Google Halves Termination Fee for Nexus One Returns to $150
In the wake of the uproar over Google’s $350 fee for returning the Nexus One before the end of the T-Mobile service agreement that is required for the subsidized $180 price, Google has cut its “recovery fee” to $150 on top of T-Mobile’s prorated $200 ETF. This move also comes during repeated FCC inquiries concerning […]
Verizon Announces Motorola Devour Android Device
Following up on the previous information leak, Verizon has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the Motorola Devour Android device set for next month. The Devour will be the first Verizon-branded Motorola Android device with the manufacturer’s popular Motoblur social-networking oriented user interface. The technical specifications for the device consist of a touch-sensitive optical directional […]
Manual Nexus One Update Now Available
Following up on the announcement of the over the air update for the Nexus One, there is now a manual procedure available for applying the update as follows: Download the update file from either the Android Community found here or a mirror found here. Both are the same file. -Rename the file to update.zip (in […]
Google Voice Now Rolling Out Group SMS Feature on Portal
The Google Voice blog has confirmed that the Google Voice online portal now features SMS group messaging via the online portal. The service supports up to five recipients and will then be extended to the mobile version at a later date.
Nexus One for AT&T and Sprint Evidence Surfaces
Besides the confirmation that Verizon would be getting its variant of Google’s Nexus One in the Spring, more evidence has surfaced that AT&T and now Sprint will be getting their own variants as well this year. First, in an ecare exchange, a Sprint representative had this to say when a customer specifically asked about availability […]
Nexus One Desktop Dock Available for Purchase
Google has placed the desktop dock for the Nexus One for sale on its dedicated portal for $45 that will activate the Clock application when docked (also features an alarm clock, weather indicator, photos and music playback) while charging the device.
FCC Sends Letters of Inquiry to AT&T, Verizon, Google, T-Mobile and Sprint Regarding Early Termination Fees
The FCC has expanded its formal inquiry into wireless carrier practices first conducted last month by sending formal letters to AT&T, Google, T-Mobile and Sprint along with Verizon Wireless regarding each respective companies’ methods for explaining the early termination fee to their customers. The FCC stated in letters to the companies on Tuesday that since […]
Google Confirms Nexus One Issues Due to 3G Coverage, Radio Issues
Google has released an official statement regarding the long-standing 3G reception issues found on the Nexus One smart device, with the good news/bad news conclusion in play. After extensive testing, Google and HTC have discovered a bug in the radio firmware that exacerbated the 3G reception issues experienced by so many users, but did acknowledge […]
Motorola Forging Ahead Without Google in China
In the wake of the standoff between Google and the Chinese government over intrusion attacks and censorship, Motorola has decided to forge ahead with its plans for Android device sales in China without Google. Motorola has downplayed the effects of the Google dispute publicly, but shareholders have been vocal behind closed doors regarding Motorola’s position […]