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Android 2.1 finally coming to Verizon Motorola DROID

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 Experience” device is finally getting the “Google Experience” treatment. Many of the changes that are coming the the DROID via [...]

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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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Android Entelligence: A Rebuttal

An iPhone-owner friend of mine recently sent me an article by Michael Gartenberg, author of the Entelligence column on Engadget. Mr. Gartenberg’s article, “Entelligence: Will Android fragmentation destroy the platform?”, presents some interesting things to consider, but is surprisingly inaccurate on a number of critical details. I thought it would be useful to summarize his [...]

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The inventor of the cell phone is a fellow Android

Martin Cooper, the undisputed inventor and king of the cell phone has been sporting one of the newest Android phones on the market, the Moto DROID. I want to say that it’s because he loves the idea of an open, free operating system, and the he is a Google Android fanboy at heart but it [...]

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Google Product Search mobile adds “in stock” marker to products

Who really wants to call a store to see if an item is in stock? Personally, I can’t stand the process of finding something online that I want to purchase at my local Best Buy or Staples and then calling them to see if said product is in stock. Google Product Search mobile is changing that [...]

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Microsoft invades Android as search and maps provider on Motorola’s Chinese phones

Motorola has announced a new partnership with Microsoft to make Bing the default search engine and map provider on all Android devices released in China. Motorola’s soon-to-release Android phones will use Bing for the Android search widget and browser, as well as Bing Maps for directions in China. The Bing-Motorola partnership is the second instance of [...]

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Android puts me to sleep for only $19.99

Between the shirts, keychains, plushes, and collectible vinyl figures that have circulated the Android world in recent months, it’s becoming chic to put Andy on everything. The latest item with an Android logo is a pillow made to order for just $19.99. The pillows are designed by Etsy seller Craftsquatch and are custom-made. It takes 2-6 [...]

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Want a Motorola Backflip for free on-contract? Just visit Wirefly before midnight tonight

This weekend we saw the Motorola Backflip come available with AT&T, and those interested in making a purchase will have to shell out $199.99. Of course, $100 of that comes back by way of a mail-in-rebate making the final price $99.99 — but how would you like to get that same phone for free. Most [...]

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Android comes to AT&T, Motorola Backflip now available for $99 on contract

AT&T customers now have an option when it comes to Android handsets with the Motorola Backflip. As of this weekend, AT&T has made the Backflip available for those willing to pay $99.99 and agree to a two year commitment. Of course that $99.99 price tag comes after a mail-in-rebate which means you will have to [...]

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Review: Door 6’s “Vacuum: The Global Competition”

Door 6, developers of “The Training Mission,” an Android game that finished in the TOP 20 games in ADC2, will soon have something new for Android gamers to try out. “Vacuum: The Global Competition” is scheduled for release on March 20, and offers more incentives for winning than your typical high score entry. Apparently, Door [...]

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