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Galaxy Nexus is here!

With all of the rumors and leaks just days before the announcement, Google’s 3rd Nexus phone is finally here!  Introducing the Galaxy Nexus, formally known as Nexus Prime.  Samsung gets another chance to redeem itself from its lackluster Nexus S showing.  Questions are already popping up on whether the Galaxy Nexus will have a removable [...]

Update Your Nexus S to Android 2.3.2

Google started pushing out an update for the Nexus S that brings the firmware up to 2.3.2. The file is only about 600 KB big and the build number goes from GRH78 to GRH78C, so all signs point to this being a minor update. Samsung tweeted that it fixes the SMS bug that has received [...]

Update Your Nexus One to Android 2.2.2

Google started pushing out an update for the Nexus One that brings the firmware up to 2.2.2. The file is only about 550 KB big and the build number goes from FRG83D to FRG83G, so all signs point to this being a minor update. I haven’t seen the release notes yet, but the update is [...]

Countdown to Google I/O 2011 Begins

Google just opened up their official site for Google I/O 2011, the largest developer conference for those working with Android and Google’s other platforms. Registration has yet to open, but make sure you bookmark the site and follow @GoogleIO if you plan on attending. This show always sells out fast, so don’t delay when registration [...]

Android Beats iPhone In US Subscriber Numbers [Smartphones]

VS.    The growth of Android is undeniable. Everywhere you look at CES, some company is announcing some type of Android something. Whether phone, tablet, hybrid or something else- Android is penetrating every end of the tech market. And more importantly, consumers are buying into it as well. Moving from October 2010 to November 2010, [...]

EVO 4G Update

HTC has confirmed that a maintenance update is being pushed out to the Sprint EVO 4G customers. I’m sorry to inform you that it’s not Gingerbread. Sorry folks you’ll have to wait little longer for that. This update inclues: Software Version: 3.70.651.1 Release Date: 12/13/2010 Method: Available OTA + Retail PRL Version: 60672 Version: 1.90_003 [...]

Google Maps Updated to 5.0

It’s the moment we all been waiting for. Android users can finally get their hands on the new Google Maps 5.0 update. The next generation of mobile maps. Two significant new features: 3D interaction and offline reliability.   Explore maps in 3D Until now, Google Maps has always downloaded the map as a set of [...]

Happy Holidays: From Google, To Me, To You

Phandroid blog received this awesome video this holiday season from Google. Phandroid is part of Google’s Adsense program that’s why they received this email from Google. The “Happy Holidays” message included this text: Dear Rob, Thanks to you, this holiday season Google is able to donate $20 million to charitable organizations around the world. They [...]

Google Introduces Latitude app for iPhone

Yes iPhone users, there’s an app for that. Earlier today Google announced that it’s release the Google Latitude app for iPhone. “Where are you?” Starting today, you’ll never again have to answer (or ask) that question when you’re on the go with your iPhone. With the new Google Latitude app for iPhone, you can see [...]

Android Market Update Coming Soon

On Dec. 10th Android Developer Blog announced that Android Market engineering team has been working hard to improve the Android Market experience for users and the developers. The Android Market engineering team has been hard at work on improving the Android Market experience for users and developers. Today, I’m pleased to announce a significant update [...]

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