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Sergey Brin: Google Android, Chrome OS likely to converge

The concept makes a lot of senseIf you want access to your data everywhere and on every device, having a single platform may be the only way to go. Seamless ubiquity is the dream I guess, if you, the user, does not lose control. How they will be able to...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Smart phones, Google Inc., Chrome, operating system, Google Android, Sergey Brin

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Sergey Brin: Google Android, Chrome OS likely to converge

Google's two operating systems, mobile Android and desktop Chrome OS will likely converge as a single OS in the future, said Google co-founder Sergey Brin. by Andrew Nusca

Tags: Google Inc., Google Android, Sergey Brin, Mobile Operating Systems, Operating Systems, Smart Phones, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-11-23

eReader for Google Android now available

OK . . .Now I'm gonna drive myself nuts waiting for my AT&T contract to expire so I can get a droid. This is the first phone I've seen that I'd be willing to leave my 13 year relationship with AT&T (and it's earlier incarnations, Cingular and Ameritech) for.eReader...

Tags: E-books, Smart phones, eReader, B&N Nook, Google Android, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

eReader for Google Android now available

I am an ebook fan and like to have the same software across multiple platforms, which is why my preferred reader has been Mobipocket for a couple of years. eReader has been expanding on devices and just launched their Google Android software so now I am going to go all...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Android, eReader, E-books, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-18

Samsung launches Google Android-powered Galaxy Spica i5700

It's funny how many people snickeredwhen it was stated that there would be 19 Android devices on the market by year's end. I wonder how many we are at right now.Is this.....Apple iPhone vs MS Android all over again? It will be interesting to watch.MS Android ? WTF? ntntthat would...

Tags: Smart phones, Strategy, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Google Android, Android Devices, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., gloves off, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Samsung launches Google Android-powered Galaxy Spica i5700

Samsung has finally come out with an official annoucement of the Android OS-equipped Galaxy Spica i5700 smartphone. Promising to show "faster and more powerful performance" than its predecessor, the i7500, the new Galaxy Spica comes with some handy features, including being the first Android phone with built-in DivX support. by...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Android, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Smart Phones, Mobile Operating Systems, Performance Management, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-16

Sony Ericsson announces XPERIA X10 Google Android device

Sony Ericsson has been known to make some compelling smartphones that had sleek, solid designs at high prices, like the XPERIA X1 I purchased and then returned earlier this year. Today we see the announcement of their first Google Android device, the XPERIA X10 and I have to say this...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Android, Device, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, Mobile Operating Systems, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-03

With Motorola Droid, Verizon puts doubts about Google Android platform to rest [review]

Looks pretty nice, one comment on the article tho...[i]Further, Android 2.0 offers universal search, surfacing Web pages (history, bookmarks, etc.), contacts, applications and more all from the same search field widget. It?s a welcome addition.[/i]This is actually a feature of Android 1.6 and so not exclusive to the Droid or...

Tags: Smart phones, Motorola Inc., Google Android, Apple iPhone, Motorola Droid, Verizon Communications Inc., Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

With Motorola Droid, Verizon puts doubts about Google Android platform to rest [review]

Motorola's Droid made a big splash when it debuted in a Verizon teaser ad during prime-time across the country and slammed America's favorite smartphone, Apple's iPhone. Now that it's finally been fully revealed, it's clear that the Droid has become the yardstick by which all Android smartphones are to be...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Android, Smart Phone, Verizon Communications Inc., Motorola Inc., Smart Phones, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Mobile Operating Systems, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-10-28

Google, Android 2.0 sticks fork in GPS devices

It would also be great if Android could automatically re-route you in real-time, when things like the Bay Bridge suddenly close. This means munincipalities automatically posting closures on a web site, that all providers can use in real-time. Munincipalities could also distribute traffic in real-time. Lots of possibilities to replacing...

Tags: Handhelds, Mobile operating systems, Smart phones, GPS, Google Inc., Google Android 2.0, GPS Devices, battery, Google Android

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Google, Android 2.0 sticks fork in GPS devices

Global positioning devices were already on the road to becoming irrelevant and Google Maps Navigation for Android 2.0 may speed up the trip. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Google Inc., Google Android, Positioning, Branding, GPS, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-28

Google Android OS 2.0 photos

Google released screen shots of "Eclair," its 2.0 Android update. by CNET News.com

Tags: Google Inc., Google Android, Photograph, Mobile Operating Systems, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-10-27

Motorola goes all-in for Google Android

Motorola must have decided that the only viable way of competing would be with a iPhone like device, and, Android was the only way for them to get there right away. They also probably realized that there is no way to sustain an in-house project that would be any ways...

Tags: Smart phones, Google Inc., Google Android, Apple iPhone, Motorola Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

Spring Design debuts Google Android-based e-book reader, Alex

Myself, I do not even want a separate device, no matter how cheap. AND, I want to be able to read my books on any of my devices, such as smart phone, netbook, or desktop.ExactlyI would like to read my eStuff on my desktop, laptop or any other device. I...

Tags: E-books, Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Google Android, Google Inc., e-book Reader, e-book, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

Motorola goes all-in for Google Android

Motorola is betting on Google to help make it a player in radios again, its original niche. The first pictures of the platform are out, and were enough to send the stock soaring. But the proof of the pudding is in the eating. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Google Inc., Google Android, Motorola Inc., Mobile Operating Systems, Smart Phones, Advertising & Promotion, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-10-19

Spring Design debuts Google Android-based e-book reader, Alex

Meet Alex, the new Google Android OS-based e-book reader from Spring Design. Only one day before Barnes & Noble releases their e-reader and on the same day as the Que release, the Bay Area-based is trying to steal the thunder with its dual-screen, 6-inch Electronic Paper...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Android, E-paper, E-book Reader, E-books, Mobile Operating Systems, Personal Technology, rking

Blog posts 2009-10-19

Is the Google Android platform the upcoming smartphone of choice?

Android will winThe ATT exclusive and the other closed Apple policies for iPhone have kept the door open and now Google is in. The fact that Goole is behind it and that all the phone mfgs. and carriers will be using it bodes well for quick adoption and a buzzing...

Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, Google Android, Google Inc., phone, carrier, operating system, Apple iPhone, smart phone

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Is the Google Android platform the upcoming smartphone of choice?

My T-Mobile SIM is setup for my T-Mobile G1 Google Android device that I have owned since day 1 see my full review and continue to enjoy with the updates and growing Android Market application selection. T-Mobile was the first US wireless carrier to support Android and then rolled out...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Android, Smart Phone, T-Mobile, Carrier, Mobile Operating Systems, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-10-16

Android opens doors for Google's next-gen search, ads and tools

There's no question that there's been some pretty astounding growth around Android, Google's open-source mobile phone operating system. A year ago, there was only one Android device out there - the T-Mobile G-1. Today, Android is powering 12 devices in 26 countries with 32 carriers - and there's more on...

Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Google Android, Phone, Mobile, Smart Phone, Tool, Carrier, Android, Advertising & Promotion, Smart Phones, Mobile Operating Systems, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-16

MobileTechRoundup show #185; Windows Mobile 6.5 and Google Android

spinning"The biggest news in the mobile world this week was obviously the launch of Windows Mobile 6.5..."matthew, matthew, only in your little world. outside of that no one cares about windows mobile. people buy blackberries or an iphone (or even a palm pre - a few at least) but no...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Handhelds, Mobile applications, Smart phones, Google Inc., Windows Mobile 6.5, Microsoft Windows Mobile, MobileTechRoundup, Google Android, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-09