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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 code and in some cases improving performance through the Dalvik virtual machine, eliminating rewriting code and helping to improve performance of certain applications. This is how mobile Firefox, Fennec, will be coming to Android phones, via an Application developed with the NDK and with support for OpenGL ES 2.0, this means possibly better performance games as well with improved graphics. Continue Reading…
Motorola Backflip
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 for one of the four remaining Android handsets coming to AT&T this year? Continue Reading…
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Nexus One with Verizon 3G Service Could be March 23rd
2 Comments | Posted by Benjamin at 9:06 am
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 Nexus one purchase page, Verizon is still listed as coming Spring 2010. Well, March 23rd is Spring 2010 and rumors have it, that’s the date all of those 91 million can get a Nexus One for their Verizon network. Continue Reading…
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 HTC Desire will be coming to AT&T along with the Nexus One. And, according to the same source, Sprint will continue it’s Hero line with the HTC Legend, which will possibly face a name change to Hero 2 with a little cosmetic alteration as well. Continue Reading…
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 time, and both phones have very similar hardware. There are a few differences here that we’ll look into, both hardware and software, explain what those differences mean to you and hopefully provide a path forward for making sure you find the Droid that you’ve been looking for. Continue Reading…
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 Apple’s 1.2% gain by better than 2 to 1. Continue Reading…
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Google Phone Support for Nexus One Orders Now Available
0 Comments | Posted by Benjamin at 8:21 am
Google has started phone support for help with your existing order, such as the order’s status and shipping questions. This is one step forward towards better support of the Nexus One after your click the purchase button. However, you’re still stuck calling multiple numbers after you receive you phone, depending on if you can determine if your problem is hardware (Call HTC) or network (Call T-Mobile). I still feel there should be one phone number for all. Continue Reading…
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Nexus One Early Termination Fee from Google now $150
0 Comments | Posted by Benjamin at 3:08 pm
Google has lowered it’s “equipment recovery fee” that it charges should you cancel your contract with T-Mobile prior to keeping the phone for 120 days without returning the phone. This brings the phones price inline with the cost for purchasing the phone contract free for $529; $179 purchase price (2 year contract) + $150 Google equipment recovery fee + $200 T-Mobile early termination fee = $529. This is a good step forward in helping reduce the cost of the Nexus One. But, it is still a fee that is unique to the Nexus One/T-Mobile setup. Of course, you can always wait that 120 days and end your T-Mobile contract for $200, making the total price of the phone, $179 + $200 = $379. That’s up to you. Was this due to the FCC involvement? Wall Street Journal kind of thinks it might be related.
This is a screen shot of the latest Nexus One: The Story YouTube video of how the Nexus One came to be. This is from Episode 2, Display & 3D Framework, near the end of the video clip. I realize this is just a rendering for the video, but I found the all white Nexus One to be rather interesting. Come on HTC/Google, let’s see some colors next time around. White, Black (all), Reds, Greens, Yellows, Blues….to see the video, Continue Reading…
Word is spreading quickly, and not much verification has been provided, so file this one under “Rumor” for now. However, it appears a user was able to go from no 3G connectivity for 10 days to permanent 3G signal even after some reboots. The fix from Kevin of JKontherun involves allowing the Nexus One to automatically select it’s network. Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. To do this, go into “Settings”, “Wireless and Networks”, choose “Mobile Networks” and go into “Network Operators” section and allow the phone to look for a network. I’d try this myself, but alas, I’m without a Nexus One.