The first generation Android phone, introduced in 2008. See Android.
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- Review: Who needs a PND when you have CoPilot Live 8 on an HTC HD2?
- Earlier this summer I posted on the release of CoPilot Live 8 for Google Android and loaded it up on my T-Mobile G1 to evaluate for a full review. A ton of new devices came shooting across my desk and I never had the chance to finish my review of...
- Blog posts 2009-11-24
- Apple to Verizon: 'Can your phone and your network do that?'
- The REAL way the commercials should go...caller: Did you get the email I sent you?iPhone user: Well, it was downloading, then the phone dropped to EDGE speed again and I'm still waiting for it to finish.caller: Well, why don't I ju...iPhone user: Hello? Hello? caller calls back: I guess your...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- Stupid DROID Tricks, Volume 1
- also if u want to talk and surf the net (get directions,or use the Map) in the same time u just have to open or switch the applications using the HOME key on the phone.Also: if u want to make a very CHEAP International calls or If you want to...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-22
- AT&T launches Verizon counter-punch ad, keeps digging that hole
- There's a Cr-app for that!I only have one thing to say, Sprint! Well, two things, AT&T neglects to mention 4G. Well, three things, They are the most expensive carrier for the least amount of quality delivered. Oh wait, 4 things, I had an iPhone and loved the interface. In the...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Rumored HTC 'Dragon' Google phone to spar with iPhone, Droid
- The problem for competitors is that Google could throw a billion or more atmobile OS market including Android and ChromeOS. They just want a flood of cheap, very functional, very powerful mobile internet devices. They do not need ANY profits on the OS itself.Hardware manufactures like Palm, Blackberry, and Nokia...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- eReader for Google Android now available
- I am an ebook fan and like to have the same software across multiple platforms, which is why my preferred reader has been Mobipocket for a couple of years. eReader has been expanding on devices and just launched their Google Android software so now I am going to go all...
- Blog posts 2009-11-18
- eReader for Android 1.0.3 (Mobile)
- eReader for Android is an award-winning application used to read eReader eBooks on Android-based devices. eReader Pro has more features than ever before, including free eBooks and the ability to read dictionaries.Installation instructions: You must install eReader for Android directly from your device's built-in browser at http://www.ereader.com/android.Supported Models: HTC Dream,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- My First Week With DROID
- The DroidI am curious-do you feel an application is coming along that will allow you to do to email what the Blackberry is already doing? Perhaps a software upgrade by Google? Having the ability to pull all your email accounts into one app is much better than what...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-15
- Man-in-the-middle attacks demoed on 4 smartphones
- Security researchers test four smartphones (Nokia N95, Windows HTC tilt, Android G1 and Apple iPhone 3G S) and demonstrate man-in-the-middle attacks conducted through compromised Wi-Fi spots. by Dancho Danchev
- Blog posts 2009-11-13
- Garmin plots Android phone
- Why does everyone think they can make a good phone?!Granted Apple made it look easy with the iPhone, but look at Motorola. The Droid appears to have broken their streak of clunkers, but even a company with a long-history of successes in the market can struggle to turn out a...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-11
- Did you buy a Motorola Droid? [open thread]
- The only reason I said nois because it's not enough of an improvement over the G1 to justify breaking my contract. Once we start seeing Android on Snapdragons then you'll get my attention.My new after 2 doesn't come up until ........ April but when it does I am getting one....
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- Google classic homepage sports Motorola Droid ad
- I don't see itCould be that it detects that I'm in Canada. Come on Motorola, bring this to Canada and I'll buy it! :)Re: I don't see it Not a Canadian thing. Either it is random, focused on some cookie info, or pulled. Not on mine in the US as...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-06
- Hey HTC, where is your new QWERTY Google Android device?
- I hope not...I'm a G1 user and an avid typer/texter/surfer. I write notes, song lyics, and many other things on my phone, and I'm a tactile feedback -obsessee. In fact, the lack of a hardware keyboard is what kept me away from the iPhone for so long. ...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-30
- Hey HTC, where is your new QWERTY Google Android device?
- The T-Mobile G1 was the first Google Android device launched in the US. We also now see several other companies launching Android devices with the Samsung Moment, Motorola CLIQ, and Motorola DROID. All of these new devices from others have physical QWERTY keyboards while HTC only has the G1 with...
- Blog posts 2009-10-30
- Android 2.0 (Eclair) FAQ
- Android 2.0 GPSWill the GPS be functional if I don't buy the expensive Verizon data plan or pay by the Mb.You would need access to the internetto download the maps as needed there would not be enough room on the phone to store the whole country locally. So unless you...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-30
- With Motorola Droid, Verizon puts doubts about Google Android platform to rest [review]
- Looks pretty nice, one comment on the article tho...[i]Further, Android 2.0 offers universal search, surfacing Web pages (history, bookmarks, etc.), contacts, applications and more all from the same search field widget. It?s a welcome addition.[/i]This is actually a feature of Android 1.6 and so not exclusive to the Droid or...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-29
- Motorola Droid (Verizon Wireless)
- Editors' note: Over the next few days we will continue to test the Droid and add the results to this review.You have to hand it to Verizon Wireless: though the Google Android operating system now extends to a handful of devices, the carrier was able to get the tech world...
- Product reviews 2009-10-29
- Google, Android 2.0 sticks fork in GPS devices
- It would also be great if Android could automatically re-route you in real-time, when things like the Bay Bridge suddenly close. This means munincipalities automatically posting closures on a web site, that all providers can use in real-time. Munincipalities could also distribute traffic in real-time. Lots of possibilities to replacing...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-28
- DoubleTwist 1.0b11 (Mac)
- DoubleTwist offers a universal interface to manage photos, music and videos for most popular phones, gadgets and devices and we continuously work on adding new ones. Sync iTunes playlists or podcasts to your BlackBerry, Sony PSP, Android G1, LG phones such as the Viewty and Shine, Sansa players. DoubleTwist automatically...
- Software downloads 2009-10-23
- DoubleTwist 2.4 beta (Windows)
- DoubleTwist offers a universal interface to manage photos, music and videos for most popular phones, gadgets and devices and we continuously work on adding new ones. Sync iTunes playlists or podcasts to your BlackBerry, Sony PSP, Android G1, LG phones such as the Viewty and Shine, Sansa players. DoubleTwist automatically...
- Software downloads 2009-10-23
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