Google Releases Updated Android Fragmentation Report

Google today has released on their developer site an updated chart showing the percentages of which flavor of Android are making up what is out in the wild on Android handsets.  This is for devs to be able to develop appropriately for the percentages of users out there. Read the rest of this entry »

Google Changes Store Approach: “It’s Clear That Many Customers Like a Hands-on Experience”

Andy Rubin just published a post on the Official Google Blog where he announced some sweeping changes in the company’s approach to selling phones.  The company has realized that after a few months, the store needs to be adjusted to reflect the needs and wants of consumers.  It appears that customers are not ready to buy phones over the internet without playing with them first. Read the rest of this entry »

Google Getting Serious about Gaming?

It would appear so as they have gobbled up ex SCEA executive Mark Deloura. Gizmodo is reporting that Google has hired Deloura to be their advocate for game developers.  Check out the whole article from Gizmodo here. Read the rest of this entry »

Google Earth comes to Android

Google Earth

Back in January when the Nexus One was unveiled, we got our first glimpse at Google Earth for Android. When the Nexus One officially shipped, I was surprised to learn that the application wasn’t loaded on the phone. In fact, there wasn’t even a mention of it after the unveiling. I assumed it would arrive at some point on either Android 1.6 or later. Read the rest of this entry »

Google Offers New Mobile Shopping Application

Google has launched Google Shopper, a new Android application that lets people use their camera phones to get product information in various ways. Users can scan the cover art of books, CDs, DVDs and video games and most barcodes to find reviews, pricing and other product details. Read the rest of this entry »

Google Buzz rolled out for Android phones

Yesterday afternoon, Google unveiled a portable version of its new social-networking, Twitter-killing Google Buzz, which is available for Google Android and the Apple iPhone. Once you’ve figured out how Google Buzz works, the mini-version is actually a breeze.

Google Buzz on Android mobile

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Google Teams With MediaTek

Google and Microsoft have turned to Taiwanese chipset vendor MediaTek to boost their traction in smartphones aimed at China and other emerging markets.

MediaTek has already developed a chipset and other hardware for Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 6 operating system and has sent the package, MediaTek hardware plus Windows Mobile software, to handset makers in China so they can start designing new Windows Mobile smartphones, a MediaTek representative said. Read the rest of this entry »

Google finally launches Nexus One phone support

Google is now answering the call from Nexus One phone owners.

More than a month after officially unveiling the new Android-based phone, the search giant on Monday launched a phone support line specifically to answer the questions of Nexus One owners. Phone owners can call (888) 48NEXUS (63987) between 4 a.m. and 7 p.m. PST and reach a live tech, Google advises.

Google Nexus One

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Motorola parteners with Google on Android Phone

Motorola may be the next HTC, aligning itself with Google to offer the equivalent of the Nexus One. For Motorola, the move is a good one since the company is repositioning its business back toward profitability by focusing on Google’s Android operating system. Read the rest of this entry »

No Limits on Google’s Android in China

China on Wednesday said Google’s Android operating system will not be blocked if it follows local regulations, after speculation that Google’s threat to leave China could hurt the adoption of Android there. Read the rest of this entry »