T-Mobile G1 Will Not Be Updated to Android 2.2
Google has confirmed that the first Android smartphone will not be updated to Android 2.2. The company has confirmed that the T-Mobile G1 does not have the enough RAM to run Android 2.2. The lead developer of the Android platform pushed hard to ensure all device manufacturers issued Android 2.1 upgrades for smartphones. Faced with […]
T-Mobile G1 Gets Minor Firmware Update
The progenitor Android handset in the T-Mobile G1 has received a minor firmware update that improves calling performance and is identical to the update rolled out on the newer myTouch 3G last month. The update began rolling out yesterday, with the rollout expected to be complete by March 15th.
Amazon Selling T-Mobile G1 for $97.99 After New 2 Year Agreement
Amazon is currently offering the popular T-Mobile G1 for the rock-bottom price of $97.99 after new 2 year agreement and rebates in all three colors (White, Black, and Bronze) although White and Bronze are the only models currently in stock as the Black model is backordered. The dramatically lowered price represents Amazon’s discount power on […]
T-Mobile G1 “Cupcake” Update to Roll Out in April
Information has surfaced regarding the long-awaited Android update for the T-Mobile G1 coloquially known as “Cupcake”. According to an unnamed T-Mobile representative the update is set to roll out in April with further speculation that it will be followed by the release of the HTC Magic, otherwise known as the T-Mobile G2. The update is […]
Editorial: Everyone has The Multi-Touch Story Wrong. Everyone.
Some are saying that Apple asked Google to disable multi-touch in Android. Some are saying that Google never had anything to worry about. And, others are saying that Palm just waited for things to cool off. They’re all wrong. I’m going to tell you how this is all a concerted effort, against Apple.
RC33 Update Now Rolling Out for T-Mobile G1
The next update for the T-Mobile G1 in RC33 has begun to roll out to G1 owners with the process expected to take two weeks. RC33 is meant to be a bugfix/maintenance release before the next major update known coloquially as Cupcake. The update, as with every other G1 update is being sent out over […]
Opera Releases Final Version of Mini 4.2 for T-Mobile G1
After almost three months in beta, Opera has released a final version of Opera Mini 4.2 with new features for the T-Mobile G1. The new features consist of SD card access for uploading and downloading files with the possibility to save pages locally, video playback with Opera Mini using the operating system video player, double tapping works […]
T-Mobile Launches G1 in White
T-Mobile has launched the G1 in a new striking White color to complement the current Bronze and Black variants with the same listed limited availability online. Unlike the rumors that have been circulating around, the White version does not add any significant changes to either hardware or software and is identical to the launch models […]
Opera Mini Beta 4.2 Now Available on T-Mobile G1
A version of Opera Mini Beta version 4.2 has been made available on the Android Marketplace for the T-Mobile G1. Image courtesy of FreewareAndroid.com The version available on the Android Marketplace is identical to the release for standard Java devices with skins, YouTube support, file uploads, improved Opera Link support, page zooming, and faster browsing […]