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Android 2.2 SDK goes live, device updates promised
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Android OS updates have a reputation for coming in thick and fast, and Android 2.2 is no exception. Google have made the SDK for 2.2 (codename: Froyo) available on their developer portal and manufacturers are already pledging support for devices in the wild. Read to see if your device will make the list.
Motorola quietly updates Milestone to 2.0.1
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Motorola slipped out an Over-The-Air update to the Milestone this week which fixes a number of issues that have plagued the handset since launch. This is the same update that Droid owners in the US have been enjoying for the last couple of months and it will resolve your camera focus issues and interface lag. Read on for our take.
Google Announces Winners of Second Developer Challenge
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Google`s Developer Challenge offers cash prizes of $250, 000 to developers who can create great Android applications. This is the second such challenge issued by Google and the categories range from games to travel. Read on to check out the top three applications.
Motorola`s Droid equivalent available for preorder in the UK
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Get your credit card out! Those who are keen on importing can snag the European version of the Motorola Droid from one of several UK online retailers. As you probably already know, the Milestone shares the same internal hardware as the US Droid but runs on GSM (instead of CDMA) to suit the European carriers. This also means that it will work great on Australian networks. Read on for more about the Milestone.
Google Maps Navigation Worldwide via XDA developers
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
See, now this is why we love open source software: The modding community over at XDA developers have put together a widget that allows Google Maps Navigation to be used outside of the USA. GMN is currently in beta and has not been officially released in other markets which means that Australian users are left in the cold when it comes to Google`s special brand of navigation. In other Google Maps Navigation related news, Google have back-ported the GMN software so that it will be compatible with Android 1.6 (Donut). Read on for a little more.
Should you import your next phone?
Thursday, 19 November 2009
HTC`s decision to launch the Hero and Tattoo exclusive to retail has reignited the import debate in the Australian Android community. We think that there are both positive and negative aspects to importing a mobile phone so we`ve done our best to help you make up your mind.
Harvey Norman gets Australian Exclusive on HTC Hero
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
In a move that has surprised analysts and commentators, HTC have ignored the four main carriers and have opted to release the HTC Hero as an exclusive with Harvey Norman. This means that you must buy the phone outright through your local Harvey Norman retailer, and you can NOT subsidise the handset with a mobile contract. Read on to see what HTC have to say.
Destination not found: Google Maps Navigation not available in Australia
Monday, 16 November 2009
Australian Android devices won`t receive the Google Maps Navigation component with the Android 2.0 update. Currently in Beta, GMN is only available in the US and Google have stated that they do not have plans in place for a local release. We`ll probably see an Australian version in the works at some point in the future but for now Android users will have to be content with the paid-for alternative. Read on for Google`s official response to our email request.
