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Apple and Google’s spat: Some points you may have missed

The New York Times Technology section recently posted this article, “Apple’s Spat With Google Is Getting Personal”, which discusses the feud between Google and Apple and their places in the mobile computing market. It’s a great article, and I highly recommend reading it. There are a few points that I think are worth highlighting here [...]

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[OPINION] Apple suing HTC is bad for consumers, Android or otherwise

I am sure that most if not all of our readers have heard about the recent Apple, Inc. lawsuit against mobile handset maker and Android pundit HTC. The 20 different patents that Apple is protecting can be torn apart, criticized, mocked, whatever but the real issue at hand is Apple is trying to destroy any [...]

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Official Nexus One spare batteries available from Google

Have a Nexus One? Need a spare battery? Well, you are in luck because Google has recently begun selling the official 1400mAh Nexus One batteries. Price wise they are selling for $25 each plus shipping. Its always nice to have a second battery available but the big issue comes with keeping the second battery charged. [...]

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Look out, Android fans: Apple sues HTC for patent infringements

If you assume that the level of a response roughly equates to the level of a threat, the folks at Apple Inc. must feel pretty threatened. In an article released today in the New York Times, Apple confirms that it has filed lawsuits against HTC for 20 patent infringements relating to the iPhone. HTC, [...]

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Nexus One: To root or not to root…

That is the question. Having just replaced my G1, I immediately reviewed the process to achieve root on my new Nexus One, and checked out some of the custom ROMs available at the Nexus section of the xda forums. But I also kept using my new phone and marveling at how amazing it was–how quickly [...]

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Google Listen Android podcast app now syncs with Google Reader

Google has updated its Android podcast app Listen to include several new features, namely the ability to sync and manage podcast feeds through Google Reader. The previous version of Listen required users to search for feeds every time they switched phones or performed a data wipe, which can be particularly annoying for people who frequently [...]

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Google announces Google Buzz, new Gmail and Twitter-like mash-up

Google today announced Google Buzz, a new service that combines Gmail with new social features like status updates and link sharing. Adding a new layer of interaction between contact, Buzz brings user-shared photos, videos, and thoughts to the same place you send and receive email messages. Google also premiered Buzz for mobile, the web app for [...]

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Google now offering limited phone support for the Nexus One

We saw the hints that phone support was going to be added for Nexus One owners, and, well, it is now available. Current Nexus One owners and those waiting on an order are now able to call in and speak to a live operator by dialing 888-48NEXUS (888-486-3987). The call center will be in addition [...]

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Nexus One video series continued, here are parts two, three and four

Last week we saw the first in the series of five Nexus One videos, and over the weekend three more were released. These new videos cover the display and 3D framework, testing and manufacturing and were as interesting to watch as the first. I look forward to seeing what the fifth will bring, but until [...]

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Google releases a “making of” style video for the Nexus One

Google has just recently rolled out a new YouTube video showing off the concept and design behind the Nexus One. The video, which is titled Nexus One: The Story: Concept & Design is noted as being episode 1, so that looks like we have a few more to look forward to seeing. The video is [...]

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