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Motorola CLIQ (DEXT)with MOTOBLUR sync announced: T-Mobile in Q4

The Motorola CLIQ, with first phone with social skills, is exclusive to the T-Mobile USA network, and will be released in time for the holidays. The CLIQ will be released in two colors: white and titanium. It is able to do high speed internet; has a 5MP camera, auto focus, and video speeds at 24fps; …

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Sony Ericsson Android-powered XPERIA called “Rachael”

Website called mobile.nu discovered what appears to be “internal documents” on what looks to be Sony Ericsson’s forthcoming Android-powered phone, an XPERIA codenamed Rachael. Rachael is rumored to sport a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, HSPA & 8MPcamera. The screen size is uknown – but looks like it could be anywhere from 3.5 to 4.1-inch and …

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T-Mobile Rolling out Android 1.5 at the end of next week

This is what we’ve been waiting for fellow G1 users. T-Mobile will officially roll out G1 software updates at the end of next weekend, which includes Android 1.5.  Full press release below. T-Mobile USA is excited to offer its T-Mobile G1 customers new software updates, including Android 1.5.  Starting at the end of next week, …

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CellHut selling T-Mobile G1 without a contract for a pretty penny

CellHut is now offering the T-Mobile G1 apparently without a contract. Some of you want the regular version of the T-Mobile G1 without purchasing the unlocked developers version even with the cool graphic on the back. The “T-Mobile Google G1” as they call it wont cost you the $699.99 that is advertised on the CellHut …

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Steven Horowitz says goodbye to Google

One of the original software engineers for Google’s Android platform, Steven Horowitz, has reportedly left the Google team for a position with Coupons Inc. This company designs software for creating, distributing and tracking coupons on the move. Steven Horowitz was recruited to the Android staff by Andy Rubin back in 2006 where he has helped …

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Waterfield Designs T-Mobile G1 Ultrasuede Slipcase

Chances are you have slipped and dropped your mobile phone on the ground at some point. Everyone can use a nice case for whatever your favorite device may be. Now Waterfield Designs has come up with a very nice Ultrasuede Slipcase for the T-mobile G1. Even if already use an Invisible Shield case for your …

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Android Market coming soon to Europe

Though there is no confirmation or update on Google’s web page, some seem to think there is a good chance that the Android Market will soon become available to Android users in Austria, the Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic and Germany in just a few weeks.  This comes just after an email sent to mobile application …

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Skype hits the Android Market

Last week Skype announced their new “thin” Android handset client, Skype lite (beta). The mobile version of Skype is available for over 100 other Java-based handsets including mobile phones for Nokia, Sony Erisson, Motorola and LG. This application is only in Beta in the Android Market right now, but allows users to make local rate …

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Android Community Week in Review – Week 3 2009

This week, Sir Luke Hutch was able to demonstrate multi-touch on the T-Mobile G1 on a stock handset by modifying only one system class in the Java-based user interface stack. There are also some instructions to go along with it for those who would like to try it out. HTC’s new 2009 roadmap was leaked …

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Facts surface about Cupcake elements in a new T-Mobile G1 update

All of you who have coincidentally become cupcake followers can finally have something to sink your teeth into. No the update has not been pushed out by Google, but there is some information regarding what will be included in future updates. More information included after the jump. Google does have the INTENTION to release and …

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