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Posted on June 2, 2009
It's out, folks. Rogers Wireless announced about a month ago that it was joining the Android bandwagon with the HTC Dream and HTC Magic. It has now fulfilled that promise as it begins to sell the aforementioned units. The...
Posted on May 18, 2009
I've always thought of barcode scanners as handy devices to have around whenever I go grocery shopping---or just plain shopping, for that matter. It lets you find out the exact price of the item instantly, making it easy to...
Posted on April 19, 2009
I think that at this point it's safe to say that mobile makers have been cautious when it comes to adopting Android. Maybe they're all waiting for the same thing everyone else is: a success story. Sony Ericsson is...
Posted on April 7, 2009
Google's second announcement is about an update to Gmail. Those of you who have been accessing it using your phones may have noticed a performance upgrade lately because it's using a new engine. Overall usage of mobile Gmail should...
Posted on April 7, 2009
For all the Google services that I've managed to integrate with my life, Google Calendar isn't one of them. Maybe it's because I've never been the type to set a schedule on anything. If you've got more discipline than...
Posted on April 6, 2009
Back in February, Samsung revealed that it will be coming up with three Android mobiles this year. A recent report shows that while those plans are still underway, the approach is going to be different. Samsung actually wants less...
Posted on March 24, 2009
If you've been using NitroDesk's TouchDown application with your Exchange server, you've probably already heard that a new version is out. One of the new features that it carries is support for push-email. Now, you can keep up with...
Posted on March 17, 2009
HTC has said that it will release at least three mobiles this year that are powered by Android. That should up the number of cellphones out there with Google's operating system. It already worked with the search engine giant...
Posted on March 16, 2009
Cellphone users know that running a search using a mobile device is easy. Viewing them is a different matter given the small screens of the units. Google wants to make that easier by announcing a new Image Search results...
Posted on March 4, 2009
If you delve in the world of finance in one way or another, Google has announced a new application that's going to be very handy for you. Finance for Android will allow you gain access to stock-related news, data...
Posted on February 26, 2009
There's a minor ruckus going on between Google and owners of the unlocked version of the Android G1 phone. It seems that Google has enforced a policy that prevents them from downloading new paid apps from the Android Market....
Posted on February 19, 2009
With only one handset out there---it's the T-Mobile G1 for those of you keeping score---Android has a lot of catching up to do if it wants to stay in the game. Samsung is going to help it move along...
Posted on February 10, 2009
Coders and developers out there will be excited to know that the Android 1.1 Software Development Kit is now available. The SDK is tagged as release 1. Applications written with the previous SDKs will work on it, but if...
Posted on February 2, 2009
Google has announced that it has integrated Tasks with the iPhone and Android. This will allow users to finally bring their notes with them, making it a handy and reliable tool to have whenever you need to add or...
Posted on January 27, 2009
Cellphone maker General Mobile is planning to showcase its Android phone at the Mobile World Congress next month. It will be the first dual-SIM mobile for the Google platform, so it will have a place in history regardless of...
Posted on January 27, 2009
We reported that Kogan was supposed to come up with the second Android phone, but we later learned that it wasn't. It has finally chosen to speak up and set the record straight. The good news is that those...
Posted on January 26, 2009
When it comes to tweaking computers for performance, I've always adopted a cautious approach. There's too many of them out there, to tell you the truth, especially if you're using Windows. They promise to optimize performance, so it's appealing...
Posted on January 22, 2009
Google has revealed its earnings for the last quarter of 2008 and although the numbers are decent, they also revealed the gap between its app store and Apple's. Right now, Google says that 800 apps are available for Android....
Posted on January 19, 2009
Android is coming to Europe. Developers of Google's mobile operating system were notified via email that Android Market will become available in Germany and Austria, among others. Here's what the said email contains: “I’m writing to let you know...
Posted on January 17, 2009
Last month we reported that a second Android phone was currently in development. It would've been more exciting if it was up for a release closer to home instead of faraway Australia but it was still newsworthy. If you...
Posted on December 23, 2008
Anyone who keeps tabs on cellphone news has seen, read and heard about Android by now. It's time to get reacquainted with it as Google announces upcoming features for the mobile platform. Among the new things will be the...
Posted on December 21, 2008
Google has announced that optimized search results are now available for Android and iPhone users. This means that regardless of which mobile you're using, the list of results about your query should be sized correctly. It may not seem...
Posted on December 16, 2008
You've probably had your fill of Google Maps by now. The devs have been releasing feature after feature to make it one of the most robust maps software around, mobile and otherwise. Google's latest update for Maps is going...
Posted on December 12, 2008
It was bound to happen: some geek with the know-how to make Android run on something other its native hardware. Here's a clip of the mobile OS on an HTC Touch: So, what do you think? Maps and Street View...
Posted on December 9, 2008
Developers outside of the U.S. need not feel left out of the Android buzz. Sure, the G1 is locked to T-Mobile and all that, but that doesn't mean there isn't another Google-powered phone available. The Android Dev Phone 1...
Posted on December 8, 2008
Android developers are going to be opening early holiday presents courtesy of Google. The Android 1.0 SDK Release 2 is now available. Before you start asking questions, let's get the obvious one out the way: is it compatible with...
Posted on December 6, 2008
Now that the dust is settling for the T-Mobile G1, it's time for Android to move forward. As a mobile platform, the key to its success is adoption, so the more that you see it in cellphones, the better...
Posted on November 19, 2008
This week is apparently all about Flash. Adobe has sampled version 10 of the popular Web software not only on Android as we reported yesterday, but also on Nokia and Windows Mobile. The Flash coders at Adobe have been...
Posted on November 17, 2008
Take a look at the post below and you'll see an entry about Flash and the iPhone and what the current status is in terms of getting them together. Now, newcomer Android is throwing a little spice to the...
Posted on November 6, 2008
Let the mudslinging begin. Steve Ballmer recently commented on Android and said that the fledgling operating system is "way behind". And that's not the only thing he doesn't understand about it either. Read on. He questioned Google's ability to make...
Posted on November 4, 2008
Speaking of companies collaborating, we saw news of two others who have the same idea. ASUS is joining the list of Android supporters and is planning to release a handset running Google's operating system around next year. Looks like...
Posted on October 30, 2008
You know the thing about something that you knew was going to happen? When it does, do you still call it news? That's a little of how I felt today when I read that Android has been unlocked. Yeah,...
Posted on October 23, 2008
Now, I know that this isn't Android.ca, but news about Android have been running rampant around the web lately that it's almost impossible to go through a day without seeing two or three different headlines about it. Anyway, the...
Posted on October 22, 2008
Google is proud to announce that Android Market is now open for business! Here's the announcement: Today, Android Market launched for users to download applications along with the first Android-powered phone—the T-Mobile G1. With Android Market, users can easily...
Posted on October 21, 2008
Google is saying forget SDKs and other restrictive means of protecting software. Its mobile platform Android is going open source! ...today, we're making what might just be the most exciting announcement of all: we and our Open Handset Alliance...
Posted on October 20, 2008
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you were expecting to fire up your T-Mobile G1 today and log on to Google's Android Market to check the apps available for download, don't expect too much...
Posted on October 20, 2008
Recent news have revealed that Motorola is working on its own Android phone. While it's still too early to come up with an image of a design concept, here are a few things that you can expect in terms...
Posted on October 18, 2008
Back in August, we reported about the iPhone had a kill switch that Apple can trigger to get rid of an application it didn't like. It sounds draconian, of course, but when it comes to application termination via remote...
Posted on October 12, 2008
T-Mobile is reporting that presales of its G1 mobile are stronger than expected. In case you can't recall, the said unit happens to be the first Android-powered cellphone. Does this mean that Google's mobile OS is a success? Well,...
Posted on October 8, 2008
Google isn't above giving itself a pat on the back, as shown by the hands-on user experience posted at the source. The article talks about using Google Maps on Android, noting how easy and wonderful it is. Considering that...
Posted on September 24, 2008
Continuing the reality check that started with the post below, here's a list of the errors that were made with Android and the G1. Here's the worst, says the source, and I wholeheartedly agree with it: Topping the list,...
Posted on September 24, 2008
Now that the dust has settled and reality has set in, it's time to take a look at the ugly side of Android. Wired is already saying that failure is certain, but it's quick to define why it's saying that....
Posted on September 23, 2008
If you want to know what Android has in store for you, here's a clip that outlines what we're all missing. The Google applications on Android take full advantage of the features of the Android platform. Gmail is built on...
Posted on September 23, 2008
And the long wait is over. The first Android mobile is now upon us and the spotlight is directly focused on HTC G1. Is the wait and anticipation worth it? I know that the attention should be split evenly...
Posted on September 22, 2008
In case you're wondering why you should care about Android, here's a list of reasons. There are five, actually, representing both ends of the love-hate spectrum. Here are samples of each, with the likeable trait listed first. 1. It's open!...
Posted on September 22, 2008
We've already said that Tuesday is an important date for Android lovers and haters alike, but that doesn't mean that they're the only ones who will be affected by the upcoming operating system. Google's platform has the potential to...
Posted on September 20, 2008
There's no doubt in anybody's mind that Android is going to make its mark in history. Initially, of course, it's going to create a wave of hype where everyone's going to at least try to get their hands on an...
Posted on September 18, 2008
The HTC Dream has been garnering a lot of attention because it's an Android-powered phone. If you're planning to be one of the early adopters, then get your money ready because it just received its price tag: $199 USD....
Posted on September 18, 2008
Here's a preview of Android in action, thanks to the source of jkOnTheRun. You'll see a demonstration of how web browsing is going to be like, along with shots of how the touchscreen operates. Predictably, Google Maps is also shown....
Posted on September 17, 2008
Developers looking to jump on the Android train will be happy with Divide and Conquer, a simple game that demonstrates the capabilities of the platform. Here's a list of what's featured: custom drawing and animationtouch input based gesture detectionoverriding...
Posted on September 4, 2008
In case you've been busy, out of town or living under a rock for the past week then let me be the first to tell you that Google is evolving from search engine to Internet browser. It's called Chrome and...
Posted on September 2, 2008
Among Google's first initiatives with the Android launch was the developer challenge, a contest that placed programmer against fellow programmer for a chance to win $275,000 USD. That contest ended last week and Google has announced the winners. Here's...
Posted on August 29, 2008
The Android Developers Blog revealed that it will be establishing the an apps store in the future. It's exactly what it sounds like: a place where users can find content for their Android devices. That's why today I'm happy to...
Posted on August 26, 2008
Google is going to trim down the apps available on the launch version of the Android in order to meet its deadline. Depending on your use, the removed functions may or may not hurt. In order to rollout the...
Posted on August 19, 2008
You know that things are getting really serious when a product roadmap is laid out. That's what Google is doing for the Android, revealing to developers what its target dates and milestones are. Aside from providing a few details...
Posted on August 19, 2008
FCC filings have long been a stomping ground for those who want to get the latest on what's in the works. That's certainly the case today, where recent documents reveal that the HTC Dream, rumored to be the first...
Posted on August 13, 2008
Could it be? Are we looking at a video of the HTC Dream, the world's first mobile phone that will carry the Android? Or is this some sick joke that preys on the hopes of those who are eagerly...
Posted on July 30, 2008
How would you feel if Dell got into the mobile business? While it hasn't committed to it yet, it's certainly keeping the option open. Rumors have been circulating for some time now and the mill just threw another log...
Posted on June 27, 2008
The members of the Google Mobile team has been busy. In fact, they're so busy they want you to join and collaborate with them. Like true proponents of open source, they've decided to let users, developers and other interested parties...
Posted on June 26, 2008
Since the recent announcement of the Symbian Foundation, I've been thinking that maybe there are too many open operating systems out there, which begs the question: is open source really open? The answer depends on the platform. Here's a...
Posted on June 23, 2008
Amidst all the hype and attention it's receiving, it's a small wonder that the Android has managed to survive this long without any strong negative feedback. Sure, there were initial complaints about it earlier, but those were quickly addressed....
Posted on June 18, 2008
Even though it's working on the Android, Google continues to develop and improve applications and services for other mobile platforms, clearly indicating that it wants to establish a presence in cellphones regardless of its operating system. Recent news revealed that...
Posted on June 18, 2008
Enkin from Enkin on Vimeo. If you're keeping a close eye on the Android, then you'll be interested to read about a hands-on experience with it. Google's entry into the mobile phone arena was previously speculated as an actual...
Posted on May 31, 2008
Everyone's raving about the video demos coming from the Android community. It's the first time that we'll be seeing Google's mobile platform in action, so I'm not going to waste your time by writing a long intro. Here it is:...
Posted on May 17, 2008
For those of you keeping a close eye on the mobile open source development scene, here's a comparison between the Android and the LiMo. If you're wondering what the latter is, you can check our previous coverage to find...
Posted on May 13, 2008
Google has announced the top 50 winners of the Android developers contest. The Android team has announced the selection of the top 50 applications of the Android Developer Challenge. Each of the top 50 apps will receive $25,000 and is...
Posted on April 23, 2008
Android is singing my song. Talk Android is featuring six games under development for the mobile platform, giving a preview of what's in store for us. WiFi Army is a first-person shooter game that sees players meeting on the...
Posted on April 22, 2008
Google made heads turn and raised a few eyebrows with the announcement of the Android. While it had a rough start, it was able to work out the issues raised by the early testers and extended the deadline of...
Posted on March 20, 2008
When the Google phone rumor mill started, everyone was expecting an actual device. What we got instead was the Android, an operating system that Google is developing for mobiles. A group of phone companies then formed the Open Handset Alliance...
Posted on March 11, 2008
Determined to enhance the development of the Android, Google has announced the Apps for Android package, a collection of sample applications for its mobile platform. Apps for Android will show the different aspects of the said platform and display...
Posted on February 28, 2008
A recent interview with Andy Rubin, the man behind Google's Android reveals why the search engine giant is investing so much in the fledgling operating system: Google says they are driving the Android initiative because they want to see...
Posted on February 14, 2008
Google released the new Android SDK today. Codenamed m5-rc14, it boasts the following features and developments: New user interface - As I mentioned when we introduced the m3 version of the Android SDK, we're continuing to refine the UI...
Posted on February 12, 2008
AVING has previews of an Android-powered mobile from ARM. It was on display at the MWC 2008. You can expect Android prototypes to predominantly display two of Google's best products: its search engine and maps. Judging from the sample above,...
Posted on February 4, 2008
Google is going to delay the release of the Android SDK, saying that it is undergoing "significant updates" that need several weeks to develop. We'd like to let you know that we are extending the submission deadline for the first...
Posted on December 18, 2007
How is the Android? We heard the announcement a month ago and things have been pretty quiet since then. Based on this article, things aren't going too well for some developers. Instead of being the solution that it said it...
Posted on December 5, 2007
Search engine giant Google certainly seems to be busy these days. Following yesterday's news about its foray into mobile location services, it recently announced that it is developing applications for the iPhone. Google Inc is releasing a new application for...
Posted on November 15, 2007
Just a few days after the release of the Android SDK, developers have given their comments on the new platform. So what's the word? "What you see with platforms like Windows Mobile is that there's more of a concentration...
Posted on November 13, 2007
The Open Handset Alliance released the Android SDK (Software Development Kit) today to enable and encourage developers to start working on the new platform. This will open the door for new applications, games and other software for the Android OS....
Posted on November 6, 2007
Amidst speculation regarding the arrival of the iPhone in Canada, there is another device that became the subject of rumors. I'm talking about the Google phone. After months of news and hearsay, we've finally come to the conclusion. Here...
