It's hard to believe that a year ago the Android platform was just in its infancy. As 2009 opened a year ago, we were just discovering how to revert the G1 to RC29 to gain root access. We knew multi-touch was possible, but hadn't successfully integrated it into a ROM. When Simon first released his ROM comparison, it was a JPEG image of an excel spreadsheet posted on XDA, the first of it's kind, and it contained only 3 ROMs and a small matrix of features.  Our ROM Database and AndroidSPIN stands as a testament to how far we have ...

WesGarner has released yet another update to his WG-Build ROM. WG-Build Y has been updated with more enhancements to make your experience even better. If you are really wondering what has changed in this build, look at the kernel. Where my previous ones just use CM - this one is from scratch! Every beta tester has said this is the best version ever thanks to the changes made (half of which I don't remember) Build Y: CFS with 10MB RAM Hack CFS without RAM Hack (for 3D Gamers) BFS with RAM Hack (Fixed, Download and go) BFS without RAM Hack Run Fix_Permissions after boot (just in case) Incremental updates/changes ...

We are conducting a poll to see what you, AndroidSPIN's readers, prefer for your site layout. We have received a lot of feedback since we launched the new site, and decided that maybe we should just conduct a poll and see what everyone has to say. Take a look at the 3 layouts below and let us know which one you prefer as a viewer. We appreciate all of your feedback. :) Once you have browsed the screen shots, we would appreciate if you would take a moment to complete the poll below at the bottom.

If there ever was a reason to buy an Android phone, it's Google Maps for Android. Google has given a fresh coat of paint to almost every aspect of Android since it's launch but few Apps have grown up more than Maps for Android since the launch of the G1. Google Maps for Mobile It should be no surprise that Google Maps is one of the crown jewels of the Android platform. Google Maps has been around much longer than Android has. After first launching in February of 2005, it rapidly became an example of what can happen when a development community ...

Those guys over at Modaco are doing an awesome job of keeping us up to date today.  They have released the complete system image for the HTC Passion (Google Nexus One). You can download the system here. Source: Modaco

Before the Hardware is even release to the public, the HTC Nexus One (a.k.a Google Phone) has already been rooted by Paul over on Modaco.  He has created a modified BOOT image he is calling SuperBoot. Superboot is a boot.img that when flashed, will root your device the first time you boot (installing su and the superuser APK). No need to flash the system partition, no need to use ADB, no messing with the contents of your data partition, no overwriting the shipped ROM on your device, just flash the boot image using the instructions below and you're done! APPLY THIS AT ...

In addition to the pricing for the Nexus One with and without a T-Mobile plan a PDF was found by our friends over at Engadget detailing the Terms of Sale. For those of you that want to read the entire legalese, you can download the PDF here.

Our good friend Drizzy has been hard at work converting the DROID Android 2.1 ROM over to the HTC Dream / T-Mobile G1 and his dedication has paid off. The DROID ROM is fully functional on his G1 and below is the first screen shot shown to the public.  Drizzy is still working to fix a few minor problems and tweak a few mores things, but as soon as he has a stable release you'll see it here on AndroidSPIN. Head over to Drizzy's forum for more screen shots and to chat about this upcoming release or just ask drizzy some questions.  ...

Google has announced their official Nexus One Press Gathering for January 5th 2010 in Mountai View.  Hmmm, same day as the supposed lanuch.  Isnt thats also right before the CES.  Seems they've planned all this very well.  I wonder what goodies will be at CES? Don't foget to leave us some comments!

Gizmodo has received photos of what appears to be the new landing page Google will be using to sell the upcoming Nexus One.  The screens confirm a T-Mobile Agreement price of $179 and an unlocked price of $530.  If you want to find out all the details, you can head to Gizmodo and read the full article. Source: Gizmodo

HTC have filed a cool new dock with the FCC for the Nexus One. HTC appears to be preparing the Nexus One Dock called the CRB410. Head over to the Nexus Forums for more details and to discuss the product

Be ready to be notified when the accessories are available for the Google Nexus One phone you are sure going to buy on Janury 5th :-) Head on over to http://www.seidioonline.com/

A fairly good quality video of the Nexus One surfaces at pointgphone.com. Please note that the reviewer tries to make a comparison between the Nexus One and an iPhone BUT the it's a first generation iPhone so the comparison is fairly useless...

Finally an official confirmation from the Unofficial T-Mobile blog, there will be a launch of a Google phone on January 5th at 9am (question is, is that PST ?) There is no specific mention that this will be the Nexus One but I think it is safe to assume that it will be the phone that Google has been dogfeeding it's employees. www.tmonews.com Update: Gizmondo just got ahold of an official Google Android press gathering.

Our friends over in the UK posted a nice comparison chart that we don’t want to withold from you. For additional pictures head on over to http://news.nexus-one.co.uk/tagged/pictures Source: news.nexus-one.co.uk