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Eric Schmidt says Android could eventually be a $10 billion/year business

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by Chris Moor on
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Well now that we know that Android is the most popular US mobile OS, (activating 200,000+ phones a day) this news doesn’t seem that surprising.

Google’s CEO, Eric Schmidt recently confirmed to Newsweek that Android is already a profitable entity. Now this doesn’t mean that all of the profits com from Android directly, but with all those phones being sold per week, they generate enough advertising revenue to cover the costs for development.

So where does the 10 billion figure come from? Well Schmidt didn’t give a timeline, but he fully expects there to be one billion Android phones in the world and if each phone generated just $10 per user per year, bingo bango, that’s a $10 billion business. Not to shabby for a 200MB OS with 11 million lines of code.

Hit up the link for the four-page Newsweek article.

[via Newsweek]

Motorola MT716 launches in China, reminiscent of Cliq + Droid?

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by Mikka Burrell on
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Motorola Droid users here in the States might be smacking their foreheads when they see the Motorola MT716. This new OPhone/Android device was recently launched in China, sporting what seems to be the same exact design of the Motorola Droid with the keyboard of a Motorola CLIQ.

The improved keyboard of this device paired with the impeccable design of the original Droid is what we all wanted way back in November 2009 when the Droid was first released.

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LG kicks Android 2.2 tablets to the curb

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by Dustin Karnes on
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According to Reuters, LG is booting out upcoming tablets running 2.2. The Korean manufacturer says that it has some concerns about the reliability of Froyo. According to an anonymous LG official, ““We plan to introduce a tablet that runs on the most reliable Android version … We are in talks with Google to decide on the most suitable version for our tablet and that is not Froyo 2.2”.

The source continued to say that LG has not yet finalized its time frame for an Android tablet release. Good luck, LG.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments!

[via Reuters]

GetJar giving away millions of premium mobile games for free

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by Tyler Cunningham on
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Online app store GetJar, the second largest of its kind, is partnering up with mobile game publisher Glu Mobile to give away millions of free, premium games across several major platforms, including Android. The first phase of the program will provide these games free of charge for two weeks, with no ad insertions, registrations, or any other hidden catches.

Now, you might be wondering, why exactly are they going to be giving these games away for free? GetJar is using a radio station as an example. Commercial radio relies on advertising for their revenue, which is what GetJar is going to be doing. Companies will be paying for sponsored app placement, which will in turn provide GetJar with the money to buy this premium content and distribute it for free.

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Gorilla Glass protects the Samsung Galaxy Tab from breakage

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by Steve Ginter on
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If I didn’t know any better, I’d say gorillas are taking over.  There’s Gorilla Glue, Gorilla Tape, and even Gorilla Glass!  I guess those Samsung Galaxy Tab commercials showing the tablet wedged into the back pocket of your jeans don’t look as foolish as we thought.  Gorilla Glass uses a unique chemical strengthening to make one of the most scratch and shatter resistant glass surfaces available.  Check out a durability demonstration of the same glass used in Samsung Galaxy S phones and Gorilla Glass’ own glass flaw comparison chart after the jump.

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Samsung Transform manual leaks, stock Android coming to Sprint?

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by Chris Moor on
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OoOoO, what do we have here? A stock-Android device running on the Sprint network? Well isn’t this interesting. Currently if you’re a big yellow subscriber (if Verizon is big red, then I hereby declare Sprint Big Yellow) then your only choices for Android are either HTC Sense on the HTC EVO 4G or TouchWiz3.0 on the Epic 4G. (Well you can get stock Android on the Samsung Intercept also, but let’s not include that one)

Anyway, the user guide to the Samsung Transform can now be downloaded directly from Sprint. One of the new features on the upcoming Transform are ID Packs. ID packs are similar to device packs that contain features such as icons, wallpapers, menus and apps. These packs can be customized for different uses and can be purchased and downloaded directly from the Sprint Store. They’re installed using an app called Sprint ID and you can install and switch between as many ID Packs as you’d like (without losing any apps).

Well that feature definitely has me intrigued. What do you guys think? Let us know in the comments

Download the user guide directly from Sprint or from TalkAndroid

Thanks to Eric for sending this in!

Motorola CLIQ XT gets a much needed software update

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by Tyler Cunningham on
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Motorola CLIQ XT owners have been desperately waiting for a software update for some time now, and T-Mobile has heard their cries. The provider is now ready to push an update which brings significant improvements to the device’s overall performance.

The upgrades also include improved responsiveness to input requests, improved software stability with less crashes, better Bluetooth performance, and improvements to the texting interface.

T-Mobile has provided the following set of instructions for ensuring that a CLIQ XT receives a proper update.

  1. We recommend downloading the update over Wi-Fi or 3G (with a fully charged battery and active SIM card installed in your phone).
  2. Follow these steps to update your T-Mobile Motorola CLIQ-XT™:
    1. Upon receipt of the notification message, select Download.
    2. After the software is downloaded, select Install now.
    3. After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.

For the full details about the improvements to the Motorola CLIQ XT, and for additional support, hit up the source link below.

[via Motorola]

Japanese carrier DoCoMo confirms launch of Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab in Japan

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by Tyler Cunningham on
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Last week, we brought you a story that Japanese mobile provider DoCoMo was heavily rumored to be getting both the Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab. Well, the company confirmed those rumors today, announcing that their Galaxy S offering will be launching later this month, with the Galaxy Tab landing in November.

Both will be launching with Android 2.2, and will support DoCoMo’s new e-book service, which will be starting a trial period later this month. Both devices will also be able to access the company’s i-mode™ mail system, giving users access to those particular email accounts.

DoCoMo is the world’s leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services, with 56 million customers in Japan alone. You can check out their specs for the Galaxy S here, and the Galaxy Tab here. Continue after the break for the full presser.

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AT&T beefs up Android offerings with 3 new Motorola phones

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AT&T’s Android family just got a bit bigger, with the addition of three new Motorola devices: the Flipout, Bravo, and Flipside.  All three are rocking Android 2.1, and not surprisingly, Motoblur. Let’s take a look at some specs from each device, shall we?

The Bravo features a 800 MHz processor, 3.7-inch display, and a 3MP camera. This phone will also include DLNA support, and is expected to ship for the holiday season and will cost $129.99 with a two-year contract.

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