We have no idea when the Dragon is actually coming but it looks like the handset is currently being tested by Google. In fact rumors say that “senior Android guys” are currently carrying the Dragon/Passion and testing it. According to TechCrunch the phone should arrive in the following months and it’s supposed thinner than the Droid or the iPhone 3GS. Also of interest is the 1GHz Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm which is rumored to power all our mobile needs on an HTC Dragon.

The phone hasn’t been officially confirmed by either Google or HTC. No carrier has leaked any plans regarding the Dragon so we might not see it in stores this year. But the fact that Android execs are currently playing with the Dragon/Passion is all we need so far. We know the phone exists and we hope to see it, if not this year then maybe early next year.

via TC

Tags: Android, Dragon, Google, Google, HTC, HTC, Passion, qualcomm

Cellular South is desperately trying to remedy a situation which it seems to have overlooked. After announcing the release of the HTC Hero last Monday, it just took them a couple of hours to find out that their supply was insufficient. With the high demand, Cellular South announced that they will replenish their supply by this week as the HTC Hero frenzy continues to heat up. And at only $99 after a mail-in rebate, Cellular South better make sure that their replenishment order is more than enough to supply the mob aching to have this device which comes with built-in Google services.

(Source) Press

Tags: cellular south, frenzy, Google, Google, Hero, HTC, last monday, mail, mob, replenishment

Just earlier today we’ve seen Google announcing that it’s going to offer free WiFi in 47 airports for the holidays but Yahoo is also ready to offer some free WiFi. The company announced that free WiFi is coming to Times Square in 2010. New Yorkers will be able to browse the web from both their mobile phones and laptops while in the Times Square. Here’s what the company said about this initiative:

While Yahoo! is the place where your world meets the world online, over 500,000 of you take in Times Square each day and it’s become a central spot for New Yorkers and people around the world. We and our partners at the Times Square Alliance think it’s the perfect place to bring you free WiFi service.

So what do you say New Yorkers? Are you going to make Times Square a daily stop on your busy itinerary next year?

via ycorpblog

Tags: Google, Mobile News, new york, Times Square, WiFi, yahoo

You’ll be happy to know that Google Maps comes now with support for subway lines. For now some of New York’s subway lines are showing under part of the transit layer and but we expect that Google will include similar support for more cities around the world.

The lines are interactive and you can find out more about a certain line by clicking on it. The maps are also available on Google Maps Mobile which is even better. Now you’ll know exactly what subway lines to choose in order to get to where you’re going.

via googlemobile

Tags: Google, Google, google maps, Google Maps Mobile, new york, software, Subway

Google has done it again and prepared an excellent gift for some airports on the US: it will provide free Wi-Fi in on many airports and I bet that scenario will make a lot of people very happy. In some cases there will even be Wi-Fi during the flight, that is, if you’re travelling on Virgin America.

The free Wi-Fi gift from Google start on the upcoming Thanksgiving and ends on the 15th of January 2010. The total numbers include 47 airports, and approximately 500 million passengers.

Marissa Mayer from Google, comments:

We’re very happy to extend our Holiday Wi-Fi gift to the millions of people who will spend time in airports over the next few months. We know that this is a very hectic travel season for people, and we hope that free Wi-Fi will make both traveling and connecting with friends and family a little bit easier.

Tags: Airports, Christmas, free wifi, Google, Google, Mobile News, WiFi

If you checked out Google today (statistics say you probably have) then you may have noticed that the company is doing something out of the norm.

Just what you say? Well check out the above image and you’ll notice that they are advertising the recently launched Motorola DROID right on the front page.

I’m sure Verizon will be reaping the benefits of this.

Tags: advertisement, Cell Phones, Droid, Google, Google, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Motorola, Motorola

After an overwhelming number of pre-orders, Cellular South has announced that the HTC Hero is now available for customers who have booked pre-orders. Pre-order customers can get their HTC Hero through Saturday while the official availability for the public will be on Monday, November 9.

Among the features of the Android-powered HTC Hero include built-in Google mobile services, as well as thousands of applications built for the Android platform. The HTC Hero will carry an introductory price of $99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

(Source) Press

Tags: Cell Phones, cellular south, Google, Google, Hero, HTC, introductory price, mail, Mobile News, mobile services, overwhelming number

Just like Microsoft did earlier this year, Google is also announcing that it doesn’t plan to make any phone of its own. But Microsoft was designing Project Pink phones which were canceled as soon as the whole T-Mobile Sidekick issues started. Should we assume that Google is also secretly planning Android phones?

Andy Rubin has denied such rumors and we tend to believe him for now? After all, why make an Android phone when you have so many manufacturers making Android phones for you? Instead Google should focus on the software part that brings the magic to Android phones.

via cnet

Tags: Android, Andy Rubin, Google, Google, smartphone

We were not expecting Chrome OS to arrive anytime soon but it looks like at least some lucky fellas managed to get it from Google already. Sure it’s not the full version but we could always play with a beta, can’t we?

Unfortunately the download link doesn’t seem to work anymore so you might not be able to download a copy for yourself. But here’s what we’re all missing out on:

2009-10-21: New Chrome OS 0.4.223 beta is available now!
Chrome OS is a brand new free operating system built around the revolutionary Google Chrome browser.
The project aim is to provide a lightweight Linux distribution for the best web browsing experience.
Featured software in Chrome OS:
GNOME 2.24 desktop environment
Google Chrome 4.0.223 web browser
Google Picasa 2.7 photo manager New!
OpenOffice.org 3.0 office suite
GIMP 2.6 image editor
Flash Player 10.0 plugin
and much more!
System requirements of Chrome OS:
Processor: Intel Pentium, Xeon or newer; AMD Duron, Athlon, Sempron, Opteron or newer
RAM: min. 256 MB
Hard disk: min. 1 GB
Graphics card: supports most modern graphics cards

Or was it all a mistake and the beta isn’t even supposed to come out yet?

via Google

Tags: Beta, Chrome OS, Google, Google

The FCC is investigating Google’s Google Voice application but apparently that’s not enough for Google to stop blocking numbers. The Commission is interested in how Google Voice works and it wants to know exactly how and why the app blocks certain numbers.

Google has raised the number of blocked numbers to 100. That’s a lot more numbers than it used to block. Google thinks that these numbers are “engaged in… schemes” which happen to raise carrier costs. So it seems that Google saves you some money. Is that going to be enough for the FCC? Will Google have to unblock all these numbers soon?

via Washington Post

Tags: Blocked Numbers, fcc, Google, Google, Google Voice, Mobile News

Good news for developers that create applications on the Android platform, because Google released Android 2.0 also known as Eclair, via the Android Software Developer Kit. So if you’re using the Android kit don’t forget to update the SDK and also the developer’s tools.

This new version comes with new APIs and also new features, some of the fresh capabilities include:

- unified inbox;
- SMS;
- MMS search;
- HTML 5;
- Bluetooth 2.1;
- support for multiple Google/Exchange accoutns;
- new screen sizes and aspect ratios;

Google will release another version of Android before 2010, but for now we don’t have any more details about that upcoming release.

Tags: 2.0, Android, Google, Mobile Software

Here is a useful to have for the boating fanatics. The Malibu iPhone app provides users with access to Malibu boat factories and information on the nearest Malibu dealers via the contact links and Google maps. Aside from this, you can get the latest news in the boating scene and even share photos which may even be considered for feature at Malibu’s family of websites. Lastly, you can even connect your iPhone or iPod Touch to the MaliView 6.5” color LCD Dash System and watch Malibu Boats videos on the boat with a bigger screen view. The app is free and can be downloaded at the iTunes app store.

(Source) Press

Tags: Apple, boat factories, color lcd, dash system, Google, google maps, iPhone, iPhone, iTunes, malibu boat, malibu boats, Mobile Software, share photos

Spring Designs has introduced Alex, the first e-book based on the Google Android carrying full browsing capabilities as well as dual screen interaction technology, the Duet Navigator. The Alex combines the ability to read on a monochrome EPD screen while displaying the dynamic hyperlinked information on the secondary screen in full color. Alex is the first Google Android-based e-book device to provide full Internet browsing over Wi-Fi or mobile networks such as 3G, EVDO/CDMA and GSM.

There is no word yet on when the Alex would be made available since Spring Design is still in talks with major content providers. Hopefully something definite would come out at the end of the year.

(Source) Press

Tags: alex, capabilities, CDMA, content providers, dual screen, e-book, Google, Google, interaction technology, mobile networks, Portable Devices, spring design, spring designs

While the Droid is definitely a better choice, Motorola’s first Android phone, the CLIQ, could also prove to be a very useful handset. And starting today T-Mobile customers will be able to get the phone. After all some of you have been anxiously waiting for it for quite a few weeks now. Starting today, you can pre-order your CLIQ and it looks like T-Mobile is ready to ship units to faithful T-Mobile customers. Everyone else will get their hands on the CLIQ only on November 2 which happens to be the actual release date.

So if you’re not willing to wait for Verizon to unveil the Motorola Droid and you’re not interested in T-Mobile’s upcoming Project Black, then you should go ahead and order the CLIQ. All you need is $199.99 and your signature on a new 2-year contract and the phone will be yours!

via T-Mobile

Tags: Android, Cliq, Droid, Google, Mobile News, Motorola, Motorola, pre-order, Project Black, T-Mobile, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless

We have talked about the Motorola Droid in the past weeks and now we have a few official pictures of the device for you. And from what we hear, the phone is one of the best Android handsets to walk the earth. At least until know. Motorola seems to have developed a winner phone and Verizon Wireless customers will be able to enjoy it soon.

Let’s take a look at some specs before we jump to more photos:

• Fast TI OMAP 3430 processor
• Android 2.0
• Full QWERTY Keyboard
• Touchscreen capacitive display
• Slightly thicker than an iPhone 3GS
• Desktop cradle/charger

Doesn’t the Droid sound exciting? It might just become the Motorola phone to beat in the near future. The handset will probably be the fastest and thinnest Android slider phone out there when Verizon decides to launch it. HTC should definitely start working on an Android phone capable of similar features.

via BGR

Tags: Android, Droid, Google, Google, HTC, Motorola, Motorola, Verizon, Verizon Wireless

Google’s Chrome web browser has been available for the PC for some time now but Mac users have been stuck looking for alternatives. Today, it was made known that there is an extremely early build of Chrome for Mac now available for download.

Considering it isn’t even a beta yet your’e bound to run into some bugs but if you are one to take risks head here to download the DMG.

via gizmodo

Tags: Accessories, Apple, Chrome, Desktop PCs, early build, Google, Laptops, mad

Everyone that happens to own an iPhone, Android or webOS smartphone in the USA will be happy to notice that Google has decided to improve mobile search capabilities for these platforms. Users will be available to take advantage of search features similar to those found on the regular Google search engine version found on your PC. These new search options will definitely improve the quality of your results as you’ll be able to add various filters to your future searches. By using specific filters like “forums” or “time of day” you’ll be able to find the most relevant and most recent articles, news and even user opinion related to the topics, products or events that you happen to Google for while you’re on the move. Unfortunately, in case you own a Symbian of Windows Mobile smartphone you should consider either switching platforms or wait for Google to remember you exist too. The upgraded mobile search engine is available for now just for iPhone OS, Android and webOS handsets.

via the unwired

Tags: Android, Google, Google, iPhone, mobile search, software, symbian, webOS, Windows Mobile

Remember how AT&T complained to the FCC about Google’s Google Voice application? Apparently the FCC took things very seriously. The Commission is now investigating Google. It looks that the feature of Google Voice that lets the app block certain call poses a serious issue. Google Voice does block calls to rural services, conference call services and chat lines in order to help the user save some money. But that’s not exactly the best of intentions is it?

FCC has sent a letter to Google asking it about the way calls get routed with Google Voice and how the whole numbers blocking works. We’ll be curious to see what the FCC has to say about Google Voice. Google on the other hand will defend itself by saying it’s only offering a software solution which can’t be subject to carrier laws. In other words, it will be some time until we see Google Voice on any iPhones!

via FCC

Tags: Apple, At&T, At&T, fcc, Google, Google, Google Voice, iPhone, Mobile News

In case you don’t know, Verizon and Google reached an important agreement today. Ignoring Microsoft’s special day, the two giants said that they will work together to bring the Android experience to Verizon subscribers soon.

The first two phones coming to Verizon stores are the Motorola Droid, rumored to be available on October 30 and HTC’s Hero which will hit the streets sometime in November. We don’t have the precise details yet but everything is confirmed. Check out Google’s CEO Eric Schmidt and Verizon’s CEO Lowell McAdam holding Verizon branded Android phones in the picture above. What more of a confirmation do we need?

via Verizon

Tags: Android, Droid, Google, Google, Hero, HTC, HTC, Motorola, Motorola, Verizon, Verizon

Here is a great app for travelers. It is sort of like carrying they yellow pages of the whole world which you can access via your mobile phone. The IDQ Portal is a global database application from AffinIT which is compatible with popular mobile phones today. This includes phones like the iPhone, Blackberry and Google Android. The database includes over 700 million contacts which include residential, business and government listings for over 25 countries. This is one app that constant travelers should have and best of all, it can be downloaded for free.

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Tags: affinit, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, database application, free source, global database, Google, Google, government listings, GPS, iPhone, iPhone, mobile phone, mobile phones, Mobile Software, residential business, travelers, yellow pages