Beta" to "GMAIL by Google" I am kinda surprised.... 4 Responses | Other threads

concepts

Google G0 Android Smartphone Concept: If Only the G1 Was So Slick

Tryi Yeh's Android smartphone concept, cheekily dubbed the G0, is a touchscreen slider, but the slide-out section isn't a hardware keyboard. Instead, it's got a camera and four customizable smartkeys. Still, we like the design, and it looks fairly realistic. More »

07/06/09

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nokia

Report: Nokia Commences Mating Dance With Android, Handset Due In September (Updated)

From London's Guardian, we get this surprising report: Nokia, (recent) full owner of Symbian, is making an Android touchscreen phone, set for unveiling at a conference in September. This would be strange! (UPDATED: Nokia denies) More »

07/06/09

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lg

LG Making iPhone Competitor, Android Phone and Prada III

It would be amazing if LG could make an iPhone competitor, an Android device and a Prada III that's one single device, but somehow I don't think that's what LG's president means. More »

07/02/09

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Comment by ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo: why do they have to compete, cant other cell phone designer/companies just make their own product, with their own ideas.... 11 Responses | Other threads

clips

G1 Spotted Running HTC Sense, The Latest and Greatest Android Skin

Chances are (about 99.9999%) that you don't have access to the HTC Hero just yet, but that doesn't mean you can't run its famed HTC Sense Android skin. More »

06/30/09

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Comment by Technogen: This has been out for a while guys, I commented it on the last time you posted about the UI.... 4 Responses | Other threads

android

Android Market Update Notifications Are Broken

This confirms what I suspected this weekend: Android Market's automatic update notifications are broken. In the meantime, if you're affected, you have to go to individual app pages to see if there's an update for the app. At least, that seemed to work for me. [Phandroid]

06/30/09

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android

Android Finally Opening Up Some Pandora Action

Months after he explained to us why Pandora wasn't immediately jumping onto Android, CTO Tom Conrad reveals that Pandora is indeed coming to Android now that "the Android universe has developed nicely." [Tom Conrad via Phandroid]

06/29/09

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android apps

The Month in Android Apps: Location, Location, Location

Stalk your friends, have brunch with them at a Zagat-rated spot nearby and stream the whole thing live from your Android phone. Saw VII? No, it's just this month in Android apps.
More »

06/28/09

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Comment by citizen024: Nice, more features, just in time for the coming Hero release. To think I will pwn all iPhone owners (especially... 3 Responses | Other threads

question of the day

QOTD: How Did You Learn About Michael Jackson's Death?

It's the sad news that nearly killed the Internet. Google News, Yahoo!, MSNBC, CNET, Twitter, LA Times and more all went down from the insane amounts of MJ-related traffic. So we ask: How did you learn of Michael Jackson's death? More »

06/27/09

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Comment by dc-united: CNN.com 15 Responses | Other threads

bing

Bing: The Fastest Way to Google

Have you guys heard about Bing? It makes Googling stuff super easy. More »

06/26/09

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Comment by DssTrainer: LOL. So I guess if bing came first we'd be using Google to "bing" things A different meaning when people ask... 8 Responses | Other threads

sprint

Sprint May Get HTC Hero and Samsung WiMax Device

Details are scarce, but PhoneNews sources claim that Sprint is ready to get on the Android bandwagon. Apparently, they are currently testing the HTC Hero and a Samsung WiMax / CDMA device that runs Android. More »

06/26/09

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Rumor: Existing Android Phones Won't Get HTC's "Sense" UI For Lame Licensing Reasons

That HTC's "Sense" interface would run on older hardware was known for months before its official announcement, so a sanctioned update for existing phones makes sense, right? Turns out, there might be an extremely annoying barrier standing in HTC's way. More »

06/26/09

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Comment by TheAlmeida: It's all about the interface nowadays 4 Responses | Other threads

blockquote

Captain Obvious of Verizon Says Verizon iPhone is Apple's Decision, Android Phone May Be Coming

Ivan Seidenberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon, just lays this captain obvious quote on Charlie Rose on the possibility of a Verizon iPhone. More »

06/24/09

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Comment by TheSonOfKrypton: Fail Verizon. Fail. If you weren't such little shits BEFORE Apple dropped the sweetest phone in the world... 13 Responses | Other threads

android

Is HTC Launching New Android Phones Today?

HTC's London event, happening today at about 12:00am GMT (7:00am Eastern) today, has already been pegged as a launch for two new Android phones in a report by Digitimes. Their invitation also contained certain, ahem, floral clues. Now, this tweet: More »

06/24/09

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android

IBM Seer Augmented Reality App Ensures No Confused Android Users At Wimbledon

Android is quickly becoming the go-to mobile OS for augmented reality apps: just days after Layar gave us a realtor's tour of Amsterdam, IBM has released a similar—and more comprehensive—app for attendees of the Wimbledon tennis tournament. More »

06/22/09

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mytouch 3g

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Gets Official, Preorders Start July 8

T-Mobile's second Android phone, the myTouch 3G (previously known as the HTC Magic which we reviewed here), has finally been announced in an official capacity for $200. Its official official name is the "T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google". More »

06/22/09

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Comment by Inception: "T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google" Haha! Are you kidding me? Who'd want to buy a phone called that? 11 Responses | Other threads

google

Google Snaps Up One Million Phone Numbers As Google Voice Launch Looms Large

The chatter surrounding a Google Voice launch was downright feverish Thursday, prompting many to speculate the event was imminent. Details were sparse, and the launch didn't come, but Google is definitely ready to do something based on new info. More »

06/21/09

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Comment by Dilpickle1: So with Google Voice, I could answer text messages without having to pick up my phone? 12 Responses | Other threads

crime

Muggers Caught When Their Crime Was Captured by Google Street View

Last September, a 14-year-old Dutch boy was assaulted and robbed after being shoved off his bike. But with no evidence and no real idea who his assailants were, police were powerless—until the crime showed up on Street View. More »

06/20/09

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Comment by kakarotthemonkey: Well at least Big Brother has one advantage... 7 Responses | Other threads

blockquote

Ballmer Thinks Microsoft's Biggest Mistake is Search

Asked if he could have just one do-over, Ballmer replied, "I would probably say I would start sooner on search." More »

06/19/09

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Comment by Software_Goddess: I thought their biggest mistake was Windows 2000… Vista is a close second. 26 Responses | Other threads

smartphones

Hello! There Are More Than Just iPhones In This Universe!

The spotlight this week may be pointed at the iPhone 3GS—and with good reason—but it's not the only flavor of smartphone ice cream. Here's a quick path to more info about all smartphones (and no dumb ones!) More »

06/19/09

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pre

Palm Pre vs. iPhone in Google Search Popularity

It could be the fact that the iPhone has been available for two years, or the fact that the iPhone is available in 3000 countries to the Palm Pre's one, but Google Trends shows much more interest in Apple's device. More »

06/18/09

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Comment by EncNone: i blame marketing. even though the pre is better than the iphone, word has not been spread except by the users 13 Responses | Other threads

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