Here’s an announcement that is sure to piss off T-Mobile G1 owners everywhere — It was recently made known that the internal flash memory of the T-Mobile G1 is not big enough to support Android updates past version 1.5 (aka Cupcake).

However, G1 owners won’t be left in the dark as their OS will get continued support through tweaks and security fixes. However, a full OS update would be impossible considering the device’s internal memory is stock full, as I mentioned above.

Quite the bummer, don’t you agree?

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It looks like Google has indeed released that Android Donut update which we were talking about the other day. And some developers have been able to install it on an Android Dev Phone 1 / T-Mobile G1 version already. The version is not exactly that stable and it might crash one too many times but at least some people get the chance to play around with Donut.

Those of you already running Android 1.5 on their smartphone will also be able to switch it to a cooked 1.5 build filled with 2.0 features until a stable Donut version will be officially available. As always, don’t play with any software if you’re not exactly sure what you’re doing.

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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

After some false starts and a leak, Google and T-Mobile are proud to announce that Google Android version 1.5 (also known as ‘Cupcake’) has officially gone live for the G1.

If you haven’t gotten the update yet check your phone as their should be a notification telling you that the update is available for download.

For those not paying attention, this is the update that will add an on-screen keyboard, 3rd party widget support and a bunch of tweaks and fixes to make your Android experience more pleasent.

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Well will Android go next? In case you are also wondering about the next Google mobile OS version then we have a sneak peak for you. Android 2.0 codenamed “Donut” has been spotted. The Donut was demoed at the I/O keynote today and those attending have seen the Android Search in action. This next search version in Android 2.0 will let you search either online or on your local machine for stuff. There’s even going to be a text-to-speech API available which will let developers integrate Google’s Voice Search in any application. Google will surely add more features to it by the time the Donut becomes available so we’ll be monitoring it for you. In the mean time you can always enjoy the Cupcake.

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Tags: Android 2.0, Cupcake, Google, Google, I/O, Mobile Software, Portable Devices

Not to be left off the Google OS wagon, Sony Ericsson has now announced that it wants a piece of the Android cake too.  And not just a Cupcake, but a Donut.  The company already has its fingers in quite a few pies already with Symbian and Windows Mobile handsets, and the addition of an Android 2.0 devices to its future lineup should dispel any rumors that it is thinking about bringing down the number of operating systems on its smartphones.  According to Peter Ang, Vice President of Marketing, Asia Pacific, the reason for the leap to Android 2.0 bypassing the current 1.5 Cupcake is that the 2.0 version “will provide more multimedia support” than the previous versions.  By the way, did everyone on T-Mobile receive their update yet?

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It seems that T-Mobile has recently announced that they are delaying the release of the Android 1.5 from May to June.

However, G1 owners need not be too discouraged as the updated was delayed just a week with a T-Mobile forum moderator by the name of Dominic giving the following statement:

We’d like to provide an update on the rollout of Android 1.5 for T-Mobile G1 customers.  
We are working diligently to get Android 1.5 out as soon as possible, while aiming to ensure a consistent, positive experience for our customers. We’re finalizing the build this week to ensure optimal functionality and smooth delivery. Therefore, the rollout schedule has been reset by approximately a week, and we expect all G1 customers will have the update by early June.

Your device will notify you when the update is available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

So, mark your calenders, Android 1.5 will officially be released for the T-Mobile G1 in early June.

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That Cupcake or the Android 1.5 update is going to arrive soon but we all knew that. We were still waiting for an official released date and it has been finally leaked. T-Mobile will release the Cupcake update over-the-air starting with May 11. Not everyone will receive the update at once since T-Mobile will roll it out in phases. By the end of this month all Android users should have their devices upgraded, so don’t get all scared if you aren’t among the first lucky ones to get it.
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Although not everybody, a few of the Android Community members ekeing it out in the United Kingdom have reported getting over-the-air upgrades to the latest OS version of 1.5 for their Android-powered G1s.  A vast majority of T-Mobile subscribers are yet to receive their upgrade notifications, but can expect their piece of  (Cup)cake anytime this May.  The 1.5 update, which weighs 44MB, will add a virtual QWERTY keyboard, direct photo/video sharing on Picasa and YouTube, and some under-the-hood improvements such as new JavaScript and webkit engines for a better browsing experience.

People here in the US need not feel left out, as the upgrade is slowly reaching users across the Europe and USA too.

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, Cupcake, Google, HTC, T-Mobile

That Android 1.5 Cupcake update is here for everyone to enjoy. Those lucky dev phones owners got it just a few days ago and now the rest of the mortals will also receive it. G1 users can play now with all those new features coming with Cupcake as T-Mobile decided to push out the update. If you have a G1 you will be able to install it so go ahead and start backing up your current files. In case you can’t seem to be able to get that update notification make sure your revert your customized ROM to default. After that you should have no problem officially getting Cupcake installed on your phone. Hit us up in the comments section and tell us how it works for you!

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The Cupcake or that Android 1.5 update, is finally available for dev phones. If you own an HTC G1 you can get the update straight from HTC’s website. The general public will get Cupcake later in May but by that time developers can take it out for a spin and see how everything works out for them.

Simply go to HTC’s website and you will get all the necessary information about version 1.5: tools, instructions, radio, system and recovery images. All you have to do is get them by following the link below. And make sure you drop a line or two telling us what Cupcake finally feels like!

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We have more Cupcake talk and this time it’s coming from T-Mobile Germany. The carrier says that Cupcake is on track and it’s coming out in May. Given the fact that the HTC Magic is going to arrive on May 5th wearing that Cupcake, this isn’t exactly breaking news. However T-Mo Germany has also confirmed that the G1 will get Cupcake in May too. That Cupcake will bring lots of features to the Android world. You’re going to get on-screen keyboard, video recording, stereo Bluetooth support, Picasa and YouTube support and more.

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If you’re sick and tired of waiting for Google to officially release the 1.5 update for Android, our friends over at the XDA-Developers community have you covered.

Apparently, these guys have managed to port the software to the G1 after some clever hacking. If you want to venture into these as-of-now uncharted waters, head over to haykuro’s (the guy behind the port) blog and check it out.

But beware, BoyGeniusReport is reporting that Googler is blocking users of the new OS from accessing the Android Market so proceed at your own risk.

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G1 users gather around. T-Mobile is going to release a new firmware update. Version 1.1 RC33 will arrive soon. Rumor has it that some people have already received the new firmware version yesterday, but there’s no specific released date for the RC33. The RC33 will bring various features to G1 owners. Besides fixing bugs and increasing system stability, it will also “include new system enhancements such as the ability to save pictures or files to file by long-pressing an item, check for system updates, and use the Google Voice Search feature.” There’s no trace of Cupcake in this build but don’t loose faith just yet! A future firmware might bring it over.

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Tags: Android, Cupcake, firmware, G1, Google, Mobile News, Mobile Software, T-Mobile, T-Mobile