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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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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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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 apps
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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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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Google's G1 Tethering Move Sets Precedent For Carrier-Specific Android App Markets
When Google yanked tethering apps from the Android Market, anger broiled in customers and developers alike. Google's response is simple, but has far-reaching implications: tethering apps are back, just not for T-Mobile USA customers. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Evodico: The lead photo doesn't make much sense.. comparing illegal jailbroken iPhone apps to normal Android apps? Bah. We're equally screwed... 8 Responses | Other threads
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ShopSavvy Android App Now Displays Local Store Inventory in Real Time
Beyond scanning a barcode and finding you the best deal either online or in nearby brick-and-mortar stores, ShopSavvy can now tie into major retailers' inventory systems to see if things are actually in stock. More » -
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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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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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Shaq Loves Android: Giant Basketball Star Is Also Giant Dork
Man-mountain Shaquille O'Neal is a famed Twitterer, but his love of gadgetry goes even deeper than that. A follower of Shaq's Twitter met him at a diner and exchanged a little gadget trash talk. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by therealjjohnson: I get that a lot...I'm no Shaq but people think you can't be smart and be cool/ popular too. Yeah... 22 Responses | Other threads
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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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how to
How To: Tether the iPhone or G1 To Your Laptop For Free 3G Broadband
If you read Gizmodo, the odds are good you're carrying one of these two pieces-they're among our favorite 3G smartphones right now. Today let's learn how to tether 'em up to your laptop. -
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My Tracks For Android Logs Your Day via GPS, Uploads To Google Maps
In the second big GPS-on-Android related tidbit today, Google released My Tracks, a cool app for logging a route of any kind via GPS and saving it to Google Maps. More » -
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TeleNav Brings Turn-By-Turn GPS to Android and the G1
Chalk up another mark in the things-Android-can-do-on-the-G1-that-certain-other-phones-can't list: TeleNav, king of cellphone GPS, is bringing a slick-looking turn-by-turn navigation app to the G1 this month. More » -
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Wall Street Journal: Android Paid Apps Coming This Week
Buried in the last graph of a WSJ story about Microsoft was this tidbit: Android paid apps will be coming to the Market this week, according to "people familiar with the matter." More » -
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How To: Hack Android For Multitouch Web Browsing on the T-Mobile G1
Android's new 1.1 update doesn't include multitouch because Google is scared of Apple. We are not, however, and nor should you be-follow our guide to get iPhone-like multitouch browsing on your G1 right now. More » -
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How To Get The New Android 1.1 Update On Your G1 Right Now
Sitting there twiddling your thumbs still waiting for T-Mobile to push out the latest Android update to your G1? No need-here's how to upgrade your phone manually right now. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by DreamWalker: What could be these nicer surprises that Giz has for us? I was going to hold out for the official OTA... 3 Responses | Other threads
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e-books
Google Books On The iPhone and G1 Is Almost Kindle-Like (And Real Mobile Kindle May Be Coming Soon)
Google just optimized their Books site for both the iPhone and G1, and it's great. But more exciting is news that Amazon may be bringing Kindle apps to mobile phones. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by Monk E. Rotica: I do just fine with Stanza on the iPhone. Tons of public domain stuff, and classics available at feedbooks.com. You... 3 Responses | Other threads
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android
T-Mobile G1 Android Firmware Update 1.1 Now Available
According to readers, the T-Mobile G1 Android firmware update version 1.1 we told you about is now starting to roll out. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Baldyman1966 is Holding out for a Hero: "Android firmware update version 1.1 is now available for everyone to enjoy." Yet another misleading, inaccurate article. Since it is OTA... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Our Android T-Mobile G2 Wishlist
HTC's successor to the G1 is on the way, but with few details to go on, we've compiled a wish list of what could make the sequel to a good phone significantly better. More » -
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Android G1 Finally Makes It and Appears On First TV Role
Yes my friends, finally—and with everyone probably sick of so many iPhone guest star appearances—the T-Mobile G1 Android cellphone has made it to the TV screen. And in 90210, no less. Whatever that is. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: Wait, they made a sequel to 90210? OMG. Please tell me Tori Spelling isn't in this one. 4 Responses | Other threads
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Not cupcake
Significant Android Update Rolling Out to G1 Users, Includes Google Voice Search
T-Mobile is currently sending out an OTA update to select G1 users, but it isn't the much-anticipated Cupcake release. It should have some pleasant surprises though—not least of which is Google Voice Search. Updated More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Necoras: I'd like more than 3 screens... or at least prettier icons for folders. I haven't used up the 3 screens,... 2 Responses | Other threads
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android
Screenshot Tour: Taking Android's "Cupcake" 1.5 Update For An Early Spin
If you want to see what's next for Android in "Cupcake"—including that delicious on-screen keypad—you can grab the SDK and root around yourself before T-Mo pushes it to your G1. Or, check our gallery. More » -
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T-Mobile G1 Available in All US Markets Starting Tomorrow
When the G1 was released, you had to live in a 3G-supported market to find to find one locally. Starting tomorrow (January 24th), it will be available at all T-Mobiles and supported partner stores. -
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T-Mobile G1 Getting "Cupcake" OS Update, May Be Targeted For Late January
Rumors about when/if the "cupcake" OS update might be heading for the G1 got a little more confirmation today as Google and Blog discovered after speaking with a G1 PDA Specialist. More » -
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Seidio 2600 mAh Jumbo Battery Pack Turns Your G1 Morbidly Obese
Seidio has gone beyond their 1400 mAh non-fattening add-on battery for the G1 with this 2600 mAh monster—more than doubling the G1's default (and paltry) 1150 mAh pack, but at a cost. More » -
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Use Your Cellphone to Save Big Money at Best Buy
In case you hadn't noticed, the online and in-store prices at Best Buy can differ dramatically. Using her G1, Long Live Geeks blogger Anastasia was able to save $96 by exploiting In-Store Pickup. More » -
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Android Runs Multitouch on the G1, Really
Without altering the kernel at all, good Samaritan Luke Hutch has gotten multitouch working in his own custom Android applications on the G1. More » -
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In a Nutshell: Palm Pre vs. iPhone vs. G1
CES 2009 brought us a new player in the smartphone upper-echelon. Let's drill down and see how the Palm Pre compares with the iPhone and Android's G1. More » -
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Skype Lite Heading to Android, iPhone Not Far Off
T-Mobile G1 users will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of Skype with the addition of the "lite" version to the Android Marketplace—and an iPhone version may not be far behind. More » -
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Seidio Increases G1 Battery Life By 15 Percent Without Adding Bulk
The T-Mobile G1's lack of battery life has always been a concern, especially after we learned about its data roaming issues. Seidio's new battery combats this problem without the need for a new cover. More » -
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Firmware Tweak Gives Root Access Back to G1 Owners
That hilarious constant-root-access bug that shipped with the G1's Android wasn't just a security flaw; to some, it was a valuable tool. The guys at XDA have brought it back, if you want it. More »
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Google to Employees: No Christmas Bonus, Here's a G1 Instead
In holidays past, when money flowed like hot Santa tears and melted gum drops , Googlers looked forward to cash bonuses that topped $20,000. This year, they're getting $180 worth of "dogfood"—a G1. Updated 1:05PM
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Video of Next Android OS Shows On-Screen Keyboard
Anticipating a selection of QWERTY-less handsets to run the platform in the near future, the next version of Android will have an onscreen keyboard, among other things. Here's what it'll look like. More » -
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'Cupcake' Roadmap Hints at What'll Be In the Next Android Update
Hidden among a slew of bugfixes and refinements announced in a posting on the Android project site are a few serious feature upgrades, which could make their way to your G1 fairly soon. More »
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