There have been cries of outrage regarding AT&T changing the default search function on their new Android phone. However, I’d like to point out that Google distributes Android as an open source platform that can be modified. Having said this, AT&T has not done anything technically wrong. They have however, done something entirely underhanded. Google [...]
This morning news came up all over the internet about Apple suing HTC over 20 or so patents that according to Apple, were patents that HTC stole. After reading a few stories that stated it was unsure what patents were being brought up by Apple, I did a bit of research and found out which [...]
We received the following official response from a Yahoo spokesperson regarding the AT&T Android Phone announcement: “We are happy that AT&T has chosen Yahoo! Search as the default mobile search service on the Motorola Backflip, AT&T’s first Android device. We have a long-standing relationship with AT&T and more than 80 carrier partnerships around the world [...]
You’ve got the phone, you’ve got the accessories. But somethings missing, you want more. But where? Google’s Android site only has wallpapers, and it’s not like you can drive down to your local Android Store to get what you need. Ah my friend, that is where the power of the Internet and some creative thinking [...]
HootSuite is The professional Twitter client and it’s finally been release for the Android platform. Hootsuite is available now in the Android Market. The Lite version is free and the full version will cost you just $1.99. HootSuite is The professional Twitter client! If you manage multiple Twitter accounts or share your Twittering duties with [...]
Rogers is shaping up to be the dominating Android seller to our northern, poutine-loving brethren. This time it’s the Samsung Spica, and it’s expected to be setting up shop in the next few weeks, no word on pricing yet. Yesterday we were tipped about the possibility of Rogers adding another Android device to their lineup, this time [...]
Taiwan based Innocomm Technology has superb plans to bring us Android lovers a high end phone for non-high end prices. Being a mobile phone developer for Nokia, Sony Ericsson, and LG, Innocomm Tech brings a combined 350 years of experience to the table. With all this experience and time spent building phones, I hope they [...]
It looks like the the day is near when T-Mobile will launch the Motorola Cliq XT officially. The Cliq XT is great for people who love to stay connected with their online social life. Yesterday, we had shown you the Cliq XT with T-Mobile branding, and today we have something new. The Motorola Cliq XT [...]
T-Mobile UK is rumored to be launching a new Pulse model called the Pulse Mini from Huawei. It will apparently be the cheapest smartphone with to launch in the UK to date. Another surprising fact is the phone will be launched with Android 2.1 from day 1. The Pulse Mini is lower powered version of [...]
AT&T must have gotten a case of the crazies. Reportedly, Google has been removed from the innards of the OS that Google built. Luckily it has only been done on what has been the iPhone-only carrier, and who seems to not want to cut into iPhone sales by initially offering the Motorola Backflip. Not only will Backflip [...]
A post on Phandroid bring news of Apple Suing HTC for patent infringement on 20 different things. These patents are related to the iPhones GUI, every other day Apple is applying for another patent or has a new idea. There’s no word on exactly what the claim has in it, If anyone knows post a [...]
Hey look, a success story for an Android developer! We’ve been waiting for the day when a developer steps up and says, “Hey! I make pretty decent money from Android!” While it’s not quite the runaway success that Trism was, Edward Kim is tickled pink with his app’s performance. We’re only too happy to share his [...]