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Android being skyrocket, then Windows Mobile will do

I mentioned a few bits of Android news today and we now see Gartner’s latest smartphone data that shows the meteoric rise of Android over the last year from 1.8% to a whopping 17.2% with no end in sight. Symbian is down 10%, RIM is down 1%, Apple iOS is up 1%, and WM is down 4.3%. The overall smartphone market has grown significantly over the past year from 41 million to 61.6 million so there was significant growth in the market. This latest data shows me that there is real potential here for...

Google Maps for Android V4.4

At few days ago, Google announced the introduction of version 4.4 of Google Maps for Android. This release placed on the Official Google Mobile Blog. The company has been updated the Google Maps app for Android at least once a month for the past six months. Just last month, the application was updated version 4.3 to include public transit schedules, restaurant ratings, and a better way to add friends on Latitude. Well, today, the new update introduces a new “Places” icon to help users...

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...

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...