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Will The Android be The Windows of Smartphones?

In the 18 months since Android first launched, the mobile OS has gradually gained a sense of inevitability. It has reached the point where it is often talked about in the technology industry as if it is manifest destiny that Android will be the dominant platform in mobile computing. However, today’s mobile market is vastly different than the PC market of the 1980s and 90s. Let’s take a look at Android’s and how likely it is that Android will emerge as the platform of choice. During...

Froyo Support Bluetooth Voice Control | Another Benefit of Google Android 2.2

By Matthew Miller: Another benefit to the new Google Android 2.2 Froyo update that was not listed in the release notes is full support for voice control via Bluetooth. You can now control you Google Android device wirelessly and get that much more functionality out of it. One reason I tried to stick with my T-Mobile HD2 was the fantastic support for Bluetooth headset voice control with Microsoft Voice Command that was integrated into the device. We saw Google Android 2.2 (Froyo) released for...

The Experiences Using Android 2.2 (Froyo)

There are some other improvements in the new update that I haven’t seen specifically listed and I found the following that are quite important to me: Ability to go to previous or next email in Gmail app using new bottom arrows New three button center Home screen layout (Phone, Apps, Browser) Preinstalled Twitter and Google Goggles Quick Gmail account switcher in top right corner of Gmail New task switcher supporting more running apps when you press and hold the Home button I was...

Froyo | The Next Version of Android Operating System

Google just announced the next new version of the Android operating system, version 2.2 (aka Froyo), and the update started rolling out for Nexus One owners this weekend. Below is the video you can see some of the improvements in Froyo and Flash-based websites. Gaming sites worked surprisingly well and even though the Flash Player is in beta it is still a decent performer. See the video of Android 2.2 and Adobe Flash Player in action. After you update you can expect the following...

Android, the Apanda A60 and China

One of the Chinese brands looking to capture a greater piece of the smart phone market is newcomer Apanda. Apanda has set its sights high with its release of the A60, an aggressively priced Android-based smart phone they hope to sell worldwide, including the American and European markets. The A60 has all the bells and whistles we would expect from a smart phone from one of the major suppliers and follows the basic iPhone form-factor. The large 3.2-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen is the...