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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…
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Why I Choose an Android Phone Over the Competition
0 Comments | Posted by Benjamin at 11:04 am
I choose an Android phone because it reflects who I am. The Android OS is an open source mobile operating system built by a community of developers and is fully capable of being hacked, tweaked and customized in ways that are only limited to the imagination of us humans. I want a mobile phone that will conform to me and not the other way around. The manufacturers have realized this too. Just look at the number of added customization being done by the manufacturers, Sense UI, Sony Ericsson User Experience, MOTOBLUR, and TouchWiz. This allows for a unique experience for each person and the selection allows the user to purchase the phone that is just right for them. Continue Reading…
Where is Android? It was born just over a year ago. In the tech world, that’s decades ago. It was just a newborn at 1.0 and a toddler at 1.5, maybe losing training wheels at 1.6. So at 2.0, where is Android? We’ve seen some great improvements, and reports are 2.0 is a huge leap forward. It seems that no matter where you turn, no matter what review you read there are always comparisons to the iPhone. Even in this article. So, is it as good as the iPhone’s OS? Simple answer. No. Long answer? Continue Reading. Continue Reading…