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Rumor: Google Enforcing New Update/Approval Rules For New Android Devices

Rumor: Google Enforcing New Update/Approval Rules For New Android Devices

By Humberto Saabedra on February 10, 2014

According to a newly leaked developer memo, Google is tightening Android update cycles and restricting Google Mobile Services certification to ensure manufacturers release devices with the latest updates.

Posted in Android, Google, Manufacturers, Software Platforms | Tagged Google, Google Android, Google Mobile Services | 1 Response

PSX4Droid Now Free Following Delisting from Android Market

By Humberto Saabedra on April 7, 2011

The popular PlayStation emulator PSX4Droid has resurfaced online after being delisted from Google’s Android Market last week for cryptic reasoning given by Google and is now available for free. As promised, the latest update for the emulator features improved GPU compatibility to improve overall performance. The saga of PSX4Droid and its developer ZoTTD began when […]

Posted in Android, Google | Tagged Google Android, PSX4Droid, update

Google Responds to Recent Media Reports Regarding Fragmentation

By Humberto Saabedra on April 6, 2011

Google VP of engineering Andy Rubin has responded to recent media reports regarding Google’s commitment to end fragmentation on Android and the delay of the release of Android 3.0 source code to the public in a new blog post. The blog post reiterates that the anti-fragmentation measures which have been the crux of the reports […]

Posted in Android, Google | Tagged Google, Google Android

Google to Rein in Android Fragmentation and Carrier Modifications

By Humberto Saabedra on March 31, 2011

Google will be increasing its control over the Android platform in order to reduce and eliminate fragmentation across carriers and manufacturers after years of allowing the aforementioned to do as they saw fit, which has lead to problems with device support and carrier customizations that have hampered customer satisfaction. According to the report filed by […]

Posted in Android, Carriers, General News, Google, Manufacturers | Tagged Carriers, Google Android, Manufacturers | 2 Responses

Android 2.3 Gingerbread, SDK Detailed

By Humberto Saabedra on December 6, 2010

Following up on the announcement of the Samsung Nexus S, the Android Developers blog has detailed the major improvements in Android 2.3, chief among them improvements for game development, integrated VoIP support, video calling support via front camera, improved cut-and-paste functionality, NFC integration and support, gyroscope support for more accurate orientation data, improved download manager, […]

Posted in Android, Google | Tagged android 2.3, Google, Google Android, sdk

Verizon Announces LG Optimus as Vortex

By Humberto Saabedra on November 15, 2010

Verizon has officially announced the Thursday launch of its LG Optimus variant as the LG Vortex for $179.99 after a new 2 year agreement before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $79.99. The Vortex features Android 2.2, a 600MHz chipset, 3.2-inch 320 x 480 LCD capacitive touch display, Wi-Fi radio, A-GPS support, […]

Posted in Android, LG, Verizon | Tagged android 2.2, Google Android, Verizon, Verizon Wireless | 1 Response

LG Confirms Android Tablet for 1Q2011

By Humberto Saabedra on November 3, 2010

An LG executive has confirmed that the manufacturer will launch an 8.9 inch Android Tablet with Android 3.0 and a dual-core Nvidia Tegra chipset. The tablet is expected to launch in the first quarter of next year.  This follows an announcement made earlier this summer by the manufacturer with the original intention to launch a […]

Posted in Android, LG | Tagged Google Android, LG, tablet

Archos Launches 43 Android-Based Internet Tablet

Archos Launches 43 Android-Based Internet Tablet

By Humberto Saabedra on November 3, 2010

Archos has launched its 43 Android-based personal media player.  The device features a 4.3 inch capacitive touch display, 16GB of storage, 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, Android 2.2, 2.0 megapixel camera with 720p video capture, HDMI output, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth and microSDHC expansion slot. Pricing is set at $249.99 for the 16GB version. Archos – […]

Posted in Android, General News, Manufacturers | Tagged 43, Archos, Google Android, Internet Tablet, PMP

T-Mobile Announces Motorola Defy Rugged Android Smartphone

By Humberto Saabedra on November 1, 2010

Following up, T-Mobile has also announced the November 3rd launch of the Motorola Defy ruggedized Android smartphone.The Defy features an M810F bodyshell with a scratch resistant 3.7 inch capacitive WVGA resolution display. DLNA support, 5.0 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash and the MOTOBLUR UI overlay round out the specifications along with CrystalTalkPLUS support, Bluetooth […]

Posted in Android, Motorola, T-Mobile | Tagged Google Android, Motorola, T-Mobile

First Live Images of Sony Ericsson Playstation Phone Surface

First Live Images of Sony Ericsson Playstation Phone Surface

By Humberto Saabedra on October 26, 2010

The first live images of the forthcoming Playstation Phone manufactured by Sony Ericsson and powered by Android have surfaced.  The preliminary specifications for the device consist of the 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 (part of the Scorpion series of chips) 1GB of ROM, 512MB of RAM, the display is between 3.7 to 4.1 inches in diameter with […]

Posted in Android, Sony | Tagged Google, Google Android, Playstation, SCEA, Sony | 5 Responses

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