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Jul 10

LG plans Google Android tablet device

Like virtually every other hardware vendor, LG has announced plans to join the tablet PC revolution. It seems that LG might be following in HP’s footsteps, though, by abandoning the Windows 7 tablet prototype it has been promoting in favor of a tablet built on a mobile OS platform.

…The trend seems to be to develop tablet devices on the same mobile OS platforms used in smartphones. The Apple iPad uses iOS. The upcoming HP tablet will run on the WebOS platform it recently acquired with the purchase of Palm. The new LG tablet will run on Android, as does the Dell Streak, and the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tape.
The Apple iPad has a significant headstart in the tablet market, leaving the vast array of competing tablets in the dust and with a steep climb to compete. However, for businesses and business professionals, alternate tablets may prove to be more compelling if they can deliver an equivalent experience to the Apple iPad while delivering things the iPad is missing like Flash compatibility or USB ports.
I have reached out to LG to confirm or deny whether the announced Android tablet will replace the previously revealed UX10 prototype, or if LG plans to launch both a Windows 7 tablet and an Android tablet. LG has not yet responded to my inquiries.
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Jul 10

The Android Marketplace: Google’s Triumph or Trial?

Android phones are taking over in the U.S. market, but troubles with the app market could slow down the pace.

…Good article, all very good points regarding the Android Market. Just a few comments to add:1- As regards improving discovery, at Google IO they did finally show that desktop search is coming. This and the combination of over-the-air download will be most welcome. 2 - “come to terms with the reality of Android-powered tablets”. My sense, from attending a number of developer group meetings, is that there are a number of factors involved here. The first is the rapid succession of revisions from 1.5 to 2.2. In all the flurry of activity in the industry, people forget that Donut (1.6) was only released 9 months ago!That was a really big step from 1.5, and only then did Android start to support larger screen sizes. Now that they have caught up to Apple in smartphones, everyone wants to know “what about tablets”? The OS supports tablets, as has been shown in many prototypes. It’s been a bit much for even Google to handle. Developers need to get educated, hardware needs to be available, etc. It takes an ecosystem….

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28
Jun 10

Another Sprint 4G (Android) phone is already on the way

The battle ensues between iphone and Android. On the iphone side, steve jobs, one carrier, a ridiculously restrictive developer agreement, and 1.7 million units sold on day 1 (many said upgrades). On the Android side, Google, EVERY major carrier, just about EVERY major handset maker (and others), and the “Universal” Linux operating system.

…Just one month after Sprint’s launch of the Evo 4G, the wireless carrier has announced its second 4G phone, the Epic, which will likely come out later this year.
The Epic 4G, like the Evo, will use Android OS and pack in a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor. The 4-inch screen will also be pretty massive for a phone, though not quite as large as the Evo’s 4.3-inch display.
The Epic also differentiates itself from the Evo by having a full slide-out Qwerty keyboard. In addition, it has front (VGA) and rear (5 MP) cameras, 720p HD video recording, and Swype’s touch-screen text input pre-installed.
Made by Samsung, it is essentially a retooled version of the Galaxy S phone with the addition of 4G. It’ll come packed with a 16 GB microSD card, a GPS receiver, and motion-tilting recognition.
Sprint is the first carrier in the US to offer a 4G (also known as “WiMax” or “LTE”) network, bursting mobile data connections by up to 10 times the speed of current 3G network capacity.
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Jun 10

Could Android and Chrome OS sideline other Linux distros?

Ask someone to name a Linux distro, and if you don’t get a blank look, chances are good that they’ll say Ubuntu. After all, Canonical’s distro is regarded by many as the “default” Linux distro. But could Google’s two-prong offensive with both Android and Chrome OS sideline other distros and push them into obscurity?

…a PC and give Windows the shove, then neither of these operating systems would suit your needs unless you radically changed the way you work.
Problem is, many people are radically changing the way they work. People are increasingly happy with cut-down PCs that come in the form of netbooks, and cut-down operating systems such as the iPhone OS on the iPhone and iPad, and Android and Symbian on smartphones. Folks are ditching expensive, resource-hungry desktop applications for smaller, lighter, cheaper, more focussed apps on devices such as iPads.
The problems facing Linux is that increasingly, people are turning away from monolithic operating systems (unfortunately, at the same time, we’re turning to walled gardens/prisons, but that’s another story). And Google is set to make its own Linux flavors a lot more available.
First, we’re starting to see Android on installed on netbooks alongside Windows. Sure, small moves, but could be quite useful and appealing to those with Android handsets. Then there’s Google’s…

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May 10

How to install Android on your iPhone

Here’s how to install Google’s Android OS on your iPhone. Be forewarned, though: This hack isn’t for the faint of heart.

…Here’s how to install Google’s Android OS on your iPhone. Be forewarned, though: This hack isn’t for the faint of heart.
Maybe you want to liberate your iPhone from Apple’s clutches. Maybe you just want to tinker with something new. Either way, you’ve seen Android running on the iPhone, and you want to try it for yourself.
Still a Work in Progress
Although this port does everything that you expect your smartphone to be able to do, it isn’t usable for day-to-day activities just yet - I haven’t implemented any power-management functions, so a fully charged iPhone running Android will last only an hour or so.
A few bugs and performance issues remain, too, so while the phone will be usable, it won’t be fast. If you do something unexpected (such as forcing the iPhone off), there is a small chance that you may end up restoring your device. However, it is impossible for any bugs to brick or disable your iPhone permanently.
Finally, media syncing is not working, so loading your media onto your phone is kind…

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May 10

Google annoounces Android 2.2 Froyo

Google has today announced an upgrade to its Android platform naming it Froyo or Android 2.2 at their I/O conference.

…Google has today announced an upgrade to its Android platform naming it Froyo or Android 2.2 at their I/O conference.
The new Android 2.2 has many new features with the most importantone being the new just-in-time compiler which provides speed boost between 2x and 5x speed for applications in addition to 20 new enterprise applications including better exchange support, remote wipe and device administration APIs. Now users can backup all the data from third party apps and your personal data on your PC or on a new phone through a new backup API.
There is also a Cloud-to-device messaging API which enables messages and app launch commands sent from cloud to the Android device just like sending maps from Google maps on your Android device on a click of a button.
The browser in Android 2.2 uses the same V8 Javascript engine as used in desktop Chrome browser which boosts the browser by 2x-3x times. Google says the new browser speed is currently the fastest mobile browser speed in the world. The new browser now has…

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May 10

Bike Routes and Location sharing by Google Maps for Android

Google has recently updated its Map features for Android Phones and has introduced two new features in Google Maps. What are those features? Well they have

…Google has recently updated its Map features for Android Phones and has introduced two new features in Google Maps. What are those features? Well they have introduced biking routes in their Maps which was previously introduced to web-based versions and this time it comes to Androids finally. By checking the details we came to know that this Google Map version for android features a latest cycling layer which will display some dedicated roads and cycling routes along with bike lanes, just similar to the web-based version….

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May 10

Android applications can be installed on the memory card

Google listened to the requests of the owners of smartphones which is based on its popular mobile operating system Android.

…Finally, Google listened to the requests of the owners of smartphones which is based on its popular mobile operating system Android. Even since its release of smartphone T-Mobile G1 (the code name - HTC Dream) users all the time requested the company to add the Operating system which has the ability to install applications not only in the internal memory of smartphones but the in microSD card as well.Google officially confirmed that work on this issue were still with the issuance of Nexus One and a patch for the OS is already on its way. As per the sources, Android Google Code Google representative in the 535th comment said that although he could not say the exact release date for updates that will keep applications on a memory card but he has assured that it will happen soon.This month the company will conduct the San Francisco big developer conference, which should be submit version 2.2 operating system Android, and will also announce support for standard Flash 10.1. Thus, we can assume that it will be…

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Apr 10

Microsoft marches on Android and Linux

Slowly, but surely, Microsoft is starting to use it patent portfolio against Linux, starting with Google’s Android.

…? If that’s so, then $8 from every HTC Droid Incredible from Verizon Wireless, at its fully discounted price of $199.99 goes to Microsoft’s wallet. What a deal… for Microsoft.
On the record with me, Gutierrez would only say that, “Microsoft has a decades-long record of investment in software platforms. As a result, we have built a significant patent portfolio in this field, and we have a responsibility to our customers, partners, and shareholders to ensure that competitors do not free ride on our innovations. We have also consistently taken a proactive approach to licensing to resolve IP infringement by other companies, and have been talking with several device manufacturers to address our concerns relative to the Android mobile platform.”
Notice, if you will, that Gutierrez did not say that Microsoft has been talking to Google, the maker of the Linux-based Android operating system. That may make common-sense to you, but you’re not thinking like a patent troll.
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Apr 10

How to create, share and play video in Google Android

Whether you’re a videophile or a casual videographer looking to capture life’s precious moments, your Android phone can help you grab plenty of footage and share it with the world.

…Most of the time you’ll be shooting in high quality, which can take up a fair amount of space on your phone’s SD Card. However, if you’re planning to share your videos via MMS messaging, shoot them in low quality to make sure they’ll be small enough to send. You can set video duration to 30 seconds (which is good for MMS), 10 minutes (the maximum length for YouTube), or 30 minutes (which is pretty darn long).
Auto white balance is enabled by default, and usually the results are decent. But if you plan to stay in one place while shooting, it’s best to select your white balance manually, according to the lighting in your environment. Android’s Camera app gives you options for incandescent lighting, daylight, fluorescent lighting, and cloudy days.
If you want to get fancy (some might say obnoxious), you can also opt for colour effects, applying a sepia tone, a negative effect, or a colored tint to your footage. But honestly, if you really want to be creative with your video, just export it to a video editing…

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