Big Android news this week was HTC’s recently announced Magic handset getting official release windows on Vodafone UK and Orange France. Running Google’s Android, the Magic will offer 3G internet, GPS, a slimmer form [than the current G1], and an on-screen keyboard for typing. Release dates are March 15th for Orange France and sometime in [...]
Android OS To Trump OS X Touch?
Analysts at Informa Telecoms & Media have calculated that sales of phones powered by Google’s Android OS may overtake Apple’s iPhone by 2012. A large part of this equation had to do with hardware developers depending on open-sourced software as a way to save money during the manufacturing process. Once the market-leader in smartphone OS usage, [...]
Google Patent Application Influenced G1 Design?
A patent application filed by Google was recently uncovered, showing design ideas for a device not too unfamiliar to the Android-devoted. The application, filed in August 2007, details out a device with a touch screen interface on a slider mechanism covering a full QWERTY keypad. Based on the drawings included with the patent, it would appear [...]
Android Community Week In Review: Week 8 2009
The Android platform finally got entrance of paid applications into the market this week, which many believe will finally give Android the edge it needs to compete with other smart phones. Purchase and payment takes place through Google Checkout. Of note, purchases can be “returned” within 24 hours of purchase (not of install) for a [...]
Improved T-Mobile Unlimited Voice Plans Live In SanFran
Chalk one up to the rumor mill today, for long-term San Francisco T-Mobile customers are now eligible for the improved Unlimited Voice plans we got wind of earlier this week. Unlimited voice minutes including cell coverage across the entire country is available for just $49.99, additional lines $39.99.
Android Market Now Accepting Pay-For Applications
According to an e-mail sent to registered Android developers, the Android market is now accepting submissions of paid-applications. Initially, the market will allow US buyers to purchase apps directly from their device “starting mid next week,” according to the e-mail.
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