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http://www.pcworld.com/article/215013/android_os_in_2011_12_developments_to_keep_apple_nervous.html?tk=nl_dnx_h_crawl
Android OS in 2011: 12 Developments to Keep Apple Nervous
Long live Android OS.
Check out the future development that we will be seeing.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/215013/android_os_in_2011_12_developments_to_keep_apple_nervous.html?tk=nl_dnx_h_crawl
Check out the future development that we will be seeing.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/215013/android_os_in_2011_12_developments_to_keep_apple_nervous.html?tk=nl_dnx_h_crawl
Creative Android is Here!!
The new Creative ZiiO 7" entertainment tablet is the next evolution in wireless digital entertainment and mobile computing. Extremely compact, portable and lightweight, you don't have to think twice about taking it along wherever you go - the café, on the train or simply lounging on your sofa.
Unlike conventional tablets that offer mediocre sound, the ZiiO 7" does not compromise on audio quality. A touch of an onscreen button instantly launches the Pure Android Audio* application to offer audio-enhancing options including X-Fi, apt-X and Bluetooth® connectivity. With this unique application, you'll enjoy the highest quality wireless audio streamed from an Android tablet to compatible Bluetooth speakers or headphones.
What's more, the ZiiO 7” synchronizes the whole Pure Wireless entertainment ecosystem, delivering Pure Android Audio to not just your music, but movies, games and Internet content too.
The ZiiO 7” also lets you do what other Android tablets do - connect to the Internet, send emails and even shop for apps, games and eBooks from the Creative ZiiStore. Available in 8GB and 16GB versions, it's a portable entertainment tablet that lets you store, manage and stream all audio content from one device, while staying free from wires.
The tablet has a customized ZiiLABS ZMS-08 HD Media-Rich Applications Processor and comes with the X-Fi Crystalizer & Expand audio enhancements. While the Crystalizer helps enhance audio clarity by restoring lost detail, the Expand acts as an amplifier. Ziio also has the following features:
The tablet also features an accelerometer and has an HDMI-Out port that lets you watch 720p HD videos on your HDTV. Ziio supports quite a few audio formats including AAC, FLAC, OGG, MIDI and more. The video support includes H.264, WMV9 and MPEG4 formats. Strangely, neither DivX or xvid have been mentioned as supported.
The 8 GB version comes at a price of $249.99 while the 16 GB sets you back by $269.99.
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Unlike conventional tablets that offer mediocre sound, the ZiiO 7" does not compromise on audio quality. A touch of an onscreen button instantly launches the Pure Android Audio* application to offer audio-enhancing options including X-Fi, apt-X and Bluetooth® connectivity. With this unique application, you'll enjoy the highest quality wireless audio streamed from an Android tablet to compatible Bluetooth speakers or headphones.
What's more, the ZiiO 7” synchronizes the whole Pure Wireless entertainment ecosystem, delivering Pure Android Audio to not just your music, but movies, games and Internet content too.
The ZiiO 7” also lets you do what other Android tablets do - connect to the Internet, send emails and even shop for apps, games and eBooks from the Creative ZiiStore. Available in 8GB and 16GB versions, it's a portable entertainment tablet that lets you store, manage and stream all audio content from one device, while staying free from wires.
The tablet has a customized ZiiLABS ZMS-08 HD Media-Rich Applications Processor and comes with the X-Fi Crystalizer & Expand audio enhancements. While the Crystalizer helps enhance audio clarity by restoring lost detail, the Expand acts as an amplifier. Ziio also has the following features:
- 7-inch Resistive Touch display with 480 x 800 resolution
- Wi-Fi enabled, mini USB
- Bluetooth 2.1 EDR (with A2DP)
- Front facing VGA camera
- 8 GB/ 16 GB expandable up to 32 GB
The tablet also features an accelerometer and has an HDMI-Out port that lets you watch 720p HD videos on your HDTV. Ziio supports quite a few audio formats including AAC, FLAC, OGG, MIDI and more. The video support includes H.264, WMV9 and MPEG4 formats. Strangely, neither DivX or xvid have been mentioned as supported.
The 8 GB version comes at a price of $249.99 while the 16 GB sets you back by $269.99.
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Android Handphone - Google Nexus S
Summary
The Nexus S is an excellent phone. It’s not as nice as an iPhone 4 as a complete package.The tech specs are excellent; the Hummingbird processor: It’s fast. Pictures look fantastic, and text is crisp and readable. We had voice and data reception in numerous places in San Francisco where our phone is typically either wobbly, or has no signal. The real novelty in the hardware specs is the NFC (near field communication) antenna. Hold the phone near an object with an embedded NFC tag (like certain Google Places window displays) and the phone will recognize and import the tag. All of that hardware is crammed into one good-looking phone. We love this OS, and it reminds us why phone manufacturers and carriers should quit skinning up Android. Pure Android is Best Android.
Word selection during text entry has been greatly improved with 2.3, and it’s now easier to edit text you’ve already entered with multitouch to select partial blocks of text. One longstanding issue we found with Android phones is that users can easily be confused trying to quit out of an application. People end up with a phalanx of apps draining their battery and pinging away at them with notifications. This version of Android adds a dedicated “Manage Apps” option on the home menu. The major social media apps (Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare) were as charming as a debutante. The more sophisticated Android apps, like Layar, remain amazing.
But the cloud apps and internet services are where it’s at. Enter your e-mail address and password, and your Google contacts, calendars and, of course, e-mail all import nearly instantly. If you’re a Google Voice user, your calls and voicemails just start showing up on the new phone as if by magic.
It’s clear that Google’s cloud strategy is a winner. Once again, overall this is an excellent phone. The operating system could still be more user-friendly and intuitive, but we do not hesitate to recommend this phone.
The Nexus S is an excellent phone. It’s not as nice as an iPhone 4 as a complete package.The tech specs are excellent; the Hummingbird processor: It’s fast. Pictures look fantastic, and text is crisp and readable. We had voice and data reception in numerous places in San Francisco where our phone is typically either wobbly, or has no signal. The real novelty in the hardware specs is the NFC (near field communication) antenna. Hold the phone near an object with an embedded NFC tag (like certain Google Places window displays) and the phone will recognize and import the tag. All of that hardware is crammed into one good-looking phone. We love this OS, and it reminds us why phone manufacturers and carriers should quit skinning up Android. Pure Android is Best Android.
Word selection during text entry has been greatly improved with 2.3, and it’s now easier to edit text you’ve already entered with multitouch to select partial blocks of text. One longstanding issue we found with Android phones is that users can easily be confused trying to quit out of an application. People end up with a phalanx of apps draining their battery and pinging away at them with notifications. This version of Android adds a dedicated “Manage Apps” option on the home menu. The major social media apps (Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare) were as charming as a debutante. The more sophisticated Android apps, like Layar, remain amazing.
But the cloud apps and internet services are where it’s at. Enter your e-mail address and password, and your Google contacts, calendars and, of course, e-mail all import nearly instantly. If you’re a Google Voice user, your calls and voicemails just start showing up on the new phone as if by magic.
It’s clear that Google’s cloud strategy is a winner. Once again, overall this is an excellent phone. The operating system could still be more user-friendly and intuitive, but we do not hesitate to recommend this phone.
Other Android Handphone
Android Handphone - Android Sees 300,000 Daily Activations, Rubin Says
More than 300,000 Google Android phones are being switched on each day, according to a tweet from Android creator Andy Rubin. Google Android creator Andy Rubin said Dec. 8 that there are now 300,000 Android phones being activated each day.
Rubin's tweet was seconded by Android developer Dan Morrill.
Google's count of Android activations has been vociferously smacked down by Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who skewered Google's claims of Android being open and sporting 200,000 daily activations in October.
Read more here:
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Android-Sees-300000-Daily-Activations-Rubin-Says-523932/
Steve Job is Eating his Hat when Samsung Galaxy Tabs sold more than a million
Holy moley. That’s not too far away from the iPad, which sold 1 million units in just 28 days. And it’s a number that should have Steve Jobs eating his hat after he ruthlessly derided 7-inch tablets during an earnings call.
“Seven-inch tablets are tweeners: too big to compete with a smartphone and too small to compete with the iPad,” Jobs said. “These are among the reasons that the current crop of 7-inch tablets are going to be DOA — dead on arrival.”
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HTC Confirms 'Gingerbread' Support!
Summary
HTC has confirmed that "Gingerbread," the new Android 2.3 OS, will be released on some HTC Android phones. Unfortunately, other phone manufacturers haven't been as forthcoming.
A spokesperson for HTC said, "We are excited about the OS update coming for Android, and while HTC will definitely have some phones running this OS, we do not have a specific timeframe for new phones or updates at this time."
This is great news for those HTC Android users whose phones will receive the update, but where does that leave everyone else? The Android updates available seem to vary just as much as the phones themselves do.
HTC has confirmed that "Gingerbread," the new Android 2.3 OS, will be released on some HTC Android phones. Unfortunately, other phone manufacturers haven't been as forthcoming.
A spokesperson for HTC said, "We are excited about the OS update coming for Android, and while HTC will definitely have some phones running this OS, we do not have a specific timeframe for new phones or updates at this time."
This is great news for those HTC Android users whose phones will receive the update, but where does that leave everyone else? The Android updates available seem to vary just as much as the phones themselves do.
Read more here:
Android handphone - Android User consume more data?
Users of Android phones consume far more mobile data than users of other smartphones do, according to a study released Wednesday by network management software provider Arieso.
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Android handphone - Black Friday Android One Cent Deals!
Bestselling Smartphones Starting at a Penny
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Black Friday Deals are everywhere for Android phones.
Black Friday deals are everywhere. Amazon is offering NEW Droid for $0.01 for various providers
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AnDroid-Maker Motorola Pushes iPhone in Customer Satisfaction
Summary
The manufacturer of a number of popular Droid smartphones got “very
satisfied" ratings from 71 percent of owners, coming closer to iPhone
territory than anyone has dared to tread in previous ChangeWave
surveys
When asked which they would’ve purchased – an iPhone or their Motorola
phone – if the iPhone had been available on their wireless network, 39
percent stuck with their Moto, but almost as many, 37 percent, said
the iPhone. Twenty percent were undecided.
Only 63 percent of HTC smartphone owners were “very satisfied" with
their choice; far worse were Samsung (45 percent) and BlackBerry (44
percent). Read more :
http://www.phoneplusmag.com/news/2010/11/droid-maker-motorola-pushes-iphone-i...
The manufacturer of a number of popular Droid smartphones got “very
satisfied" ratings from 71 percent of owners, coming closer to iPhone
territory than anyone has dared to tread in previous ChangeWave
surveys
When asked which they would’ve purchased – an iPhone or their Motorola
phone – if the iPhone had been available on their wireless network, 39
percent stuck with their Moto, but almost as many, 37 percent, said
the iPhone. Twenty percent were undecided.
Only 63 percent of HTC smartphone owners were “very satisfied" with
their choice; far worse were Samsung (45 percent) and BlackBerry (44
percent). Read more :
http://www.phoneplusmag.com/news/2010/11/droid-maker-motorola-pushes-iphone-i...
Android Phone Coming - Look like Droid Pro is best ever Business phone
DROID PRO by Motorola - The DROID PRO is the ultimate phone for
productivity. The pocket-sized mobile office is powered by the lastest
Android 2.2 operating system, comes equipped with an ultra-fast 1GHz
processor for faster upload and download speeds and has built-in
mobile hotspot capability that allows up to five Wi-Fi equipped
devices to simultaneously connect to the Verizon Wireless network. The
QuickOffice Mobile Suite gives users the capability to edit documents
right from the phone and draft quick messages with ease using the full
QWERTY keyboard. Motorola's Droid Pro is a model of businesslike simplicity. A hard
keyboard sits underneath a good-enough 3.1-in. display with
320-by-480-pixel resolution. The interface is straight-ahead Android
2.2, with Motorola's usual modest ability to integrate social
networking services Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. And the phone's
Exchange support (with encryption coming in early 2011, Motorola says)
is fully integrated. The Droid Pro isn't a physical lightweight. There's no slide-out
keyboard or other tricky frippery. It's about the same height and
width (4.7 by 2.4 in.) as an iPhone. At 4.7 oz., it's roughly the same
weight as well, but at about four-tenths of an inch thick, it's
somewhat thicker -- that's at least partly due to its SIM card. Battery life is a bit of a problem, as it is with most Android phones.
The Droid Pro will make it to the end of the day on its stock 1420 mAh
battery if you're careful. You will almost certainly want the
extended-life 1860 mAh battery ($50; available in a few weeks),
especially if you use the wireless tethering feature. Also, there's a
feature that locks the phone when you drop it into your pocket. It's
neat and elegant and will save power without your needing to remember
to lock the phone yourself. At a Glance
Droid Pro
Motorola Inc.
Price: $179.99, after a $100 rebate with a two-year activation and a data plan
Pros: Can be used internationally. Robust Exchange support.
Straightforward design and operating system, with no unneeded frills.
Cons: Short battery life. Keyboard is a little cramped. Soft keyboard
doesn't include Swype. Read more:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/11/17/prweb4802694.DTL#ixzz15gQ9gaHa
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9196922/Hands_on_Motorola_s_Droid_Pro_...
productivity. The pocket-sized mobile office is powered by the lastest
Android 2.2 operating system, comes equipped with an ultra-fast 1GHz
processor for faster upload and download speeds and has built-in
mobile hotspot capability that allows up to five Wi-Fi equipped
devices to simultaneously connect to the Verizon Wireless network. The
QuickOffice Mobile Suite gives users the capability to edit documents
right from the phone and draft quick messages with ease using the full
QWERTY keyboard. Motorola's Droid Pro is a model of businesslike simplicity. A hard
keyboard sits underneath a good-enough 3.1-in. display with
320-by-480-pixel resolution. The interface is straight-ahead Android
2.2, with Motorola's usual modest ability to integrate social
networking services Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. And the phone's
Exchange support (with encryption coming in early 2011, Motorola says)
is fully integrated. The Droid Pro isn't a physical lightweight. There's no slide-out
keyboard or other tricky frippery. It's about the same height and
width (4.7 by 2.4 in.) as an iPhone. At 4.7 oz., it's roughly the same
weight as well, but at about four-tenths of an inch thick, it's
somewhat thicker -- that's at least partly due to its SIM card. Battery life is a bit of a problem, as it is with most Android phones.
The Droid Pro will make it to the end of the day on its stock 1420 mAh
battery if you're careful. You will almost certainly want the
extended-life 1860 mAh battery ($50; available in a few weeks),
especially if you use the wireless tethering feature. Also, there's a
feature that locks the phone when you drop it into your pocket. It's
neat and elegant and will save power without your needing to remember
to lock the phone yourself. At a Glance
Droid Pro
Motorola Inc.
Price: $179.99, after a $100 rebate with a two-year activation and a data plan
Pros: Can be used internationally. Robust Exchange support.
Straightforward design and operating system, with no unneeded frills.
Cons: Short battery life. Keyboard is a little cramped. Soft keyboard
doesn't include Swype. Read more:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/11/17/prweb4802694.DTL#ixzz15gQ9gaHa
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9196922/Hands_on_Motorola_s_Droid_Pro_...
Android Phone Coming - The New Samsung Nexus S Will Have Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Summary
It seems that the new Samsung Nexus S will have the new operating
system Android 2.3 Gingerbread.I am sure that the new Samsung Nexus S
and Android 2.3 Gingerbread will have a big succes.At an event made
popular by Google Google boss Eric Schmidt interesting details about
the next Google phone. So shall the successor to the Nexus One
expected to hear the name Samsung Nexus S. Also the hardware equipment
of the upcoming Google Phone, there were already news.Android 2.3
Gingerbread is a great operating system.
On the new Samsung Nexus S will run in version Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Read more here:
http://www.themorningnews.net/1071/the-new-samsung-nexus-s-will-have-android-...
It seems that the new Samsung Nexus S will have the new operating
system Android 2.3 Gingerbread.I am sure that the new Samsung Nexus S
and Android 2.3 Gingerbread will have a big succes.At an event made
popular by Google Google boss Eric Schmidt interesting details about
the next Google phone. So shall the successor to the Nexus One
expected to hear the name Samsung Nexus S. Also the hardware equipment
of the upcoming Google Phone, there were already news.Android 2.3
Gingerbread is a great operating system.
On the new Samsung Nexus S will run in version Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Read more here:
http://www.themorningnews.net/1071/the-new-samsung-nexus-s-will-have-android-...
Android handphone - Droid Pro Pre-Order is ON
Check out Verizonwireless front page!
Motorola Droid Pro is on Pre-Sale now!
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/index.html
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Motorola Droid Pro is on Pre-Sale now!
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/index.html
https://www.verizonwireless.com/iconic/
Android handphone coming - Motorola Milestone 2 coming to Australia
From early December, Optus and Vodafone will range the Milestone 2
Android smartphone, known in the US as the Droid 2. The handset, which
features a similar look to the original Milestone, will feature 720p
HD video recording plus the latest version of Google's operating
system, Android 2.2. The handset will also ship with an 8GB microSD
card to bolster its 8GB internal storage. The Milestone 2 incorporates the latest version of Motorola's MotoBlur
social-networking-focused user interface, in addition to the software
features Android 2.2 delivers, such as the ability to share the
phone's 3G data connection over Wi-Fi. The Milestone 2, some of its key features: * Android 2.2
* 1GHz CPU
* 3.7" (854x480) Capacitive Display
* Hardware QWERTY Keyboard
* WiFi b/g/n (w/ Tethering)
* HSPA 900/2100MHz
* 5MP Camera (w/ 720p recording & dual flash)
* DLNA
Read more here:http://techlogg.com/2010/11/motorola-hits-a-new-milestone/1714
Android smartphone, known in the US as the Droid 2. The handset, which
features a similar look to the original Milestone, will feature 720p
HD video recording plus the latest version of Google's operating
system, Android 2.2. The handset will also ship with an 8GB microSD
card to bolster its 8GB internal storage. The Milestone 2 incorporates the latest version of Motorola's MotoBlur
social-networking-focused user interface, in addition to the software
features Android 2.2 delivers, such as the ability to share the
phone's 3G data connection over Wi-Fi. The Milestone 2, some of its key features: * Android 2.2
* 1GHz CPU
* 3.7" (854x480) Capacitive Display
* Hardware QWERTY Keyboard
* WiFi b/g/n (w/ Tethering)
* HSPA 900/2100MHz
* 5MP Camera (w/ 720p recording & dual flash)
* DLNA
Read more here:http://techlogg.com/2010/11/motorola-hits-a-new-milestone/1714
Android handphone coming - Toshiba Regza, A TV or A Smart phone?
Summary Toshiba has just introduced its first Android smartphone, Regza T-01C. T-01C has a four-inch, 480x854 resolution screen and skews to the high
end elsewhere with a 12.2-megapixel camera with 720p video recording,
a 1Seg TV tuner and a waterproof body. The phone supports HSPA-based
3G, and otherwise has built-in GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1. The phone will arrive for sale in Japan between December and January. Read more: http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/11/08/toshiba.shows.regza.phone.with....
end elsewhere with a 12.2-megapixel camera with 720p video recording,
a 1Seg TV tuner and a waterproof body. The phone supports HSPA-based
3G, and otherwise has built-in GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1. The phone will arrive for sale in Japan between December and January. Read more: http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/11/08/toshiba.shows.regza.phone.with....
Android handphone coming - Samsung Continuum Android phone with two OLED
Summary We were eager to try out the new "ticker" display, a 1.8-inch AMOLED
panel placed below the primary display and soft buttons. While the
primary display requires a button press and a finger slide to unlock,
users can simply place a finger on the bottom right side of the
handset to bring up the ticker display. Swiping the ticker display
quickly moves to the notifications bar. RSS feeds, finance
information, social networking updates, or sports statistics. Like the rest of the lineup, the Continuum's AMOLED panels are
arguably the most attract displays among mobile devices. Samsung's Galaxy S line of Android-powered smart phones has been a
smashing success, even without a champion at Verizon Wireless. As
Verizon said today, in a press announcement, "By touching the bottom
sides of the device, the ticker display lights up to give users
real-time weather, social networking services (SNS), message, IM and
e-mail notification updates." Today Verizon formally launched Continuum, its long-awaited Galaxy S,
promising to ship on Nov. 11 for $199.99 (with two-year contract and a
$100 mail-in rebate).
Read more:
http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/11/08/dual.amoled.displays.with.ticke...
http://innovator.samsungmobile.com/bbs/stars.ThreadBoard.do?starMbrId=SteveHa...
panel placed below the primary display and soft buttons. While the
primary display requires a button press and a finger slide to unlock,
users can simply place a finger on the bottom right side of the
handset to bring up the ticker display. Swiping the ticker display
quickly moves to the notifications bar. RSS feeds, finance
information, social networking updates, or sports statistics. Like the rest of the lineup, the Continuum's AMOLED panels are
arguably the most attract displays among mobile devices. Samsung's Galaxy S line of Android-powered smart phones has been a
smashing success, even without a champion at Verizon Wireless. As
Verizon said today, in a press announcement, "By touching the bottom
sides of the device, the ticker display lights up to give users
real-time weather, social networking services (SNS), message, IM and
e-mail notification updates." Today Verizon formally launched Continuum, its long-awaited Galaxy S,
promising to ship on Nov. 11 for $199.99 (with two-year contract and a
$100 mail-in rebate).
Read more:
http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/11/08/dual.amoled.displays.with.ticke...
http://innovator.samsungmobile.com/bbs/stars.ThreadBoard.do?starMbrId=SteveHa...
Do you know that Android is Three?
November 2007
Google introduces Android for the first time, emphasizing its
emergence as the first open platform for smartphones on the market. August 2008
The platform’s answer to the App Store, the Android Market, is announced. September 2008
The first phone, the G1, is revealed, along with it the Android SDK. A
month later, it’s put on shelves and the code is made open to the
public. The smartphone is a well-lauded and welcomed rival to the
iPhone, and tech enthusiasts in particular are thrilled with its
functionality. February 2009
Software upgrade Cupcake introduced. September 2009
Software upgrade Donut introduced. October 2009
Software upgrade Éclair is introduced. November 2009
Android’s second phone, the Motorola Droid, hits stores and moves
100,000 units in its first weekend. January 2010
The Nexus One is unveiled, with an Android platform – Google’s first
and only attempt at producing all components of the phone. Its’ launch
turns out to be disappointing and it’s unable to compete with the
iPhone and the Droid. Let’s be honest, the entire thing was a little
embarrassing. May 2010
Google TV is introduced, built on Android and Chrome. July-August 2010
Froyo (the latest software upgrade) is also released – although it
appears only a fraction of Android users are utilizing it. September 2010
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is released, and gives the iPad some stuff
competition – and even outperforms it in a few categories. It’s
expected to sell 1 million units in 2010. October 2010
Two years after its debut, the Android Market reaches 100,000 apps.
Full text here:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/happy-third-birthday-android-a-timeline-o...
Google introduces Android for the first time, emphasizing its
emergence as the first open platform for smartphones on the market. August 2008
The platform’s answer to the App Store, the Android Market, is announced. September 2008
The first phone, the G1, is revealed, along with it the Android SDK. A
month later, it’s put on shelves and the code is made open to the
public. The smartphone is a well-lauded and welcomed rival to the
iPhone, and tech enthusiasts in particular are thrilled with its
functionality. February 2009
Software upgrade Cupcake introduced. September 2009
Software upgrade Donut introduced. October 2009
Software upgrade Éclair is introduced. November 2009
Android’s second phone, the Motorola Droid, hits stores and moves
100,000 units in its first weekend. January 2010
The Nexus One is unveiled, with an Android platform – Google’s first
and only attempt at producing all components of the phone. Its’ launch
turns out to be disappointing and it’s unable to compete with the
iPhone and the Droid. Let’s be honest, the entire thing was a little
embarrassing. May 2010
Google TV is introduced, built on Android and Chrome. July-August 2010
Froyo (the latest software upgrade) is also released – although it
appears only a fraction of Android users are utilizing it. September 2010
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is released, and gives the iPad some stuff
competition – and even outperforms it in a few categories. It’s
expected to sell 1 million units in 2010. October 2010
Two years after its debut, the Android Market reaches 100,000 apps.
Full text here:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/happy-third-birthday-android-a-timeline-o...
Building Android Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - Amazon
If you know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you already have the tools you
need to develop Android applications. This hands-on book shows you how
to use these open source web standards to design and build apps that
can be adapted for any Android device -- without having to use Java.
You'll learn how to create an Android-friendly web app on the platform
of your choice, and then convert it to a native Android app with the
free PhoneGap framework. Discover why device-agnostic mobile apps are
the wave of the future, and start building apps that offer greater
flexibility and a broader reach.
This book received valuable community input through O'Reilly's Open
Feedback Publishing System (OFPS). Learn more at
http://labs.oreilly.com/ofps.html.
About the Author
Jonathan Stark is a mobile and web application consultant who has been
called "an expert on publishing desktop data to the web" by the Wall
Street Journal. He has written two books on web application
programming, is a tech editor for both php|architect and Advisor
magazines, and has been quoted in the media on internet and mobile
lifestyle trends. Jonathan began his programming career more than 20
years ago on a Tandy TRS-80 and still thinks Zork was a sweet game.
need to develop Android applications. This hands-on book shows you how
to use these open source web standards to design and build apps that
can be adapted for any Android device -- without having to use Java.
You'll learn how to create an Android-friendly web app on the platform
of your choice, and then convert it to a native Android app with the
free PhoneGap framework. Discover why device-agnostic mobile apps are
the wave of the future, and start building apps that offer greater
flexibility and a broader reach.
- Learn the basics for making a web page look great on the Android web browser
- Convert a website into a web application, complete with progress indicators and more
- Add animation with jQTouch to make your web app look and feel like a native Android app
- Take advantage of client-side data storage with apps that run even when the Android device is offline
- Use PhoneGap to hook into advanced Android features -- including the accelerometer, geolocation, and alerts
- Test and debug your app on the Web under load with real users, and then submit the finished product to the Android Market
This book received valuable community input through O'Reilly's Open
Feedback Publishing System (OFPS). Learn more at
http://labs.oreilly.com/ofps.html.
About the Author
Jonathan Stark is a mobile and web application consultant who has been
called "an expert on publishing desktop data to the web" by the Wall
Street Journal. He has written two books on web application
programming, is a tech editor for both php|architect and Advisor
magazines, and has been quoted in the media on internet and mobile
lifestyle trends. Jonathan began his programming career more than 20
years ago on a Tandy TRS-80 and still thinks Zork was a sweet game.
This is GREAT News for Android Phone
Samsung's Android-based Galaxy S was the best selling phone in Japan
last week, knocking the 32 gig iPhone out of the top spot for the
first time in 18 weeks, 9 to 5 Mac reports.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/11/04/businessinsider-samsung-iphone-japan-2010-11.DTL
last week, knocking the 32 gig iPhone out of the top spot for the
first time in 18 weeks, 9 to 5 Mac reports.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/11/04/businessinsider-samsung-iphone-japan-2010-11.DTL
New Android Phone - Motorola Droid Pro on sale November 18
Summary
The first official “Business Droid”, the Motorola Droid Pro is set to
hit Verizon on November 18th, if the document above is correct. The
document also called the Pro an iconic device, and it is in some
aspects, but we will have to wait and see consumer response before we
can call the device “iconic”. What’s your take on the Motorola Droid
Pro? Would you call it iconic? official website:
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-... feature
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-...
The first official “Business Droid”, the Motorola Droid Pro is set to
hit Verizon on November 18th, if the document above is correct. The
document also called the Pro an iconic device, and it is in some
aspects, but we will have to wait and see consumer response before we
can call the device “iconic”. What’s your take on the Motorola Droid
Pro? Would you call it iconic? official website:
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-... feature
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-...
Creative unveils 2 Android tablets, media player end of year
Summary
Creative on Tuesday announced plans to launch a pair of slates dubbed
the ZiiO Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablets and a handheld media
player called the Zen Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device. The ZiiO will come in 7- and 10-inch versions with screen resolutions
of 800 x 480 pixels and 1024 x 600 pixels, respectively. They will be
available in either 8GB or 16GB capacities, making it a total of four
variations. The 7-inch ZiiO starts at S$359 (US$278.5), while the
10-inch version starts at S$429 (US$332.8). The Zen Touch 2 is a portable device also running Android 2.1. It
sports a 3.2-inch touchscreen display and also features the X-Fi
technology. http://www.zdnetasia.com/creative-unveils-android-tablets-media-player-622041...
Creative on Tuesday announced plans to launch a pair of slates dubbed
the ZiiO Pure Wireless Entertainment Tablets and a handheld media
player called the Zen Touch 2 Wireless Entertainment Device. The ZiiO will come in 7- and 10-inch versions with screen resolutions
of 800 x 480 pixels and 1024 x 600 pixels, respectively. They will be
available in either 8GB or 16GB capacities, making it a total of four
variations. The 7-inch ZiiO starts at S$359 (US$278.5), while the
10-inch version starts at S$429 (US$332.8). The Zen Touch 2 is a portable device also running Android 2.1. It
sports a 3.2-inch touchscreen display and also features the X-Fi
technology. http://www.zdnetasia.com/creative-unveils-android-tablets-media-player-622041...
Android Handphone - LG Optimus One
Summary Saw this on youtube. New LG Optimus One, a Android 2.2 Android
handphone what Three in UK is carrying. New LG Optimus One is a 3.2-inch touchscreen, three-megapixel camera
and seven customisable homescreens for you to fill with widgets,
shortcuts and what have you. It also offers the usual range of connectivity options, too, including
Wi-Fi and Edge, plus GPS support and pre-installed Google Maps for
sat-nav style directions. For UK, entry-level tariff gets you a free phone, plus 500 call
minutes per month, 5,000 text messages and 1GB of mobile internet use. Check out the video:
handphone what Three in UK is carrying. New LG Optimus One is a 3.2-inch touchscreen, three-megapixel camera
and seven customisable homescreens for you to fill with widgets,
shortcuts and what have you. It also offers the usual range of connectivity options, too, including
Wi-Fi and Edge, plus GPS support and pre-installed Google Maps for
sat-nav style directions. For UK, entry-level tariff gets you a free phone, plus 500 call
minutes per month, 5,000 text messages and 1GB of mobile internet use. Check out the video:
Android Phone OS Continues Rapid Rise
Summary Android OS phones continued to climb and dominate the US market in the
third quarter of this year over RIM’s blackberry and the Apple iPhone,
according to research firms Canalys and the NPD Group. Android phones accounted for 43.6 percent of the smartphone market
between July 1 and Sept. 30, the Monday report found. Manufacturers
shipped out 20 million Android OS phones during the last quarter,
accounting for around a quarter of the worldwide market. Apple iOS was
relatively steady at 23 percent and RIM OS fell down six points from
the previous quarter to 22 percent.
More read here:http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/45261/
third quarter of this year over RIM’s blackberry and the Apple iPhone,
according to research firms Canalys and the NPD Group. Android phones accounted for 43.6 percent of the smartphone market
between July 1 and Sept. 30, the Monday report found. Manufacturers
shipped out 20 million Android OS phones during the last quarter,
accounting for around a quarter of the worldwide market. Apple iOS was
relatively steady at 23 percent and RIM OS fell down six points from
the previous quarter to 22 percent.
More read here:http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/45261/
Droid X Vs iPhone 4: How Android Can Win The Battle Against iPhone
Summary
It has been estimated that these Android phones will win consumers worldwide. As innovative as Apple, Android’s closed system can not win over an
open system in rapidly changing market of smartphones. As compared to the Apple iPhone the Android phones have several long
term advantages. The new, flashy and fashionable Android phones come
out constantly. If Android comes with a wrong phone it will hardly
matter the market, but if the same happens with Apple who faces a long
list of its contenders, the entire Apple market will suffer a great
loss.
Read more here:
http://www.nynewspost.com/news/Droid-X-Vs-iPhone-4--How-Android-Can-Win-The-B...
It has been estimated that these Android phones will win consumers worldwide. As innovative as Apple, Android’s closed system can not win over an
open system in rapidly changing market of smartphones. As compared to the Apple iPhone the Android phones have several long
term advantages. The new, flashy and fashionable Android phones come
out constantly. If Android comes with a wrong phone it will hardly
matter the market, but if the same happens with Apple who faces a long
list of its contenders, the entire Apple market will suffer a great
loss.
Read more here:
http://www.nynewspost.com/news/Droid-X-Vs-iPhone-4--How-Android-Can-Win-The-B...
Lumigon T1 Android phone is a universal remote too
Summary
Forget Finnish-made Symbian phones with super-powered cameras, there's
a new Scandinavian mobile in town, and it's armed with Android. The
Lumigon T1 is a high-class smart phone with uptown features such as a
Bang & Olufsen MobileSound3 chip and the ability to control your home
cinema system. It should also have some cracking sound for a mobile phone, with
purveyor of very expensive electronics Bang & Olufsen's
MobileSound'mini audio processor for mobile phones. Late next year you
should also expect a sister phone, the Lumigon S1, a touchscreen
slider with (oddly) an old-fashioned T9 keypad.
Read more: http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/lumigon-t1-android-phone-is-a-universal-remot...
Forget Finnish-made Symbian phones with super-powered cameras, there's
a new Scandinavian mobile in town, and it's armed with Android. The
Lumigon T1 is a high-class smart phone with uptown features such as a
Bang & Olufsen MobileSound3 chip and the ability to control your home
cinema system. It should also have some cracking sound for a mobile phone, with
purveyor of very expensive electronics Bang & Olufsen's
MobileSound'mini audio processor for mobile phones. Late next year you
should also expect a sister phone, the Lumigon S1, a touchscreen
slider with (oddly) an old-fashioned T9 keypad.
Read more: http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/lumigon-t1-android-phone-is-a-universal-remot...Cherry Mobile goes upscale with new Android devices
Summary As it is with the new crop of Android devices, the new Cherry Mobile
phones have touch-screen capabilities, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, and
even high-definition (HD) camera functionality. The new phones are also the first Cherry Mobile handsets that run on
Qualcomm processors, with the Magnum HD boasting a fast 1GHz
processor. Specs-wise, the new range of Cherry Mobile phones start with the
quad-band Nova, which has a five-megapixel camera with flash, a
3.2-inch HVGA capacitive touch screen, a Qualcomm MSM 7227 600MHz
processor, 3G/HSDPA/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, GPS/AGPS, and Google
Mobile Services (Gmail, Maps, Marketplace). The Cherry Mobile Nova is priced at P11,490. The Cherry Mobile Magnum HD is priced at P18,990. The Cherry Mobile Superion is priced at P19,990.
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=621219&publicationSubCategoryI...
phones have touch-screen capabilities, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, and
even high-definition (HD) camera functionality. The new phones are also the first Cherry Mobile handsets that run on
Qualcomm processors, with the Magnum HD boasting a fast 1GHz
processor. Specs-wise, the new range of Cherry Mobile phones start with the
quad-band Nova, which has a five-megapixel camera with flash, a
3.2-inch HVGA capacitive touch screen, a Qualcomm MSM 7227 600MHz
processor, 3G/HSDPA/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, GPS/AGPS, and Google
Mobile Services (Gmail, Maps, Marketplace). The Cherry Mobile Nova is priced at P11,490. The Cherry Mobile Magnum HD is priced at P18,990. The Cherry Mobile Superion is priced at P19,990.
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=621219&publicationSubCategoryI...
Verizon+AT&T iPhone 4 will put the Droid platform to bed in 2011? True? False?
SummaryThe short story of where we are at the end of 2010 in the smartphone world is this: Apple offered the not-yet-launched iPhone exclusively to Verizon, who turned it down, and so Apple gave the iPhone exclusively to AT&T. Verizon’s Android-based phone, dubbed the Droid, sold well to those Verizon users who had wanted the iPhone but couldn’t get one through their carrier. In the case of Verizon-using geeks, that’ll be the Droid. In the case of mainstream Verizon users, it’ll be the iPhone. Mainstream Verizon customers who’ve spent 2010 debating whether to buy a Droid or wait for a possible Verizon iPhone will now opt for the Verizon iPhone. If Apple had waited another year or two, and a Verizon iPhone might have had a significantly harder time gaining traction. As it stands, the Verizon iPhone won’t claim all Verizon customers when it launches in early 2011, but it’ll claim most of the ones who ever had an interest in the iPhone in the first place. Here’s more on the Verizon iPhone. Details http://www.beatweek.com/news/7180-verizonatt-iphone-4-will-put-the-droid-platform-to-bed-in-2011/
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ZTE Light - Android Tablet with Built-in Phone
Summary
ZTE, one of China's largest network and phone suppliers, has unveiled
a new tablet device (ZTE Light) that includes phone functionality and
runs on the Android 2.1 OS.
ZTE, one of China's largest network and phone suppliers, has unveiled
a new tablet device (ZTE Light) that includes phone functionality and
runs on the Android 2.1 OS.
A subsidiary of telecom operator Vodafone will also carry the device
later this year.
ZTE says the tablet's cost will be determined by the telecommunication
operator carrying the device. The company has yet to determine a China
launch date, the company rep said. The ZTE light comes as other
tablets are entering the market. Users can also make phone calls from
that tablet.
Huawei and ZTE may be launching their tablet devices overseas first
because there is not yet a strong market for them domestically.
Full detail:http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/207814/zte_unveils_tablet_with_builtin_phone.html
Samsung Fascinate Crashes Verizon's Andriod Phone Party
Summary
The Samsung Fascinate, which Verizon Wireless will start selling for
$199 this week, is the underdog in an Android lineup dominated by HTC
and Motorola.
On Verizon, those manufacturers' Droid phones steal the show,
benefiting from aggressive marketing and catchy branding. In terms of
hardware, the Fascinate is sort of a midway point between HTC's Droid
Incredible and Motorola's Droid X. The Fascinate also has 2 GB
internal storage and 16 GB on MicroSD, which is more than the Droid
Incredible's 8GB/2GB combination and less than the Droid X's 8GB/16GB.
Reviews of the Fascinate by Slashgear and Engadget note that the phone
uses Bing as its default search engine, not Google - probably more
fallout from the cozy Bing-Verizon relationship.
Read story here:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/204936/samsung_fascinate_crashes_verizons_droid_party.html?tk=hp_new
Sumsung TAB - Android phone and tablet combine!
Summary
Samsung has finally revealed the Galaxy Tab, a tablet computer running
Android 2.2 that will begin shipping in October in Europe. The higher
resolution, compared to Android-based smartphones, is compatible with
about 85 percent to 90 percent of applications on the Android Market,
according to Samsung. The tablet's lower weight and ability to make
phone calls are two of the main advantages it has over Apple's iPad,
Samsung said. The Galaxy Tab is a product you use on the go, and the
iPad is for the living room, Samsung said. Samsung developed TouchWiz
and Social Hub for its smartphones.
Check out the article:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/204729/samsung_launches_galaxy_tab.html?tk=nl_dnx_h_crawl
Motorola Android phones for China - MINGs
Summary
Motorola has announced three new Ming series Android phones destined for China.
Motorola has announced three new Ming series Android phones destined for China.
Running the China Mobile OPhone 2.0 flavor of Android, the phone also
boasts 512MB ROM, 256MB RAM, and support for the CMMB mobile
television format.
Finally, there's China Telecom's Android 2.1-powered XT806. Built with
support for both CDMA/EV-DO and GSM, the handset boasts a 3.2-inch
screen and a 5-megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and
playback.
Check out from CNET:
http://www.cnet.com/8301-19736_1-20015097-251.html
Samsung Ships One Million of their Android Phone - Galaxy S Phones in 45 Days.
Summary
So far, Samsung has two models of the Galaxy S phones, Samsung Vibrant
and Samsung Captivate, available on T-Mobile and AT&T respectively.
But two more Galaxy S devices are expected to debut soon–Samsung Epic
4G on Sprint and Samsung Fascinate on Verizon Wireless.
Samsung says all Galaxy S devices will be upgraded to Android 2.2
Froyo operating system.
It will be interesting to see if the Galaxy S phones can topple
Motorola Droid as the best-selling Android phone. Motorola recently
launched Droid 2 on Verizon Wireless.
Full text here :
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/08/samsung-galaxys-sales/
Review: Motorola Droid 2 from Verizon
Summary
It's been almost a year since the original Motorola Droid hit stores.
It's been almost a year since the original Motorola Droid hit stores.
The Droid 2 has a new processor and it ships with Android 2.2, which
offers Flash Player 10.1. At the same time, memory and storage get a
huge boost on the Droid 2. As it is, the keyboard is the top-tier
feature on the Droid 2.
The screen is large, and offers users a vivid display. Using the
Motorola Droid 2 is just as rich of an experience as it was on the
original Droid.
The Droid 2 is a solid and rounded offering. Overall, we would place
the Droid 2 between the Droid X and the HTC Incredible. If you need a
keyboard and want the additional storage and memory, then the Droid 2
is a thoroughly decent choice. Otherwise, the HTC Incredible is
currently Verizon's best phone, followed closely by the Droid X.
by Steve Ragan - Aug 30 2010, 09:00
original text here:
http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/201035/6074/Review-Motorola-Droid-2-from-Verizon?page=1
Android Phone Apps - BuzzVoice
Summary
The app is called BuzzVoice, and it turns your favorite blogs and news
sites into personalized streaming podcasts. BuzzVoice for Android: The
Vocal News App
BuzzVoice works by literally reading you the news. When you first open
BuzzVoice, you'll spend a few minutes building your personal playlist.
After selecting "Technology," for example, you can narrow down to
sources specific to Android news, gadget news, social media news, and
so on. In addition to site-specific feeds, BuzzVoice can play a mix of
stories from all the sources you've selected, giving you a radio-like
podcast of your Web-based news. BuzzVoice for Android: Final Thoughts
BuzzVoice will be launching in the Android Market later this week. The
app will cost $4.99, which includes a lifetime subscription to the
basic BuzzVoice service.
Look for it at http://www.computerworld.com/
The 22 Best Android Apps
The 22 Best Android Apps
Check your head: Thinking Space
Manage your files: Astro File Manager
Handle tasks wisely: GTasks
Manage archives: AndroZip File Manager
Text with panache: Handcent SMS
Entertain a child: Toddler Lock
Use gestures to find files: Gesture Search
Find the best Wi-Fi: Wifi Analyzer
Customize alerts: Missed Call
Find a lost Android: AntiDroidTheft
Shine a light: Color Flashlight
View Flash video now: Skyfire
Browse better: Dolphin Browser HD
Share Web pages: Bookmarklet
Make recipes mobile: Digital Recipe Sidekick
Scan bar codes: Barcode Scanner
Convert and calculate: ConvertMe
Take a measurement: Smart Measure app
Level it: Spirit Level Plus
Track podcasts: BeyondPod
Discover cool podcasts: Listen
Work smart with photos: Picasa Tool Pro
Full detail here:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/203635/the_22_best_android_apps.html?tk=hp_new
There is a winner for battery life!!
Summary
The Motorola Droid and the Dell Streak out-surfed a number of
Android-running devices in a battery-testing contest devised by Laptop
Magazine. Motorola's Droid X and Droid 2 smartphones, along with the
Dell Streak, came out on top of a battery-life contest for
Android-running handsets, recently devised by Laptop Magazine.
The Motorola Droid and the Dell Streak out-surfed a number of
Android-running devices in a battery-testing contest devised by Laptop
Magazine. Motorola's Droid X and Droid 2 smartphones, along with the
Dell Streak, came out on top of a battery-life contest for
Android-running handsets, recently devised by Laptop Magazine.
The test consisted of the devices running an Android application,
created by Laptop's Web director, that the magazine writes "opens the
phone's Web browser to one of 60 popular Websites, remains there for
60 seconds, closes the browser, then reopens the browser to the next
Website on the list. Dell included.
The Motorola Droid X was the big winner, with enough juice to run for
7 hours and 42 minutes, according to the contest results.
Full text here :
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Motorola-Droid-X-Boasts-LongestLasting-Battery-Report-659327/
Android 2.2-Based HTC EVO 4G (Android Phone) Gets Rooted
Summary
The official Android 2.2 Froyo software update has started to arrive
on HTC EVO 4G handsets out there only a few weeks ago, yet it can be
already rooted, with specific details on the process now available
into the wild.
The official Android 2.2 Froyo software update has started to arrive
on HTC EVO 4G handsets out there only a few weeks ago, yet it can be
already rooted, with specific details on the process now available
into the wild.
This would be the first time the high-end device gets rooted, with the
Android 2.1-based version of the handset being the first one to get
through this process.
All in all, the good news is that the Android 2.2 Froyo flavor of HTC
EVO 4G was rooted.
Full text here:
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Android-2-2-Based-HTC-EVO-4G-Gets-Rooted-154027.shtml
Samsung Galaxy Tab Official Video - Sneak preview
Samsung is coming out strong and trying to get the lion's share of Android tablet hype lately, with a grand debut scheduled for September's IFA conference in Berlin.
Samsung has released an official Galaxy Tab teaser video. See below:
http://galaxytab.samsungmobile.com/
http://galaxytab.samsungmobile.com/
Samsung has released an official Galaxy Tab teaser video. See below:
http://galaxytab.samsungmobile.com/
http://galaxytab.samsungmobile.com/
Here are some of the facts (still in guessing stage):
Display, Design
Samsung's Galaxy Tab has a 7-inch screen. The tablet can be held in one hand, if your fingers are long enough.
Hardware
From the video, there's definitely a big camera on the back of the tablet (3.2 megapixels?), a front-facing camera. Navigation and mapping apps are shown in the video, so GPS is a built-in. The same source that claims 800-by-480 resolution also said the Galaxy Tab has a 1 GHz processor and Bluetooth, based on leaked firmware.
Operating System
Samsung says Android 2.2 will be the Galaxy Tab's platform of choice, and confirms support for Adobe Flash. TouchWiz interface is not shown on the video.
Software Features
Here's a list of everything else Samsung mentions in the video :
* E-reading
* HD movie play
* PC link web
* Augmented reality
In addition, the video shows Swype support and an app called "AllShare," which looks like a way to sync with multiple servers and displays.
Unknowns
Price and release date are big mysteries. The Samsung Galaxy Tab's big reveal is scheduled for September 2.
New phones offer more Android options
Summary
For those Android fans out there, both Verizon and AT&T have released
some new phones of note -- the Motorola Droid 2 and the Samsung
Captivate. Motorola Droid 2
With a touch screen, QWERTY keyboard and a growing Android Market full
of apps, it was a hit with smart-phone subscribers. The Droid 2 looks
almost exactly like the original Droid. Samsung Captivate
Even more confusing than the Droid 2 vs. Droid X conundrum is the
Samsung Captivate vs. Samsung Galaxy S thing.
All the phones are similar, and use Samsung's impressively clean and
sleek tweak to Android called TouchWiz.
Original post:
http://www.indystar.com/article/20100824/BUSINESS10/8220403/New-phones-offer-more-Android-options
For those Android fans out there, both Verizon and AT&T have released
some new phones of note -- the Motorola Droid 2 and the Samsung
Captivate. Motorola Droid 2
With a touch screen, QWERTY keyboard and a growing Android Market full
of apps, it was a hit with smart-phone subscribers. The Droid 2 looks
almost exactly like the original Droid. Samsung Captivate
Even more confusing than the Droid 2 vs. Droid X conundrum is the
Samsung Captivate vs. Samsung Galaxy S thing.
All the phones are similar, and use Samsung's impressively clean and
sleek tweak to Android called TouchWiz.
Original post:
http://www.indystar.com/article/20100824/BUSINESS10/8220403/New-phones-offer-more-Android-options
Motorola Nails Smart Sequel With (Android Phone) Droid 2
Summary
If anything, the makeover from Droid to Droid 2 is more of a brow wax
than a face lift, which judging by the success of the original
version, and the ghastly results of many cosmetic surgery fiascoes, is
probably a good thing.
If anything, the makeover from Droid to Droid 2 is more of a brow wax
than a face lift, which judging by the success of the original
version, and the ghastly results of many cosmetic surgery fiascoes, is
probably a good thing.
The slow shutter response makes pictures, especially those shot
indoors, grainy and unappealing. Easy upload to Facebook, Flickr,
Picasa, e-mail or Twitter makes sharing even bad pictures a breeze.
Even for those of us familiar with the original Droid, there was a
learning curve.
High call clarity and great reception mean you can actually use it as
a phone. Sound output is loud enough to play music for friends.
Lightning-fast internet browsing. Slide-out keypad is spacious and
easy to use.
Text from :
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS141629109920100825
Android Phone - Motorola Droid 2 Review
Motorola Droid 2 Android Phone Overview
It may not be easy to discern the new Motorola Droid 2 from its
first-generation sibling, the original Droid, but be assured that the
latest Android device for Verizon Wireless has enough firepower
lurking behind the scenes than one would surmise. First off, there's
more horsepower under the hood regarding processing and RAM. But the
Motorola Droid 2 bursts out of the starting gates running Android 2.2
Froyo, meaning all aspects of interface performance have been
improved. Along with the integration of Android's latest interface,
the Droid 2 boasts an improved battery life, which we tested, and
improved internal storage memory. While we weren't crazy about the
Droid 2's camera, this phone offered enough upgrades to take our
original Droid experience to the next level.
Full text here:
http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/cell-phones/motorola-droid-2/11285.html
Android Phone for Internationale Funkaustellung(IFA)
Summary
Huawei Technologies plans to launch the U8150, which is based on
Android version 2.2, at the Internationale Funkaustellung (IFA)
consumer electronics show, the company said via e-mail.
The U8150 has a 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen, a 3.2-megapixel
camera and GPS. Users will also be able to access the Internet using
802.11n, which is quickly becoming a more common network feature on
new smartphones. The processor is clocked at 528 MHz, according to
Huawei.
The use of Android version 2.2 will allow users to turn the phone into
a wireless hotspot. Users will connect to the smartphone with Wi-Fi
and the device will then connect them to the Internet using HSDPA
(High-Speed Downlink Packet Access).
Original text:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20100824/tc_pcworld/huaweitolaunchandroid22smartphoneatifa
WIN SONY ERICSSON Xperia X10 MINI Contest
WIN SONY ERICSSON Xperia X10 MINI Contest
http://www.fabsugar.com.au/WIN-SONY-ERICSSON-Xperia-X10-MINI-10297619
I would bet my bottom dollar on Motorola Android Phone up against Iphone
Summary
I would bet my bottom dollar on Motorola, or better yet, the dynamic
duo of Motorola and Verizon.
I would bet my bottom dollar on Motorola, or better yet, the dynamic
duo of Motorola and Verizon.
Despite the unending--and well deserved--hoopla surrounding the iPad,
there's always plenty of room for a decent alternative, as the Droid
proves. And, surprisingly, no decent iPad alternative exists (i.e.,
slapping Android on a sloppy clone of the iPad is not a viable
strategy against the iPad).
Motorola's Droid was one of the first high-end smartphones to emerge
as a bona fide rival to the iPhone. Then came the Droid X, another
capable competitor. And most recently, the Droid 2. And I would submit
that the Droid X is a dry run for a tablet, with its galactic (by
smartphone standards) 4.3-inch diagonal screen. HTC, of course, is a
major force too. But any Google-HTC marketing model along the lines of
the now-defunct Google Nexus One won't, by itself, rival the iPad.
(The Dell Streak isn't much bigger than the Droid X and, so, isn't a
tablet by iPad standards.)
Original text :
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-20014353-64.html
Is GSM Motorola Droid X coming?
Summary
Engadget claimed that the Droid Pro and Droid 2 Global Edition are one
in the same. Chris Ziegler, senior mobile editor for Engadget, said
that the Motorola Droid Pro is the global version of the Motorola
Droid 2 handset which was supposed to be called Milestone 2. So that
means Motorola Droid Pro is Milestone 2.
Original text here:
http://www.lanewsmonitor.com/news/Droid-Pro-Is-Droid-2-World-Edition--Report-1282428553/
Samsung Epic 4G: A Killer Multimedia Phone Video included
Summary
Samsung Epic 4G keyboardIn the last week, I've reviewed three phones
with hardware keyboards: the BlackBerry Torch, the Motorola Droid 2,
and now the Epic 4G? Out of all of these phones, the Epic definitely
has the best keyboard. Like the other Galaxy S phones, the Epic 4G
sports a 4-inch Super AMOLED display. TouchWiz 3.0 Interface
DROID X - Leaked Android 2.2 Froyo ROM
Summary
DROID X by Motorola has received a leaked Android 2.2 Froyo ROM on
Friday, and some enthusiasts already downloaded and installed it on
their devices, just to see how the two get along ahead of the arrival
of the official software from Verizon and Motorola.
Other than that, the leaked ROM is said to pack all of the
enhancements Google announced for the new Android 2.2 Froyo OS
version.
The new platform version also brings along a nice range of performance
enhancements, and DROID X users would certainly enjoy having them on
their devices.
original article:
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Video-of-DROID-X-Running-Android-2-2-Available-153151.shtml
DROID X by Motorola has received a leaked Android 2.2 Froyo ROM on
Friday, and some enthusiasts already downloaded and installed it on
their devices, just to see how the two get along ahead of the arrival
of the official software from Verizon and Motorola.
Other than that, the leaked ROM is said to pack all of the
enhancements Google announced for the new Android 2.2 Froyo OS
version.
The new platform version also brings along a nice range of performance
enhancements, and DROID X users would certainly enjoy having them on
their devices.
original article:
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Video-of-DROID-X-Running-Android-2-2-Available-153151.shtml
Are you buying Android Phone? Some guide here
Summary
Buying an Android phone is more challenging, but potentially also more
rewarding. Whether you're looking for a palm-spanning multimedia
powerhouse or just a compact, competent smart phone, there's an
Android handset for you.
But not every Android phone is created equal. A good place to start is
to look at the version of Android a phone is running. Rampant display
inflation means that 89mm (3.5 inches) is now nothing special, 94mm
(3.7 inches) is the norm, and there's a bevy of fabric-bulging 109mm
(4.3-inch) screens.
Think twice before buying any phone with less than a 320x480-pixel
resolution -- squinting at the screen eliminates virtually all of
Android's cool factor.
Cheaper Android phones tend to have resistive touchscreens. Capacitive
screens are faster, more responsive and offer true multi-touch
capabilities. Now check out five of the best Android phones reviewed
here at CNET UK.
Source article here:
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/best-android-phones-review-50000416/
Buying an Android phone is more challenging, but potentially also more
rewarding. Whether you're looking for a palm-spanning multimedia
powerhouse or just a compact, competent smart phone, there's an
Android handset for you.
But not every Android phone is created equal. A good place to start is
to look at the version of Android a phone is running. Rampant display
inflation means that 89mm (3.5 inches) is now nothing special, 94mm
(3.7 inches) is the norm, and there's a bevy of fabric-bulging 109mm
(4.3-inch) screens.
Think twice before buying any phone with less than a 320x480-pixel
resolution -- squinting at the screen eliminates virtually all of
Android's cool factor.
Cheaper Android phones tend to have resistive touchscreens. Capacitive
screens are faster, more responsive and offer true multi-touch
capabilities. Now check out five of the best Android phones reviewed
here at CNET UK.
Source article here:
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/best-android-phones-review-50000416/
HTC Desire Z, Desire HD Android Phone details outed
Summary
The HTC Desire HD will become the first HTC phone to come
pre-installed with Android 2.2. That's according to a new product
listing on online UK phone retailer mobiles.co.uk.
The Desire HD will pack in a 1 GHz Snapdraggon processor, an
8-megapixel camera, 720p HD video recording capabilities, and a
massive 4.3-inch touchscreen. That same e-tailer also outed details of
the HTC Desire Z, a less powerful addition to the company's Desire
line.
The HTC Desire HD will become the first HTC phone to come
pre-installed with Android 2.2. That's according to a new product
listing on online UK phone retailer mobiles.co.uk.
The Desire HD will pack in a 1 GHz Snapdraggon processor, an
8-megapixel camera, 720p HD video recording capabilities, and a
massive 4.3-inch touchscreen. That same e-tailer also outed details of
the HTC Desire Z, a less powerful addition to the company's Desire
line.
Original text :
http://www.tgdaily.com/mobility-brief/51179-htc-desire-z-desire-hd-details-outed
MIT brings super-computing power to the Android phone
MIT brings super-computing power to the Android phone
Collaboration with TACC to improve computational power
Collaboration with TACC to improve computational power
Summary
A team of researchers at MIT has developed a way of bring
supercomputing power to the Android phone.
The project proved the potential for reduced order methods to perform
real-time and reliable simulations for complicated problems on
handheld devices.
"Once you've created the reduced model, you can do all the
computations on a phone. "
Original Article here:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/081910-mit-brings-super-computing-power-to.html?hpg1=bn
How to convert video to Android Phone
How to convert video to Android Phone
Want your movies in AVI, MOV, MPG, FLV, etc., format to be played on
your Android Phone? First you'll have to convert them to MP4 format
supported by the most of Android Phones. With Need4 Video Converter
you can do it in a moment even if you are a computer newbie and know
absolutely nothing about video formats, codecs, bitrate and so on.
Need4 Video Converter provides ready-made presets for the most popular
HTC Android Phones, including HTC Tattoo, HTC Dream, HTC Magic and HTC
Hero. Convert video to Android Phone quickly and easily with Need4
Video Converter! Haven't got Need4 Video Converter yet? Download it
now!
You can also rip DVD to Android Phone with Need4 Video Converter.
Learn how to do it.
Converting video to Android Phone is pretty easy! Just follow these
simple steps:
click here:
http://need4video.com/video-converter.html
Want your movies in AVI, MOV, MPG, FLV, etc., format to be played on
your Android Phone? First you'll have to convert them to MP4 format
supported by the most of Android Phones. With Need4 Video Converter
you can do it in a moment even if you are a computer newbie and know
absolutely nothing about video formats, codecs, bitrate and so on.
Need4 Video Converter provides ready-made presets for the most popular
HTC Android Phones, including HTC Tattoo, HTC Dream, HTC Magic and HTC
Hero. Convert video to Android Phone quickly and easily with Need4
Video Converter! Haven't got Need4 Video Converter yet? Download it
now!
You can also rip DVD to Android Phone with Need4 Video Converter.
Learn how to do it.
Converting video to Android Phone is pretty easy! Just follow these
simple steps:
click here:
http://need4video.com/video-converter.html
ASUS's new Android Tablet coming March
Summary
The $400 tablet will have a 10-inch screen while the EP121 tablet will
be 12 inches and will function more as a laptop than a multimedia
tablet.
Taiwan-based hardware giant Asus plans to launch a Google
Android-powered tablet in March 2011. The 10-inch tablet will sell
below $399 said CEO Jerry Shen.
Asus is also launching another Microsoft-powered tablet EP101TC. Read
more: Asus to launch Android tablet in 2011 - Gadgets Special -
Personal Tech - Tech - The Times of India
The $400 tablet will have a 10-inch screen while the EP121 tablet will
be 12 inches and will function more as a laptop than a multimedia
tablet.
Taiwan-based hardware giant Asus plans to launch a Google
Android-powered tablet in March 2011. The 10-inch tablet will sell
below $399 said CEO Jerry Shen.
Asus is also launching another Microsoft-powered tablet EP101TC. Read
more: Asus to launch Android tablet in 2011 - Gadgets Special -
Personal Tech - Tech - The Times of India
Read detail here :
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/personal-tech/gadgets-special/Asus-to-launch-Android-tablet-in-2011-/articleshow/6324703.cms
Sony is into Android Gaming!
Summary:
It seems that Sony Ericsson -- a company that has yet to even
introduce an Android 2.0 device -- is at work on a project to redefine
gaming on Google's mobile platform. The phone is mostly black with
some silver highlights, and the gamepad area is white / silver in
color. Apparently it's currently branded as a Xperia device, but it
looks like it will carry PlayStation branding as well. Those who've
seen the phone say it looks "pretty damn sexy." On the software side,
it looks like the device will be running Gingerbread (Android 3.0)
with a phone-specific skin, and there will be a new area of the
Android Market specifically for the games. Games will be graphically
in the range of PSX or PSP games, meaning true 3D gaming is headed to
Android.
Full text here :
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/exclusive-sony-ericsson-to-introduce-android-3-0-gaming-platfor/
What is Archos A28? Very new and yet to get approval.
So what's in the new phone? Summary:
The phone is equipped with a 2.8-inches touchscreen phone – possibly
with an accelerometer. The device supports Wi-Fi b/g/n and contains an
8GB flash memory from Sandisk iNAND.
Read details here:
http://gorumors.com/archos-a28-android-phone-launching-soon/2754388
18 August 2010 - Incredible day for Android phones >> HTC Droid
Summary
HTC's Droid Incredible is reportedly next in line to get a big speed
boost, Flash 10.1, and all the other benefits of Android 2.2,
codenamed Froyo.
The Froyo update will be available for Droid Incredible owners on
Wednesday, August 18, according to Mashable's unnamed sources. Android
2.2 is arguably the most substantial upgrade yet for Google's mobile
operating system.
Full article here:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/203338/droid_incredibles_day_of_froyo_august_18.html?tk=hp_new
Attention to Owner of Droid 2 - Antennagate?
Summary
The iPhone 4 isn't the only hyped smartphone this summer to attract
attention for its faulty antenna. The Droid 2 is next on the chopping
block.
Full report here:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/gadgetreviews/antennagate-could-start-up-againthis-time-on-the-motorola-droid-2/17257
Good News: Google may adopt PayPal for Android-phones
Summary
EBAY'S PayPal business was in talks to add its payment service to
Google's Android smartphone software.
Customers currently pay via credit card and Google's Checkout service.
Although Android phones are beginning to outsell the iPhone, Apple
still dominates apps. By adopting PayPal, which has 87 million
accounts, Google may attract more paying customers.
Full news here:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/google-may-adopt-paypal-for-android-phones/story-e6frgakx-1225906016540
tag: Android phones, Android smartphone
Android phone sale edge out 2.47% higher than RIM
Android slightly edged out RIM in the U.S., with 4.96 million devices
sold for the quarter, compared with RIM's 4.84 million. Apple 's iOS
for the iPhone sold 3.22 million, Gartner said.
sold for the quarter, compared with RIM's 4.84 million. Apple 's iOS
for the iPhone sold 3.22 million, Gartner said.
RIM finished second globally with 11.2 million; Android finished third
globally with 10.6 million and Apple's iOS was fourth globally with
8.7 million.
Android catapulted to first in the U.S. in the second quarter compared
with a year earlier, when far fewer Android phones were sold. Only
380,000 Android smartphones sold in the second quarter of 2009,
Gartner said.
Full detail here :
http://www.pcworld.com/article/203298/android_captures_smartphone_sales_lead.html?tk=nl_dnx_h_crawl
All About Android handphone
Android handphone is like having a robot or synthetic organism as operating system which is the brain of the handphone or mobile phones.
An android is a robot or synthetic organism designed to look and act like a human. Until recently, androids have largely remained within the domain of science fiction, frequently seen in film and television.
A handphone (also called mobile, cellular phone, cell phone or mobile phone) is an electronic device used for full duplex two-way radio telecommunications over a cellular network of base stations known as cell sites. handphone differ from cordless telephones, which only offer telephone service within limited range through a single base station attached to a fixed land line, for example within a home or an office. Low-end mobile phones are often referred to as feature phones, whereas high-end handphone that offer more advanced computing ability are referred to as smartphones.
Therefore, an Android handphone is a electronic communication device such as mobile phones having an Android operating system developed by Android Inc. which is now purchased by Google.
Welcome to Android-Handphones
All about Android Handphone which will be another wave as compare to Apple iPhone.
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