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Jun 10

HTC Evo 4G is a Blockbuster for Sprint

Despite some initial glitches, HTC’s Evo phone has turned into a best-seller for Sprint. The first 4G smartphone running Google’s Android operating system

…Despite some initial glitches, HTC’s Evo phone has turned into a best-seller for Sprint. The first 4G smartphone running Google’s Android operating system sold three times more on the day of its launch than Sprint’s earlier hits, the Samsung Instinct and Palm Pre did over their first three days combined.
The HTC Evo is so hot that it has led to temporary shortages at some of Sprint’s stores across the U.S., says the wireless carrier.
HTC EVO 4G has more than lived up to our expectations that it would be one of the most anticipated technology products of the year, Kevin Packingham, senior vice president of product development for Sprint said in a statement. We are working closely with our partners at HTC to increase the supply and get EVO 4G into the hands of everyone who wants one as quickly as possible.
However, Sprint hasn’t given out details on the number of Evos sold.
And in what seems like a strange coincidence (or not), Sprint’s HTC Evo sales announcement mirrors what the carrier said about the Palm…

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5
Jun 10

Dark Side Arises for Phone Apps - WSJ.com

In one incident, Google pulled dozens of unauthorized mobile-banking apps from its Android Market in December. The apps, priced at $1.50, were made by a developer named “09Droid” and claimed to offer access to accounts at many of the world’s banks. The apps were more useless than malicious, but could have been updated to capture banking info.

…By SPENCER E. ANTE As smartphones and the applications that run on them take off, businesses and consumers are beginning to confront a budding dark side of the wireless Web. Online stores run by Apple Inc., Google Inc. and others now offer more than 250,000 applications such as games and financial tools. The apps have been a key selling point for devices like Apple’s iPhone. But concerns are growing among security researchers and government officials that efforts to keep out malicious software aren’t keeping up with the apps craze.In one incident, Google pulled dozens of unauthorized mobile-banking apps from its Android Market in December. The apps, priced at $1.50, were made by a developer named “09Droid” and claimed to offer access to accounts at many of the world’s banks. Google said it pulled the apps because they violated its trademark policy.The apps were more useless than malicious, but could have been updated to capture customers’ banking credentials, said John Hering, chief executive of Lookout, a…

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May 10

Android OS 2.2 ported to CDMA HTC Hero

Google was very kind enough to roll out OTA (Over The Air) update of Android OS 2.2 aka Froyo - FRF50 ROM to its very own Nexus One. Now, zenulator a member of XDA Developer was kind enough to share modified Android OS 2.2 (FRF50 ROM)

…Google was very kind enough to roll out OTA (Over The Air) update of Android OS 2.2 aka Froyo FRF50 ROM to its very own Nexus One. Now, zenulator a member of XDA Developer was kind enough to share modified Android OS 2.2 (FRF50 ROM) which he has successfully able to port it to CDMA HTC Hero. With that said, zenulator also mentioned that its a dirty port from Nexus One What that means is, you will not be able to access full features.

Lets see what works and what need to work. (The reason he released this version is to get feed back from you all so that he can fix it.)
What works:

Data
Calls (can’t speak to the other person)
New Launcher2
2.2 Google Apps (haven’t tested them all)
Keypad/Trackball leds

Not working:

Audio/Mic
GPS
Wifi
Bluetooth
Maps force closes
Flash Player 10.1 from the market will crash the browser.

So, if you have a CDMA HTC Hero and have not been using it and/or would like to give this ROM a try here is the link to download the ROM and give the developer feedback.
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21
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

Adobe Mobile Optimized Sites For Android | Browse Tools

Google will reveal the updated version Android 2.2 Froyo that will support Adobe Flash player 10.1 at the Google I / O which will be held this week . This means

…Google will reveal the updated version Android 2.2 Froyo that will support Adobe Flash player 10.1 at the Google I / O which will be held this week . This means android devices running on android2.2 Froyo OS will be able to access the websites supporting Flash contents. we have found web pages optimized From Google Nexus One and Motorola Droid aka Milestone. Read more on Google unveils smart tv with android….

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May 10

Battle of the Mobile Era Will Google Android Prevail -TW Tec

Google has been gaining momentum. Their Android operating system has increased its presence in the smart phone market dramatically. In the first quarter of this year Android phones had 28 percent of the market. This is very significant as it shows the Android system is catching on and being accepted by consumers and cell phone carriers.

…HTC Google Nexus One. In addition to the support from Verizon wireless which has been heavily promoting android based smart phones to consumers. Just released in the past month is the HTC Droid Incredible which was the supercharged replacement phone for the Nexus One which was scheduled to go to Verizon, this was later squashed. This phone is definitely going to be a contributing factor in the coming quarters. As we are in the cell phone business we can confirm that the Incredible is selling at a rate close to the Motorola Droid’s release. (Based on TechieWarehouse.com Accessory Sales Data).
Who will end up dominating the smart phone market this year. There are many possible factors including talks of the new Apple iPhone being released later this year, possibilities of the Apple iPhone going to Verizon, BlackBerry consistency producing addicting dependable devices, and Google quest for acceptance and growth. It…

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May 10

Google’s Android takes No 2 spot from iPhone in U.S.

Google Inc displaced iPhone maker Apple Inc to become the second most popular provider of smartphone software in the United States during the first quarter, the latest sign of the increasing competition in the fast-growing mobile market.

…T wireless network in the United States, dropped to third place as its share of the smartphone operating system market remained flat quarter-over-quarter at 21 percent.Unlike Apple, Google offers its Android software to other phone-makers. In April, Google said a dozen vendors currently offer 34 different devices that feature the Android software.NPD analyst Ross Rubin said the strong showing of Android phones during the first quarter owed to promotions by Verizon Wireless, which he said has expanded its buy-one-get-one offer. Verizon Wireless is a venture of Verizon Communications Inc and Vodafone Group Plc.”As in the past, carrier distribution and promotion have played a crucial role in determining smartphone market share,” Rubin said in a statement.While the Android operating system is gaining momentum in the market, Google has had less luck with its Nexus One phone, the Android-based device it designed in close collaboration with HTC. Google sells directly to consumers from its website.Sprint said the…

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May 10

Report: Google Android surpasses iPhone in U.S.

Google’s Android operating system edged out Apple’s iPhone operating system for the No. 2 spot in the U.S. consumer smartphone market in the first quarter of 2010, research firm NPD Group reported Monday.

…T is perfect for the others. Another spot that’s a dead zone for Verizon is perfect for the others. Etc. So to pretend that your experience says ANYTHING about the overall dependability or coverage of networks is ignorant at the very best. Like this 2 people like this comment
by davidmcelroy_dotmac May 10, 2010 12:51 PM PDT Those who are celebrating for Android — or pretending that this means some unified win for Linux in a way that matters — are going to be disappointed in the long run. If you combine all the different versions of Android on all the various vendors, yes, Android is doing well. It’s also going to continue to do well, because it does cost phone-makers anything and it’s pretty good. However, what people are missing is that the different phones that are massed together under Android aren’t REALLY the same thing. They run different versions of Android that don’t allow them to have the same capabilities. They don’t even look the same. (Compare the Sense UI of HTC to the Android UI of…

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6
May 10

Some Tips & Tricks To Try With The Google Android Operating

In 2007, Google, with full support for the open source community and 65 hardware, software and telecommunication companies, quietly unveiled the Google Android

…But you can use Voice Dial to search for many other shortcuts.
Want to know detailed information about your battery, such as charge and voltage? Open the Voice Dial app and say Open battery Info . You can basically open most programs by saying open and the name of the program. Make sure you pronounce things clearly though. I’ve called the wrong person before.
Shortcut To Programs You Used Last
On some phone models, Android will show you the last six programs you used if you press and hold the home button.
Voice Search
Currently available for Android 2.0 and up. Simply click the microphone button on the search widget and wait for the ‘Speak Now prompt. You can just say what you are looking for and Android will find it for you.
That feature is also available on the Android browser. Press the Menu button and tap Search . You will see the microphone there and you can use it for search words or for website URLs.

Connecting To Your Computer To Transfer Your Files
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Apr 10

Patent fights could change Google’s Android pitch

One of the big selling points for Google’s Android software is that it’s free. However, with Apple and Microsoft’s recent patent moves against HTC, that might be changing. Read this blog post by Ina Fried on Wireless.

…”a possible threat to Apple’s and Microsoft’s mobile ambitions.”A possible threat is a massive understatement. The now exponential growth of the Android ecosystem is now in full swing. The number of new applications appearing in the Android Market daily is without precedent. Android threatens to annihilate Microsoft’s evaporating share in the mobile market and certainly put a big dent in Apple’s. A threat? You bet it is!”Google–the indirect target”You mean the real target. The multiple actions being taken against HTC are what’s known as a shakedown.”Android partners may be wondering if one of the main selling points for Android–that it costs handset makers nothing–is becoming less of an advantage… the cost of what implementing (an) OS really is and handset vendors’ willingness to settle patent claims or go through the hassle of the courts,” Gartenberg wrote. If Android partners have to account for the cost of defending themselves against patent claims or making licensing payments as part of the cost of…

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