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Google released a new “labs” application for Android 2.0+ devices called Gesture Search. It adds the ability to search your phone using your own finger writing skills instead of the keyboard. It will search all through your phone just like the regular search does, but instead of needing to type in letters, you can simply draw them on the screen with your finger. This type of control is not new, PDA style handwriting recognition has been around for a long time, but it does give you a little more options for searching. Continue Reading…
The screen on the Nexus One has been an area of focus for reviews and comparisons ever since it’s launch just a couple short months ago. The 3.7″ diagonal 480×800 pixel AMLOED screen has received a number of good reviews and a number of bad ones. The reviews range everywhere from personal opinion, to rigorous touch and display testing. Well, add one more test to the list, the multi-touch function testing. Continue Reading…
Google is trying out a different method of getting the cell phone into the user’s hands. Direct sales. They began this method Jan 5th, 2010 with the announcement and release of the Nexus One, which can only be purchased directly through Google via a website. The phone comes “unlocked” as it is not directly tied to any service provider and the user can purchase it outright without a contract. However, we know that the hardware is setup only for 3G coverage on T-Mobile’s network here in the US, which makes the unlocked features a little less exciting. The customer support was also handled in a new fashion, with fragmented support for the Nexus One depending on the type of support the customer needs; purchasing, hardware, software, network? Let’s take a look now at what has happened in the two months since release to see where the Nexus One and this particular business model stands. Continue Reading…
Nexus One users can now purchase an extra battery for their Google powered Android super phone. Available direct from Google’s Nexus One purchase page, the 1400mAH battery will cost you $25 + shipping. There really isn’t much more to say about it, other than if you are a power hog during the day, picking up an extra battery for 1/4 of a Benjamin might be worth it to be able to use your $530 Nexus One all day and all night. 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…
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Newest CyanogenMod Adds Multi Color to Your Nexus One
0 Comments | Posted by Benjamin at 8:29 pm
In a combination of bugfixes and feature additions and enhancements, the latest version of the popular custom ROM for Android phones, CyanogenMod has just been updated to version 5.0.4 for the Nexus One. CyanogenMod has been around since the days of the G1 and main author, Steve Kondik, maintains a version of G1/Magic (myTouch 3G) as well as a version for the Nexus One, his latest project. CyanogenMod for Nexus One started at version 5.0 and has been gaining features and fixes rapidly since first introduction. Much of the work on the custom ROM has been towards building performance and reducing bugs, but other enhancements are included that help make you Nexus One the best it can be. Continue Reading…
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Nexus One with Verizon and Sprint CDMA Through FCC
3 Comments | Posted by Benjamin at 10:44 am
The version of the Nexus One that will have Verizon Wireless’s and Sprint’s CDMA radios on board has passed through the FCC today. It carries with it the FCC ID of PB99300, and the T-Mobile version of the Nexus One carries the ID of PB99100. This is great news for anyone waiting for their chance at a Nexus One on either Verizon Wireless or Sprint. While the only official announcement about the Nexus One includes support by Verizon Wireless, Sprint users should rest assured there is no reason you shouldn’t be able to use the CDMA N1 with Sprint. I have even received word that the Nexus One is already in Sprint’s inventory system, at least as a place holder. Continue Reading…
Any user of a current smart phone can tell you that one big gap in the mobile internet experiences on said devices is the lack of Flash support. For years now, Adobe has been stating that they are working on a mobile Flash version to help fill that gap, and even a few companies have taken the initiative of including Flash Lite in their phones, such as the HTC Hero with Sense UI. Flash Lite was a step in the correct direction, but doesn’t quite make that leap required to bridge the gap. However, recently Adobe has been demonstrating and touting the beta version of Flash 10.1. Adobe has stated they will release 10.1 for Android, Windows and RIM smart phones already and are working to do so before the end of the first half of 2010. 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…
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This is Why You Want an Android with AT&T Service
7 Comments | Posted by Benjamin at 11:38 am
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PC World and Novarium have once again joined forces to provide an overview of the 3G capabilities in the US, with results using over 51,000 separate tests from 13 cities around the nation showing upload/download and reliability of the top four network providers; AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. The results look good for AT&T and smart phone users, as speeds (both up and down) were top on AT&T in most cities. PC World has a very long article on the subject, they do go into details on how exactly they performed the tests, and they go on to show trends from the last test as well. Continue Reading…