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Mystery HTC Android Phone Appears, Discloses Nothing

An HTC Android phone popped up today, offering few clues—aside from a few hastily snapped pics—about what it’s called, what it does, or what it wants. Touch sensitive menu keys? Check. And there’s our pal Android, and a camera of indeterminable mega pixelage. [The Unlockr via BGR]

Tech News Jack Loftus Oct 18

Xperia X3 Might be Hiding Snapdragon Under Its Good Looks

Let’s hope this Android/Snapdragon pairing becomes a trend. Along with a live pic of the X3/Rachel in the wild comes a rumor that the X3 will join the Acer Liquid in the Snapdragon club. https://gizmodo.com/acer-liquid-finally-gives-android-the-snapdragon-it-des-5381384 As if the last round of specs weren’t enough to get you excited, now it’s looking like that 8 MP…

Tech News Chris Jacob Oct 17

Motorola Droid Seen Booting Up and Running Android 2.0

Assuming it’s real, this teaser video confirms a few things about the Moto Droid: that Droid is indeed the name, and that it will run Android 2.0. Not much to see here, but apparently there’s “more coming soon.” [BGR] https://gizmodo.com/android-2-0-first-look-fresh-face-sick-speed-5383485

Tech News Chris Jacob Oct 17

Put Your Android Lock Screen to Work with FlyScreen

There’s a ton of unused space on the Android lock screen. Sure, there’s a nice big clock and notifications appear as needed, but couldn’t it be doing something more useful? It can, with FlyScreen. The FlyScreen app just sits on the lock screen and loads any information that can be brought in via RSS. You…

Tech News Chris Jacob Oct 16

Where Would You Like to Send the Street View Trike?

The Street View Trike has been around for a while, but now Google is looking for more places to send it. Know a cool spot where a car can’t go? Google wants to hear about it. If you have any ideas, they’re looking for suggestions of parks, trails, university campuses, pedestrian malls, theme parks, zoos,…

Tech News Chris Jacob Oct 16

IBM and Intel Executives Arrested for Insider Trading

Six people total were arrested today for making too much money too easily, among them executives from IBM and Intel. These guys made $20 million in profits between January and July 2007 by passing insider info regarding Google, Hilton Hotels and Polycom onto a trader. Now they’re all facing multiple counts of conspiracy and securities…

Tech News Chris Jacob Oct 16

CHART OF THE DAY: Google’s Massive Cash Flow In Context II

Google turned in another solid quarter yesterday, with free cash flow coming in at $2.5 billion. Think about it: that’s a $10 billion run rate for a company that didn’t exist ten years ago. How does that stack up to other companies? It’s still not close to Microsoft, but it’s pulling away from Time Warner.…

Tech News The Business Insider Oct 16

Android 2.0 First Look: Fresh Face, Sick Speed

While Android 1.6 is still writhing around in amniotic fluid, BGR had the nerve to publish shots of version 2.0 “Eclair,” which doesn’t even have a formal due date yet. They look great. Sorry, 1.6: I’m already over you. https://gizmodo.com/giant-eclair-delivered-to-google-android-2-0-imminent-5382024 You’re best off trudging through the entire gallery here, since BGR has annotated every little…

Tech News John Herrman Oct 16

Mozilla Whines About Apple Being First in Microsoft’s Web Browser Ballot Screen

After getting cornered by the European Union, Microsoft offered a reasonable solution to the web browser monopoly dilemma: Let users choose whatever browser they want. Now, the developers of Firefox are whining about who’s first in the web setup screen. https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-gives-europeans-choice-of-browser-instead-of-5322453 No, it’s not Explorer. Originally, Microsoft wanted to order browsers from left to right…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Oct 16

Google Wave Pulp Fiction: So That’s What This Thing Is For

I’ve read the articles, watched the instructional videos, and gotten an invite, but nothing—nothing—has done more to explain to me how this mind-melting Internet Thing works than Pulp Fiction, spectacularly adapted for Google Wave. (Warning: Tarantino language ahead) https://gizmodo.com/google-wave-is-a-frothy-collaborative-mix-of-chat-im-5272121 In the interesting of promoting learning, here’s a shorter scene from Good Will Hunting. Bask in…

Tech News John Herrman Oct 16

Acer Lets Slip the Liquid’s Custom Android Interface, White-Hot Specs

Acer gave us the basics yesterday, announcing their intent to (good god, finally) make a Snapdragon-based Android phone, and not much else. Today, cue stage two of the unnecessarily staggered announcement: the juicy leaks. (Updated with video) https://gizmodo.com/acer-liquid-finally-gives-android-the-snapdragon-it-des-5381384 Acer had said their phone, which’ll run a customized version of Android 1.6 Donut, would have a…

Tech News John Herrman Oct 16

The Recession Is Over (According to Google)

Everybody take to the streets with streamers, quick, the recession is over. Google’s earnings were back up this quarter (27 percent increase in profits over last year, to $1.64 billion) with internet advertising picking up again. Google’s gonna start spending money and hiring people again. Money! Jobs! Everything’s okay now. For Google, anyway. [WSJ]

Tech News Matt Buchanan Oct 16

Gmail Integrates Handy Google Docs Previews

Now, if you’re using Gmail and a friend emails you a Google Doc, you can display the document right in the email—no need to switch tabs. Just be sure to activate “Google Docs previews” in Labs. [GmailBlog via InformationWeek]

Tech News Mark Wilson Oct 16

Massive ‘Google Editions’ eBook Store Pushed Back Until Next Year

“This time we mean it” was the last declaration Google made about their plans to open an eBook store, set to launch before then end of 2009. And hey, it looks like they did! Well, except for that 2009 part. https://gizmodo.com/google-plans-to-sell-ebooks-by-the-end-of-2009-5273713 Google’s come forth with a few more details about how their store, called “Google…

Tech News John Herrman Oct 15

Those Google Street View Drivers Had No Idea What They Were In For

Click to viewGetting paid to go on a road trip? Sweet! But wait, just how far do you want us to drive again? [Collegehumor]

Tech News Adam Frucci Oct 15

Dell’s Android Phone Landing Stateside In 2010

On its own it’s a broad, vague promise, but Michael Dell’s confirmation that the Dell Android phone will be coming to the US lends a little credence to rumors of an AT&T pairing, and some sparing hardware specifics. https://gizmodo.com/dell-bringing-mini-3i-android-smartphone-to-us-5375824 Mr. Dell spoke broadly, either because he didn’t want to get specific this early on, or…

Tech News John Herrman Oct 15

Acer Aspire One AOD250 Boots Android And Win XP, Holds Us Over Until Chrome OS Arrives

The long talked about dual boot Android, Windows XP Acer netbook is ready to come out of hiding and you can snatch one up now (with a six-cell battery) for $350. But will you ever use the Android? https://gizmodo.com/acers-android-netbook-arriving-in-time-for-the-eggnog-5373006 Android on the Aspire One AOD250 functions like Splashtop or any instant-on operating system. It will…

Tech News Joanna Stern Oct 15

Giant Eclair Delivered to Google; Android 2.0 Imminent?

In the past, the delivery of a giant dessert item (cupcake or donut) to Google’s lawn meant a new version of Android was incoming. Today, a giant eclair was delivered: We deduce that Android 2.0 should see release shortly. This is all unconfirmed, of course: A giant pastry is not what we professionals would call…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz Oct 15

Motorola Cliq Review

When a once leading—now last place —smartphone maker dumps Windows Mobile and goes Android, it’s an all or nothing decision. Who knew that this could save the company? https://gizmodo.com/the-jd-power-smartphone-satisfaction-ratings-give-apple-5377572 The Motorola Cliq is the Android OS on Motorola hardware. Like Palm before it, Motorola decided that Windows Mobile 6.5/7 would be too little, too late…

Reviews Jason Chen Oct 14

AT&T: Google Is So Evil, They Even Block Calls to Nuns

The AT&T vs. Google Voice debate has gotten much more interesting/entertaining, thanks to a letter from AT&T to the FCC, loudly trashing Google—and even the FCC themselves, for allowing Google to run rampant. There’s some serious animosity here. In the letter, AT&T outlines a lot of their specific problems not just with Google Voice but…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz Oct 14

Mystery HTC Android Phone Appears, Discloses Nothing

Xperia X3 Might be Hiding Snapdragon Under Its Good Looks

Motorola Droid Seen Booting Up and Running Android 2.0

Put Your Android Lock Screen to Work with FlyScreen

Where Would You Like to Send the Street View Trike?

IBM and Intel Executives Arrested for Insider Trading

CHART OF THE DAY: Google’s Massive Cash Flow In Context II

Android 2.0 First Look: Fresh Face, Sick Speed

Mozilla Whines About Apple Being First in Microsoft’s Web Browser Ballot Screen

Google Wave Pulp Fiction: So That’s What This Thing Is For

Acer Lets Slip the Liquid’s Custom Android Interface, White-Hot Specs

The Recession Is Over (According to Google)

Gmail Integrates Handy Google Docs Previews

Massive ‘Google Editions’ eBook Store Pushed Back Until Next Year

Those Google Street View Drivers Had No Idea What They Were In For

Dell’s Android Phone Landing Stateside In 2010

Acer Aspire One AOD250 Boots Android And Win XP, Holds Us Over Until Chrome OS Arrives

Giant Eclair Delivered to Google; Android 2.0 Imminent?

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