October 5th, 2008
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Handango, a well known place for software purchase (and download), is going to support Android platform by selling the software on November. This is truly a strategic move to boost Android sales since Google Store can’t reach all consumers across the continents, it needs another wide range online store.
Bill Stone, CEO Handango, via email said:
We [...]
October 3rd, 2008
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A really good news for Japan’s gadget otaku. The country’s largest operator, NTT DoCoMo, is planning to sell Google’s Android platform phone next year. DoCoMo is one member of Open Handset Alliance (OHA), organization that developed the Android OS, based from Linux. Probably the model that will be sold is based on HTC’s T-Mobile G1.
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September 28th, 2008
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We obtained information from Taiwan News, saying that Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom–country’s largest operator–is about to sell both, iPhone and Android-based Gphone–made by HTC (similar to T-Mobile G1). Yet, I am still confuse about the story itself since there is no official announcement in Chunghwa site. Is there anyone who can confirm this?
Chunghwa Telecom will import [...]
September 28th, 2008
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After Glu Mobile and Namco, now come other big game creator that will create games for Android platform. EA Mobile agrees to back Android for gaming section. Android has made initial step in this area by bringing Pac-Man and Bonsai Blasts for free.
As the Android Market has not ready yet (currently only allow free apps/games), [...]
September 27th, 2008
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The phone has not yet arrived, still the reviewers manage to find T-Mobile G1 user manual. Yes, it has leaked over the Internet. We can see what is it inside the package, including the phone itself, USB sync cable, AC adapter, battery, pouch, wired stereo headset, and several books like tips and tricks, start guide, [...]
September 27th, 2008
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With the hype of Android based phone, seems like Sony Ericsson, the Japan-Sweden venture, is showing more attention on it. CEO Dick Komiyama said its side is studying it, yet not able to embrace it. He said:
We are certainly studying this opportunity, although we’re not in a position to do this at this moment. We [...]
September 26th, 2008
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Crave CNET has published a video about T-Mobile G1 walkthrough. A quick one of course, but we can figure out that Android based OS can run mobile apps very fast! No wonder I like it, compared to iPhone 3G. Yes, I am a Geek! Check the video below:
T-Mobile G1 detailed walkthrough
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September 26th, 2008
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Credit card provider, Visa, said that the financial payment like in Japan will not be socialized in US any soon, but Visa is going to launch a financial service for Android phone (e.g: T-Mobile G1) and Nokia, hoping to expand its businesses. Visa is going to build a transaction alert and special offer from merchants, [...]
September 24th, 2008
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Will G1 phone threat the Apple’s iPhone? “Start quaking in your boots, Steve,” Dan Grabham wrote in TechRadar. “Or support some more stuff, up to you.”
According to Grabham, here’s why Android can make its presence felt and could really threaten the iPhone.
It’s more open.
It’s got integration with online apps.
It’s faster, faster, faster.
Better hardware.
There’ll be more [...]
September 24th, 2008
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So Android has arrived with the announcement of the T-Mobile G1. The G1 is a dualband UMTS, quadband GSM slider with a full QWERTY keyboard, trackball and 3.2-inch 320 x 480 HVGA capacitive touchscreen for navigation; equipped by GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and a 3.2-megapixel fixed-focus camera.
You can enjoy its more photos and videos here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POI1n0v-GDA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD8eoMp-dnM
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i meant 3G
should be cheaper though…