Google Sued by Gemalto Over Android
Google is once again facing litigation over Android, this time by digital security firm Gemalto over a patent claimed to be violated by HTC, Motorola and Samsung as well as the search giant which concerns “high-level languages running on resource-constrained devices†with the suit being filed in Texas. Gemalto cites its work on the JavaCard […]
Sprint Rolls Out 911 Fix for Samsung Moment
Sprint has begun to roll out a new maintenance update for the Samsung Moment designed to address a longstanding bug whereby handsets would be unable to make emergency calls after using and turning off the Wi-Fi radio. The update also includes enhancements for the screen lock and proximity sensor. The update pushes the firmware build […]
Huawei Ascend with MetroPCS Branding Surfaces
Following the launch of the Huawei Ascend on Cricket this week, the first live image of the same device with MetroPCS branding has surfaced. The device will be identical to the version released on Cricket with an HVGA resolution capacitive display, Android 2.1, 3.2 megapixel camera with video capture, microSDHC expansion slot and Wi-Fi radio. […]
Google VP Confirms Flash on Android in 2H 2010
Google vice-president of engineering Andy Rubin has confirmed to the New York Times during an interview that the next version of Android in Froyo (2.2) will feature full support for Adobe Flash 10.1, with the next wave of devices based on 2.2 launching in the 2nd half of the year. The rest of the interview […]
Android NDK Updated with OpenGL ES 2.0 Support, First NDK Game Now Available
The Android Developers blog has announced the latest update to the Native Development Kit, which now includes support for the proper extensions needed for developing 3D games using the newer Open GL ES 2.0 standard, placing games and applications developed with the NDK closer in performance to the games available on iPhone 3G/3GS and Palm […]
Best Buy Motorola Devour Pricing Confirmed
Images of a Best Buy price tag printed with the forthcoming Motorola Devour’s sale price have surfaced, confirming that the Android device with flash support destined for Verizon will now be sold through the chain’s Mobile division and select Best Buy locations for $149.99 without mail-in rebate required, $50 more than the original $99.99 pricing […]
MWC: SKTelecom Android SIM Prototype Detailed
Korean wireless carrier SKTelecom is demonstrating a rather novel concept for easing the typical tedium associated with swapping out phones and having to reapply customizations as well as the exchange of contact information from one device to another using Android. The Android SIM concept as explained in the companion video allows for a user to […]
Google Announces Android 2.0 Support in SDK, Changelog
Google has announced the inclusion of Android 2.0 support in both the SDK and in the changelog along with a companion video ahead of the Droid announcement tomorrow. Read More for the changelog with the most important new features.