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27
Jul 10

Google Maps for Android updated to 4.4, adds dedicated Place



Ready to suck down your sixth Google Maps for Android update in the past six months? Good. Version 4.4 has just been shoved out into …

…Ready to suck down your sixth Google Maps for Android update in the past six months? Good. Version 4.4 has just been shoved out into the bright, hopeful world that we call home, with this one bringing about an easier way to find places around you. With the update will come an entirely new logo, as a dedicated ‘Places’ icon allows users to quickly look up nearby places in a Yelp-esque manner. If you tend to search for similar things regardless of where you are, you can load up your own personalized categories to make finding frequent searches that much easier (think “gas station” or “In N Out”). There’s also Place Pages, which now shows the operating hours of listed businesses, compass direction and distance from your location. It’s available now for all Android phones using v1.6 or newer, and if you’re rocking a BlackBerry, you can expect the Place Page to head your way soon….

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Jul 10

Google launching DIY Android app tool

It appears that very soon you will not need to be a software developer to make a Google Android app. They claim you can “build just about any app you can imagine with App Inventor”, it requires no programming knowledge as you design the screen?

…I’ll have to disagree with you there. This could pave the way to useful apps, and because the coding is already done (and correctly) the apps should run smoothly. There is a massive amount of rubbish in the marketplace agreed.
I also hope that this app can encourage young people to develop software for real….

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Jul 10

Android App Inventor lets you be the developer (video)

Google is following in Nokia’s footsteps today by offering its users a simple-to-use DIY app maker.

…Dusse Useful? You’ll be sure to see some of my apps. A flashcard reading app that announces out loud what the text on it says. A few simple games. A soundboard app of my own.This opens things up! Why would you not be for freedom in App development? Because it lets in the rabble? The rabble is weeded out in the app store….

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27
Jun 10

Hacked N900 blazes through Froyo

While the various and sundry Android manufacturers are all scrambling (or casually strolling) toward official Android 2.2 updates for their manifold handsets, someone managed to get Google’s Froyo running on the Nokia N900. Turns out, the two are a pretty great pair, with some super speedy browsing (like, really fast) and decent hardware support.

…While the various and sundry Android manufacturers are all scrambling (or casually strolling) toward official Android 2.2 updates for their manifold handsets, someone managed to get Google’s Froyo running on the Nokia N900. Turns out, the two are a pretty great pair, with some super speedy browsing (like, really fast) and decent hardware support outside of an unfortunate lack of memory card support. Hit up the video after the break to see it in action, the browser starts kicking around the 4:45 mark….

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23
Jun 10

Google Voice now open to the public

Tired of waiting for the invite that’ll never arrive? Not so eager to snap up an Android phone just to automatically get ushered into the

…Tired of waiting for the invite that’ll never arrive? Not so eager to snap up an Android phone just to automatically get ushered into the party? Good news: Google Voice is now open to the US public at large (sorry, everyone else!), enabling everyone who wishes to get a single number to ring all of their phones, have voicemail that acts more like email and send / receive free calls and texts within the US. Currently, Google has over a million active Voice users, and we suspect that figure will skyrocket after today. If you’ve been ignoring this hoopla until the invite barrier was crushed, feel free to hop on past the break for a video demonstration of what’s on offer. Then hit that source link to sign up. Happy calling… callers.

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Jun 10

‘iPhone vs Android’ report finds Apple has three times Googl

It’s oftentimes easy for us to get swept up in Android mania and forget that Google’s mobile platform is still in its infancy. Then we

…MarkAnderson 1st off I have no problem with choice. I don’t care if you prefer your shitty nokia phones to the awesomeness that is the iPhone.My problem is when the Apple Haters come here and accuse those of us that like Apple Products of being1) Stupid2) Blind loyal fanboys3) Non-tech peopleThe list goes on and on. As for HTC’s sense that is one company. And of course you’ve got Motorola’s “Blur”.I’ve tested and used devices from both companies and the experience wasn’t that great. Definitely not as fun as my iPhone 3GS. Sorry to say but the majority of the market agrees with me.People love their Blackberries, their iPhones, and hell even their old Windows Mobile devices.That to be expected give that each of those phones provides a good experience and actually provides value in some shape or form.Android on the other hand has only 2 things to its name.1) multitasking (which no one cares about)2) open os (again something that the average consumer doesn’t care about).And of course soon Flash will be on…

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27
May 10

Palm’s Matias Duarte joins Google as UI Director

We’d heard rumors this morning that webOS design guru Matias Duarte had left Palm for Google, but now we’ve got it straight from Mountain View: Mr. Duarte is the new User Experience Director for Android.

…masons well if he brings too much of the webOS over to Android, say HELLO lawsuit.. Palm VS. Android.. Just because he may have been a lead designer and had final say so doesn’t mean he can bring all of that over to Android.. But I’m sure he can help make some needed improvements and keep them seperate from Palm’s patents…..

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May 10

Android 2.2 Froyo: everything you ever wanted to know

Since its initial launch on the T-Mobile G1 in October of 2008, Google’s Android operating system has evolved rapidly — perhaps more rapidly than any other operating system in recent memory — to become one of the most important and prolific smartphone platforms in the market today.

…Tethering’s for the birds — how about whisking your favorite tracks to your pocket without cabling up? Google’s purchase of a little firm called Simplify Media is making this feature possible, which uses a desktop component to push your iTunes music collection (or portions of your choosing) straight to your Android -powered device over the air. Google has only demonstrated this over WiFi so far, so we’re anxious to give it a whirl and see how well it works over 3G — assuming it works at all.

And while we’re on the subject of magic through-the-cloud tricks, you’ll also eventually be able to push apps from your computer’s desktop to your phone. Simply selecting an app on your desktop and selecting it to transfer will cause it to be both sent to the phone and installed automatically. Considering that most app discovery seems to happen on the device, this might end up not having a lot of practical bearing — but either way, it’s pretty neat.

So, when is this stuff coming? Google’s not saying — it was…

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May 10

Android Gingerbread is ‘planned for Q4 2010′

While we’re all busy laboring in the shadow of Android 2.2’s impending release, here’s Google’s sneaky first indication of the next version’s release

…I was a 15yr old kid hanging out with my 16yr old best bud at his first job. He was doing work experience in a cafe for Christmas and had to put the adverts in the store window using a stencil and some snow spray. When he wasn’t looking I stenciled a ‘J’ over the ‘c’ in Mince Pie, broadcasting to the street that this cafe was the place to come to get your ‘Hot Minge Pies’. Unfortunately it got my buddy kicked out of the job and we haven’t really ever got back in contact, but I still feel it was worth it….

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Apr 10

Motorola gives Google the boot, turns to Skyhook

Well, this is… something. Out of seemingly nowhere, Motorola has just made the decision to shun Google’s location services in favor of those from Skyhook, proudly becoming the “first Android device maker to abandon Google for its location services.”

…Well, this is… something. Out of seemingly nowhere, Motorola has just made the decision to shun Google’s location services in favor of those from Skyhook, proudly becoming the “first Android device maker to abandon Google for its location services.” According to the release — which feels atypically jovial to us — the device maker will marry Skyhook’s GPS, WiFi and cellular location in the “vast majority” of its phone models, and since Skyhook will be baked into the OS, every single app can reap the benefits. Reportedly, developers are pretty stoked about the news, and it’s pretty clear that Motorola is equally confident that Skyhook’s location solution is the best on the market. Not like Google really needs any more frenemies right now, but hey — you won’t find us kvetching about anyone keeping the Big Shot on its toes.
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