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HTC Desire vs. Google Nexus One

By David Junior
on 21 Feb, 2010

The Desire has been one of the biggest announcements as far as upcoming Android handsets. It was almost instantly referred to as the Nexus One with Sense UI. How would HTC attract buyers to this phone when it has the same form factor as the Nexus One? Our friends over at Slashgear has done a hands on comparision of the two.

Gowalla for Android Beta Available Now

By David Junior
on 21 Feb, 2010

Gowalla is an extremely popular location-based social networking game. It is one of the most used apps on the iPhone. Its often compared to foursquare because it allows you to share your locations, experiences, and pick up stamps for their 'passport'.

Google acquires reMail iPhone App

By David Junior
on 20 Feb, 2010

Google has recently acquired reMail from the AppStore and the removed it form the iPhones AppStore. Ha, take that Apple. One of the best apps for the iPhone could make its way to Android soon. Although this may end up being mashed together with the gmail app to enhance its functionality.

T-Mobile Pulse mini can have up to 15 homescreen panels

By David Junior
on 20 Feb, 2010

Another surprise packed into this compact version of the Pulse. In the video below the representative stated that this phone can have up to 15 different home screens and this is all done on the stock firmware.

Dell Mini 5 docking station, HDMI port featured in an off beat Greek video

By David Junior
on 19 Feb, 2010

Accessories for this MID is already starting to surface even though the phone has not been announced officially for any carrier. The launch date isn't even set, Dell seems to have more tricks up their sleeve for this device. The dock looks interesting but there is not much information on it.

Samsung Beam – Super Amoled with Projector

By David Junior
on 19 Feb, 2010

There is no other phone on the market quite like the Samsung Beam. It has some impressive specs and to top it off this Android device has a built in Pico Projector capable of projecting images up to 50 inches. The phone was originally named the Halo and although the name change isn't solid its now known as the Beam. This phone offers an 800 MHZ processor which is an updated version of that found on Omnia 2 and is said to be faster. An AMOLED screen, it also has an 1800 mAh battery installed which has a larger capacity of any stock battery that I am aware of. This phone is great for displaying videos, slide shows, presentations and more. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVaAUwroLs0&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] [via hdblog]

Google Shopper Now Available In The Market

By David Junior
on 19 Feb, 2010

Google has recently announced another Google made app for Android. This app is called Google Shopper. Shopper lets you find product information quickly by using your phone's camera. This app is similar to Barcode Scanner and Shopsavvy. So if you are familiar with those apps you can jump right in and feel right at home. If you are not it is a very easy and intuitive program to learn.

More Cuddly Android Merchandise

By David Junior
on 18 Feb, 2010

Our favorite mascot is making his way to all types of toys, pillows and other things. This time you can snag him up in the form of homemade knitted dolls.

Opera Mobile 10 running on the Nexus One Video

By David Junior
on 18 Feb, 2010

Opera Mobile will off a PC like browser experience to your Android device. They are working closely with phone manufacturers to have this app preinstalled on upcoming Android devices. In the meantime they are looking to improve on their current Opera Mini offering with the new 5th edition. It's currently a beta but you can try it out now if you like.

Watch the entire HTC press event from MWC

By David Junior
on 17 Feb, 2010

Didn't have the time or invitation to attend this years MWC? Luckily there are a few videos of the event making their way around the net. This one is HTC's press event where they announced thier phones and demoed the upcoming Sense UI 2.1 edition.