Android minor update fix #2 for cupcake released
Looks like google have released a second android update since cupcake(android 1.5) was released.
Android-powered LG GW620 uncovered
Our sister site SlashGear has uncovered some deets on a new LG Android-powered phone coming down the pipe called the LG GW620.
LG GW620 Android smartphone details exposed
The chaps over at NieuweMobiel.NL have uncovered some details of LG’s GW620, one of its first Android powered smartphones. The XML file they found on one of LG’s websites has a lot of information in it, but mostly about things we’re not too concerned with (or assume would be there). But the important stuff is as
Google to expand Android Market payment choices
One of the biggest barriers that prevents many mobile phone users from buying apps for their devices is the lack of payment options. Blackberry is the worst with the only payment option being PayPal.
Analysts expect Dell Android phone to hit China
Dell has said on a couple occasions that it will be entering into the smartphone market. Dell is eyeing this market as a way to improve profitability by stepping into a market that is growing well despite the poor economy and the slump in global PC sales. According to Barron’s analysts believe that Dell will have a limited launch of an Android-based smartphone through China Unicom this fall.
Borqs grabs $17.4M for Android development
One of the big features of some of the Android flavors that Google offers is that the OS can be customized with an overlay that allows carriers to customize the look and feel of Android. Some carriers may lack the in house talent needed to make a custom UI for Android and luckily for them Borqs has landed funding to make UIs for carriers.
Acer Android/XP netbook coming next month says source
We have talked before about the number of major computer makers that are looking at putting Android onto their netbook computers. Among those considering Android are HP, Asus, Dell, and Acer
Android and Google Chrome OS “may merge closer” in future
According to Google CEO Eric Schmidt, the company’s Android mobile platform and their newly-announced Google Chrome OS have “a great deal of commonality.” In fact, according to the executive , the two OSes “may merge even closer” in the future.
T-Mobile myTouch 3G pre-orders taken now: $199.99
Remember the T-Mobile myTouch 3G ? The phone we were excited about before spotting the HTC Hero ? Well, T-Mobile have launched their pre-order site for the upcoming smartphone, reminding us that there’s a little over 27 days until it’ll arrive in stores. Existing T-Mobile customers can also choose to pre-order the myTouch 3G, priced at $199.99 with a new two-year contract, up until July 28th. Be warned, though, there’s our old friend the T-Mobile $18 upgrade fee, and up to $200 early-cancellation fees (though it’s not clear whether that refers solely to the new contract or to any existing one you’re locked into). The myTouch 3G itself – also known as the HTC Magic - has a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, Android OS 1.5 Cupcake, HSPA and WiFi. You can find our review of the smartphone in its Vodafone Europe guise here .