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Google Holiday Party Invites Sent to Members of the Media

By Chris Burns
on 30 Nov, 2010

Oh joyous day, a Google party! What will they have, candy? Cookies? Eggnog? Wait a moment - what holiday-themed Google-related treasure is due to be released in the very near future? Maybe they WILL have cookies - of the Gingerbread variety? On the other hand, take heed of that "off the record" comment there in the line about informality in this invite. That might mean it's just all hugs and apple cider. Either way, fun!

Android Maskot hits the Giorgio Armani catwalk

By Dylan Bailey
on 21 Nov, 2010

We first caught of glimpse of the Giorgio Armani Samsung Galaxy S device just a few days ago. Accompanying this ultra sleek phone is a new advertisement that has hit the web with our favorite mascot making an appearance on the Giorgio Armani catwalk.

Android Community Daily Wrap Up: November 18 2010

By Dylan Bailey
on 18 Nov, 2010

As we are left waiting for Android 2.3 Gingerbread, not much else in happening in the world of Android. Many devices are getting up to 2.2 before Gingerbread officially breaks on the scene such as the Galaxy S line in Canada next month. Today even marked the official launch of the Droid Pro on Verizon bringing in Blackberry fans a great Android-based alternative. Speaking of Verizon, their CEO informed the media that they may be charging for the 4G network based on the speed the user decides. Interesting stuff indeed, for the rest of the days stories hit up the links below!

Samsung Galaxy S for Vodafone Officially Gets Android 2.2 Update

By Evan Selleck
on 15 Nov, 2010

If you picked up a Samsung Galaxy S, despite the fact that the device didn't launch with Android 2.2 under the hood, it looks like all of your waiting is officially over. Samsung is managing to keep right on track with their "end of November" time frame, where they said that all Galaxy S owners (at least internationally) would have their update to Android 2.2 available to them. Vodafone customers are now part of the FroYo community.

Nexus S Displays Landing in Best Buy on November 14th

By Evan Selleck
on 11 Nov, 2010

We know there's been a lot of Nexus S news today, but you'll have to bear with us as we rifle through it, and bring you what looks important. For instance, it's November 11th right now (for those of you who may have just woken up), and according to a new internal Best Buy screenshot, it looks like the electronics retailer is getting ready to drop some displays onto locations across the country beginning November 14th.

O2′s Galaxy S being treated to Froyo November 15th

By Dylan Bailey
on 9 Nov, 2010

It looks as if the O2 version of the Samsung Galaxy S will finally be receiving Android 2.2 this month. In a newsletter leak to AndroidCentral we see that it will be receiving it on the 15th of this month, followed by the Sony Ericsson X10 line getting Android 2.1.

Samsung UK Confirms Froyo Rolling Out Now, Finishing up by End of November

By Evan Selleck
on 4 Nov, 2010

We already knew that Samsung was going to start pushing out Android 2.2 for th Europe-based Samsung Galaxy S devices populating that region some time in November, but it looks like the company has started the show a little earlier than anyone might have predicted. Of course, the results are still the same, and some owners of the device out there may indeed have to wait a little bit longer, but at least we have confirmation that it's beginning now.

Samsung GT-i9010 hits the FCC, Future Nexus 2?

By Dylan Bailey
on 29 Oct, 2010

Just as we started to hear rumors that the Google Nexus 2 will be Samsung made, a mysterious new Samsung branded device has hit the FCC. Although we have absolutely no idea what Samsung’s plans for this device are, this is the first time we have heard about the GT-i9010, it is a reasonable guess.

Samsung Captivate Now Available for Rogers Wireless

By Evan Selleck
on 21 Oct, 2010

Rogers Wireless was meant to carry the Samsung Captivate, the same device that launched for AT&T here in the States not too long ago, for awhile now, but it seems that the shortage of displays proved a bit too problematic for the Canadian carrier. However, that's all over and done with, as Rogers Wireless has officially announced that they have Captivates in store, ready to go.

Samsung Galaxy S Froyo Source Code Pulled from Open Source Release Center

By Dylan Bailey
on 14 Oct, 2010

Yesterday we brought word of Samsung releasing Android 2.2 (build I9000) on it’s Open Source Release Center. It looks like now that it was published prematurely, and it has been pulled from the website.