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HTC Announces Hero with Flash Support, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
Wed, 24/06/09 – 8:11 |

HTC just announced their next Android-based handset in London a few moments ago. Called ‘Hero’, it doesn’t use your run-of-the-mill Android OS. Like they do with Touch Flo on Windows Mobile, HTC has …

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Brightkite Now Available in Android Market
Fri, 26/06/09 – 14:37 |

brightkite_logoBrightkite just launched their first client for the Android platform.  This marks their first app since the iPhone version.  It’s not just a standard port though as this version offer features like integrated Google maps and background notifications for new messages.  Unlike the iPhone, you don’t have to open the app up and run it to get updates. Read the full article! »

Google AdSense for Mobile Apps Opens to Beta
Fri, 26/06/09 – 11:16 |
Google AdSense for Mobile Apps Opens to Beta

Google is going head-to-head with companies like AdMob, Medialets, and PurpleTalk.  A beta version of AdSense for Mobile Applications gives advertisers yet another way to reach potential customers.  Further, it’s an opportunity for developers to …

App Review: Fast Food Calorie Counter
Fri, 26/06/09 – 8:38 |
App Review: Fast Food Calorie Counter

Mobile devices and smart phones in particular are all about making lives easier for those of us using them. Hey, it’s why we carry them right? It is always refreshing to see a …

Android Around the World: Samsung Galaxy Launches on 02 in Germany
Thu, 25/06/09 – 11:58 |
Android Around the World: Samsung Galaxy Launches on 02 in Germany

Coming down off the HTC Hero high, we’re getting back to your regular Android news. The biggest, baddest phone with green robot power still is the i7500/Galaxy from Samsung. As much as …

Accessory Review: Jabra BT3010
Thu, 25/06/09 – 9:27 |
Accessory Review: Jabra BT3010

Bluetooth headsets tend to come in three varieties.  Budget, mid-level, and deluxe or “high end”.  The Jabra BT3010 sits firmly in the budget category.  As the successor to the Jabra BT160 the 3010 brings back …

Unconfirmed: HTC Sense Coming to Existing Android Devices
Wed, 24/06/09 – 22:10 |
Unconfirmed: HTC Sense Coming to Existing Android Devices

There is little doubt as to what it is in the HTC Hero that has people drooling.  It’s the HTC flavored “Sense” UI built on top of Android 1.5 that gets most of the “Oooohs” …

HTC Hero in Video
Wed, 24/06/09 – 13:22 |
HTC Hero in Video

Below are two videos that show off the just announced HTC Hero.  The first is a 5 minute clip which gives you the run through of some of it’s main features, showing off widgets and …

Video Streaming App Hits Market a Tad Qik-er Than Expected
Tue, 23/06/09 – 17:52 |
Video Streaming App Hits Market a Tad Qik-er Than Expected

Somehow an early Alpha version of live video streaming app Qik made its way to Android is today.  We say “somehow” because it comes a few days earlier than the company was shooting for.
The story, …

PlayPhone Launches Android App
Tue, 23/06/09 – 16:45 |
PlayPhone Launches Android App

New Application Revolutionizes How SmartPhone Consumers Interact With Mobile Entertainment From the Leader in the Direct-to-Consumer Marketplace
SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire - June 23, 2009) - PlayPhone, Inc. (www.playphone.com), the global leader in branded mobile …

Flash Player 10 Coming to Android in October
Mon, 22/06/09 – 12:21 |
Flash Player 10 Coming to Android in October

Adobe’s Flash Player 10 is coming to Android, officially.  No more speculation or hoping… we are a ‘go’ for launch.
During a recent earnings call for Adobe, President and CEO Shantanu Naraye announced that Flash Mobile …

You’ve Got Questions. That’s Understandable.
Mon, 22/06/09 – 9:14 |
You’ve Got Questions. That’s Understandable.

Android developers, particularly newcomers to the platform, often have a difficult time getting assistance with their questions. Learn about where and how to ask your questions in today’s episode of Building ‘Droids!

It’s Official, myTouch 3G Due in August
Mon, 22/06/09 – 8:51 |
It’s Official, myTouch 3G Due in August

One of the worst kept secrets in recent mobile history has been finally unveiled in official form.  The heir to the G1 is going to be called the myTouch 3G and it will be available …

Flickr Adds Nearby Feature to Mobile Web Client for Android
Fri, 19/06/09 – 9:43 |
Flickr Adds Nearby Feature to Mobile Web Client for Android

Flickr has announced a rather cool update to their mobile web client.  The Mobile Nearby page ties your web browser and GPS together to determine where exactly it is you are in the world and …

Android Around the World: Geodesic Releases Mundu IM
Fri, 19/06/09 – 8:36 |
Android Around the World: Geodesic Releases Mundu IM

India-based Geodesic Limited has announced the launch of universal chat client Mundu IM. Supporting AIM, Yahoo, MSN, Google Talk, ICQ and Jabber within a single app, it’s similar to what we have here in …

T-Mobile USA/UK Handset Announcements
Thu, 18/06/09 – 13:18 |
T-Mobile USA/UK Handset Announcements

According to “people familiar with the matter,” T-Mobile USA is expected to formally announce the follow up to the T-Mobile G1 handset.  The phone, known as the myTouch3G has been a terribly kept secret in …