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20/20 Podcast Episode #6
2008-01-10 01:55:00
Last night Jamie and Scott got together to talk about some recent news and events in the Android world. Recorded over two 20 minute segments, we present to you episode six of the AndroidGuys 20/20 podcast.About the AndroidGuys 20/20: We feel that 20 minutes is a sufficient amount of time to cover one subject in depth, without beating a dead horse. At the same time, it also allows for multiple topics to be covered in short segments.Segment one topics include: Lack of CES Android news, Yahoo! Go, and form factor of the Android prototypes and GW4.Click here to download 6ASegment two topics inlcude : Open Moko and other hardware designs, 34 Weeks of OHA, Android release within 180 days, Google service model.Click here to download 6B Don't forget to subscribe to our standard feed as well as the podcast only version.AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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Android Hacked Onto Devices - Video!
2008-01-09 22:27:00
We're not even gonna pretend like we know what it takes to get this kind of stuff to happen, but 'Penguinistas' have hacked Android onto some older technologies. Behold video of Android running on pre-existing hardware devices like the Sharp Zaurus. Of course, these devices are not meant to run Android so you'll be forgiving if it is not quite as fast as it will be in real life scenarios...right? Anyways, here is a link to a few videos couresty of LinuxDevices .com.Also worth checking out is AndroidZaurus' blog as it features screenshots of Android's "Lunar Lander" game, OpenGL 3D graphics demos, style picker, and Google's index page.AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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Bonus Podcast from AndroidGuys
2008-01-09 18:23:00
A few weeks back, John and Lukai sat down with Scott and revisited John Dvorak's comments regarding Android and his reason for why the Open Handset Alliance will fail. We were around 6 weeks removed from his article and had a much clearer vision as to what the Alliance was to going to do and where technology was heading. When we started talking about the piece, we realized that it would be fun to record and release as a podcast. So, today we bring you an unearthed, never-before heard, digitally enhanced, original recording! Here's the rub: You have to subscribe to the podcast only feed for this one. We're not going to just give this stuff away for free. Ok, wait, maybe we are anyhow. To get this latest podcast click here.But wait, there's more! If you act today, we'll throw in all of our previous podcasts absolutely free!On a related note, there will be another pair of 20/20 podcasts coming later today.AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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Frontline Wireless 'Closed for Business'
2008-01-09 15:29:00
Frontline is closed for business at this time. We have no further comment. One of the Silicon Valley startups looking to bid on the 700MHz spectrum later this month has shut down after months of jockeying and positioning themselves for the auction. Frontline may not be completely out though as their principals and financial backers have relationships with other companies, including Backline and Cellular South Licenses Inc. RCRNewsAndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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Qualcomm Reference Designs Make Us Drool
2008-01-08 20:07:00
Geek.com had an intimate encounter with two new platforms that will be emerging by the end of 2008, if not early 2009. One platform, a 'Fairbanks' unit is more or less a glorified GPS unit with some bells and whistles (bwhistles?) tacked on. By that we mean a micro-SD slot, live television playback, and a 3MP camera. The other platform, 'Anchorage', is based on Qualcomm ?s Snapdragon platform. This means will use a 1.0GHz processor as well as WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, cellular, and all the usual suspects. According to Sal Cangeloso, Snapdragon will offer close to the best power/performance ratio of anything currently on the market and will be aimed more towards productivity. He also claims that 'So far we know that Samsung and HTC are on board, but there are a few others that are not official yet.'This is exactly the kind of phone we want to see with Android. It's sleek, robust, and sexy. Qualcomm, Samsung, and HTC are all founding members of the Open Handset Alliance, s...
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Android Developers Wanted
2008-01-08 16:13:00
Are you looking to join up with a few partners and make a run for the Android Developers Challenge? Perhaps you are an individual looking to join a corporate giant like Motorola. Well whatever the case may be, OpenAndroids has gone and put together a classifieds type section for people looking to hire or join a team. Your selections can be narrowed by full time, contract, and/or permanent basis. OpenAndroids has been on our radar for quite some time now so we figured we show them a little bit of love. AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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Google Inks TV Deal
2008-01-08 15:29:00
For clarification, the first sentence of this article was changed.Matsushita, the world?s largest consumer electronics manufacturer who produces Panasonic, has signed a deal with Google that will see the company launch flat panel sets which will allow users to access YouTube, Picasa, and other Google services. The non-exclusive deal should have the first units launching here in the United States in over the next few months. Throw in an Android DVR or some widget capability, and you'll be one step closer to Android TV!Matsushita's (Panasonic)Net-enabled TVs will let users access YouTube's video-sharing site and Google's Picasa photo-sharing site by simply pressing a button on the remote control, the Nikkei said. The maker of Panasonic brand electronics is likely to monitor sales of the Internet-enabled TVs, as well as the development of copyright management systems around the world, before deciding whether to also sell the TVs outside the US.CNN MoneyAndroidGuys | The most trus...
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Yahoo Mobile Services On Google and iPhones
2008-01-08 14:22:00
Yahoo reveals it's strategy to compete with the likes of Google and its other rivals. "If you can't beat em', join em". Instead of reinventing the whe....er' phone like Google is attempting to do, Yahoo wants to include it's web based mobile services or "widgets" on it's rivals platforms. Could this mean we will see Yahoo Go! on the iPhone or Google's Android? We sure hope so, because we absolutely love this software. You can check out the full article here on eWeek.comAndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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34 Weeks of OHA: #1
2008-01-08 02:57:00
Open Handset Alliance Member Profiles (Week #1 - Aplix) For 34 weeks, each Tuesday, Jordan from fandroid.net will be joining us to offer a profile of each of the 34 members of the Open Handset Alliance.Company Name: Aplix CorporationHow the OHA site classifies them: Commercialization CompanyWhat the OHA site says about them: Aplix Corporation enables mobile handset manufacturers to have a faster, lower development cost and lower risk route to deploy wireless Java solutions.What they do: Aplix develops embedded software for mobile phones and PCs. They are a world leader in deploying Java technology on mobile handsets. They are probably best known for Jblend, which the Aplix site describes as "...an embedded software product that enables Java technology on resource constrained devices such as mobile phones." Jblend has been shipped on almost 360 million handsets. Most of Jblend's deployment has been in Asian markets; it is deployed on devices by Samsung, Panasonic, Hitachi, Motorola...
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CES: Where is Android?
2008-01-07 19:56:00
Eric Zemen at InformationWeek tell us in a post today that there is pretty much zilch in the ways of Android aside from the GW4 already reported. He goes down the list of manufacturers and gives his findings. It is after 9 AM out here in Las Vegas and most of the day's major news items are public. So far there have been several snoozeworthy mobile phone announcements and not much else. Not a single smartphone has been officially introduced. The closest thing to the WNC phone was one that one of the HTC guys uses. He uses it at work but conveniently didn't bring it to the show. He did say that it was 'awesome' though. So what's the deal here? Nobody sneaking a peek, teasing the fans, or even talking about it. We have to say that we'll be very disappointed with LG, Motorola, Samsung, and HTC if they don't give us a sample at all. AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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Open Moko To Unveil "Free Runner" UPDATE
2008-01-07 17:20:00
Open Moko is all set to unveil it's Linux based handset named "Free Runner " at a private showing in this years CES. From the specs this handset looks to be a beast. It boasts a 500 Mhz processor, 2.8 inch touch screen, WiFi, motion sensors, and hardware-accelerated 2d/3d graphics capabilities. You can read more about Open Moko and the Free Runner here at ars technica. Don't expect this handset to run Google's Android, as it appears to be in direct competition sporting it's own open platform. I can't wait for some pics of this one. Be sure to check back later once they're available. Cheers.Here's the biggest picture we can find right now. All indications are that it looks very similar to the NEO1973 announced last year.AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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D2 Technologies Embedded Mobile Convegence Solution
2008-01-07 16:35:00
D2 Technologies has been working on a convergence solution that will allow one device to access several different messaging clients. Now, you may be saying "This is already possible with my Blackberry or Pocket PC". You would be correct, but D2's offering will be tailored more towards the corporate user, allowing access to company directories, VoIP, Google Talk, and others simultaneously! Wow. You can check out the complete article here by Reuters, but you may have to read it a few times before you get the complete gist of it. D2 Technologies is unveiling this software to the public at this years CES.AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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LiMo Grows, Throws Mud at Android
2008-01-07 16:30:00
The LiMo Foundation plans to announce some new members today including Trolltech, Acrodea, ETRI, Huawei and Purple Labs. These names will join founding member like NTT DoCoMo, Motorola, and Vodafone and put their total at 25 members to the OHA's 34 founders. Some of the vendors in the LiMo Foundation are also members of the Open Handset Alliance including NTT DoCoMo, Motorola, and Samsung. LiMo's head, Morgan Gillis thinks their offering will not only beat Android to market, but also prove to be more successful. An important difference is that the code within the LiMo platform is market-proven technology that has been brought to the platform by our founder members in the form of Motorola, Samsung, NEC and Panasonic. We simply reintegrated it to form the first release of the LiMo platform. He goes on to call Android a new software platform containing "unproven code" that Google has only just produced. It typically takes two to three years before handset software is stabilized ...
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Yahoo Pushes Reset Button at CES
2008-01-07 14:46:00
Yahoo is expected to announced today that they will open up their mobile platform for outside programmers. This way, they can develop new apps that can be planted on Yahoo pages and widgets for mobile handsets. Yahoo hopes this move will attract more advertisers and ultimately compete with Google's Android platform.Yahoo will also unveil their redesigned home page for mobile devices. Look for features that enable more content and the ability to designate material that users want highlighted. And finally, Yahoo is releasing an upgrade to its "Go" software which should make it easier to internet on mobile phones.Yahoo feels that their "Go" software gives the company a head start in the high-stakes war to deliver advertising and Internet services to the masses.AFTER.AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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Bug Labs Pricing
2008-01-07 04:56:00
Just a fast and furious update to the Bug Labs device we've profiled a few times. CrunchGear has some pricing on the device for those of you who don't find the thing to be all that ugly. The jist of it is this: BUGbase - $349, LCD module - $119, GPS module - $99, Camera module - $79, Motion detector / Accelerometer - $59Apparently, there is a discount for those who hop on board within the first 60 days of release and the online store opens up on the 21st of January. We're waiting on our comped model to be sent to us although 'wishing' might be the more appropriate term.AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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AndroidGuys: Developer Spotlight Series #2
2008-01-07 02:33:00
We're back with another edition of the spotlight series and today we're showcasing a guy who goes by the name of "Living Sword". For those of you who missed the first edition of the series, you can check it out here. Living Sword runs the Android in Progress website for those of you interested in checking out another Android site.The spotlight series is where we delve a little deeper and give you a little bit of insight into what developers working on Android are running into. The kind of software being worked on, how it will benefit the end user, and what expectations to have are all things that interest us. We're here to pull back the curtain and let you take a peek as to what is going on behind the scenes. Down the road, we will do what we can to get the word out about these developers and their software. We'll even host the software if you'd like.What type of program are you writing for Android?I am writing a multimedia player. Although I had other applications in mind...
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Wistron NeWeb GW4 is Android Ready
2008-01-06 17:22:00
Word is coming in that Wistron NeWeb (WNC) has a pretty slick looking phone running Linux 2.6. Some of the hardware specs include WiFi, BlueTooth, a 2.5? QVGA touch screen display, and a QWERTY keyboard. The camera on the back is only 2MP, but hey, what are ya gonna do? The GW4 looks reminiscent of the prototype phone we've seen over the last few weeks only more polished. From what we're gathering, it's a very light phone. The description we read was that it's lighter than the T-Mobile Dash and the Palm Centro. If you'd like to see some pictures of it, please click here. They're not the cleanest looking or best lit, but you definitely get the feel for the phone.Respect knuckles go to SlashGear for the heads up.Android Guys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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Nominate AndroidGuys for a Bloggie!
2008-01-05 17:48:00
We don't ask for things very often at AndroidGuys, but today we are. The 8th Annual Bloggies are running right now and they are taking applications for all kinds of categories. We qualify for a few categories including Best Computers or Technology Weblog, Best Group Weblog, Best-Kept Secret Weblog, and of course, Best New Weblog.You'll need to nominate three blogs for any category you decide to take part in so if you need some help, we'll help you a little bit. AndroidGuys suggests AskTheAdmin for Computer/Technology and Saphrym and The Big Bald Blog for Best-Kept Secret. There ya go! We made it a lot easier for you.On a serious note, we are very excited to see the level of interest in Android. More importantly, we are overwhelmed with the level of interest in AndroidGuys. If you don't feel like nominating us for anything, it's all good. You'd be doing us a bigger favor just by Stumbling us or adding us to your technorati faves!AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for An...

Site Maintenance
2008-01-05 04:19:00
As we continue to clean up AndroidGuys and make adjustments, we may run into a snag or two. If you see something that does not work properly, please let us know! If you've been following us for any length of time and want to give us some feedback, leave a comment below. We want to know what you think of the new look!AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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AG5 (January 5th Edition)
2008-01-04 22:13:00
Okay folks, here's the deal. We're giving you the weekend off. That's right! No need to come back tomorrow and see the weekly wrap-up. In the wake of two back-to-back slow news weeks, we're going to power down the AG5 and get ready for CES next week. We're hoping that next Saturday's edition is so jam-packed that we have to figure which articles we're going to trim off the list. Buckle up! We should be in for a few hectic weeks!AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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OHA News (January 4th Edition)
2008-01-04 20:05:00
The first week of 2008 had just about as much moving and shaking going on as the last week of 2007. By that, we mean it was another semi-quiet 7 days for Open Handset Alliance news. CES is next week, so we're pretty sure things are going to be a little different come next Friday. Even as slow as things have been going, there was still plenty worth keeping up with this week. LG was rumored to be having major problems with their Rumor handset.A day later, LG cleared things up with a bit of damage control.Qualcomm was hit with a major injunction from BroadcomMotorola unveiled a live TV mobile video player.T-Mobile UK is getting the HTC TouchHTC is thinking about getting another chip supplier.Samsung wants to be #1 in sales and profit in 2009Sprints say QChat is still on trackAnother pair of defections from GoogleAndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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New GE Line: Hint at Things to Come?
2008-01-04 14:50:00
The DECT 60 line from GE will make its real world debut next week at CES, however we've already learned a little bit about it. According to the press release, the DECT 60 series is 'The ultimate phone for young families in larger homes and perfect for busy parents juggling responsibilities...' While it's not a mobile phone,it does offer something we've not seen before. Looking closely at the image you'll notice a dedicated button for GOOG-411, the free, voice-activated, business directory assistance service from Google. Could we see something like this integrated into a Google Android phone? We've certainly seen dedicated buttons on cell phones before. AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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Developer Challenge News
2008-01-04 14:42:00
Dan Morrill, a 'Developer Advocate' has posted some information on the official Google Android Blog, including the link to submit your project to the Android Developer Challenge . It should be noted that you can submit as an individual, team, or as a corporation. Dan is very excited about the challenge and offers some interesting tidbits about it. For instance, you can submit your application now, and then again later should you refine it. The submission period is open until March 3, 2008, so you don't need to rush to submit your application just yet. March 3 is definitely a hard deadline though, so you must have your applications submitted by then. If you choose to submit now, you can always re-submit a later version of your application closer to the end.AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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CES Updates
2008-01-04 14:10:00
Although we are not physically attending CES next week, you can rest assured that AndroidGuys will be bringing you the most up to date and hottest information regarding any and all members of the Open Handset Alliance. With names like Motorola, LG, Samsung, Intel, and nVdia at the show, we're practically obligated to! We're anxious to see whether or not anyone will be previewing Android at the show. We, and our fans, are dying to see video of it in action.AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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Cross-Browser Bugs Blamed for Developer Challenge Snag
2008-01-03 17:11:00
For all the developers out there looking to start submitting their programs to the Android Developer Challenge listen up! You might want to wait another day or two. According to the official Google Group there is a slight delay. Unfortunately final testing revealed some cross-browser bugs in the application we'll be using to allow you submit your work. We're fixing those now, and will have the site up and running as soon as we possibly can. At the same time that the submission application becomes available, we'll also make the final Terms and Conditions of the competition available. So, pump the brakes a little bit. You have plenty of time to get your entries in anyhow. Good luck!If you wanna let the world know a little bit about your project, contact us and we'll be happy to spotlight you and your application!AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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WhatsOpen.com Goes Beta Today
2008-01-02 15:06:00
In what looks to be a considerably cooler program than we initially anticipated, WhatsOpen has dropped their beta release on the public today. If you try to do a search right now, you'll be limited to California, however this still gives you more than ample opportunity to get a feel for how this program will operate. We tried looking for "taco" in Mountain View, CA and were immediately shown a map with over 50 locations in addition to hours of operation, distance, and phone number. Coupling this with GPS or the new feature from Google Maps, your Android based phone (or iPhone) will be exponentially more useful when it comes to finding anything! We first reported on WhatsOpen back in early November '07. It appears as if this program will be everything we anticipated, plus some. We can't wait for the mashups to begin!The iPhone and Android applications are in private alpha and will be rolled out in a public beta over the next 60 days. Also keep an eye out apps built for Fac...
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Flawed Facts?
2007-12-31 19:18:00
Alright, so maybe we weren't gonna get out of the year without another actual post. Today we're hearing that HTC is unhappy with Android. Well, at least according to Stefania Viscusi over at TMCnet. Stefania claims, without substantiation, that HTC is troubled by the underdevelopment of Google's Android platform to a large extent. We're not buying it tough. In the same paragraph, Viscusi says "...Google's Android platform, which was scheduled to be released in the first half of 2008 by HTC."Anybody paying half attention will tell you it's the second half of '08, but that's not the point here. We need to see more from the HTC camp to convince us that they are not happy. Peter Chou was just singing Android's praises less than a month ago. Something doesn't add up.So far, we've not heard a whiff of HTC unhappiness. Any readers out there care to shed some light? AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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Looking Back, Looking Forward ( Part 2 of 3)
2007-12-31 16:46:00
Last week I started this mini-series as my way of looking back over 2007 without making one of those cliched top 10 lists that seem to be so popular the last weeks of December. This way I'm not confined to the past and I have a chance to look down the road a little bit and talk about what we might expect in 2008 from Google and the Open Handset Alliance.While it was rumored for months, the gPhone never showed up. Instead, his bigger, badder brother, Android, did. Android was the open source operating system that was going to run thousands, if not millions, of ?gPhones?. Designed as an initiative of the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), Android was announced as the platform that would be showing up on handsets made by LG, Motorola, Samsung, and HTC. The OHA is comprised of mobile operators, software companies, commercialization companies, semiconductor companies, and handset manufacturers. Notable names were Intel, Texas Instruments, nVidia, eBay, Synaptics, T-Mobile, Sprint, and of...
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Happy New Year!
2007-12-31 15:20:00
We're going out on a limb here today and guessing that there will not be a whole lot of news centered around Google, Android, or the Open Handset Alliance. Call it a hunch. We'd like to take this time to thank everyone out there who has visited, commented, listened, and suggested on AndroidGuys over the last two months. We're excited about 2008 and can't wait to see what's in store for mobile devices! Have a safe and happy new year!In the meanwhile, please check out the Glossary, FAQ's, and Contact Us segments. We've been adding to them slowly in the background. Drop us a line at androidguys@gmail.com and tell us what you think!AndroidGuys | The most trusted site for Android news and opinion.
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AG5 - December 29th Edition
2007-12-29 17:20:00
It's been seven days already believe it or not. Time for the latest installment of the AndroidGuys AG5! With the year winding down, most tech sites started turning to their year end reviews and wrap ups. There was not a whole lot of new Android or Open Handset Alliance news, but that's okay. We're sure we can squeeze out five things worth another look. Read the full post if you wanna see what went down!#1 - Speculation calls for Android based phones at the Mobile WorldThis article picked up steam as the week went on. This Barcelona based conference is where all the big boys go each year, save for Apple. They do their own thing with Mac World. Google has two tables lined up so anticipation is running high.#2 - Android was met with pretty good reviews in the year end lists.Top 5's, Top 10's, or whatever you call it. Google showed up on quite a few lists and impressed a lot of people. Their name was talked about just as much as Apple and the iPhone.#3 - People are expect...
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