RIP Nexus One Direct Purchase Program

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The Nexus One is no longer available direct from Google.  They have sold their last phone.  Don’t worry too much, there will be retails outlets, or so we’re told and Android developers will be able order an N1 from the developer website, again not yet, but maybe eventually.  It was a good run Google.  Thanks. Continue Reading…

Google Moving Away From Online Android Sales

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Google’s online Android/Nexus One sales page will be getting a make over.  Gone will be the direct to consumer cell phone sales page which currently is the only way to purchase a Nexus One cell phone.  It will be replaced with some general information about available Android phones around the world.  Don’t fret too much Continue Reading…

Should Google Buy Palm?

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In our recent profile of Palm WebOS, as we compared our favorite OS to Palm’s offering, we couldn’t help but notice a lot of similarities. More than that, there seem to be a lot of complementary features to the two OS’s; where one is weak, the other is strong. One area where Palm is weak Continue Reading…

Android 2.1 Breathes New Life Into Your Android

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After only a few days of using Android 2.1 on my Sprint CDMA Hero, I have to say, Android 2.1 is like a whole new experience on my phone.  If you are worried that you need to update to the latest hardware to fully enjoy Android, you are mistaken.  Yes, there are a few areas Continue Reading…

Revision 3 of Android NDK Adds OpenGL ES 2.0

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Android developers looking to utilize the NDK (Native Development Kit) can now download and use the third revision which supports some bug fixes and enhancements as well as a couple new features in Toolchain improvements and support for OpenGL ES 2.0.  The NDK allows developers to utilize native-code languages such as C++ for reusing existing Continue Reading…

Motorola Backflip – AT&T and Android Unite

Motorola Backflip – AT&T and Android Unite

Yesterday was the first day you could pick up your very own Android phone complete with AT&T service in tow.  The Motorola Backflip comes with MOTOBLUR inside and AT&T 3G service pushing all that social network data your way.  Was the wait for an AT&T powered Android phone worth it?  Or should you hold out Continue Reading…

Nexus One with Verizon 3G Service Could be March 23rd

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Verizon Wireless, currently #1 in the US market with around 91 million subscribers, could be looking to build it’s Android arsenal with support for the Nexus One beginning on March 23rd. Since the release of the Nexus One, on Jan 5th 2010, Verizon has been listed as a future service provider and on the current Continue Reading…

Rumors: AT&T To Sell HTC Desire and Sprint Gets HTC Legend

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The Droids love rumors of the who’s-getting-what variety.  AT&T has already stated they will have five Android phones before the end of the year, and it’s looking like one of them might possibly be the HTC Desire.  The gang at BGR have posted about a rumor from “a source close to HTC” stating that the Continue Reading…

Nexus One versus HTC Desire

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With the recent announcement from HTC at the 2010 WMC about their newest creation, the Desire, it has left many consumers wondering which phone would be better for them; the Nexus One or the Desire.  Both phones are built by HTC, a company poised to be a big name in Android headsets for a long Continue Reading…

Android Growth Outpaces Apple – 2 to 1 4Q09

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The growth of the smart phone market from the 3Q09 to the 4Q09 wasn’t good for everyone.  RIM, Microsoft and Palm all lost market share during that time.  To whom did that market share go?  Why, Android and Apple of course.  However, the big winner is Android, who closed in on a 2.7% gain, besting Continue Reading…

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