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.

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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.

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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.

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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

The gigantic internet company also known as Google has made a few changes to their local search application, that can be used in mobile phones or in computers. Obviously this changes make the system work better, in this particular case, much better and easier to use then before.

This new version is a freebie and to access it via your mobile phone, just visit the address - www.google.com/m/local. Sadly it is only available in certain parts of the world, more specifically the US and China.

Anyhow, here are some of the new features of the Google Local Search:

- search and save your favourite locations, and afterwards it is easy to check those locations on your phone;
- places with a star have useful information such as phone number details and working hours;
- being able to pick a place without typing;

via googleblog

Tags: Google, local search, mobile phone, Mobile Software

Flowers and gifts are needed for practically any occasion but the measure of how to access and communicate your needs have to be broadened. Such is the intent of 1-800-FLOWERS.com which has now announced a new downloadable application made for the Google Android platform. Now, customers can easily access the company’s popular products like flowers and gifts via their Android phones. Once they have chosen their desired gift, they can send it out through secure transactions and password-protected purchasing.

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Tags: 1 800 flowers, downloadable application, flowers and gifts, Google, Google, Mobile Software, popular products, secure transactions

People who have grown fond of using their mobile devices such as the iPhone for their banking and financial needs can add another suite of banking and financial solutions for consideration as S1 Corporation has announced the release of their suite of banking and payment solutions. With the S1 iPhone app, customers can now perform the various mobile banking options which include checking account balances, transfer payments and bills payments.

This new app also allows them to locate local branches via GPS from the integrated Google Maps mapping service. The release of this S1 iPhone app should be a welcome addition for the people who have invested relied heavily on mobile banking for a safer and easier means of accessing their financial needs.

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Tags: account balances, Apple, checking account, financial solutions, Google, google maps, GPS, iPhone, iPhone, mapping service, mobile banking, mobile devices, Mobile News, Mobile Software, payment solutions, transfer payments, welcome addition

For what it’s worth, Apple has made an official statement regarding the much celebrated issue concerning the rejection of the Google Voice for the iPhone. Well actually they are denying the claims og Google Inc. that that the app has been rejected. In fact, Apple is still in the process of studying the Google Voice app. They are making sure that it doesn’t replace the core mobile telephone functionality of the iPhone.

As you may probably know, the FCC has stepped in to get to the bottom of the issue. From the looks of it, nothing has been resolved and negotiations are still being done. Now why would Google make such a declarative statement if Apple is indeed still studying the app. Someone is lying here!

(Source) iPhone Codes

Tags: Apple, Apple, declarative statement, fcc, functionality, Google, Google, google inc, iPhone, iPhone, Mobile News, mobile telephone, negotiations, rejection

The FCC is still investigating the rejections of Google’s Google Voice application from the App Store. We’ve seen AT&T’s and Apple’s response related to Google Voice but the best part, Google’s letter to the FCC hasn’t been available to the public in its full version until now. The FCC decided to reveal the whole letter and you can check it out for yourself by following the link below.

So why has Apple rejected Google Voice? From the correspondence between Apple’s Senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing, Phil Shiller and Google’s Senior VP of Engineering & Research, Alan Eustace there only a conclusion to be drawn: it seems that the “application duplicated the core dialer functionality of the iPhone” and that was an unwanted scenario. But wait a minute, didn’t Apple say they are still revising the app? Well it looks like Apple told Google that Google Voice has been rejected from the store. Did Apple lie in its response to the FCC?

We’ll see how this conflict develops in the future as there’s no clear conclusion about the future of Google Voice for iPhone so far.

via FCC

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