Sep 30 2008
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Getting to know the ‘Google phone:’ T-Mobile’s Android-powered G1

Posted 11:24 am By Earl No Comments

Video covering the hardware


Video covering the basics of Android


Video of that scanning program mentioned above

Sep 30 2008
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Can Android Save Motorola?

Posted 11:22 am By Earl No Comments

According to an insider, Motorola (NYSE: MOT) is looking to increase the size of its Android development team sevenfold. Could deploying an Android handset be the key to righting Motorola’s listing ship?
Well, it certainly couldn’t hurt, that’s for sure.
Reports are suggesting that Motorola currently has an Android development team of about 50 people. According to [...]

Sep 29 2008
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WebViewDemo Added To The Apps-For-Android Package

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The latest addition to the ever growing apps-for-android project is WebViewDemo, a small application that aims to demonstarate how developers can incorporate web content into their applications.

A WebView uses the same rendering and JavaScript engine as the browser, but it runs under the control of your application. The WebView can be full screen or you can mix it with other Views. The content for your WebView can come from anywhere. The WebView can download content from the web, or it can come from local files stored in your assets directory. The content can even be dynamically generated by your application code.

Sep 29 2008
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Android Developer Challenge Winners Announced

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Android Developer Challenge
Back in May Google announced the first round winners of the Android Developer Challenge, since that date the winning teams have been working hard on improving their applications and getting ready for the second round.

Sep 29 2008
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T-Mobile G1 Event Round-up

Posted 11:16 am By Earl No Comments

The official T-Mobile G1 announcement event just came to a close in New York and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Here’s a rundown of the facts and features for the upcoming G1.

G1 Pricing and Release Date

The G1 will launch in the US on October 22nd and will be priced at $179. The G1 will be ties into a two-year contract with T-Mobile.

Sep 29 2008
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T-Mobile Respond To 1 GB Data Cap Worries

Posted 11:07 am By Earl No Comments

T-Mobile have responded to recent worries over the G1’s 1GB/month data cap. In a statement to Engadget.com, T-Mobile clarified that the 1GB soft cap has since been removed but will be reserved for a ’small fraction’ of users who abuse the network.
“Our goal, when the T-Mobile G1 becomes available in October, is to provide affordable, [...]

Sep 29 2008
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Sling Player Coming To Android?

Posted 9:35 am By Earl No Comments

Sling Media are currently preparing to port their TV streaming software to the Android platform.

In a recent interview Stuart Collingwood, Sling Media’s vice president for Europe wouldn’t confirm the rumor but did add that “We’re looking at it closely, and we’ll develop in time for anything we can”.

Sep 28 2008
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T-Mobile G1: Cool Features Video

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With various T-Mobile G1 “kiosks” stationed around the room at the Press Event the idea was that there would be enough phones for everyone to test drive the G1.

Take a look for yourself:

Sep 27 2008
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Quick Look at the T-Mobile G1, Android SDK 1.0

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It’s no longer a Dream: The T-Mobile G1m, (formerly the HTC Dream), phone is finally a reality.

The handset is currently available only to existing T-mobile customers, but will not ship untill Oct. 22, when it also becomes available to new customers. Priced at $179, the phone is already cheaper than the iPhone. And the choices [...]

Sep 26 2008
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Hello world!

Posted 11:18 am By Earl No Comments

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!