INQ is another manufacturer that is ready to go Android. And once you go Android you never go back, do you? The company has just launched the INQ Mini 3G and the Chat but it seems that’s all history right now. The company is going to launch at least one Android touchscreen phone in the near future. And INQ will surely pack the new Android phone with lots of social networking features just as Motorola did with its first Android phone, the Cliq. We’ll be back with more details once INQ will be ready to show everyone its first Android touchscreen phone.

via information week

Tags: Android, Chat, Cliq, Google, INQ, Mini 3G, Motorola, Motorola, social networking

Yesterday we let you know that the Motorola CLIQ would be coming to the UK sometime in 2010 as the Motorola DEXT. However, today we have some contrasting news as recent reports suggest that the Motorola DEXT will in fact be hitting Orange UK sometime early next month.

Furthermore, pre-orders are supposedly going to start sometime around September 22nd so if you’re on Orange UK and want to get yourself an Android handset you should probably wait off until then.

Tags: Cell Phones, DEXT, Google, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Motorola, Motorola, orange uk, pre-order, rumor

Motorola launched its first Android phone yesterday at Mobilize 09. And the Cliq has briefly popped up on T-Mobile’s website, the official carrier for Motorola’s newest phone. We have some prices for you right now, and although they look pretty real we’ll be waiting for T-Mobile to confirm them in the near future. It looks like those of your opting for a new T-Mobile contract will get the Cliq for free, which is a great deal if you’re considering getting your first Android phone. In case you want to pay the full price then be ready to pay $399.99 which is the full price for the Cliq. So what do you say? Are you going to purchase the Cliq?

via Engadget

Tags: Android, Cliq, Google, Motorola, Motorola, Prices, T-Mobile, T-Mobile

It’s still early to tell if Motorola is going to be successful in its Android venture but considering the popularity of Android and considering that new MOTOBLUR interface, we should assume that Motorola will have no problem selling lots of Android devices. Is this the way to go if you happen to be a manufacturer dying each day little by little?

Sony Ericsson is certainly not doing so well. In fact we’ve seen report after report showing financial loss after financial loss. So should we believe the rumors suggesting that Sony Ericsson will drop Windows Mobile next year in favor of Android and Symbian devices? According to those rumors, Sony Ericsson doesn’t believe in the power of Windows Mobile anymore. We’ll be waiting to see how Sony Ericsson plans to get reborn out of its own ashes. How does Sony Ericsson Android sound to you?

via mobilereview

Tags: Android, Google, Mobile News, Motorola, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

BlackBerry and iPhone owners have had their own native Facebook app for some time now but the same could not be said for Android users until now, that is.

It was announced today that the Facebook for Android app is now available via the Android Market for free, of course. And, while the app features thing like status updates, news feeds and the like, it currently does not support things like chat or messaging

Read (Facebook)

Tags: Accessories, Android, android marketplace, app, Cell Phones, Facebook, free, Google, Mobile News, Mobile Software

Don’t get too excited since the gadget right here is just a concept for now. The ODROID is supposed to be a hot media player / game console and it would run on Android. So let’s take a quick look at the specs of this ODROID thing. Maybe someone will start manufacturing it after all! The ODROID features a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen, a 600MHz Samsung S5Pc100 processor based on ARM cortex A8, HDMI out, microSD slot and WiFi connectivity. We’ll tell you in advanced if the ODROID will be released and how much it will cost. For now you can only dream about it.

Tags: Android, concept, Google, Hardkernel, ONDROID, Portable Devices

We already have a Touch2 and a Touch Pro2, it’s only logical for HTC to update its other high-end handset, the Touch HD.  And what an update it is going to be, as the company has many significant changes planned for the new handset, dubbed the Touch HD 2 for now.  According to RegisterHardware, the device will get a faster Qualcomm processor at 628MHz instead of the 528MHz that HTC usually employs in its flagship devices and surprisingly, ditching WinMobile 6.1 (and the upcoming 6.5) to go with Google’s Android.  What may not change is the gorgeous 3.8 inch 480×800 pixel display and the usual suite of features that the Touch HD sported.  So, will the change of OS finally guarantee a release stateside for the Touch HD 2?  Feel free to tell us in the comments sections if you think it will.

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, Google, HTC, Touch HD 2, Windows Mobile 6.1

For a device that’s supposed to be Samsung’s first Android-powered device, the i7500 Galaxy did take its own sweet time to reach the British Commonwealth, with some almost-there moments over the past few months.  The handset is now available on O2 exclusively for the next four weeks, going free on a £45-per-month agreement and you could put down £244.67 and go with the cheapest O2 plan available.  So, Her Majesty’s subjects will finally get to enjoy the Galaxy’s 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps speeds, its 5-megapixel camera, GPS receiver, and of course, Google’s Android!

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, Galaxy, Google, I7500, O2, Samsung

Android 1.6 or Donut might be on its way soon since it has already been spotted. It looks like Google is doing some house cleaning and fixing some important issues in the Android Market. Google has been working on a new interface and most importantly, it has announced that developers will now be allowed to add screenshots and improvements to the descriptions of their apps. This is quite a big deal and the new Android Market will be available together with Android 1.6 Donut.

via Phandroid

Tags: Android 1.6, Android Market, Donut, Google, Google, Mobile Software

Here’s an interesting rumor for you folks. In case you love netbooks but would like to see something different for a change then how would you like a Tegra powered netbook with Google Chrome OS running in the background? What do you say? Is that something you would be interested in?

This is the first Netbook running Googles Chrome OS , it could be launching by the end of 2009.

via Shanzai

Tags: Chrome OS, Google, Google, netbook, netbooks, nvidia, Tegra

As all of you Android users already know, the Android Market isn’t the most attractive app store available today, but that all may change soon enough

The above screen shot was sent to CNET from an anonymous tipster who says the new Android Market look will make its first appearance in Donut. The fact that it is to appear in Donut raises the question over whether or not the T-Mobile G1 will see the new design as it was said the device will not be getting updates past Cupcake.

As of now this is far from confirmed but from the looks of it it looks pretty legit. The fact that it

Tags: Android, android marketplace, Cell Phones, Donut, Google, HTC, Mobile News, Mobile Software, redesign, screen shot, Update

We only just reported that Verizon is gearing up to launch the Storm 2, Sholes and vx8575 next month and already reports of another handset for the carrier have surfaced. This time, it’s the Android powered HTC Desire which we’ve heard absolutely nothing about until now.

News of the HTC Desire comes to us from a leaked screen shot of Verizon’s handset where it shows the handset’s model number to be 6200 along with the word GOOGL. This most likely means the device will have a with Google branding on the back resulting in no Sense UI.

We’ll keep you updated as more news regarding the HTC Desire 6200 is made known.

via phonearena

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, desire, Google, HTC, HTC, leak, screen shot, Sense UI, Verizon

I bet nobody in Redmond expected this but Sony has decided to adopt Google’s Chrome as the default browser for its future Vaio line. Google and Sony have reached an agreement according to which future desktops and laptops will come with Google Chrome on board. The browser will point to Google for homepage and search queries but I guess that was more than logical wasn’t it? Google will probably approach other manufacturers soon which isn’t such a bad thing after all. This move will surely annoy Microsoft on one hand and all the other developers in the Internet browsing business which will only lead to improved browsing solutions in the near future. What browser do you currently use?

via Financial Times

Tags: Chrome, Desktop PCs, Google, Google, Laptops, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Sony, Vaio

Did you have any problems with your Google Voice lately? Well I’m sure you didn’t if you’re still waiting for Apple to allow the app back in the App Store. But if you’re using any other phone then you might have experienced some dropped calls while using Google Voice.

We have good news for you folks! It looks like Google has realized what the problem is and fixed it. Google Voice users were complaining that calls passing the 15-minute mark were dropped for no apparent reason. That won’t happen again, but just in case it does, feel free to drop us a line about it.

via Google

Tags: Google, Google, Google Voice, iPhone

Google’s Google Voice is currently a very big deal in the mobile business. Apple has rejected it from the App Store and the FCC has started to ask questions about the ban. We have already shown you what Apple, AT&T and Google have responded to the FCC and we feel like we have to remind you that nobody seems to be guilty for what happened to the app. And now we came accros the video above which does a quick recap of the whole debacle. This goes to show that everyone noticed this Google vs Apple (and AT&T) scandal and I have a feeling we’re going to see more of it soon. Will the FCC offer a solution to the whole problem or will Google find a smart way to give iPhone users access to its Google Voice? What’s your opinion? Who’s side are you going to take? Would you use Google Voice on your iPhone if available right away? Or do you agree with Apple?

via newsy

Tags: App Store, Apple, Apple, At&T, At&T, fcc, Google, Google, Google Voice

The Android is a lot of things but it also needs a lot features as well. And the latest offering from SPB software should be really tempting as they release the SPBTV made for Android phones. With the SPB TV, Android users can now tune in to publicly available digital TV channels all over the world. Among the features included the picture-in-picture mode and giving the mobile subscribers easy access to over hundreds of international TV channels which they can view directly from their phones.

Features:

• 100+ international live TV channels, in a 20+ languages
• Unique TV browser with quick channels preview and list of current & upcoming TV shows
• Integrated full week’s TV guide
• Ability to set Calendar reminders for TV shows of interested
• Fast channel launching and switching technology
• Picture-in-picture mode (quick channel preview while in another channel)
• “Transparent” on-screen controls (sound, brightness) as on a regular TV
• Full support of hardware buttons controls

The SPB TV 1.0 retails for $9.95 at the Android Market where available.

(Source) Press

Tags: Android, calendar reminders, Cell Phones, channel preview, digital tv channels, easy access, Google, hardware buttons, international tv channels, languages, live tv channels, Mobile Software, mobile subscribers, switching technology, tv browser, tv guide, upcoming tv

We were waiting for ever for Motorola to come clean with its Android phones. We’ve seen various leaked shots and we know Moto has been working hard on Android phones and if this whole investment doesn’t pay off, Moto might soon swim with the fishes. The company has scheduled a special event on September 10 in San Francisco in which it will present its creations. We’re counting on the Morrison and the Sholes to be unveiled but we wouldn’t mind seeing something totally new. What do you think? Ready for an Android phone in your life?

Tags: Android, Google, Mobile News, Morrison, Motorola, Motorola, Sholes

After we’ve seen yesterday that AT&T is not at fault for the rejection of Google Voice from the App Store and that the app is, in fact, not rejected but under a long review, it’s now Google’s turn to respond. And I don’t want to spoil it all for you but Google is also not at fault for the rejection of Google Voice. Did I say rejection? I meant review of course. At the rate we’re going it looks like nobody is to blame here so the only entity left here to question is the FCC. Maybe the FCC should also respond to itself clearing its name regarding the Google Voice ban. I meant to say, of course, review instead of ban!

Unfortunately we can’t see the conversations Google had with AT&T and Apple. Those would have been really interesting to read and therefore they have been redacted…

If you’re willing to give it a try, follow the link to read why Google’s Google Voice is a good application for humanity and shouldn’t be in any way thrown out of the App Store world. And by thrown out, I do honestly mean reviewed for a much-longer-than-necessary time.

Coming soon, at least one can hope, the FCC ruling in this matter!

via TechCrunch

Tags: App Store, Apple, Apple, At&T, At&T, fcc, Google, Google, Google Voice

What is a Pulse you might ask? Well it’s Huawei’s Android phone and it’s apparently coming to T-Mobile in Europe. The phone hasn’t been announced so far but rumors point to an October launch. The Pulse is said to cost around $366 without a contract and it will apparently sport the following features:

• 3.5 inch touchscreen display
• HSDPA / HSUPA support
• Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth 2.0
• 3.2MP camera
• MicroSD card support

Will the Pulse make it to the U.S. this year? That remain to be seen, but we’ll keep a lookout for you!

via belsimpel

Tags: Android, Europe, Google, huawei, Mobile News, Other Brands, Portable Devices, Pulse, T-Mobile, T-Mobile

I know a bunch of you guys have been waiting for Google’s Google App Connector for BlackBerry Enterprise Server since it was announced earlier this year at WES. Well it looks like it is now available and the tool is going to be free to Google Apps Premier and Education Edition users. Using Google App Connector you will be able to integrate Google Apps with BES without needing the Exchange.

And here are the main features of Google App Connector:

Messages sent to your Gmail inbox are pushed to your BlackBerry within 60 seconds.

Emails read/deleted on your BlackBerry are marked as read/deleted in Gmail, and vice-versa.

Emails archived/starred on your BlackBerry are archived/starred in Gmail, and vice-versa.

BlackBerry folders are synchronized with labels in Gmail.

You can search for contact information of coworkers from the global address list on your BlackBerry.

Contacts in Gmail are automatically synchronized with your BlackBerry address book.

You can view your Google Calendar schedule with the native BlackBerry application, with one-way synchronization from Google Calendar to your BlackBerry device. Two-way calendar sync with the ability to accept, decline and schedule meetings from your BlackBerry device is not available with this release but we are working on it.

Administrators can use the management and security tools that are part of BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

via google enterprise

Tags: BES, Connector, exchange, Google, Google App, Mobile News, Mobile Software