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Lenovo launches the Android based OPhone on China Mobile
Lenovo has jumped into the Android smartphone bandwagon, and will make the world’s third Android based phone. A spy shot of a Lenovo-branded mobile phone has appeared on the Internet. The device, a sharp looking touch-based device, and is ready for testing. OPhone is a codename for phones that will be based on China Mobile’s…
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The OpenMoko GTA02 sports the Android OS
The T-Mobile G1 might be the world’s first open-source Android handset, but it’s definitely not the last. Rumor has it that OpenMoko, another open-source handset maker, is going to hop in on the Android bandwagon. OpenMoko could offer the GTA02 at a much lower price than other, bigger brands and try to grab market share.…
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EA releases three games for the Android
EA has realized the threat that open-source platforms have the potential to produce quality games from independent or small developers, and could lead to the company lose its lead in the mobile gaming arena. The company has now announced that it would be bringing three games to Google’s open-source mobile platform, Android. The games are…
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ASUS may soon quit Windows mobile as it signs up to Android
HTC had better look out; ASUS is all set to launch a new phone with the Android platform on board. The appeal of Android is real. Android is free and that makes the appeal only stronger. Handset OEMs can download the entire platform at no cost. That saves immense time in developing and fostering a…
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Hop-on to soon pop out a budget Android disposable mobile phone
Hop-on has announced that it will be unveiling a remarkably inexpensive Google Android phone at CES 2009. That trade show is scheduled for January in Las Vegas and based on Hop-on’s pedigree; it wouldn’t be a surprise if this will be a basic-looking phone. According to the company, the handset is set to debut at…
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G1 Google Android phone on T-Mobile gets reviewed
No, not by us, but Gizmodo has reviewed T-Mobile’s G1 Android phone. Their general perception has been of a good open platform that is community-based. This means that the phone is everything the iPhone and Windows Mobile aren’t. Here’s a summary of what’s in the deal: – The keyboard may not appeal to all. –…
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Everything you want to know about the T-Mobile G1
Amid a lukewarm reception of the new T-Mobile G1 on its launch, the phone may not have surprised us but it surely disappointed many Google fans. The phone was supposed to rock the iPhone from its cradle as many Google fans were anticipating; on the contrary, the launch must have surely made Steve jobs laugh.…
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HTC Dream Android phone all geared to sell at $199
The much anticipated first Google Android smartphone is expected this month to go head to head with the Apple iPhone 3G, with the HTC Dream hitting stores at the same price as the Apple iPhone 3G’s $199.00.This puts the Google Android in direct competition with the Apple iPhone 3G. Nevertheless, the big question is can…
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Google Android demonstrated at Developer Day (Video)
Google teased us yet again by showcasing its new operating system at the Developer Day event but no hard date once again when we can get our hands on a phone running Android. The above video gives a walkthrough of the upcoming operating system. The handset used was camouflaged to cover up unconfirmed bits like…
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Google Phone gets FCC approval
HTC Dream is all set to launch on October 13th, 2008. The phone has now been approved by the FCC and is on its way to store shelves soon. There is a lot at stake with this new Google phone which is anticipated to be much better than the Apple iPhone on usability and free…