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- Motorola Shadow Passes Through WiFi Alliance
- Flash 10.1 coming in June, Froyo may follow
- Dell Aero confirmed to offer all of Google’s apps
- G1 gamepad modded from Atari 7800 Joypad
- Vodafone UK Google Nexus One available now
- Black HTC Desire due by end of next week say Orange
- Rumor Alert: The LG Aloha will be Released This May On VZW Renamed LG Ally
- Verizon Droid Incredible by HTC Available Today but It’s Already Sold Out Online
- HTC DROID INCREDIBLE For $99?
- Layar launches world’s first Augmented Reality content store
- SkyFire 2.0 Brings Another Way to Get Flash on Android [Video]
| Motorola Shadow Passes Through WiFi Alliance Posted: 30 Apr 2010 09:58 AM PDT We haven't heard any information about this phone in a long time. If you all remember this phone is rumored to be the Google branded Nexus Two. Recently a device from Motorola, the Motorola MB810, passed through the Wi-Fi Alliance. Apparently this device has the codename Shadow which will likely be changed by the time it's released.
Some rumored specs include, 4.3 inch capacitive touch screen display, full QWERTY keyboard, 8MP autofocus camera, and Android 2.2 and it has Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n. there has been a few reports that this device may land on Verizon, my guess is it will be a GSM device sold by Google and will be the second in the Nexus series of superphones. Only time will tell, these next few weeks should be very exciting for Android lovers that need a powerful device with a keyboard. [via slashphone] |
| Flash 10.1 coming in June, Froyo may follow Posted: 30 Apr 2010 06:15 AM PDT Now that Adobe has moved on from trying to bring its services to Apple's iPhone/iPod Touch, they are focusing most of their efforts towards Android. A public demo (once again) of Flash 10.1 is expected to make an appearance at this year's I/O with the program finally being released in June. We'll see how this turns out in June.
Froyo is expected to come with Flash integration. So if Flash is released in June, it may come as a part of Froyo at that time. So all you Nexus One owners can rejoice, you will surely receive this update first. The Droid and others should follow. [via adobe] |
| Dell Aero confirmed to offer all of Google’s apps Posted: 30 Apr 2010 05:58 AM PDT The first batches of these handsets that were tested were missing nearly all of Google's apps. Like the Bacflip, this handset was also going to have a few core Android apps replaced by bloatware. The most notable omission was Yahoo Search integration instead of Google's search. Dell has recently confirmed that all of Google's app will be installed on this device.
The Aero will include Market, Maps, Gmail, and search. Although, there's no word on the search provider so there's still a chance it will be swapped out for Yahoo Search. Dell most likely pressured AT&T not to hinder their devices like they did with their first Android handset. The Backflip has essentially been a flop and this is partly due to the restricted Android experience. [via engadget] |
| G1 gamepad modded from Atari 7800 Joypad Posted: 30 Apr 2010 05:46 AM PDT Looks like there are still a few people modding the good ole G1. This time, a user has modded a gamepad controller to work with the first Android device to hit the market. It looks like it works very well also, video after the break.
Unlike the gamepad that we have seen for the Droid, not much is known about this mod. There's no information around the web that shows you how to do this yourself. But if your tech savvy enough you should be able to pull this off as well. All you need is a G1, a European Atari 7800 Joypad and a whole lot of skill. Click here to view the embedded video. [via makezineblog] |
| Vodafone UK Google Nexus One available now Posted: 30 Apr 2010 04:20 AM PDT Vodafone UK have put the Google Nexus One up for sale, and there’s no sign of the stock delay reported earlier this week. The launch marks the first time the Nexus One has been available through a UK carrier rather than demanding buyers import a device from Google in the US.
As for price, that’s likely enough to make US Nexus One owners livid. Vodafone are offering the Google Nexus One for free with a new two-year contract, as long as you’re spending £35 a month or more ($54). |
| Black HTC Desire due by end of next week say Orange Posted: 30 Apr 2010 03:39 AM PDT Holding out for the black version of the HTC Desire? Initially promised for the end of April by Orange UK, a combination of volcanic ash and firmware issues have seen the Android 2.1 smartphone delayed. Now, Android Community tipster Chris has let us know that the black Desire is expected to arrive early next week.
That’s come straight from Orange UK customer services, who told Chris that the limited edition Desire was expected to arrive in their warehouses sometime in the first week of May. Actual shipments out to customers should take place from “middle to late next week”. Orange’s product page is here – it still says simply “coming soon – and the specifications for the handset are the same as the regular model we reviewed back in March. The phone will be priced from free on new contracts. [Thanks Chris!] |
| Rumor Alert: The LG Aloha will be Released This May On VZW Renamed LG Ally Posted: 29 Apr 2010 02:34 PM PDT I think it's safe to say that if does come true Verizon will have the most impressive Android lineup even with the EVO on the horizon. Most people have been holding out for an Android with power and a physical keyboard, this may be the one all you have been waiting for.
This device was formerly known as the LG LU2300 which then turned into the Aloha. It has a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 3.5-inch AMOLED touch screen at 480×800 pixels, QWERTY keyboard, Android 2.1, 720p video out, 5MP camera and D-Pad. According to AndroidCentral, this device will be released in the middle of May. If this is correct, more information should leak soon. |
| Verizon Droid Incredible by HTC Available Today but It’s Already Sold Out Online Posted: 29 Apr 2010 01:20 PM PDT The Incredible is available in stores today. Stop by your local Verizon wireless store and play around with the demo unit. Unfortunately if you didn't preorder, that may be the closest you will get to possessing this phone. Verizon is reporting that this phone has been sold out.
Verizon expects to have more units by May 4th. Lately HTC has had problems keeping the HD2 and the Desire in stock. There were even reports that the Nexus One was sold out for Vodafone. Maybe HTC didn't anticipate this many people wanting these devices? Whatever the reason they need to pump out a bunch of phones and do it quick. [via slashphone] |
| Posted: 29 Apr 2010 11:54 AM PDT This is probably the best deal around the web right now for any piece of technology. You can now head over to Amazon and purchase a Droid Incredible for $99 with activation and a new 2 year contract. And with many Verizon stores being sold out, this may be the quickest way for you to get your hands on this hot Android handset.
Orders usually ship within 9 – 10 business days. Verizon is expected to receive more Incredible's on May 4th. Lately, HTC has had inventory problems so there's a really good chance this date might get pushed back. But, I would go for the best deal and you can't beat a price tag $99 anywhere. So head over to Amazon and place your order today. |
| Layar launches world’s first Augmented Reality content store Posted: 29 Apr 2010 11:41 AM PDT Layar is the world's leading Augmented Reality Platform on mobile. This browser is on a reported 1.6 million Android and iPhone devices. They are now integrating the ability to purchase things from various places that you may find while using the app. Paypal is first payment provider with support for United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. More countries will be supported in the near future. This could prove to be very lucrative for Layar and their publishers.
The first publishers to seize the opportunity include among others: * Berlitz City Guides: Berlitz helps people experience the city's highlights: the best attractions, coziest restaurants, most comfortable hotels, coolest places to shop and most fashionable nightlife. If you would like to sell things through Layar's app, head over to their site and sign up. And if you are a user you can now use the Layar browser to find things that interest you and purchase it right from your handset. [via layar] |
| SkyFire 2.0 Brings Another Way to Get Flash on Android [Video] Posted: 29 Apr 2010 11:36 AM PDT When SkyFire (the maker of the mobile browser of the same name) picked up Kolbysoft — who developed the mobile browser called Steel, everyone was wondering what the purchase would bring. A few short months later, and we get to see the fruit of their labor. SkyFire 2.0 has officially launched on Android, and with it, a couple of features that Android-users should welcome with open arms.
Features wise, and as the title suggests, SkyFire 2.0 brings Flash Player to your Android device. As it stands right now, until Froyo hits the market, it seems that HTC’s Sense UI is the best way to access Flash content. That is, until now. SkyFire 2.0 offers Flash in a very different way: by utilizing the other excellent feature known as SkyBar. When you access a page with a Flash video on it, you simply hit the Menu key, and it will bring up the SkyBar. This bar will give you access to “videos,” which is a quick way to see the Flash videos that would normally display on the page. This means that pages should load a bit faster, as they won’t have to render the video in the page, while it loads. Just hit the SkyBar, and access the video whenever you want. The application is available right now in the Android Market, so if you’re interested, go take a look. If you’re still skeptical, check out the video below and see what all the talk is about. Full press release below. Click here to view the embedded video.
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