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Android 2.1 finally coming to Verizon Motorola DROID

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Android 2.1 finally coming to Verizon Motorola DROID

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After some false alarms, it appears that Verizon will be releasing the newest Android 2.1 update for the Motorola DROID. If you are a DROID user like me you are probably relieved that your “Google Experie…

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Samsung Galaxy Spica gets the bump up to 2.1

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Samsung Galaxy Spica gets the bump up to 2.1

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Samsung has recently announced, by way of an official press release that Android 2.1 was going to begin rolling out to those with the Galaxy Spica. As for when and where. Users in Germany can expect to see the 2.1 u…

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Official: Motorola CLIQ XT available today, $129.99 on contract

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Official: Motorola CLIQ XT available today, $129.99 on contract

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As of today, those interested in picking up a Motorola CLIQ XT will be able to do so, which means that the rumored release date was accurate. The part that was not quite as accurate was in terms of the price. Instead…

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The Nexus One is not a “flop”, it is an experiment [OPINION]

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The Nexus One is not a “flop”, it is an experiment [OPINION]

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A post today on Silicon Alley Insider says that the Google Nexus One has been on sale for 74 days and has only sold 135,000 units. They make the comparison to the Motorola DROID and iPhone sales of their first 74 day…

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Alex Android ereader can be pre-ordered, but has its time already passed?

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Alex Android ereader can be pre-ordered, but has its time already passed?

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All morning I watched everyone talk about the Alex ereader going on sale today but whenever I went to the site, it wasn’t on sale. It was the same “coming soon” page that we’ve seen for several we…

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Google selling Nexus One compatible with 3G networks on AT&T or Rogers

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Google selling Nexus One compatible with 3G networks on AT&T or Rogers

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The Nexus One portal now lists a new phone compatible with the AT&T 3G network. When going to the Nexus One portal to purchase a phone, consumers have a choice of purchasing through T-Mobile or AT&T in th…

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Android Market now has 30,000 to 35,000 apps

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Android Market now has 30,000 to 35,000 apps

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How many apps are in the Android Market? That’s not easy to pin down. Third-party market tracker AndroLib says that the number is 35,000, but a Google employee told Mobile Crunch that the official count m…

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Motorola Droid sells an estimated 1.05 million units in 74 days

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Motorola Droid sells an estimated 1.05 million units in 74 days

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The Motorola Droid outperformed the iPhone in its first 74 days of availability. While the first gen iPhone sold 1 million units in its first 74 days of sales, the Motorola Droid sold 1.05 million according to es…

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Red-trimmed HTC Legend now available with SFR in France

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Red-trimmed HTC Legend now available with SFR in France

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It looks like a special red-trimmed edition HTC Legend is going to be launching with French carrier SFR. According to the details, the Legend is currently available for online sales and will be in retail stores…

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Motorola CLIQ XT coming to T-Mobile on March 17, will sell for $99 on-contract

Android Phones

Motorola CLIQ XT coming to T-Mobile on March 17, will sell for $99 on-contract

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Recently leaked screenshots seem to have confirmed the Motorola CLIQ XT launch date. The images seem to be the real deal and clearly show March 17 as a release date. Additionally, the handset will be priced at $9…

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Android and iPhone fight for jaded Blackberry users

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Android and iPhone fight for jaded Blackberry users

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The Crowd Scientists just finished up some telling research about smartphone use and loyalty. When current Blackberry owners were asked if they wanted to switch to the newest Android device (at the time), the…

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Canada Android users get paid apps!

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Canada Android users get paid apps!

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Paid Android apps are now available in Canada. I repeat: Canadians can now download paid apps. A previous rumor suggested that the Android Market would be upgraded for Canadians to access priced Android apps s…

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Rumor: Google Nexus One to be delayed for Vodafone

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Rumor: Google Nexus One to be delayed for Vodafone

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Anyone in the UK that has been waiting for a duty-free Nexus One to be launched this month may be in for a bit of bad news. According to the Inquirer, Google themselves has delayed the launch of the Nexus One on the Vo…

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HTC Legend bits: User manual and coming soon to Vodafone pages posted

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HTC Legend bits: User manual and coming soon to Vodafone pages posted

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It looks like the HTC Legend is inching its way closer to a launch and recently we have seen some Legend information come available. To begin with, Vodafone has added some information to their website. Unfortun…

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Tim Bray joins Google, take shots at “Disney-fied” iPhone

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Tim Bray joins Google, take shots at “Disney-fied” iPhone

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It’s a little early in the week to fan the flames of the always-growing Android vs. iPhone argument, but a prominent new Google employee has decided now is as good a time as any for such activity. Tim Bray is…

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