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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 »
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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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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 »
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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
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design
G1 Google Phone Designers Reinvent the Automobile
Designers Mike and Maaike, the duo behind the design of the G1 Google phone, have turned their sights on automobile design, and their take on it is, well… interesting. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by unibrow4o9: I'm not sure I'd be really into riding a vehicle that under no circumstance I could control... 9 Responses | Other threads
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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 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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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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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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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
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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clips
Would You Replace Your Baby's Rattle with an iPhone?
The Early Show featured a brief segment this morning called High-Tech Rattles. They demonstrated an iPhone with a rattle app, a G1 with a white noise app and the Blackberry-esque LeapFrog Text & Learn. More » -
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TuneWiki for Android Cupcake Blips Your Playlist to Twitter and Facebook
There's a new version of TuneWiki for Android Cupcake, and it looks like a pretty solid update: The Blip feature burps your current playlist to Facebook and/or Twitter, and there's a new Android homescreen widget for faster, more direct player access. You can also pay $5 for no ads. More »
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Comment by Lupus_Yonderboy: Random, only slightly on-topic questions: What's the default Android music/video "Player" like? I've never messed around with it... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Why I Won't Be Syncing Facebook with My Palm Pre
I'm looking forward to finally get my hands on the Palm Pre. But according to the PreCentral forums, the way it handles contacts may make the platform unusable. More » -
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T-Mobile G1 Android 1.5 Cupcake Rollout Pushed Back a Week
The Cupcake update expected um, now for the T-Mobile G1 has been pushed back a week, and now it's gonna be "early June" before everybody has it on their phone. Lame. [T-Mobile, Thanks Jon] -
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TeleNav GPS Navigator For Android Reviewed (Verdict: Impressive)
The guys at KickingTires have put the TeleNav turn-by-turn GPS Navigator for Android and the G1 through its paces and have emerged feeling that the software is impressive, but overpriced. More » -
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Next-Gen T-Mobile G1 May Have a Slide-out QWERTY
Boy Genius says the next-gen T-Mobile G1 (Bigfoot) supposedly seems to continue the practice of having a slide-out QWERTY, but this time, won't have that curved chin blocking your right hand. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by shaka999: T-Mobiles network is more of a problem then the phone designs... 8 Responses | Other threads
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JD Power and Associates Ranks iPhone First Among Smartphones in Customer Satisfaction
Apple took top prize in JD Power and Associates customer satisfaction survey in the smartphone category, while LG ranked first among dumbphones. But one nagging complaint kept the iPhone's scores closer to the competition. -
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App Converts Android G1 Into Airport Security-Like Handheld Metal Detector
Someone did an application to detect metal using the Android G1. Is this because the G1 is more smartypanties than other smartphones? Is it magic perhaps? No, it's a clever use of the built-in compass. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by snkngshps: It's Friday and we read Gizmodo. We are probably not going out tonight! 4 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
T-Mobile Pushing Android 1.5 'Cupcake' Update to Select G1s
We've received a few tips that a certain, baked-goods-themed update has been pushed over the air to some G1 users this morning, bringing video recording, an onscreen keyboard, and plenty more. So, G1ers? —Thanks, tipsters!
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By John HerrmanComment by pockygt: So this is basically proving that the "System Updates" feature in the settings is basically useless, right? Because it... 7 Responses | Other threads
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android
Latest Android Cupcake 1.5 Build Gets Video Walkthrough
It usually takes me about 60-90 seconds to eat a cupcake; this guy took about 10 minutes with his. On view: the new camcorder function, soft keyboard, browser improvements and YouTube uploads. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by FooSchnickens: Did this last night. WORLDS different than the "current" OTA release. Calendar is more or less the same, but I only... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Android Cupake to Hit Next Month, Says T-Mobile Germany
Good news for G1 users: T-Mobile Germany's says that the Cupcake updates will be released next month. They have stated in their G1 promotional page, heralding the new features which sadly don't include vanilla frosting. More » -
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But He'd Really Prefer a Red Velvet Cupcake
Android's Cupcake has arrived at the Google campus—sadly not the software update, yet. [crazybob via Phandroid]
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Comment by Sean Olson: Perhaps I'm just strange, but I see that giant inflatable Android and all I can think of is the Fruit... 4 Responses | Other threads
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sidekick
T-Mobile's April 21 Event Is for the Sidekick LX, Not Android
A few of us were hoping that the upcoming April 21 T-Mobile event might be for a new Android handset, a sequel to the G1. Instead, it's just a launch party for the new Sidekick LX. But hey, we like getting awkwardly drunk at corporate sponsored social events as much as the next guy. -
android apps
Twelve Free and Good Android Apps
Lifehacker's put together a list of ten+two Android apps that are both free and do something marginally useful. Like a clock when you sleep. [Lifehacker]
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By Jason ChenComment by OMG! DEITY!: More like "The Only 12 Useful Android Apps" Amirite? I hate my Dream. 8 Responses | Other threads
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Android App of the Week: NBA Game Time Tracks the Playoffs
NBA's official Game Time app has hit the Market, just in time for the playoffs. On top of scores, stats and schedules, it can use Android's multitasking to track scores in real time. More » -
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Major T-Mobile Launch Event Set For April 21 in NYC: Will We See the Next Android Phone?
T-Mobile just sent out invitations for a big launch event happening in NYC on April 21. What might they be up to? More » -
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HTC Touch Diamond Comes to Verizon Tomorrow; More HTC Phones On the Way to T-Mobile?
Two tidbits for HTC fans: first, the Touch Diamond will be hitting Verizon Wireless tomorrow, but at cost: $300 with a two-year contract. Yikes. T-Mobile, though, could be getting even more HTC love soon. More » -
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Redesigned Mobile Gmail for iPhone and Android Is Faster, Appier, Awesomer
Google's redesigned mobile Gmail site for iPhone and Android is live and it seems better than the original in every way: It's faster, more app-like, and has an improved user interface. We like. More »
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Comment by instanthuman: hmm i dont know... really it looks great and when you search on google with the iphone the search results... 9 Responses | Other threads
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android apps
Android App of the Week: GV Dials Numbers With Your Google Voice/Grand Central Number
If you rejoiced at Google's re-rollout of the one-phone-number-for-life Grand Central service as Google Voice, you'll be pretty happy about GV—an app that can place outdoing calls using your universal number. More » -
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Reports: Google Pulling Tethering Apps From Android Marketplace
Developers are reporting a mass delisting of Android tethering apps from the App Marketplace, after being informed that such apps breach the Developer Distribution Agreement. That's your cue for righteous indignation, internet! More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Paladin27: What's the big deal? Android allows us to install APK's from anywhere, we don't need to get them from... 8 Responses | Other threads
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cameras
HD-Shooting Panasonic DMC-GH1 Looks Hot in Red, Availabile April 24 in Japan
We usually don't dish on Asia-only release dates to preserve your Occidental sanity, but since price and date for the U.S. drop of the new Micro Four Thirds, 1080p-capturing GH1 is still mysterious, let's look. -
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'My Account' Android App Manages Your T-Mobile Affairs, Stimulates Your Miserliness
Remaining minutes and texts, a bill summary, online payment capabilities, and support information are a few of the features in T-Mobile's first official Android app, released today to thrifty G1ers everywhere. More » -
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Giz Explains: What Makes The Five Smartphone Platforms Different
Smartphones have all advanced over the past few years, and mostly do the same things. But if you look at the details, you'll find that—depending on your needs—one may be way better than another. -
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Panasonic's 2009 HDTV Lineup, De-Mystified
With Pioneer out, Panasonic is licking their chops in the plasma department (with some decent LCDs too). Either way, they make some of the best sets available: here's a guide to their 2009 lineup. -
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Dealzmodo: T-Mobile G1 for $98
Amazon has a deal today for anyone interested in the G1. Currently, they are offering the black version for $98 with a 2-year T-Mo contract—a savings of $82. [Amazon via Androidandme via andronica] -
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Android Dev Phone 1.1 Fixes Key Problems
If you wanted the unlocked $400 Android G1 phone but were reluctant because of its problems, the new 1.1 update fixes most, but still leaves the issue of running paid applications partially unsolved. More » -
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Unlocked Developer G1 Banned From Accessing Paid Apps
Anyone who bought the $400 unlocked developer G1 is in for a nasty surprise: Google, citing piracy concerns, won't allow those handsets to access paid Marketplace apps. More » -
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Gmail Tech Demo Possibly Outs T-Mobile as US HTC Magic G2 Carrier
Commenter robkonz1 noticed something strange about Google's recent offline Mobile Gmail demo: the HTC Magic used in the demo had—ohmygoodness—a T-Mobile logo on it. Does this mean the Magic is going to be our G2? More »
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By John HerrmanComment by bobothepanda: "While it is true that the American T-Mobile logo has one less dot left of the T the rest of... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Paid Apps Appearing In Android Market
BGR reports that the first few paid apps have infiltrated the bohemian mobile development commune known as the Android Market, just one week after the submission gates were opened. More » -
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Guitar Hero Coming to Android Phones
Guitar Hero has been available on other cellphones for a while now, but far be it from Activision to pass up an opportunity to cash in on a big platform like Android. More »
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