Google has updated it Google Maps for Android, and added in a couple of new features. Google has added cycling routes, which it previously added to its web based version of Google Maps. In the Android version of Google Maps there is a new cycling layer which will show dedicated cycling routes and roads with bike lanes, just liked the web based version. … [Read more...] about Google Maps For Android Gets Bike Routes, Location Sharing
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Apple Responds To Android Smartphone Sales Report
The other day we mentioned a report from research firm NPD that claimed Android had outsold the Apple iPhone for the first time, it seems that Apple wasn't to happy with the basis of the report and has responded with a statement. According to Apple [AAPL] the NPD report was based on a limited number of consumers, and didn't take into account the worldwide sales of the Apple … [Read more...] about Apple Responds To Android Smartphone Sales Report
Google And Verizon Working On A Tablet To Rival The Apple iPad
Apple's [AAPL] new tablet, the iPad has been a great success for Apple since it launched just over a month ago, we have heard before that Google [GOOG] intends to make their own tablet computer, and according to the WSJ they are developing a tablet in conjunction with Verizon [VZ]. The Wall Street Journal are reporting that Verizon's chief executive, Lowell McAdam has said … [Read more...] about Google And Verizon Working On A Tablet To Rival The Apple iPad
Adobe Demos Flash Running On Android 2.2
Google recently announced that the next version of Google Android, Android 2.2 which would feature Adobe's Flash built in, then Adobe announced that it sees the way forward for Flash with Android, after Apple's CEO Steve Jobs made it perfectly clear that Flash would never be on the iPhone. Now Adobe has released a video demonstrating how well Flash works on Android 2.2, as … [Read more...] about Adobe Demos Flash Running On Android 2.2
Sprint Drops The Nexus One In Favour Of HTC Evo 4G
Earlier this week we heard that Verizon had decided not to sell Google's own Android Smartphone, the Nexus One, and now it seems Sprint has decided they don't want to stock the Google Phone either. Sprint had announced that they would be carrying the Nexus One previously, but now it seems they are pinning all their Android sales on the HTC Evo 4G instead. … [Read more...] about Sprint Drops The Nexus One In Favour Of HTC Evo 4G
Android Outsells Apple iPhone For The First Time According to NPD
According to the NPD Group, smartphones which run Google's Android OS have outsold the Apple iPhone for the first time becoming the number 2 selling smartphone OS for the last quarter in the US. According to the research conducted by NPD Group, Android accounted for 28 percent of all smartphones sold, as opposed to 21 percent for Apple, but they were still behind RIM's 36 … [Read more...] about Android Outsells Apple iPhone For The First Time According to NPD
Wiimote Used For Gaming On the Nexus One
Last week we saw a video of an SNES emulator running on the Apple iPad, with the game being controlled by a Nintendo Wiimote, now we have another video where Nintendo's Wiimote is being used as a controller, this time it is on Google's Android smartphone, the Nexus One. As you can see from the video the Wiimote is being used to play Donkey Kong country on the Nexus one, and … [Read more...] about Wiimote Used For Gaming On the Nexus One
HTC Droid Eris To Get Android 2.1 By End OF May
Good news of you are the owner of a HTC Droid Eris Android smartphone, as it looks like Verizon will be updating the Eris to the latest version of Google Android later this month, Android 2.1. Details have been revealed on the Droid Eris support pages, that confirm that it will be getting an update to the Android OS later this month, although no details on the exact version … [Read more...] about HTC Droid Eris To Get Android 2.1 By End OF May
Sprint HTC Evo 4G Pricing Revealed?
Yesterday details were leaked that the HTC EVO 4G would be up for pre-order later this month, now it seems like more details have been revealed including pricing information. It looks like the HTC EVO 4G will cost $200 upfront on a 24 month contract with Sprint, the new HTC Android smartphone will also be available without a contract for about $600. … [Read more...] about Sprint HTC Evo 4G Pricing Revealed?
Android Running On A iPhone 3G
Recently David Wang showed us how to get Android running on an iPhone 2G, where he had managed to port Android to the iPhone 2G and had set it up to dual boot with the iPhone OS. David has been working hard on getting Android onto the iPhone 3G, and he has managed to get it running on the 3G, although he says this port is slight more rough than the last one, as he still … [Read more...] about Android Running On A iPhone 3G
HTC EVO 4G Available To Pre-Order Later This Month
The HTC EVO 4G, is probably the most anticipated Android smartphone of the year, if you have been waiting to get your hands on one, good news as it looks like the HTC EVO 4G will be available to pre-order later in May 2010. The HTC EVO 4G will be exclusively available from mobile network Sprint, and Sprint are holding an event to show off the HTC EVO 4G in New York next week … [Read more...] about HTC EVO 4G Available To Pre-Order Later This Month
Android Powered Lego Robot Solves Rubik’s Cube In 24 Seconds
There are definitely some things that robots can do better than us humans, and here is a prime example, a Lego Robot that is powered by a Motorola Milestone Android smartphone can can solve a Rubik's cube. Not only does the robot solve the Rubik's cube, but it does it in just 24 seconds, check out the video of this cool Android powered Lego robot below. … [Read more...] about Android Powered Lego Robot Solves Rubik’s Cube In 24 Seconds