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Rumor has it that Google is working on a new version of Nexus One designed specially for the developing markets like India. The Indianised Nexus One would be a scaled down version of the phone. Although it would not be power-packed, but less features obviously mean lower prices!!!
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While Opera has shown off the Opera Mini for the iPhone at MWC (no footage though), they also revealed Opera Mobile for Android devices. And here is a video of Opera Mobile in action. We can expect the iPhone app to be similar to this one (video below)
Opera Mini is the browser that [...]
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When the original Android G1 launched in 2008 there were rumors that Apple had asked Google to avoid integrating a 3.5mm audio jack and multitouch gestures on the HTC G1 (given that Apple has patents related to both technologies). After Microsoft and Palm got the multitouch magic for the Zune HD and Pre respectively, we [...]
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After Orange and Tesco Mobile cracked the iPhone in UK, Vodafone has gone on sale with the jesus phone aswell. In what is believed to be a hint that Apple is all set to go ahead and sell the iPhone via multiple carriers in its dominant US market. There is a lot of hype and [...]
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With Nexus One, Google has finally arrived in direct competition with Apple in smart phone market. Google calls it a Superphone, and it indeed satisfies the buzz.
Google unveiled the HTC Nexus One at its Android press gathering, Nexus One comes with Android 2.1 (Eclair) OS. Lighter and slimmer than iPhone, Nexus One comes [...]
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Don’t know if they were serious or just playing with Apple, but this is fun. Swavv Apps the same App Store developer who gave us “Beer Pong Pro” and “Spin the Bottle Pro” actually submitted an app called ‘iDroid’ to Apple. This app does nothing but promotes the Motorola Droid by Verizon with the same [...]
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Verizon has managed to create great hype for the Droid (with Google’s support thrown in). Partly the drama before launch and the feature set including first time Android 2.0 with Google Navigation helped. So how does the Droid do against the iPhone 3GS? Lets take a quick look at the spec sheet first:
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No new news that Google is focusing on Mobile internet big time and another of its products got a mobile version optimized for popular smartphones today. Google has updated GOOGLE NEWS for the iPhone, Palm Pre and Android platforms to give a better experience to news addicts. While Google News is a good tool and [...]
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Recent leaked images of the upcoming upgrade to the Android OS (version 2.0) has pumped up the comparison between the iPhone and Android devices. Different manufacturers have tried their hands on Android and the custom Sense UI by HTC and MotoBlur by Motorola have managed to create atleast some buzz. Conversations around my twitter friends already seem [...]
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Another popular iPhone competitor and another theme on the iPhone, the trend continues. The sexy home screen of the Android powered HTC Hero comes to the iPhone as a lockscreen. And the Sense UI Android look on the iPhone Homescreen with this latest Winterboard theme.
Nice large icons and amazing looks. See the screenshot [...]
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Now thats some serious criticism of the iPhone design. The 3GS carries the same design as the iPhone 3G, which replaces the aluminum back of the 1st Gen iPhone with a plastic. While IMO the plastic body is much more comfortable than the earlier Aluminum (looks is a different subject, its subjective), HTC’s Chief Innovator [...]
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Google Android platform is backed by multiple manufacturers, just like Windows Mobile. However iPhone has managed to catch the market early. While Android is going slow; iPhone has already become a trend-setter.
So would the Gphone catchup with the Apple iPhone?
Informa Telecoms & Media predicts that being open source and with no licensing cost, Android would [...]
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Rumors but somewhat logical suggest that Google consulted Apple before going ahead with the launch of Android. Apple’s recent comments / increasing tension between Apple and Palm could have easily been Apple vs Google had the G1 featured multitouch. An Android team insider reveals that Apple adviced Google to keep away from Multitoouch and a [...]
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Google has been generous to the iPhone, but wait! Here comes the Android.
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Beta 2 of the new iPhone firmware reveals Google Street View (as suspected before). Its time to counter Android! Over the past month Android has been threatening the Apple iPhone like none other. And here we can see the Cupertino juggernaut preparing its defense.
One of the key attraction of the iPhone has been the web [...]
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Google is all set to gain momentum with Android. And it already has some great plans for the AppStore rival: ‘Android Market’! Apparently the AppStore is tightly held by Apple and developers have limited freedom. However Google’s mantra with Android has been OPEN OPEN OPEN! And thats how they expect to lead with the Android [...]
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The first Android device, The G1 may not be a game changing, but its enough to unleash the power of Google Android. Google had formed an ‘Open Handset Alliance’ for Android with several companies committed to creating devices on the Android platform. Now after the launch of the first Android handset, the ones who aren’t [...]
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The firstever Android phone is out, and everyone is talking the same thing …. IS IT AN IPHONE KILLER?? The fact is that Android is no Samsung Instinct or the HTC Diamond, that is made with the intention to rival the iPhone. Its an open source platform for which many other manufacturers will release devices…
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The wait is over! & its not called the HTC Dream, Its the G1! Previously rumored to cost at par with the iPhone at $199, this one actually does better at $179. The HTC G1 is the first Android powered mobile, that will go on sale in the US on TMobile from 22nd October.
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So far we have been hearing that the first Android handset that will become public on 23rd Sept would be priced over $300 (Around $399 or more), however some reports suggest that the same would launch on TMobile @ $199 to compete with the iPhone!
If so the Android shall have a great start considering the [...]
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OnlyGizmos reports that the much awaited and hyped Google Android will show its face in public soon. T-Mobile is all set to reveal the ‘HTC DREAM’ on 23rd September, the same shall go on sale @ $400 in October.
It is being rumored that some 600,000 pcs have been prepared for the launch. However Dream would [...]
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OG reports a new FCC leak about the Android Powered HTC Dream. This time the dimensions of the device is out. And the HTC Dream turns out to be smaller then the iPhone 3G. Though its bigger than the upcoming Sony Ericsson Xperia. However we expect the HTC Dream to be thicker than the iPhone [...]
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Engadget reports that the HTC Dream which is expected to be the first Android based phone has been Approved by the FCC. Latest trend of rumors suggest that this might well release by October. Catch the full coverage of Android Platform at ONLYGIZMOS.
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