All the stories tagged with Android
Android is the mobile operating system from Google. The software was originally built by a company called Android Inc, that was purchased by Google in 2005. From its modest debuts, Android has become a powerhouse that powers not only smartphones and tablet, but a host of other less high-profile devices and gadgets. Although Android is not a community-driven project, Google does release the source code as open-source under the Apache license. You can follow Ubergizmo on Android with Google Currents.
iOrgane Raptor F22 iPhone clone, but runs on Android OS
05/12/2010, Strange to see someone come up with an iPhone clone only to have it run on the Android operating system. Ah well, can’t blame them for trying to ride on Apple’s wave, especially with yuppies in developing countries seemingly going [...]
Has The Motorola Droid 2 Just Received Wi-Fi Certification?
05/12/2010, Details are still quite sketchy at the moment, but apparently a new Motorola device has just received Wi-Fi certification and based on its model number, it could be the successor to the Motorola Droid. If you recall, the Motorola Droid [...]
Archos 5 Internet tablet hacked, runs on Maemo operating system
05/12/2010, The Archos 5 Internet tablet seems to have had an “upgrade” (this word is relative depending on which camp you’re on as you read further) where its operating system is concerned thanks to a bunch of hackers who decided to [...]
Verizon Working With Google On A Tablet
05/11/2010, In a recent interview, Verizon chief, Lowell McAdam, confirmed that the carrier is busy working on a tablet device with Google. Technical details of this tablet weren’t mentioned, but a Verizon spokesperson confirmed that the tablet will be powered by [...]
T-Mobile Garminfone Going For $199 In June
05/11/2010, If you’ve been unable to stop dreaming of the upcoming Garminfone from T-Mobile, you’ll be happy to hear that the carrier will begin shipping the phone this June for $199 accompanied by a two-year contract. In case you aren’t too [...]
Google Maps For Mobile Gets Biking Directions
05/11/2010, Are you an avid cyclist who loves Google Maps? Google has decided to return some of that love by launching biking directions on Google Maps for mobile. This feature was already available on the desktop version, so if you’ve used [...]
Android 2.2 To Run Apps Many Times Faster
05/11/2010, We knew that Android 2.2 was going to integrate a faster Java virtual machine* but someone went through the effort of actually benchmarking it, and the raw extra speed is as high as 6X. To arrive to this conclusion, the [...]
T-Mobile MyTouch 3G To Get Android 2.1 Update
05/11/2010, T-Mobile MyTouch 3G users should be fairly happy to hear that T-Mobile’s VP of Production Innovation, Andrew Sherrard, has confirmed that the carrier is busy testing the Android 2.1 firmware update internally. The new firmware update will also see HTC’s [...]
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Visits The FCC
05/11/2010, Looks like you’re one step closer to getting hold of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini as the phone has taken the time to pay a visit to the FCC. Considering that the X10 Mini and the X10 Mini Pro [...]
Motorola To Launch A More Powerful Variant Of The MOTOROI In The UK
05/11/2010, You might have taken a fancy to the Motorola MOTOROI during Mobile World Congress a few months back, but it seems that Motorola has stated that it won’t be launching the phone outside of South Korea. Despite the bad news, [...]
Square Releases Its First Production Batch Of Free Credit Card Readers For The iPhone And Android Devices
05/11/2010, All you aspiring businessmen out there must have been waiting for the day that your iPhone could go one step further in helping you grow your business, and now the release of the Square Payment System is here. Aside from Apple’s [...]
Android 2.2 FroYo Running On The Nexus One
05/11/2010, A video (after the jump) of Google’s Nexus One phone running what seems to be the upcoming Android 2.2 (FroYo) firmware has surfaced. From the looks of it, you’ll be getting an updated launcher, Android tutorial and a new search [...]
Android-powered Motorola Flipout Due In June
05/10/2010, Some additional details of Motorola’s upcoming square-shaped swivel phone have surfaced. While it was previously dubbed the Motorola Twist, it seems that the device’s official name will be the Flipout. Details such as carrier options and pricing haven’t been released, [...]
