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HTC Hero ROM 2.73.405.5 rolling out [Update 2]

HTC Hero ROM 2.73.405.5 rolling out [Update 2]

11 September 2009 by Discuss (0)

The much anticipated HTC firmware update for the Hero seems to be on its way, with ROM version 2.73.405.5 showing up on the company’s Nordic support site.  Tipped to address issues of slow screen transitions, sluggishness of apps – including HTC Sense, the company’s UI makeover – and generally speed up the system as a whole, …

Android “Rosie” video demo released

Android “Rosie” video demo released

19 May 2009 by Discuss (1)

Videos demonstrating what’s believed to be a future build of Android have been leaked, courtesy of Haykuro of the xdadevelopers forum.  The videos, which you can see below, show a new, advanced Android desktop with more widgets and a streamlined GUI.  The new build is believed to have been taken from a new HTC device, …

JFv1.41-RC33 released: Multitouch, auto-rotate and all RC33 goodies

JFv1.41-RC33 released: Multitouch, auto-rotate and all RC33 goodies

06 February 2009 by Discuss (1)

Popular custom firmware JF has been updated with the new features to be found in the official G1 RC-33 upgrade.  JFv1.41-RC33, the handiwork of JesusFreke and friends, adds multitouch, auto-rotate, and more straightforward access to the underlying Linux OS than the standard G1 has. The custom firmware does not, though, include one of RC-33′s key …

G1 gets Voice-Controlled Search with RC-33 update

G1 gets Voice-Controlled Search with RC-33 update

04 February 2009 by Discuss (3)

Google have added voice-controlled searching to the T-Mobile G1, part of the new feature set introduced in the latest firmware update.  The widget has been integrated into both the Android browser and the home screen search bar, in the form of a new microphone icon. Tapping the icon brings up a “Speak now” prompt, at …

Android Firmware 1.0 found at CTIA: Video Demos

Android Firmware 1.0 found at CTIA: Video Demos

13 September 2008 by Discuss (16)

At CTIA Wireless 2008, Qualcomm had one phone on display that lacked significant signage. Turns out, the phone appeared to be running Android firmware version 1.0, which confirms some of our suspicions about release dates. So in order to walk away with some proof, we got some great footage of the OS in action. Full …

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