Google Has a Remote Kill Switch For Android Apps

Just after the dust finished settling on Apple's controversial admission that the iPhone has a remotely activated kill switch for applications, Google has plainly stated in their Android Market terms of service that they've got one too. Like Apple's solution, Google's remote kill switch is ostensibly intended to protect users in cases of malicious apps or privacy violations, but will undoubtedly draw fire from users who want — and in the case of Android were pretty much promised — ultimate control over what applications they keep on their phones. More »

HTC Touch HD Pretty Much Never Coming to the US

No amount of oohing, aahing or drooling can convince HTC to bring this 480x800 monster to American shores, according to the Taiwanese company. That's a shame, because it was looking pretty good. The company passed the news on through Twitter, which is the corporate equivalent of breaking up with your girlfriend with a text message: More »

T-Mobile G1 Unboxed, Ready For Belt Clips Everywhere

Here's the first full unboxing of T-Mobile's G1 Android phone which, despite the rabid anticipation of the device, manages to be pretty boring. We're glad to see it out in the wild, but the lame carrying case and decision to include the trademark uncomfortable HTC earphones, complete with a chunky mic. But as my mother (or probably the head of marketing at T-Mobile) would say, it's what's inside that counts. [TMoNews] More »

T-Mobile G1 With Google Website Is Live

Jumping the gun a bit, the official site for T-Mobile's—and the world's—first Android phone is live. That "heavy Google branding" we heard about is in full play: HTC's Dream is billed as the "T-Mobile G1 with Google." They're using a neon green jelly font, kind of cool. Most of the site is walled off until tomorrow's press conference, which kicks off at 10:30am Eastern. We'll be bringing it to you live, starting at 9am. The phone itself is not on the website, but here are a bunch of leaks. [T-Mobile]