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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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    By Jason Chen

    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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    By Mark Wilson

    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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    By matt buchanan
  • 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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    By matt buchanan
  • 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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    By matt buchanan

    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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    By Dan Nosowitz

    Comment by dc-united: CNN.com 14 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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    By Adam Frucci

    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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    By Sean Fallon
  • android

    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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    By John Herrman

    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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    By Jason Chen

    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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    By John Herrman
  • 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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    By John Herrman
  • 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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    By Jason Chen

    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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    By Jack Loftus

    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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    By Dan Nosowitz

    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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    By Jason Chen

    Comment by Software_Goddess: I thought their biggest mistake was Windows 2000… Vista is a close second. 25 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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    By Wilson Rothman
  • 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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    By Jason Chen

    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

  • google voice

    Google Voice Coming VERY Soon?

    There has been lots of chatter about Google Voice being on the verge of being released, so keep an eye out tomorrow and early next week to see if it hits. You'll probably have to sign up early to get a number in an area code you like. More »
    06/18/09
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    By Jason Chen
  • android

    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 »
    06/17/09
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    By Dan Nosowitz
  • 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]
    06/16/09
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    By Dan Nosowitz

    Comment by Révolution: I never noticed just how fugly the Android statusbar is. 8 Responses | Other threads

  • greed

    Google Doesn't Want to Pay Artists for Making Custom Chrome Skins

    Google is having artists make custom skins for its Chrome Browser, which is pretty cool. Much less cool, however, is that one of the biggest companies in the world refuses to pay the artists. More »
    06/15/09
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    By Adam Frucci

    Comment by Hello Mister Walrus: Google doesn't think the skins are worth paying for, so they don't buy them. No matter how great you think... 41 Responses | Other threads

  • google voice

    Google Voice About to Get More Amazing By Letting You Port Your Number

    If you call Jason, his iPhone, Pre, Ion and pants all ring because he has Google Voice. The service's biggest downside is that you have a new number to deal with—but TechCrunch says number porting is coming. More »
    06/14/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • 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 »
    06/08/09
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    By John Herrman

    Comment by USB_Humping_Dog: I swear, this thing looks dirty. Physically dirty. 3 Responses | Other threads

  • google

    Google Streetview Displays Its Inner Artist

    Google Streetview, channeling Picasso, takes its paintbrush to the streets of Annapolis and makes a pretty picture. [Google - Thanks, Jon]
    06/07/09
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    By Jack Loftus

    Comment by ZLevee: More of a Monet, I think: [images.google.com] AI impressionism? 2 Responses | Other threads

  • epiphanies

    Google Street View Car Sees the Light

    God has been found, and in the most unlikely of places: Southern California. Well, either it's God, or the Street View cameras take a second to adjust to bright light, coming out of a tunnel. Probably God, though. [Thanks, Jordan!]
    06/06/09
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    By Dan Nosowitz

    Comment by Greg Celano: definitely God 7 Responses | Other threads

  • street view

    Google Street View Gets Smarter Navigation, 3D Effects

    Street View has given us a near-endless supply of shenanigans, but it's always been awkward to actually use. Now, Google has implemented semi-3D "Smart Navigation," which makes your virtual walking and/or stalking a lot easier, and way, way cooler. More »
    06/05/09
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    By John Herrman

    Comment by Purple Monkey Dishwasher: Great, pretty soon I'll never have to leave the house. I'll just use google to visit the Grand Canyon. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • 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 »
    06/05/09
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    By John Herrman

    Comment 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

  • maps

    North Korea Secrets Uncovered In Google Earth by Amateur Spies

    On April 4 2007, Curtis Melvin—a PhD student at George Mason University—decided to start the "North Korea Uncovered" project. Two years later it became the definitive reference for the country's secrets, thanks to an army of amateur spies. More »
    06/03/09
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    134

    By Jesus Diaz

    Comment by redmafia: I so wanna punch an american in the face right now 17 Responses | Other threads

  • android

    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 »
    06/02/09
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    By Sean Fallon
  • android

    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 »
    06/02/09
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    By John Herrman

    Comment 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

  • 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 »
    06/02/09
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    By John Herrman

    Comment by clevin: unsure. android is a nice mobile OS, but to use it on a notebook, it probably falls short. 4 Responses | Other threads

  • vod

    Report: America Getting BBC Streaming TV, Thanks to Google

    The British Broadcasting Corporation, television purveyor of such fine programs as Top Gear and Planet Earth, is said to be in talks with Google to bring their excellent VOD service to America. More »
    06/01/09
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    By John Herrman

    Comment by iatacs19: Will Britons be upset because the USA didn't pay the TV viewing taxes? 13 Responses | Other threads

  • google

    Google Plans to Sell eBooks By the End of 2009

    As Amazon slowly inches toward sealing up the entire eBook industry, Google's getting antsy. Speaking at the BookExpo convention this weekend, a company rep stated Google's intentions to sell eBooks by the end of the year, adding ominously, "this time we mean it." More »
    06/01/09
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    By John Herrman

    Comment by weatherman: If you look at Google's success rate outside their foundation of search and advertising, they have really only done well... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • microsoft

    Microsoft Opens Bing Two Days Early (As In, Now)

    Microsoft's new search engine, Bing, has opened up to the public in a wide, if not total, rollout. It looks pretty good. We tested it with a familiar term, though, and something interesting happened:
    More »
    06/01/09
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    By John Herrman

    Comment by Kakkoister: Wolfram conquers all. 13 Responses | Other threads

  • diy

    Make Your Photos Look Like Google Streetview or YouTube In Real Life

    Here is a simple and funny way to make your still photos look like they are part of Google Streetview or an internet video, ready to be played. It only takes some tape, cardboard, and acrylic, plus a bit of genius when you frame the photo. More »
    05/30/09
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    By Jesus Diaz

    Comment by DangerousDac: I'll admit it. I tried clicking on the play button. Damn you and your post modernist art! 7 Responses | Other threads

  • 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 »
    05/30/09
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    By matt buchanan

    Comment by Raspberyl's Lover: Wait, you don't have to Jailbreak on Android to emulate games on it? Sweet!!! 4 Responses | Other threads

  • 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]
    05/29/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • google

    Page's Law: Why Your Computer Runs Like Crap After 18 Months

    That's Page as in Larry Page, of Google. His law is the inverse of the Moore's Law: Software gets twice as slow every 18 months. More »
    05/29/09
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    By matt buchanan

    Comment by Software_Goddess: Why is Page allowed to make a law. I wanted a law that makes men go slower but no one... 28 Responses | Other threads

  • 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 »
    05/28/09
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    By Jason Chen
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