A few details have come out of the workwork regarding T-Mobile’s upcoming Cliq 2, aka ‘Begonia’. Not a whole lot is known, but here’s what we have so far:
Other than a rumored November 1 launch date, we don’t have any more details for you. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
[via Engadget]
Android is one of the fastest growing smartphone OS’s in the world. With that said, Android has a wide array of devices to suit different people’s individual wants and needs of their smartphones.
Take a look at the diagram above (click for a larger view) and see how one might narrow down the search for the ultimate Android device. Do you agree that a certain wireless carrier or the option of a keyboard can be a deal breaker for any given device? Leave a comment below and let us know!
[via gizmodo]
In a new blog post over at the Google Mobile Blog, Google has announced a change to their website. Google has turned the URL that used to be the landing page for the Nexus One (back in it’s hayday) into the “Google Phone Gallery”. The new page serves as a tool to help people find a new Android phones. According to the blog post:
All the phones in the gallery include Android Market, Google Search, and other Google Mobile services such as Gmail, Maps, and YouTube. There are tools that make it easy to compare phones side by side: you can filter phones by country, manufacturer, and carrier; view and compare technical specifications and features; and find where each phone is available for sale.
So be sure to check it out at www.google.com/phone, and let us know what you think in the comments below.
[via Google Mobile Blog]
So you and your buddies are on a road trip, out in the middle of nowhere. It’s late in the evening, and you guys are craving some burgers. You’ve been driving for 6 hours when suddenly, advertising billboards start popping up. A shimmering of lights from a small city ahead catches your eye. You drive past a sign that reads: “Wendy’s Exit 164“. Your eyes glaze over and your mouth salivates. Sweet, time to get your grub on!
Most of the time, advertising is an annoyance, but like above, there are definitely times when advertising is just what you need to discover that what you want is nearby. Google’s hyperlocal ad feature does just that. Think of it as smart advertising. It knows where you are, and everything around you via your Android phone’s GPS. You search for something you want or need, and Google can now serve you a relevant ad based on both your search and GPS coordinates. Oh, and if you don’t want this feature, no problem, hyperlocal ads only work if you’ve opted into sharing your location with Google.
[via Google Mobile Blog]
If you haven’t heard of the Samsung Galaxy Beam, it might be because it was only launched over in Singapore. Because of this small launch, Samsung has decided not to waste time upgrading the Galaxy Beam to Android 2.2 stating, “the customer base is too small to justify for the allocation of dedicated resources at HQ.” This is unfortunate because the Galaxy Beam had one cool trick up its sleeve: a built-in pico projector – the first of its kind on the Android platform.
Kind of want one now don’t ya? Well, if you were thinking of trying to snag one up, forget about it…the Samsung Galaxy Beam is currently sold out. Hopefully Samsung hasn’t discontinued the manufacturing of this unique handset, but I’m sure it will not be the last Android phone we see packing a projector.
[via unwiredview]
If you have a Samsung Vibrant, it may be time to start using Kies, Samsung’s proprietary sync and update app. There’s a new update being reported as coming through the Kies wire, update JI5, that is said to be fixing GPS issues on the device. That’s right, folks. While it may not be an update to 2.2, better GPS functionality on the Vibrant is nothing to be disappointed about.
The update also includes Media Hub.
You can download Kies here.If you download this update on your Vibrnat, be sure to let us know how it goes in the comments!
[via droiddog]
EDIT: T-Mobile has stated that this update is causing known issues, and an OTA update is soon to be released. Read about it here.
No, we’re not talking about any kind of illicit substance here. Canadian carrier Fido has announced their first Android offering: the Acer Liquid E. The phone, which will be offered for $30 with a 3-year contract, features a 768 MHz Snapdragon processor, 3.5-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 600, 720p video playback, 512MB internal storage with up to 32GB of microSD expansion, Android 2.1, WiFi b/g, Bluetooth, and a 5MP camera.
All in all, this sounds like a pretty snappy device for only 30 bucks, so for all of you residing north of the border that might be interested, you can find out more info here.
Mopapp, a mobile sales analytics platform, has just finished a two month closed beta and is now entering a free, public beta. The service allows developers to track the performance of their mobile applications in most major mobile app stores, including Apple’s App Store, Android Market, RIM App world, and more. The API will also allow for the tracking of 3rd party stores or custom e-commerce solutions.
If you have ever used Google Analytics, you will likely agree that Mopapp’s tracking has a very similar look and feel. The service will track all of your apps and rank them by sales, display demographic data, success from different stores, etc. Additional features are in the works, including the ability to import reviews and comments, which should be rolling out in the next couple of days.
A basic subscription will allow you to track 1 application, 10 for a basic plan, 50 for the professional, and unlimited for the enterprise level subscription. All prices are TBD, but the public beta is currently offering users the professional plan for free.
An interactive demonstration of the tracking features can be found here: http://www.mopapp.com/demo, or hit up the source link below for general information.
[via Mopapp]
Some Epic 4G users have been reporting slow 3G upload speeds, with some going so far as to say that Sprint has been intentionally capping their uploads. Whatever the case may be, Sprint is going to be rolling out an update for the 4G beginning tomorrow, September 30.
The news came via the official Sprint forums, and was reported by an administrator of that forum. From the post:
Good news – an update will be released tomorrow 9/30. It will be rolled out over a 4 day period so not everyone will get it on day 1.
I will have the standard MR information (fixes included, rollout schedule, etc) available tomorrow morning and will post it in a new featured thread.
So, Epic 4G users can breath a sigh of relief, as help is on the way! Stay tuned tomorrow for more information about this update.
[via Sprint]
Looks like everyone is starting to realize they need to get on the Android bandwagon! The latest to do this is Golfshot: GolfGPS!
One of the most noteworthy features of Golfshot: GolfGPS is its rangefinder capabilities which utilizes your GPS positioning to show your current yardages on the course, and show you the way to the pin.
The app also comes with its built-in scorecard for you and your friends to avoid cheating, as well as automatic stats display for your rounds.
I know I’m beyond help with my golf game, but I’ll be sure to grab this app from the market, hopefully I’ll see some sort of improvement! Search for “Golfshot” in the Android market.
Will you be grabbing this app too? let us know in the comments!