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Mugen Power extended battery for the G1 gets reviewed

Accessories

Mugen Power extended battery for the G1 gets reviewed

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I cannot even begin to make a guess at the number of times that I have heard complaints dealing with the battery life on the G1. I guess the only reason I have not really had an issue personally is because I am able to w…

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Torrent Droid app for Android scans barcodes, sends torrents to your PC

Android Apps

Torrent Droid app for Android scans barcodes, sends torrents to your PC

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Not really wanting to argue the legal aspects that come with downloading torrent files of commercial DVD’s, however a new Android app called Torrent Droid has some pretty interesting features. The app…

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Surveyor SRV-1 robot controlled with an Android G1

Android

Surveyor SRV-1 robot controlled with an Android G1

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Despite any geek cred they may offer, I am not all that into robots, however being able to remotely control a robot from an Android handset is pretty cool. The robot is the Surveyor SRV-1, which can be built with a v…

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Rumor: T-Mobile USA to launch the G2 during CTIA

Android Phones

Rumor: T-Mobile USA to launch the G2 during CTIA

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The latest rumor surrounding T-Mobile USA is suggesting that they are planning to launch the G2 during CTIA. Of course, there is not any solid information pointing to this, in fact the story is coming from BGR, w…

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Paid apps live in UK Android Market

Android

Paid apps live in UK Android Market

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Android users in the United Kingdom now have paid apps appearing on their Android phones. Confirming a report from T-Mobile UK’s Richard Warmsley, the Android Market in Her Majesty’s Kingdom is…

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GrandCentral is now Google Voice

Android

GrandCentral is now Google Voice

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Google is determined to control every aspect of communication. It’s not enough to be a leading force in email, web search, and news — Google wants complete domination of telecommunications, too…

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Mobile “Google Images” results page revamped

Google

Mobile “Google Images” results page revamped

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Google Mobile has given Android a revamped image search results page, adding new features and further optimizing the results for mobile browsing. What’s new? Android’s new image search page delive…

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Rumor: Cupcake coming in April

Android

Rumor: Cupcake coming in April

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Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: a T-Mobile rep claims that Cupcake is coming soon, blogs report on the story, and then it turns out that things weren’t as cheery as they seemed. Well, Androi…

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Android Calling Card app; making international calling a little easier, and cheaper

Android Apps

Android Calling Card app; making international calling a little easier, and cheaper

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I recently came across the Android Calling Card app, and it seems like it could benefit anyone that regularly uses a calling card to make international calls. Once the app is installed you will have to go through…

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Google settles visual voicemail patent suit with Klausner

Google

Google settles visual voicemail patent suit with Klausner

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Google has joined the likes of Apple, AT&T, Skype and LG and have settled their visual voicemail patent lawsuit with Klausner Technologies. According to Judah Klausner, the owner of the patent; “G…

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UK customers to get paid apps tomorrow?

Android

UK customers to get paid apps tomorrow?

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Paid apps are coming! Paid apps are coming! Yes, T-Mobile subscribers in the United Kingdom will finally see paid apps on their Google Android phone. T-Mobile UK has announced that paid apps will begin appeari…

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VIDEOS: Android’s Home screen upgraded

Android

VIDEOS: Android’s Home screen upgraded

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The Android home screen has been heavily pimped in recent weeks. From the diamond-like dxTop to the robust OpenHome, a crop of new home screen replacements has given Google Android new themes, designs, and add…

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Are you paying too much for cell service?

Carriers

Are you paying too much for cell service?

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Are you paying too much money to use your T-Mobile G1? The first phone to use Google Android is great and I’m sure you love it, but the price of using the G1 may outpace the value. A recent study in San Diego sug…

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Amazon currently offering the T-Mobile G1 for $97.99 [Updated]

Android Phones

Amazon currently offering the T-Mobile G1 for $97.99 [Updated]

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A new deal over on Amazon has the T-Mobile G1 selling for just $97.99, which means you will see a nice $82 savings off the regular price of $179.99. Certainly a great deal for anyone looking to score a low-cost G1. O…

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Optus HTC Dream gets pictured

Android Phones

Optus HTC Dream gets pictured

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We love looking at pictures, and while this Dream looks the same as just about every other G1 currently on the market, there is the fact that these pictures are pretty artistic looking — well, as art-like a…

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