When Google announced their forthcoming Chrome OS a few days ago people wondered if it would go on to replace Android as Google’s mobile OS as well.

However, Google’s VP of Mobile Engineering Platforms, Andy Rubin, recently told the community that there is nothing to worry about and that Android is here to say. He elaborated by saying a mobile OS has much different priorities (such as network protocols and cell tower communication) than those found from a desktop OS.

So Android adopters, you can lay your worries to rest, Chrome OS and Android will exist together without replacing one another. However, I can see some very deep integration of the two within one another, don’t you think?

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Tags: Android, Andy Rubin, Cell Phones, Chrome OS, community, Desktop PCs, Google, Mobile News, Mobile Software

Remember the Google Chrome OS screenshots we showed you yesterday? Well we have some bad news for you. It looks like these screenshots were doctored. In fact the new OS hasn’t been leaked yet and we can assume Google is safely guarding it for now. We can also assume that other so-called leaked shots will appear in the future so don’t trust everything you see!

The creator of the fake screenshots has gone ahead and declared the following:

I am sorry if you beleived it. It was a really bad attempt. You all are smart people. I never planned on it getting this big. But it did. (Come one, I know the Google logo. I am actually a graphic designer, I just wanted to see reactions if it was a crappy back.)

Oh, right, I also DO know CSS and HTML. Just clarifying that. I never was going to let this go on longer than 12 hours.

Disappointed?

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Tags: Chrome OS, Fake, Google, Google, leak, Mobile News, Screenshots

What kind of phone would you expect Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google, to use? An Android powered phone, right? Or at least an iPhone given the companie’s close alliances. Well, if you guessed either of those, you’re wrong

As you can see from the above picture, Mr. Schmidt would much rather opt for a BlackBerry rather than an Android powered handset or even an iPhone.

But wait, at least he has a Google sticker on the back so he isn’t doing all wrong.

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Tags: Android, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, CEO, eric schmidt, Funny, Google, iPhone, Research In Motion

This iPhone application is a must have if you’re living in New York City or you’re just visiting. The NYC Exit Strategy will show you exactly which subway car to ride in order to exit exactly where you need to be. The application will turn your commute into a more pleasant experience. You won’t lose any time and you will not get lost while trying to figure out where’s your exit. The application works offline and it’s available for just $2. In case you don’t own an iPhone then NYC Exit Strategy is available for BlackBerry, Android and even Kindle.

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Tags: Android, Apple, application, BlackBerry, Google, iPhone, Kindle, Mobile News, NYC, Other Brands, Portable Devices, Research In Motion, Subway

Now, this isn’t anything more than proof the feature actually works but take it as you will — Google has recently announced that they have successfully implemented a feature that, with the click of a button, will allow users to semi-accurately pinpoint their location reportedly using the W3C Geolocation API.

Don’t confuse this with GPS as it’s no where near as accurate but perhaps once the technology progresses it will be able to drop a pin on our location such as the iPhone or similar devices.

If you are using Firefox or Google Chrome, head to www.maps.google.com and check it out.

Tags: api, geolocation, Google, google maps, GPS, software, w3c

By now everyone interested in tech-related issues knows that Google wants to enter an important market. The company is ready to offer a new OS to everyone that owns a computer. Google OS, which we showed you yesterday, will be available to every laptop, desktop or netbook out there. And today we have the first leaked shots of the new OS.

Apparently a very minimal Chrome OS has been offered to a company that supplies parts for Acer and someone took pictures of it. On the other hand, these photos could have easily been photoshopped, and we have to suspect they were forged just as we do with every other leaked pictures. Let’s see if Google will deny anything!

Tags: Acer, Chrome OS, computers, desktops, Google, Google, Laptops, leak, Mobile News, netbooks

When Google released their Chrome web browser, it took the world by surprise but seemed like the logical next step for the mega company. Well, it looks like they are expanding past a web browser and even past their mobile Android OS with the introduction of Google Chrome OS.

This will be a full fledged open source operating system built from the ground up. Its focus will be on speed, security and simplicity much like the Google Chrome web browser and Android OS.

Google says that they are working on making netbooks running Google Chrome OS for availability sometime in 2010. Your move Apple and Microsoft.

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Tags: Chrome, Desktop PCs, Google, Google, Laptops, netbooks, open source, operating system, software

Just yesterday we learned that T-Mobile would be offering the myTouch 3G for $199.99 with a 2-year contract. Now, we find that the carrier has put the myTouch 3G up for pre-order with a gauranteed delivery by August 5th.

For those who don’t know, the myTouch 3G will be T-Mobile’s latest Android offering and will feature a 3.2 inch touch screen, a 3.2MP camera, GPS, WiFi, HSDPA and a microSD slot.

This handset is cool and all but what I’m really waiting for is the HTC Hero.

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Tags: Android, Cell Phones, Google, GPS, HSDPA, HTC, microsd, MyTouch 3G, T-Mobile, touch screen, WiFi

While it probably doesn’t mean the applications are going to get any breakthrough features right off the bat, Google has announced that their entire suite of Google Apps have left the beta stage. But what does this actually mean?

Well, nothing. Google explains their decision to remove the beta tage came along when they realized that some bussinesses were hesistant to make the switch due to the perceived notion that the Apps weren’t ready for “prime time”.

Furthermore, Google vows to continue to innovate and improve on their entire suite of online applications (including Gmail) despite them no longer being in beta form.

Tags: Beta, Business, gmail, Google, google apps, online, software

Yesterday we got word that Nokia was gearing up to launch an Android powered handset, but were the rumors true? According to Nokia, nope, not at all.

When notified of the rumors, a Nokia spokesperson said that there is “Absolutely no truth to this whatsoever,” and continued with “Everyone knows that Symbian is our preferred platform for advanced mobile devices.” You can’t really blame Nokia, considering how much money and effort they invested into the Symbian platform.

However, will their strong stance on the subject change? What about if/when the industry moves towards open source software?

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Tags: Android, Cell Phones, denial, Google, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Nokia, Nokia, rumor, symbian

We can definitely see Sony Ericsson pairing its interesting Xperia design with an Android OS. In fact that’s a more than good idea. An Android Xperia could be the killer phone we’re expecting from Sony Ericsson.

But the Sony Kiki concept isn’t bad either. For one thing, this phone is really green so should we expect it to be really eco-friendly too? It’s so green it doesn’t even have any keypad. So how would one be able to interact with it? Simply press your finger against that glass right? That seems pretty logical but we have no official news from Sony Ericsson regarding this phone.

And what about the screen of the Kiki? Is it projected on the glass surface? It would certainly seem so:

The display seems to be made of glass, and the screen image appears to be projected onto this glass surface. It makes it possible to create a sort of depth in the screen image, and it looks rather exciting. We’re very much looking forward to seeing more of this.

Again, there’s no official Sony Ericsson position on the Kiki just yet but our interest has certainly been piqued.

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Tags: Android, concept, Google, Kiki, Mobile News, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, xperia

Google Voice is not here yet for the masses so while we’re waiting for access we might as well talk about it. It looks like a new feature is now available to anyone currently using Google Voice and I don’t mean that rumored number porting. Google Voice will let you change your number if you choose to do so.

Simply go to the Phones menu under Settings and change your number for a one-time fee of $10. The best part of it is that Google is offering you a number picker tool that will help you match words with numbers and check for their availability. The old number will be available for an extra 90 days so you’ll have plenty of time to get used to your new phone. What do you say? Ready to make a change?

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Tags: Google, Google, Google Voice, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Number Porting, numbers

Despite being released in Canada only recently, Rogers Wireless has announced that they will be lowering the prices of both the HTC Dream and HTC Magic to $99.99.

Of course, you’ll have to opt for a 3-year contract before you get the lowered price but $99.99 for an Android phone? Count me in.

Hell, after seeing that a hacker got HTC’s Sense UI running on one of these phones makes the deal even more enticing.

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Tags: Android, Canada, Cell Phones, Google, HTC, HTC Dream, HTC Magic, Mobile News, price cut, rogers wireless, Sense UI

Besides Orange UK it seems that Orange Spain is also going to sell the HTC Hero soon. And we should safely assume that Orange will consider bring the Hero to other markets too. In the mean time the phone will be available to Spanish customers for 99 Euro when purchased with a monthly plan of at least 29 Euro. In case you’re going to pre-order it online, you can get the phone for just 89 Euro. The Hero will be available in Orange stores sometime next week and in case you don’t want a new agreement you’ll be able to get the newest HTC Android phone for somewhere around 500 Euro. What do you think?

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Tags: Android, Europe, Google, Hero, HTC, HTC, Mobile News, Orange, Other Brands, spain, UK

After we’ve seen the HTC Sense UI in action on an Android device, now we hear that future Windows Mobile handsets might come with Sense UI installed too. Here’s what we know so far:

The Hero UI has been created specifically for HTC’s Android-based phones but also represents that three core pillars of HTC Sense. HTC’s future Windows Mobile phones will also be based on HTC Sense, but will enhance Windows Mobile in a way that is as appropriate and valuable to people.

As you can see there aren’t any specific details yet. We have no idea when that Sense UI will be available and what Windows Mobile phones is HTC going to launch in the near future. One question does come to mind though! How will HTC choose between Sense UI and TouchFlo? Will the company make both these user interfaces work on Windows Mobile phones?

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Tags: Android, Google, HTC, HTC, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Sense UI, TouchFlo, Windows Mobile

Android is getting hotter and hotter. More and more manufacturers are interested in using Google’s OS in new cell phones. One of those is Geeks Phone which created the One Android phone. The company comes from Spain which makes the One the first Spanish Android phone.

The One will offer you a 625MHz PXA310 processor, quadband EDGE, HSDPA, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, a 3.2-inch touchscreen, a 3.2 megapixel camera and a front-facing camera, AGPS and microSD support. The phone will be available this summer unlocked for anywhere between $352 to $422 and it will be running Cupcake. Ready to go to Spain and get it?

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Tags: Android, Cupcake, GeeksPhone, Google, Mobile News, One, Other Brands, Portable Devices, spain

Google has been offering Adsense for use on mobile handsets for some time now but has generally left iPhone and Android application developers turning to services like AdMob.

Today, Google has launched a beta program for Adsense for Mobile Applications which will allow mobile developers to display adsense ads directly in the application of choice.

Since it’s only a beta, the program is currently only open to application developers.

More information can be had here.

Tags: ads, adsense, Android, App Store, applications, Cell Phones, Google, Google, iPhone, mobile, Mobile News

If you were looking to get the Sense UI, featured on the HTC Hero, for your T-Mobile G1 you are sure to be discouraged by this latest announcement.

Apparantly, the HTC has released a statment that says  due to licensing terms, any phones branded with the Google logo, such as the T-Mobile Android devices, will not be able to run the stylish user interface.

Then again, once the Sense UI is made readily available, it’s only a matter of time until hackers will be able to boot it up on the above mentioned devices.

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Tags: Android, branded, Cell Phones, Google, Google, HTC, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Sense UI, software

The phone of the day is definitely the newly announced HTC Hero. Besides that Sense UI which we heard it’s going to be available to other Android devices, we heard that Adobe has Flash support ready for the Hero too.

The Hero is therefore the first Android phone that will have support for Flash and Adobe has already shown that to everyone. Flash movies and Flash games are all going to be supported in Hero’s browser so in case you want a new Android phone, the Hero looks exactly like what you wised for.

In the video above, Adobe’s own Adrian Ludwig is showing off Flash in action on this Android phone so you should enjoy the video and start waiting impatiently for the phone to be shipped to your home address.

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Tags: adobe, Adrian Ludwig, Android, Browsing, flash, games, Google, Hero, HTC, HTC, Mobile News, Movies, Portable Devices

After you’ve seen the Hero today you must have started toying with the idea of getting that Sense UI on your current Android device, whatever it may be. And it’s safe to say that the user interface is going to be available to other HTC Android devices. We have no official press release to prove that but we might have something better. According to HTC’s CEO, Peter Chou, “HTC sense will be available on some other existing devices.” Isn’t that good news or what?

The Sense UI will definitely make your Android phone more appealing so you should grab it when you’ll have the chance. We’ll be telling you what to do and when as soon as we know about it.

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Tags: Android, Google, Hero, HTC, HTC, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Peter Chou, Sense UI