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Google Maps v4.3.0 adds public transit timings, more

By Chris Davies
on 23 Jun, 2010

Google has pushed out the latest update to Google Maps for Android devices, with v4.3.0 bringing with it improved information on public transport together with better usability for Latitude and venue listings. Google Maps 4.3.0 now shows upcoming transit departure times for stations, meaning you should be able to time your journey more accurately. There's also suggestions in Latitude, Google's map-based friend tracking system, and more detailed ratings in venue listings. For instance, places may now be rated for atmosphere and customer service. We've just installed v4.3.0 but are having trouble pulling up transit information, both for London tube stations and for the NYC metro. The station listings show which lines are served, but tapping them doesn't pull up any timings. Anyone else having better luck?G

Samples of Droid X camera leak

By Oleg Perry
on 22 Jun, 2010

Another leak involving the Droid X, this time with it's camera. We have samples taken with the Droid X's 8 megapixel camera. This is a vast improvement over the original Droid's camera, leaked photos of the 1st Droid's photos before release date were just awful, here is one of the pictures taken with the new Droid X.

Google music store due to release this fall

By Oleg Perry
on 22 Jun, 2010

Even with iTunes the primary music source, Google has been building on it's own music service. Possibly as early as this fall Google will have a system that allows you to download and stream music. It's been signaled by Google that they want to offer better music support to those with Google's Android.

HTC Magic will get Android 2.2, According to SFR

By Oleg Perry
on 22 Jun, 2010

Most Android Smartphones released this year will receive the Android 2.2 Froyo. If you have a 2009 HTC Magic, then you might receive the Android 2.2 Froyo as well. France's 2nd largest largest mobile carrier SFR officially announced the Magic will be receiving the Froyo update.

Verizon Droid X possibly set to release July 2nd

By Oleg Perry
on 22 Jun, 2010

More Easter eggs about the Droid X have been uncovered in a Droid X teaser analysis. It's been confirmed the screen size is 4.3" WVGA screen, an 8 megapixel camera and the release date in July. The interesting part of the commercial is when the picture morphs into 7.2.2010, leaving us to assume that the release date is July 2nd.

Nexus One Shows Off New version of a classic game: Androideroids [Video]

By Oleg Perry
on 22 Jun, 2010

Apple has been receiving alot of news lately but don't worry we're still uncovering more news on Android devices. Grant Skinner has made a multiplayer game called Androideroids, based off the Asteroids game. This game supports up to eight players and is from a first person shooter perspective.

Samsung Captivate Previewed, Early Build Still Wields Promising Features

By Oleg Perry
on 22 Jun, 2010

AT&T was accused of crippling there Android phones, the Captivate is a bounceback from those accusations. The company released the specs last week, but we were able to get our hands on one of them. The model we were able to obtain is clearly an early model but that didn't slow us down in going through it.

Droid Eris has been retired, Droid Incredible next?

By David Junior
on 22 Jun, 2010

Android 2.1 may be the last official update to the Eris from Verizon. They have decided to end support of the Eris, it was the launch partner of the original Droid. It’s still possible that HTC may choose to still support the handset but that is highly unlikely. If you want 2.2 on Eris you might want to root it or be satisfied with 2.1.

Fancy Widget Gets C&D From HTC

By David Junior
on 22 Jun, 2010

That actually took longer than I expected it to take. Maybe Fancy Widget wasn’t popular enough up until now. Nonetheless, Fancy Widget will soon be gone from the Android Market. Like HTC did with the original Beautiful Widgets, they have requested the makers of Fancy Widget to pull their app from the market and stop imitating their custom clock/weather widget design that is found in their Sense UI package.

“With the release of this update, we are also here to share with you some bad news. Due to HTC’s complaint, the current version of Fancy Widget will soon be discontinued and removed from the market. This is the last update to the current version, and we suggest everyone upgrade to this version as soon as possible”

Get it while it’s hot, if you read the statement above, this widget will soon be removed from the market. The last update will be the final release of Fancy widget. In an effort to keep up with the beautiful Widgets de ja vu, the makers are planning on bringing it back shortly with a whole new design. Odds are, the new design will not be as “Fancy” as the current but it still should be a free app and a nice replacement for the original clock app. [via eurodroid]

Dell Streak Pairs Up With A Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse – Video

By David Junior
on 22 Jun, 2010

Here’s another feature in the hat of the Dell Streak. You can connect a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to the massive 5 inch screen on the Streak. Currently, the mouse has no functionality but it still cool that it even recognizes it. A Bluetooth keyboard and a nice dock is a great combination. It almost acts as a mini desktop computer. The best part about this is there’s no hacking required. Apparently you just pair up your keyboard and you’re on your way. There is no lag when typing on the keyboard. Everything is displayed almost instantaneously. If you have a Streak, try it out. If you’re still waiting for it to arrive you now have an extra function to look forward too. [viddler id=f81eebd3&w=437&h=288] [via engadget]