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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 »
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By Jason ChenComment 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
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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 »
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By Mark WilsonComment 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
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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] -
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Dell's First Android Smartphone Ain't a Phone
The Wall Street Journal chimes in on talk of Dell's Android smartphone with the bit that it's not a smartphone (yet), but a media player with Wi-Fi, a la iPod touch or Zune HD. If Dell doesn't kill it. [WSJ] -
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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] -
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.
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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
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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 » -
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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 »
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By John HerrmanComment by TheAlmeida: It's all about the interface nowadays 4 Responses | Other threads
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HTC CEO Says the Sexy "Sense" Android Interface Coming to Existing Phones
HTC's been known to slap a polished finish on an existing smartphone OS, first with WinMo's TouchFlo and now Android's Sense. But fret not, HTC G1 and/or Magic/MyTouch owners: HTC's CEO hinted that Sense is coming to existing Android phones. More » -
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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 »
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By Jason ChenComment 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
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htc
HTC Hero Android Phone Hands-On (With Video)
The Hero feels more substantial than HTC's previous Android handsets, but the hardware—and the software, to a certain extent—will be familiar to anyone who's used the company's other hardware. It's all just a bit, well, nicer. More » -
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HTC Debuts Hero, With Fresh Face for Android
As expected, HTC has dropped the details on a new Android phone—the leaked-to-all-hell Hero, no less. And HTC's fantastic, also-leaked Android interface overhaul is here, too: it's called Sense, and it's deep. Oh, and it's got Flash support. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by TheSonOfKrypton: Oh wait....I just noticed this has a chin too. WHAT THE HELL IS THE DEAL WITH THIS PERSISTENT ASS... 8 Responses | Other threads
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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 » -
flash
Flash For Android, WebOS Landing In October
Adobe President and CEO Shantanu Naraye has pegged October 4–7 as the release Windows for a Flash 10 beta, which will bring official, optimized support to Android, WebOS, Windows Mobile, and Symbian. Notice anything missing there? More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Wayne Williams: I thought the iPhone and the Pre used the same browser? So I guess Adobe has a grudge against... 11 Responses | Other threads
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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 » -
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Is This Motorola's First Android Phone?
The first alleged spy pics of Motorola's long-rumored Android phone, the T-Mobile-branded "Morrison," have filtered their way online, and hint that the company could be taking Google's mobile OS in a new, decidedly mainstream direction. More » -
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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 »
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By Jason ChenComment 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
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android
Is the Meizu M8 iPhone Clone Getting… Android?
Do you want an iPhone but wish it ran Android instead of Apple's mobile OS? No? Well, too bad, because Meizu might be bringing Android to its M8 iPhone clone. More » -
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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 » -
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T-Mobile myTouch 3G (AKA T-Mobile G2, HTC Magic, Google Ion) Coming This Summer
T-Mobile's followup to the G1 has gone through more than a few name changes, but it looks like we'll finally be seeing the American version—the T-Mobile myTouch 3G—this summer. More » -
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Hands On Samsung's Galaxy i7500 Android Haptic Smartphone
The Galaxy i7500—Samsung's Android handset—is one of the first major, advanced smartphones to feature haptic feedback. PCWorld managed to get their hands on one and report back with their first impressions. More » -
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Layar: First Mobile Augmented Reality Browser Is Your Real Life HUD
Layar combines GPS, camera, and compass to identify your surroundings and overlay information on screen, in real time. It is available for Android now and it will be available for iPhone soon, but exclusively for the 3GS. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Nick: well, this will make kidnappings much less exciting. cop: where are you?victim: i dunno. . . let me check my phone.... 8 Responses | Other threads
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android
Google Offers Updated Maps Features Through Android Market
Google updated their integral Maps Android app with some pretty sweet new features, including voice search, public transit and walking directions, and a beefed-up Latitude. It's great to see them pushing updates as they're ready, without waiting for carriers. [Google]
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Révolution: I never noticed just how fugly the Android statusbar is. 8 Responses | Other threads
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dell
Is Dell Working On An Android Smartphone?
Is this Dell's first cellphone? That is at least what one man and his blurry camera seem to think. More » -
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Smartphone Buyers Guide: The Best of the Best
As the dust settles from the last two weeks of mobile madness, one question remains unanswered: Which of the new generation of smartphones should you actually buy? We've collected everything you need to know. More » -
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Samsung's Bigfoot Android Phone to Hit T-Mobile 'Really Soon'
T-Mobile's next gen T1 Android phone—Samsung's Bigfoot—looks like it features AMOLED and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and will actually be available sooner than we thought. More »
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By Andi WangComment by Sir Gibler: so t-mobile is about to have 3 android phones. is it just me is or is t-mobile like that kid... 11 Responses | Other threads
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nsfw
Dildroid: Runs On Android, You Know Exactly What It Does
Debby may be all excited about the iPhone 3GSex, but if you have an Android phone, you can join the fun too. The good: So cute. The bad: From now on, the Android mascot will look like a penis. [Fleshbot]
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Comment by njdevil: I'm sorry but is it really that hard to spell check like 40 words? 20 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Rumor: Sony Working on an Android Walkman
Sony's X-Series Walkman fares well in a straightforward spec war, but PMP hardware is becoming less important than software and apps, such that Sony—and others—may have to change their tack. Some analysts say they've already started—with Android. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by USB_Humping_Dog: I swear, this thing looks dirty. Physically dirty. 3 Responses | Other threads
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android
Acer's Android Netbook Will Come With Windows, Fail at Being an "Android Netbook"
When a company says they're working on an Android netbook, people make assumptions: they'll come up with a fresh UI; they'll cater the netbook's hardware to Google's lightweight OS; they'll make it cheap. Acer is doing none of these things. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by rDub: Acer is making a pretty smart move, after all even full version Linux distros didnt move too well; when sold... 5 Responses | Other threads
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htc
Report: HTC Announcing Hero, Lancaster Android Phones on June 24th
HTC's hipsteriffic invitations for a June 24th event in London contained precious few clues (DUDE'S WEARING A ROSE), but the Economic Daily News is now reporting something totally reasonable: it's for the Hero and Lancaster, HTC's presumed next Android phones. More » -
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T-Mobile CTO Reveals Second Android Phone Coming in "Next Few Weeks"
During and interview with mocoNews, T-Mobile's CTO Cole Brodman confirmed that a second Android phone would be coming sometime in "the next few weeks." More » -
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ASUS: Hey Guys, Forget You Ever Saw That Android Netbook, OK?
One of the early surprises of Computex was this delightful little Android netbook from ASUS, based on the ultra-efficient Snapdragon platform. Acer has since responded with a full-throated commitment to Android netbooks, but now ASUS is backing off. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Kaiser-Machead: Would've just made more sense to stick with the tried and true Linux builds, be it Jaundiced Jackalope, Incestuous Ibis,... 12 Responses | Other threads
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android
Acer Planning an Android Netbook For Q3 of This Year
Acer has become the first company to announce intentions to manufacture an Android netbook, coming by Q3 of this year. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by clevin: unsure. android is a nice mobile OS, but to use it on a notebook, it probably falls short. 4 Responses | Other threads
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asus
ASUS Demos Snapdragon-Based Eee PC With Android
In their continued quest to hash out absolutely every permutation of the netbook category, ASUS has created something pretty interesting: a passively-cooled Android netbook based on the ultra-low-draw Qualcomm Snapdragon platform. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by hired_geek: I know that Asus is officially said 'a-soos', but I still can't bring myself to say it like that! It... 2 Responses | Other threads
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android apps
The Month in Android Apps: Grey Cupcakes Have Delicious Spots
Hello, welcome to the inaugural this month in Android apps. It's been a pastry-packed month, what with cupcakes and donuts and, um, ions flying around. We've got spots, searches, flicks and apps that will make you burn with jealous rage just ahead. More »
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Comment by Raspberyl's Lover: Wait, you don't have to Jailbreak on Android to emulate games on it? Sweet!!! 4 Responses | Other threads
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android
Android Meets Energy Shows Why Android Will Be Powering Way More Than Just Phones
A lot of Android's potential has nothing to do with phones—it's running little gadgets. For starters, Moto Labs (not that one) put Android on aBeagleBoard, mashed that into a soup with a wireless cam and Flickr feed to monitor power usage from a custom Google Gadget. [Moto] -
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About Those Other App Stores
Why does the iPhone get its own app roundup every week? W-w-what about the rest of us? WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THIS SMARTPHONE? We should explain. More » -
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T-Mobile Pushing Android Cupcake Update OTA (Honest!)
Android 1.5, otherwise known as Cupcake, has caused way, way more grief than any incremental cellphone OS update has a right to, is finally, truly pushing OTA—not just developers, not just Brits, but to regular American G1's. This, Ipromise youhope, will be the last we ever have to speak of it. —Thanks NiGHTS, Andrew, Others
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By John HerrmanComment by Baldyman1966 is Holding out for a Hero: Seriously, Is there anyone who reads Giz,who has an Android phone and who doesn't have Cupcake allready? If so they... 11 Responses | Other threads
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t-mobile g2 review
T-Mobile G2 (Google Ion) Review: Most Improved Award
Not only does the T-Mobile G2/HTC Magic/Google Ion phone improve on original T-Mobile G1 in just about every way, it manages to do it while cutting down significantly on the size. The only thing it doesn't have going for it is a hardware keyboard. More » -
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Android Might Be the First Robot Japan Doesn't Love
This got to be a pretty familiar trope with the iPhone in Japan: It's just not advanced enough, since it's missing things like bill payments, RFID, mobile TV and other crazy stuff. Analysts are saying the same dim fate awaits Android when it floats in on the HTC Magic. More »
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