Archive for October, 2008

Ballmer keeps talking, says Android "looks like version one"

Filed under: Cellphones
Steve Ballmer’s whirlwind UK media tour ahead of the Professional Developers Conference just keeps giving us sound bite gems: first it was Windows Cloud, then Zune on Windows Mobile, and now Stevie’s taking shots at Android and the G1. Calling Microsoft David to Google’s search Goliath, Ballms said that he wasn’t worried about […]

T-Mobile Respond To 1 GB Data Cap Worries

T-Mobile have responded to recent worries over the G1’s 1GB/month data cap. In a statement to Engadget.com, T-Mobile clarified that the 1GB soft cap has since been removed but will be reserved for a ’small fraction’ of users who abuse the network.
“Our goal, when the T-Mobile G1 becomes available in October, is to provide affordable, […]

Sony Ericsson Concerned Over Services, No Upcoming Android Handset

Speaking at a media event in Copenhagen this week, Sony Ericsson’s chief technology architect Mats Lindoff spoke about the companies involvement with the Android platform and their concerns over services.
Sony Ericsson have been working with the Android platform on a number of prototypes although they seem hesitant about an Android powered handset release:
“[But] to go […]

Android Timeline Updated - Android 1.0 SDK Today

The Android development timeline has today been updated to include the release of the Android 1.0 SDK.
The new Android 1.0 SDK release 1 will be available from today to developers from the Android code site.
It is currently not known what the 1.0 update will include, although we’re expecting an official blog posting on the Android […]

T-Mobile G1 Event Round-up

The official T-Mobile G1 announcement event just came to a close in New York and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Here’s a rundown of the facts and features for the upcoming G1.
G1 Pricing and Release Date
The G1 will launch in the US on October 22nd and will be priced at 9. The G1 will be ties […]

T-Mobile G1 Event Gets Underway

The T-Mobile event is about to get underway in a little under 30 minutes. The official T-Mobile website is offering a live stream from the event, and we’ll be doing our best to keep you guys up-to-date with the breaking news.
For the latest G1 news as it’s made available be sure to check out the […]

G1 Product Guide - iPhone 3G Comparison

The official T-Mobile G1 product service guide lists a handy feature comparison between the G1, iPhone 3G and the Sprint Instinct.
The document also confirms the G1’s lack of Stereo Bluetooth, Video capture and Microsoft Exchange support.

The full product guide PDF can be found HERE

Post from: Android Forum
G1 Product Guide - iPhone 3G Comparison

Panoramio Tool Added To The Apps-For-Android Project

The Android Dev blog has today announced a new addition to the Apps-For-Android project. The new software, ‘Panoramio’ uses the website’s API to display photo’s based on specific user locations.
The code for these applications is not very long, but they are a good example of how to use a number of Android’s location APIs:

Using an […]

T-Mobile G1 Website goes Live, G1 Details Leaked

With only hours to go until the official T-Mobile announcement, T-Mobile’s G1 website has started to show signs of life. Sadly however much of the website will only become active following the press event in New York.
The T-Mobile website will also be hosting a live stream from the event which begins at 10:30 EDT.
Along with […]

Android Market will offer free trials, but not free bandwidth

Filed under: Cellphones

Apple’s App Store, with its millions of downloads, is clearly a hit with consumers. But with developers? Not so much. Like a dashing hero to a scorned mistress, Google’s Andy Rubin is pledging a different, more loving and respectful relationship with those who would fill his company’s Android Market with selections — and […]


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