Google addresses Nexus One 3G connectivity issue with a software patch, points finger at T-Mobile
by Susan Ellery on Jan 26, 20100 Comments">0
Google came out today and confirmed that it is working on a software patch to address the 3G connectivity problems that some Nexus One users are experiencing. Google is currently testing the patch and will roll it out as an OTA update to handsets in the next few weeks. Google deftly points out that not all 3G issues will be improved by the fix and that some of the problem stems from T-Mobile’s weak 3G footprint which leaves many users right on the verge of 3G coverage or without 3G coverage. Google can not force T-Mobile to expand it’s 3G …
Motorola to replace Google with Baidu on its China-bound handsets, launches SHOP4APPS app store
by Susan Ellery on Jan 25, 20100 Comments">0
Google’s ongoing dispute with China has paved the way for Motorola to venture out on its own and continue to offer its Android handsets with a decidedly non-Google bent. Last Thursday, Motorola launched its own app store, SHOP4APPS, which was spied about a month ago in its pre-launch form and will provide Chinese Android users with a non-Google means of acquiring apps. Motorola also announced that it is partnering with Baidu, the dominant search provider in China, and others to load its Chinese Android phones with search, email and maps from these China-based service providers. [via Motorola]
Blurry renderings of the Motorola MOTOSPLIT emerge, headed to AT&T?
by Susan Ellery on Jan 25, 20100 Comments">0
A blurry rendering supposedly of the Android-powered Motorola MOTOSPLIT has hit the rumor mill this Monday morning. The MOTOSPLIT, like the BACKFLIP, is rumored to be headed to AT&T in Q3 2010 and features a unique sliding split-keyboard design. The MOTOSPLIT will have a boxy form factor similar to the DROID and will include a 1GHz Snapdragon processor. Is anyone’s interest piqued by this rendering or is it just a clever fake? Read
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to launch in Japan with NTT DoCoMo
by Susan Ellery on Jan 21, 20100 Comments">0
Sony Ericsson’s flagship Android offering, the Xperia X10, will launch with NTT DoCoMo in Japan. The NTT DoCoMo branded version of the X10 will feature 4.0 inch, 854 x 480, touchscreen display 8.1-megapixel camera (photo and video recording) 1 GB ROM, 384 MB RAM microSD expansion (2GB included, supports up to 16GB) microUSB connector 3.5 mm audio jack Android 1.6 with Google services including Gmail, Google Talk, Google Maps with Street View, YouTube, and Android Market The long awaited handset will be available in both Luster White and Sensuous Black beginning in April. Hit the jump for the full press …
Motorola to release 20 to 30 Android handsets in 2010
by Susan Ellery on Jan 21, 20100 Comments">0
Motorola launched the DEXT in Singapore today and during the Q&A portion of the press event, Spiros Nikolakopoulos, Vice president and general manager for Motorola’s Mobile Devices business, was forthcoming with a few details on Motorola’s handset strategy. Mr. Nikolakopoulos confirmed that Android was going to be the OS of choice for Motorola in 2010 with 20-30 handsets slated for release globally. Several handsets will be launched in different markets under different names. The MOTOROI, for example, just launched in Korea as the MOTOROI and will be launched in China as the XT701. Motorola is also developing three different lines …
Android 1.6 update now available for the Archos 5 Internet Tablet
by Susan Ellery on Jan 20, 20100 Comments">0
Good news for Archos 5 Internet Tablet owners as Archos has re-released the highly anticipated Android 1.6 update, an update that was released and then pulled last month due to a major issue with the browser. All browser issues have been worked out and Archos owners can now install the new 1.7.33 firmware update which provides: Optimization of applications on the high-resolution screen of the ARCHOS 5 IT New “Quick Search” to find your Apps, Music, Contacts, and browsing history and get suggested search results as you type Easy access to battery saving features (wifi, screen, gps, etc.) New version …
T-Mobile to refresh MyTouch 3G, launch MyTouch Slide, and introduce Motorola Zeppelin?
by Susan Ellery on Jan 20, 20102 Comments">2
Early 2010 may be an exciting time for Android fans on T-Mobile. According to TmoNews, the MyTouch 3G is getting a small refresh with the addition of a 3.5mm headphone jack and will be launched on February 10th in black and white. The MyTouch Slide, an HTC Magic with a QWERTY keyboard, will be hitting the shelves on May 17th in black, red and white. Last but not least is an unknown Motorola handset dubbed the Zeppelin, powered by Android, and expected to launch March 10th. [via TmoNews]
Rogers HTC Magic also plagued by 911 glitch
by Susan Ellery on Jan 20, 20103 Comments">3
Rogers faces another setback with its Android handsets. Text messages are being sent to owners of the HTC Magic asking them to turn off GPS as the same 911 software glitch that affects the Dream is also present in the Magic. The nature of the glitch is unknown but owners are being instructed to keep the GPS off while HTC prepares a software update. Similar to the Dream, the HTC Magic has been pulled from all sales outlets until a fix can be applied. With both handsets currently not available for sale, Rogers has not commented on how this glitch …
Verizon launches new Android app for FiOS subscribers
by Susan Ellery on Jan 19, 20100 Comments">0
Android owners that subscribe to Verizon’s FiOS TV service can now download the new FiOS Mobile for Android. Developed by Verizon, the new application allows users to search TV listings and manage their FiOS DVR remotely by scheduling new programs, viewing a list of recorded content and viewing scheduled content. Now if they would allow us to view our recorded content, then the world would be almost perfect. Interested parties can download the FiOS Mobile application for free from the Android Market. [via Phone Scoop]
Root comes to the Motorola Milestone
by Susan Ellery on Jan 19, 20100 Comments">0
The Motorola Milestone joins the ranks of “rooted” Android devices as the first successful root of the European variant of the DROID has been demonstrated by SeraphimSerapis of Android-Hilfe.de. Similar to the DROID, the process of rooting the Milestone is drop dead easy with a user simply applying an update.zip file during boot. Now that root has been achieved, Milestone owners can look forward to all sorts of hackery and rooting goodness to come their way. Welcome to the club! [via Engadget]
HTC shelves its Android and Chrome OS tablets
by Susan Ellery on Jan 19, 20100 Comments">0
Remember the Android tablet from HTC that was supposedly going to debut at CES? The tablet and its super-secret unveiling never materialized and now we may know why. According to Anthony Petts, Australian Sales and Marketing Director for HTC, both the Android and Chrome-based tablets are being shelved so the company can focus on a new crop of smartphones. Disappointing news for the tablet fans in our midst but not surprising. With the Apple tablet rumors reaching a crescendo, many potential tablet manufacturers may be taking a step back to see what Cupertino has to offer first. [via wmpoweruser and …
Dell Mini 5 gets dissected, components identified
by Susan Ellery on Jan 18, 20100 Comments">0
The same folks that showed us a hands-on video of the Dell Mini 5 were kind enough to tear it down and give us a closer look at the hardware under the hood. On the inside of this lovely looking tablet is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor, a 3G modem with SIM slot, a user-accessible microSD card slot, an internal microSD slot for on-board storage and/or the Android OS, a WiFi chipset, and a 1,530 mAh battery. The video, in Vietnamese with a rocking music track, is after the jump.
Android lands on the Acer Aspire One D250 netbook
by Susan Ellery on Jan 16, 20100 Comments">0
Acer recently refreshed its Aspire One D250 netbook, replacing Windows XP with both Windows 7 and Android. Yes, that’s right, Android on a commercially available netbook. The D250 is a true dual boot solution, offering users the ability to boot into Windows 7 or Android during startup. A wonderful idea that, unfortunately, fails due to poor hardware design as the D250 lacks a touchscreen, a critical component that is necessary for Android to operate at its full potential. You can navigate the Android OS using your keyboard and mouse but it is not the same as using your fingers to …
Motorola Ruth gets uncovered, slightly detailed
by Susan Ellery on Jan 16, 20100 Comments">0
Motorola may have yet another Android handset in the works, a diminutive offering known as the MB511 “Ruth”. All the information we have on this new handset has been gleaned from a user agent profile discovered on Motorola’s website, so details are sparse. The Ruth appears to an entry level handset, rivaling the HTC Tatoo as the most basic Android handset on the market and will feature a QVGA display, GSM/WCDMA connectivity, a Qualcomm MSM7200a processor and Android 1.5 under the hood. [via Engadget and Motorola]
Rhapsody for Android launches as a public beta
by Susan Ellery on Jan 15, 20100 Comments">0
With little fanfare and nary a mention on Rhapsody’s website, Rhapsody has launched a beta version of its Android application. Similar to its iPhone counterpart, Rhapsody for Android lets you stream your Rhapsody content straight to your Android smartphone via a WiFi or 3G internet connection. To get started, you will need to grab the APK from Rhapsody’s website using the link at the end of the post and follow the installation instructions. Current Rhapsody to go members can simply login to start streaming, non-Rhapsody members can sign up for a free 14-day trial. Give it a try and let …
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