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• NYC subway maps in your pocket with Google Maps for mobile

  Ryan Pollock

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pm

  Hey New Yorkers looking for somewhere to celebrate the Yankees' 27th World Series title? It's now easier than ever to carry a NYC subway map in your pocket.A few weeks ago we announced the Layers feature on Google Maps for BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Symbian S60. Today we added a layer that overlays NYC subway routes on a map. We hope this will help you quickly navigate the New York City subway system. To see this new layer while viewing a map of New York City, just click the Layers menu and then turn on the Transit Lines layer.Of course, you can also get step-by-step public transit…

• Get Google Mobile App at Best Buy stores

  Lawrence Chang

  5 Nov 2009 | 2:33 pm

  If you're a regular reader of the Google Mobile Blog, then you've probably installed or accessed our mobile applications on your phone at one point or another. You may have even shown our applications to your friends and explained how to get them. Or perhaps you've been the recipient of some helpful mobile tips from a friend of yours. In any case, you may have noticed that one of the best ways to discover and get new applications for your phone is through a face-to-face dialog with another person.We're happy to announce today that we've partnered with Best Buy Mobile to make Google Mobile App…

• Introducing Google Analytics for Mobile Apps

  Lawrence Chang

  3 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

  Last week, we introduced expanded mobile reporting features in Google Analytics. To help developers, this launch includes features that make it easy to see how people are using specific parts of their iPhone and Android applications. The same Google Analytics reports that provide insights into website traffic and engagement are now available for mobile apps.As with websites, there are two basic categories of user interaction you can track: pageviews and events. Since mobile apps don't contain HTML pages, developers simply determine when their apps should trigger pageview requests. Google…

• Google Search by voice travels the world, finds Nokia, learns Chinese

  Ryan Pollock

  2 Nov 2009 | 7:55 am

  (cross-posted with Official Google Blog)Google Search by voice has grown up quickly. Some might say that search by voice has matured from a toddler to a tween. It's certainly been traveling across the English-speaking world and getting better at understanding a range of accents, from the US, UK, India, and Australia. Today it's taking another big step — we're happy to announce that Google search by voice is available for Nokia S60 phones, and now understands Mandarin Chinese.Nokia S60 phones are popular around the world. If you have an Nseries or Eseries phone such as the N95 or E71, you're…

• Announcing Google Maps Navigation for Android 2.0

  Ryan Pollock

  28 Oct 2009 | 7:00 am

  (cross-posted on the Official Google Blog)Since 2005, millions of people have relied on Google Maps for mobile to get directions on the go. However, there's always been one problem: Once you're behind the wheel, a list of driving directions just isn't that easy to use. It doesn't tell you when your turn is coming up. And if you miss a turn? Forget it, you're on your own.Today we're excited to announce the next step for Google Maps for mobile: Google Maps Navigation (Beta) for Android 2.0 devices.This new feature comes with everything you'd expect to find in a GPS navigation system, like 3D…

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• Slacker Radio Brings Streaming, Customizable Tunes to Android

  Kevin Purdy

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:30 am

  Android: Slacker Radio, the customizable internet radio service that's previously landed on iPhones, offers an Android app that offers the same on-the-go streaming tunes, but with the big bonus of background music playing. The app apparently arrives customized on the new Droid and Droid Eris phones taking their bow today, but works the same on any Android device. The "Lite" free version intersperses visual and audio ads into your stream, and allows you a limited number of "Skips" per stream. There's a whole host of categories to listen to your music in, with a good variety across years and…

• AddressBook Connects Contacts to Social Networks

  Kevin Purdy

  30 Oct 2009 | 4:30 am

  Android: If you dig the idea of Motorola's socially integrated interface but aren't planning on rushing out to get a new phone, Asurion's AddressBook can match up contacts with their service profiles, letting you quickly contact someone across multiple channels. As a stand-alone contact manager and dialer, AddressBook looks a bit slicker than Android's built-in handler, with a swipe-right-to-call feature that saves you at least a little finger-pecking. The real features, though, lie in the plug-ins you can download for the major social networks—Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, and…

• Google Maps Navigation Brings Slick Turn-by-Turn GPS to Android

  Kevin Purdy

  28 Oct 2009 | 7:45 am

  With Android 2.0 just around the corner, Google's pushed out an enticement for those considering making the smartphone switch: a dedicated turn-by-turn GPS application, hooked up to Google Maps, aware of traffic, and powered by plain English voice commands. Google points out a few unique features of its super-upgraded Google Maps, arriving first on Verizon's Droid (which premieres Nov. 6 at $199 with a two-year Verizon Wireless contract) and then on any phone that gets the 2.0 Android update and has the "with Google" branding. The big ones are plain English voice and text search ("Navigate to…

• CyanogenMOD Hits Stable 4.2.1 Release, Reduces Home Screen Lag

  Kevin Purdy

  27 Oct 2009 | 8:00 am

  One month after Google's cease-and-desist action, the popular custom CyanogenMOD Android firmware has hit a stable, presumably legal release point. It's as up-to-date as you can get on an Android phone, and it nearly fixes a seriously annoying slowdown issue. Unlike the early CyanogenMOD releases we dove into, Steve Kondik's 4.1 and later releases don't use their own Gmail, Google Maps, and other Google-provided, proprietary applications—they back them up from your current phone firmware, so you'll need to perform a phone data wipe to install. Luckily, the rooting/mod community has…

• Firefox Headed to Android Phones

  Kevin Purdy

  20 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am

  Yesterday we heard that an unknown something from Mozilla is headed to iPhones, but Firefox's maker is being a bit more specific about Android: A mobile browser is in the works for the open-source phone. Om Malik details a bit more of an onstage talk held last weekend with Mozilla CEO John Lilly and VP for Mobile Jay Sullivan, the latter of whom we interviewed in August and reported that Mozilla was "looking at" Android development. Malik reports Lilly as saying that "Mozilla will release Firefox for Windows Mobile and then Android," and hears from Sullivan that releases on devices other than…

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• The iPhone-to-Android Switch: 10 Things You Need to Know

  matt buchanan

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:40 pm

  You've had it. Maybe with AT&T. Maybe with Apple's crushing, dictatorial grip strangling the App Store. Whatever the reason, you're going to Android: Land of freedom, carriers not named AT&T, and the great Google. Here's what you need to know. It's All in the Google Cloud Android phones don't sync with your computer. That's because they don't have to: Your contacts, calendar and mail are all kept up in the great Googleyplex. Unfortunately, Google's Contacts manager, while it's gotten better, is kinda crappy, and all of your Contacts are beamed down to your phone from there. So even after you…

• Google Promotes Droid Day With Rare Homepage Ad

  Rosa Golijan

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:22 pm

  Hey Google! I adore your celebration of Sesame Street's 40th anniversary and such things, but what are you doing sticking an ad on your homepage? An ad for Verizon's Droid of all things. It's a simple text link that leads to Google's mobile partners page which then has a link to the actual Verizon Wireless site. But despite that extra click, it's still incredibly rare to see any sort of ad on the otherwise clean homepage. Especially when it kinda conflicts with Google's attempts to make the things even more minimalist lately. [TechCrunch]

• Free Adobe Photoshop App for Android

  matt buchanan

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:46 am

  Photoshop! On Android! Adobe's free Photoshop app for Android is surprisingly just as slick as the iPhone's though it's missing all of the special effects, focusing on basics like saturation, exposure and cropping. Basics are fine—and we like what it does there—so our real gripe is that there's no adjustment for white balance, which is notoriously shitty on the G1. But hey, it's free in the Android Market right now. [Adobe]

• Slacker Radio App Comes to Android Market

  Dan Nosowitz

  5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm

  Slacker finally brings its excellent streaming music app to the Android Market, adding optimized support for current Android hotshots the Droid and Droid Eris. It's available now, in either a free "lite" or a paid premium version. [Slacker]

• How Much of Your Life Does Google Own? Dashboard Tells You

  matt buchanan

  5 Nov 2009 | 11:39 am

  It's an interesting question to consider, especially if you use consider just how many Google services you might use: Gmail, Reader, Maps, GTalk, YouTube, Latitude, Calendar, Contacts and oh yeah, Search. Dashboard shows you everything Google knows about you. It shows your most recent searches, last conversations in Google Talk, most recent location—basically, it summarizes all of the info you have poured into every Google service you use, so you can see it at glance. It's kind of starting, actually. From the Dashboard, you can drill down into every app to look at the info more closely…

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• ADC 2 Round 2 Voting Open

  Eric Chu, Android Mobile Platform

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:15 pm

  The results from ADC 2 Round 1 are now tabulated and verified. With the top 200 applications identified, it's time to begin the final round judging. Be sure to download the ADC 2 judging application, or update your existing application, and help us select the final winners!For the final round, both users and a Google-selected panel of industry judges will provide votes to determine the final winners. Prizes will be distributed to the top 3 entrants in each of the 10 categories, and the top 3 overall entrants will receive additional prizes. Please see our reference page for full challenge…

• Bring Your Lab Coats

  Eric Chu, Android Mobile Platform

  2 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

  With the recent release of Android 2.0 and the growing number of available devices, we want to give developers a convenient way to test drive their apps on these new devices. We also want to make our Android advocates available to answer any questions you may have.We are pleased to announce that we will host a series of all day Android developer labs over the next month in the following cities (dates in local time):Mountain View, CA - Nov 9New York, NY - Nov 16London, UK - Nov 17Tokyo, JP - Nov 18Taipei, TW - Nov 20Due to limited space, developers who have already published an application in…

• Announcing Android 2.0 support in the SDK!

  Xavier Ducrohet, Android SDK Tech Lead

  27 Oct 2009 | 9:00 am

  I am excited to announce that the Android SDK now supports Android 2.0 (also known as Eclair).Android 2.0 brings new developer APIs for sync, Bluetooth, and a few other areas. Using the new sync, account manager and contacts APIs, you can write applications to enable users to sync their devices to various contact sources. You can also give users a faster way to communicate with others by embedding Quick Contact within your application. With the new Bluetooth API, you can now easily add peer-to-peer connectivity or gaming to your applications. To get a more complete list of the new…

• UI framework changes in Android 1.6

  Romain Guy

  23 Oct 2009 | 2:00 pm

  Android 1.6 introduces numerous enhancements and bug fixes in the UI framework. Today, I'd like to highlight three two improvements in particular.Optimized drawingThe UI toolkit introduced in Android 1.6 is aware of which views are opaque and can use this information to avoid drawing views that the user will not be able to see. Before Android 1.6, the UI toolkit would sometimes perform unnecessary operations by drawing a window background when it was obscured by a full-screen opaque view. A workaround was available to avoid this, but the technique was limited and required work on your part.

• Support for additional screen resolutions and densities in Android

  Romain Guy

  8 Oct 2009 | 6:53 pm

  You may have heard that one of the key changes introduced in Android 1.6 is support for new screen sizes. This is one of the things that has me very excited about Android 1.6 since it means Android will start becoming available on so many more devices. However, as a developer, I know this also means a bit of additional work. That's why we've spent quite a bit of time making it as easy as possible for you to update your apps to work on these new screen sizes.To date, all Android devices (such as the T-Mobile G1 and Samsung I7500, among others) have had HVGA (320x480) screens. The essential…

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• Motorola DROID and HTC DROID ERIS available from Verizon today

  Michael Oryl

  6 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am

  Just in case you’ve been sleeping under a rock, I’l remind you all that the Motorola DROID and the HTC DROID ERIS for Verizon Wireless are now available as of today. The Moto costs $199.99 with a new agreement and the HTC model costs $100 less, coming in at $99.99.

• Saygus to release third Verizon Android handset?

  James Tromans

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:10 am

  According to Saygus, Verizon will have three Android based devices by 2010. Wait, Saygus who? Unknown American Mobile phone company Saygus has published a press statement on their own website, not explicitly about themselves, implying that they will release an Android device with Verizon early in the New Year. A FCC filing shows the Saygus [...]

• HTC DROID ERIS video tour

  Michael Oryl

  5 Nov 2009 | 5:38 pm

  Yes, yet another HTC DROID ERIS post.  I did a much better quality video this afternoon after I got back from New York and thought I had best post it here for you folks. So, here it is. An unboxing and a basic, fresh-out-of-the-box feature tour. And in case I forget, I’m picking up a Samsung Behold [...]

• Live photos (and video) of the HTC DROID ERIS for Verizon Wireless

  Michael Oryl

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:01 am

  I’m still on the train, but here, at least, are a few live shots of the DROID ERIS that I shot while at the Verizon event.  As I mentioned in the prior post, I plan on uploading some video action today – once I get a few moments to catch my breath (and some real [...]

• HTC DROID ERIS for Verizon unveiled – UPDATED

  Michael Oryl

  5 Nov 2009 | 6:12 am

  A few minutes ago the release of the DROID ERIS for Verizon Wireless became official.  I’m on a train heading to NYC right now to get some hands-on time with the device at a Verizon press event.  I’ll post photos and maybe video later, but for now, this is what we know. The ERIS appears to [...]

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• Verizon DROID New Stealth TV Commercial

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  4 Nov 2009 | 1:25 am

  Verizon have stepped up their advertising campaign for their upcoming Motorola DROID launch with a new commercial dubbed "Stealth". Following on from the Droid Does ads, the new Stealth commercial promotes the DROID handset to near apocalyptic levels. The new ad is expected to begin airing across the US sometime this week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9fXYQjwR0w The Motorola DROID is the first Android handset to include Android 2.0 (Eclair), and will be available from November 6th priced at $199 as part of a 2-year service contract with Verizon. [via boygeniusreport.com] payg mobile…

• Rogers Wireless Launch LG Eve (GW620/Etna) Android Phone

  admin

  4 Nov 2009 | 1:08 am

  Rogers Wireless have today announced the launch of the LG Eve, the first Android powered handset from LG Electronics. The LG Eve (also known as the LG GW620 and LG Etna), was first spotted at a German trade show back in September, but up until now hasn't been associated with any mobile carrier or release date. Featuring a 3-inch touchscreen display, 5 mega-pixel camera, and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, the LG Eve is designed specifically for social networking, and will allow users to easily connect and manage their social networking profiles from  any location. The ultimate smartphone for…

• XPERIA X10 Speed Forge 3D Demo Video

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  3 Nov 2009 | 5:53 am

  Following the official announcement of their first Android handset, the XPERIA X10, Sony Ericsson have released a demo video of Speed Forge 3D in action on the X10. The XPERIA X10 handset is scheduled for release in early 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYWEFG7iLVU More promo videos and images can be found on the official product page at SonyEricsson.com/xeria-x10. payg mobile broadband XPERIA X10 Speed Forge 3D Demo Video

• Motorola MILESTONE Official – Google Maps Navigator No, Multi-Touch Yes

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  3 Nov 2009 | 5:09 am

  Motorola Europe have today confirmed that the first Android 2.0 handset to launch across Europe will be the Motorola MILESTONE (aka Motorola DROID). Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), today announced MILESTONE™, the first Android 2.0 powered phone in Europe. Designed to deliver Android without compromise, Motorola MILESTONE is a blend of form and function that offers the thinnest QWERTY slider on the market (13.7mm) and a hi-resolution, multi-touch and pinch display with twice the pixels of the leading competitor. For users who want the ultimate smart phone experience, MILESTONE offers the ability…

• Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Officially Announced

  admin

  3 Nov 2009 | 1:10 am

  Sony Ericsson have this week finally unveiled their first Android powered handset, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. The Xperia X10 features a 1GHz Snapdragon chip from Qualcomm, 4-inch capacitive touchscreen display, an 8.1 mega-pixel camera, and ofcourse the impressive Rachael Android user interface. Currently labelled as the User eXperience (UX), according to Sony Ericsson the Rachael UI will also be included on upcoming Android handsets - many of which will launch in 2010. The handset will include Android 1.6 (Donut), and alongside apps from the Android Market will also support software from…

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• Photoshop.com Mobile and Slacker Radio Come to Android

  Juventino Quinones

  6 Nov 2009 | 5:30 pm

  If you got your hands on a Verizon DROID today, be it the Motorola DROID or the HTC Eris, and love music, than you might have notice that Slacker Radio came to the Android Market. The other new thing for Android users today is that Adobe released a mobile version of Photoshop.com for Google’s Android. The Slacker Radio app for Android is free in the Android Market. It is a good streaming radio application that I’m sure will find a place in the hearth of many Android users. Next, is a list of what Slacker Radio for Android offers: •Free music library featuring millions of songs…

• Will the arrival of Android 2.0 and new Devices bring an Uncertain Future to Android Phones?

  Juventino Quinones

  6 Nov 2009 | 3:18 pm

  November 6th 2009, a day to be remembered by all mobile tech followers and by those who got the Motorola DROID from Verizon. But also, a day that a lot of people are saying will mark the beginning of the update problems with the Android OS and the different devices running on it. The problem starts, many people believe, because most of the Android phones are running on version 1.6 – with just a couple on version 1.5 – and today, we see the first phone to run Android 2.0. According to those who worry about the future of Android say that is getting harder to keep the apps working…

• Finally, Verizon makes the official announcement for the DROID ERIS by HTC

  Juventino Quinones

  5 Nov 2009 | 11:09 am

  Well, guess what, after several pictures leaked and a premature unboxing, Verizon finally announces officially the carrier’s second DROID. Yes, you got that right, the HTC Eris, which by the way, we also knew the price for it already; $99.99 with a two year agreement. As we already know, the Eris will be on sale starting tomorrow, but since it doesn’t come with Android 2.0, there won’t be Google Maps Navigation. But there’s a microSD slot and Verizon is giving you an 8GB card with the phone. The new DROID Eris by HTC will also have both; GPS and a digital compass, so you…

• The Saygus VPhone V1 clears FCC, Will this be Verizon’s next Android device?

  Juventino Quinones

  5 Nov 2009 | 10:34 am

  A recent FCC filing has revealed what could be the third Android offering from Verizon wireless network. Rumors back in October about a small company bringing another Android phone through the Open Development program to Big Red seem to be in the right track. We all have been so excited with the latest news on the DROID devices from Motorola and HTC, that we forgotten about what could be the next Android on Verizon. Apparently that device could be the Saygus VPhone V1, which also has a sliding form-factor with a 3.5-inch 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen. The camera, as you can see on the…

• DROID Eris by HTC: Prematurely Unboxed

  Juventino Quinones

  5 Nov 2009 | 10:02 am

  You might remember the upcoming DROID Eris by HTC. Well, if you don’t, let me remind you that this new phone will be the second Android on Verizon wireless network. And, it will most likely be the Big Red’s version of the Hero. Well, like often happens with technology, there’s always somebody who didn’t get the memo on the release date of certain device. Apparently, this is the case, or this guy works at one of the stores that will be selling the HTC Eris and decided to share with the world the unboxing of this new DROID. Anyway, if you are waiting on this phone…

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• Analyst: Sony-Ericsson's ... - InternetNews.com

  7 Nov 2009 | 3:06 am

  Mobile Marketing NewsAnalyst: Sony-Ericsson's ...InternetNews.comSony Ericsson's Android debut, the Xperia X10, offers an impressive multimedia experience, but at least one Xperia X10 drawing new lines in Android battleCNET NewsSony Ericsson Xperia X10 unveiled with AndroidCorporate ITSony Ericsson XPERIA for Japan?Wireless Watch JapanAnimation Artist -DaniWeb (blog) -Ethio Planet Newsall 73 news articles »

• Droid First Step in iphone ... - InternetNews.com

  7 Nov 2009 | 3:06 am

  New Zealand HeraldDroid First Step in iphone ...InternetNews.comAmid the Android frenzy -- at least among mobile industry insiders and early adopters -- some sources say yes. With Verizon's two Android-powered handsets Verizon's Droid: 10 Apps to Get You StartedPC WorldMotorola's Droid encourages boost for Android game developmentGamePro.comWith iphone Hovering, Android Faces Its Toughest Test YetChannelWebProduct Reviews (blog) -San Francisco Chronicle -MocoNewsall 1,354 news articles »

• Gowalla Hops Onto Android Via The Mobile Web - Washington Post

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:22 pm

  Gowalla Hops Onto Android Via The Mobile WebWashington PostToday, that expands to Android. But rather than building an app, Gowalla has extended support to Android using the mobile web. This works because Android's and more »

• Mobile: Still waiting to see what sticks - CNET News

  6 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm

  PC WorldMobile: Still waiting to see what sticksCNET NewsIt's true of platforms like Google Android, but it's also true of applications. Even on the iphone, which reportedly drives $2.4 billion worth of November 6th: The Day Android BrokePC MagazineGoogle Android Phone: Big Deal? Or Just Another Late Arrival Rival?SFistThe iphone-to-Android Switch: 10 Things You Need to KnowGizmodo.comistockAnalyst.com (press release) -Afterdawn.com -PC Worldall 317 news articles »

• Mini 3iX, Dell's Android smarphone, could hit the AT&T network soon - Geek.com

  6 Nov 2009 | 3:32 pm

  SlashGearMini 3iX, Dell's Android smarphone, could hit the AT&T network soonGeek.comDell's first-ever Android phone aimed at the Chinese market is hitting the US shores, enhanced with WiFi and 3G support for AT&T's network. Dell Mini 3iX Android-Based Smartphone Gets FCC ApprovalBrighthandDell Mini 3iX hits the FCC with WiFi and US 3GIntoMobile (blog)Dell Mini 3iX soon available in the USAHigh Tech LoungeSlashGear -Phones Review -engadget (blog)all 14 news articles »

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• Slacker Radio For Android Drops With The Droid [CONTEST]

  Quentyn Kennemer

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:46 am

  If you never thought mobile music streaming would become as big of a deal as it already is on the Android platform, then I’m sorry to say that you’ve been sorely disappointed. Android support may be a little late to the game, but the rapid insurgence of new apps from these premier online radio providers shows me that they’re just about ready to take Android seriously. Slacker Personal Radio is the latest to step into the market with the launching of their new app, which fully integrates with the service provided on their site. The free companion app can be found right now in…

• Adobe Launches Photoshop Android Application

  Rob Jackson

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:18 am

  Photoshop is hands down the most popular professional image editing tool. In fact, the brand has reached the pinnacle of success where the actual brand name becomes a verb like Google, Kleenex, and Xerox. When a picture is obviously edited you say it was “photoshopped” regardless of what picture editing tool was actually used. Guess what? Adobe is bringing a mobile version of their award winning software to Android Phones with Photoshop.com Mobile: Transform photos with essential edits like crop, rotate and flip. Drag our finger across photos to adjust saturation and tint.

• myTouch Fender LE…Where Art Thou?

  Robfactory

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:13 am

  Many T-Mobile fans have blamed the Deutsch carrier for not getting their hands on the HTC Hero. T-Mobile had plans to release the myTouch Fender LE, but release had been pushed back to Q1 2010. According to production files HTC had produced two different Magic phones. The PVT32A used 288 MB of RAM, while the PVT32B only had 192 MB of RAM. The PVT32A had a 3.5 headphone jack, which is missing from the myTouch 3G. It was to come with a 16 GB microSD card filled with multimedia goodies. Based on the specs, it’s better if Elvis just left the building. This phone will just seem REALLY…

• 50 Apps For New Droid Owners

  Rob Jackson

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:55 am

  With Verizon’s first two Android Phone’s launching today – the Motorola Droid and the HTC Droid Eris – there will be PLENTY of Android newbs trying to soak up all the Android Application goodness they can. But with so many applications on the market now… where do they look? I can imagine many people feel like they’re being pulled in every which way with no clue where to go – like the Scarecrow in The Wizard Of Bots. Fear not. Five Phandroid team members did some good lookin’ out and hand picked 10 applications each that they think you’ll…

• Buy The Motorola Droid Now (and Droid Eris)!

  Rob Jackson

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:15 pm

  Finally! You can now Buy the Motorola Droid at Verizon Wireless! We did a little haggling and you’ll see an extra special price for visitors of our Phandroid Phone Store – check out the exlusive price! If you buy one, are thinking of buying one, have one, want to have one or anything else… I highly suggest you hit up the Motorola Droid Forums where thousands of Droid Owners are already congregating. Can’t decide? You may find comfort and a place to spend many hours in reading our Motorola Droid Review. While the Moto Droid has taken center stage, don’t forget the…

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• LG Snapdragon-based Android Phone Coming in 2010? news and reviews ...

  unknown

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:27 pm

  LG Snapdragon-based Android Phone Coming in 2010? Manuals and guides for Wm5 phones and pda. Windows Mobile tips , tricks for Treo, Axim, iPAQ, Clie PocketPC handhelds and smartphones.PPC and Palm support forums.

• Mini 3iX, Dell's Android smarphone, could hit the AT&T network ...

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  6 Nov 2009 | 3:33 pm

  Dell's first-ever Android phone aimed at the Chinese market is hitting the US shores, enhanced with WiFi and 3G support for AT&T's network. The Federal...

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  6 Nov 2009 | 3:18 pm

  The company's Android-powered X10 brings the OS in a new multimedia direction, but it's not clear when it will arrive in the US.

• Adobe Photoshop for mobile Android edition launched - Pocket-lint

  Stuart Miles

  6 Nov 2009 | 2:16 pm

  Adobe Photoshop for mobile Android edition launched - iPhone version comes to Google OS.

• Motorola's Droid encourages boost for Android game development ...

  unknown

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:22 pm

  Apparently, new Android development projects have increased some 94 percent since news of the more powerful Google handset leaked out. Games developers, in particular, have shown far more interest, in part due to the fact that ...

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• Samsung Behold II Shows UI on Video - Softpedia

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:57 pm

  TFTS (blog)Samsung Behold II Shows UI on VideoSoftpediaHowever, the fresh handheld will come as a great addition to T-Mobile's Android lineup, which already includes popular names like G1 (HTC Dream), Comments on: Samsung Galaxy i7500 Android smartphoneReg Hardwareall 14 news articles »

• Google classic homepage sports Motorola Droid ad - ZDNet (blog)

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pm

  New Zealand HeraldGoogle classic homepage sports Motorola Droid adZDNet (blog)Clearly, all of them aren't good enough — perhaps because it marks the first device with Android 2.0 (G1 was the first with 1.0). Sesame Street, Droid get Google's loveCNET NewsThe Motorola Droid Review Roundup – !DROID!Notebooks.comMotorola's Droid review: It's the best phone on VerizonLos Angeles TimesTopNews United States -Wired News -Scientific Americanall 1,354 news articles »

• T-Mobile Sees Dip In Subscribers - InformationWeek

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:28 am

  T-Mobile Sees Dip In SubscribersInformationWeek including a 3G BlackBerry, and it is providing strong support for Android-powered devices like the Motorola Cliq, myTouch 3G, and T-Mobile G1. and more »

• Adobe Photoshop Mobile Launches on Google Android - Mashable (blog)

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:03 am

  imaging resource (press release)Adobe Photoshop Mobile Launches on Google AndroidMashable (blog)The app is available in the Android MarketAndroid Market now and although it has only been tested on the G1 and the myTouch 3G, we imagine that it should Free Adobe Photoshop App for AndroidGizmodo.comFree Photoshop App for Android tooOnlyGeekall 45 news articles »

• Smartphone market unfazed by recession - CNET News

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:28 am

  CNET NewsSmartphone market unfazed by recessionCNET NewsThe largest provider of smartphones running Windows Mobile, HTC has also been tapping into the Android arena with such devices as the Dream (G1), Hero, and more »

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• More information: Verizon Wireless tethering for the Motorola Droid

  Robert Nelson

  7 Nov 2009 | 4:26 am

  A few days back we saw reports that the tethering option for the Motorola Droid would set users back $15 a month, well, it seems like there is a little more to that story. According to the latest reports, the tethering option will be $30 a month. But while that initially sounds bad, there is a [...]

• Review roundup: The Verizon Wireless Motorola Droid

  Robert Nelson

  7 Nov 2009 | 3:55 am

  We have been covering the Motorola Droid news for a while now, and with that it is nice to see the Droid actually available. The release was yesterday and I am sure there are many that ran out to pick one up. That said, I would also be willing to guess that there are plenty [...]

• ZAGAT TO GO brings the powerful ZAGAT restaurant guide to Android phones

  Andrew Kameka

  6 Nov 2009 | 2:28 pm

  Hungry? ZAGAT TO GO is ready to remedy the situation. Fresh on the Android Market, ZAGAT TO GO is a premium application that taps into 45 ZAGAT guides for restaurant ratings and reviews. Much like the popular iPhone app, the Android version of ZAGAT TO GO uses location and user desires to filter through its [...]

• Sears Wireless offering the Motorola Droid for $149.99

  Robert Nelson

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

  It seems that you can learn something new every day, and personally I learned that Sears sells cellphones. Now normally I am not so sure I would be ready to head over to Sears for my cellphone needs, but this offer is similar to the Best Buy pricing. Well similar in the fact that the [...]

• Google goes slightly crazy for the Droid, puts text ad on homepage

  Robert Nelson

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:46 pm

  It seems that just about everyone has gone a little crazy for the Droid. On the current Google homepage, you can now find an ad for the Droid. Short and simple, it reads; “New! The Droid is on sale now. Learn more.” Of course, this is in addition to the picture of Bert and Ernie which [...]

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• Google is Pushing Droid on its Homepage

  Chuck Falzone

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:07 pm

  The picture really says it all. Google is obviously fully part of the big Droid launch marketing today, giving it a coveted link on the Google.com homepage. The “learn more” link leads to a page on Google headed “Search on Droid by Motorola.” The page includes photos of the Droid, a bit of text highlighting voice search, the quick search box and Google’s new turn-by-turn navigation. There’s also a blue box with a couple of links off to Verizon. These blue-box links might be slightly controversial to some; those of us familiar with these kinds of pages on…

• Garmin Looks to Android for Direction

  AndroidNewb

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

  With the recent announcement of Android 2.0 and the eagerly anticipated addition of Google Maps Navigation, it should come as no surprise that established navigation companies like Garmin weren’t as excited about it as us Android users were.  However, as part of their “Q3 Earnings Call Webcast,” Garmin has indicated that they plan on joining the Android team at some point next year.  The image here is a page of the presentation indicating their intent.  The full presentation can be found HERE. This of course should come as no surprise from a company whose slogan is…

• Polar Mobile Brings TheStreet.com to Android

  AndroidGuys

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:54 am

  Polar Mobile has announced the release of an Android-based version of TheStreet.com Mobile. This iteration of the application features customized stock portfolios, news articles, commentary from Mad Money’s Jim Cramer, and push-delivered market data.  This marks the 3rd platform after BlackBerry and iPhone to get TheStreet.com and an obvious choice. The buzz around Android is undeniable.  With Motorola, Verizon, Samsung, LG and other major players taking a significant bet, it is essential for Polar to extend our SMART Platform to support Android devices for our customers. The…

• Behold More Cube!

  AndroidGuys

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:31 am

  The boys at TmoNews were sent a video that show what the UI looks like for the Behold II.  Being both Android-based and TouchWiz, we’re anxious to see how the interface works.  What’s with the cube? The (grainy) video below gives us a few minutes of how everything works.  It appears Samsung has done a great job balancing TouchWiz with Android, not going too far in either direction. There’s also an earlier, more grainy video of the cube if you’d like to see it. Popular Posts That You Might Enjoy! October 19, 2009 — Samsung Behold II Dropping November 18 (11)…

• Search, Better

  Jose Salviati

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am

  One of the most exciting things about Android is that it is constantly changing. We were all anxious for Cupcake, Donut and now for Eclair. Admit it, you waited by your phone anxiously anticipating the moment it informed you of the availability of a new system update. Some changes come under the radar however. New and improved mobile search is one such stealth improvement you might have missed. Google Search Options have existed on your desktop for most of 2009. These options allow you to filter your searches based on results (blogs, news, videos, etc.) and time (24 hours, week, year, etc.).

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• SMS Commander

  ( Free )Control your phone through SMS

• NESEMU

  ( Free )An NES emulator for the Android platform

• SnapTell

  ( Free )Snap a picture or a barcode and find more information about the product

• Labyrinth

  ( Free )The classic wooden puzzle game for the Android platform

• Post Bot

  ( Free )Post directly to your WordPress blog from your Android phone

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• NEWS: Adobe Photoshop for mobile Android edition launched

  Stuart Miles

  6 Nov 2009 | 2:16 pm

  iPhone version comes to Google OS Adobe Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone?app?has come to the Android platform the company has announced. Following on from the launch of the iPhone app in the US in October, the company has rolled out the "Free" app on the Google OS. The Android application equips consumers with same image-editing tools, colour adjustments and instant photo-sharing capabilities. Users get photo-editing tools like crop, rotate and flip as well as "effects" like the Soft Focus filter can be used to create a blur effect, and for performing color adjustments such as exposure,…

• NEWS: Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009 - software, services, apps

  Dan Sung

  5 Nov 2009 | 10:23 am

  What gets your vote? It's been a bumper year in 2009 for software, services and apps as the overarching trend of tech creeps glacially away from its hardware focus and more towards what the Internet and its friends can do for us. So, before you shout out in the comments who you think should be nominated for the Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009 Best Software/Service/App - and we hope you do - here's a little reminder of how the year panned out. The Big Players It was something of a solar eclipse moment in 2009 with both Apple and Microsoft releasing completely new versions of their…

• NEWS: Who'll be selling the Motorola Droid in the UK?

  Duncan Geere

  5 Nov 2009 | 10:17 am

  O2, T-Mobile and 3 say "not us, guv" We've been doing a little bit of digging to find out who, in the UK, will be offering Motorola's forthcoming Droid handset. The Android 2.0-sporting QWERTY slider scored a whopping 9/10 in its Pocket-lint review, but given that it's supposed to be due on Friday in the States, we're not seeing any sign of the handset in Britain. We gave all the UK operators a call to find out exactly whether any of them were planning on stocking the device. O2 told us that it wasn't going to be selling the handset, despite its German wing selling it as the "Milestone". 3…

• NEWS: PHOTOS: Verizon Droid Eris by HTC hands on

  Stuart Miles

  5 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am

  Photo gallery of the new handset HTC?and?Verizon?have confirmed the rumours that the second "Droid" handset alongside the?Motorola Droid will be called the Droid Eris and be created by HTC.? The new handset will offer a virtually identical feature set to the?Sprint HTC Hero?and feature a 3.2-inch multi-touch touchscreen display, 512MB ROM, 288MB RAM and a Qualcomm MSM 7600, 528MHz chip.? Running Android 1.5 rather than the newly announced 2.0 OS, users will get the Sense UI to guide them through the phones features.? Differences to the HTC Hero on Sprint will be a smaller battery (1300mAh…

• NEWS: HTC Droid Eris revealed in unboxing pics

  Amy-Mae Elliott

  4 Nov 2009 | 11:50 am

  HTC joins Moto and Verizon with Droid-branded Android effort The HTC Droid Eris has been steadily leaked over recent times, but just-revealed unboxing shots from US blog Boy Genius Report propel this effort from the realm of rumours into the big time. We know Verizon is planning an entire family of Droid-branded Android phones, and it seems hot on the heels of the high-end Droid by Motorola, we can expect an announcement about this more mid-range effort soon.What looks to be a variant of the Hero, the Droid is rumoured to launch at the $99 price point in the States - we will keep you posted.

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• Sony Ericsson Debuts Xperia X10

  MStrawder

  3 Nov 2009 | 8:23 am

  Many Android fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the Xperia X3 from Sony Ericsson, featuring the Snapdragon process and a host of goodies. Well, they're going to do you one better. Sony Ericsson has officially announced the Xperia X10 (formerly the X3/Rachel) and has said it will be the first in a long line of Android based devices. In the press release, Sony Ericsson says, "Building on Sony Ericsson’s entertainment heritage and combining rich graphics with intelligence capabilities, the XPERIA™ X10 introduces a new UX platform that will evolve across the product…

• Motorola Promises 20 Smartphones in 2010

  hayden

  30 Oct 2009 | 9:41 am

  TechTree: In one of its most important releases in recent times, the Motorola Droid, was formally introduced by the company CEO Sanjay Jha at a press meet on Thursday. The occasion was also apt for describing Motorola's plans to regain its lost glory. The once dominant cellphone manufacturer plans to release as many as 20 new smartphones in 2010! This of course is apart from the normal feature phones we can expect. While Motorola might have taken a while to get its act together, it finally seems to be on the right track now. Jha confirmed that number of new smartphones would be in…

• Best Buy Mobile To Pre-sell Verizon Motorola DROID Smartphone Oct 29th

  hayden

  29 Oct 2009 | 9:46 am

  Via rttnews.com: Best Buy Mobile, the mobile retail unit of Best Buy Co., Inc. announced that it has planned to pre-sell Verizon Motorola DROID smartphone beginning October 29. The company said that the phone will land in stores on November 6. The company specified that the phone will retail for $199.99 with two-year activation. The company said that the new Motorola DROID expands its already unmatched assortment of smartphones allowing customers to compare high-end devices like the iPhone 3GS, HTC Hero and DROID all under one roof. The company stated that the Best Buy Mobile will apply…

• Google Introduces Free GPS Navigation for Android 2.0

  srl7741

  28 Oct 2009 | 3:20 pm

  The first device to carry Google Maps Navigation for Android 2.0 will be the Motorola Droid. The initial device will launch on November 6th. What i find most interesting is Google will also be releasing Google Maps Navigation for the iPhone also (FREE). How do you think all those offering Pay services will feel? Read more from CNet

• Google opens up Android 2.0 SDK to all developers

  srl7741

  27 Oct 2009 | 1:53 pm

  Beginning immediately, Android 2.0 support is available in the Android SDK. Unified e-mail Quick Contacts Exchange support Search functionality now digs through SMS/MMS Photo Enhancements Improved keyboard Overhauled browser with improved HTML5 support Bluetooth 2.1, plus Object-push profiles Full List and more details

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• Verizon DROID Apps

  Antonio Wells

  5 Nov 2009 | 6:33 am

  Part 1 of 2 aimed at new Verizon customers who just picked up that sweet Motorola phone called DROID. Now that you’ve ripped everything open and playing with your new toy… you’ll want to see what it can do, so we’ll focus on the built-in Google apps that are simply amazing! You’ll have an advantage over the rest of the cellular carriers as the phone debuts with the last Android version OS release, Version 2.0 which has goodies like native Exchange email support, multiple email account sync, and integrated contacts (phone, email, Facebook, Twitter all associated…

• Mediafly Video Audio Podcasts

  Antonio Wells

  5 Nov 2009 | 5:37 am

  Mediafly Mobile is your way to organize and discover audio, video, radio, streams and podcasts, all from your device. Features: Full offline support: download or stream, Intelligent search, Personalize your channels on device or at Mediafly.com for free, Popular Channels list to get started, Sync with other devices (e.g. iPod). Price: $0.99 AndroidTapp.com Android App Review: Pros & Cons: Pros Loaded with features; personalize channels, more than podcasts but video too, auto downloads, and favorites Many channels and types to choose from or search for podcasts Stream now or download…

• Robo Defense

  Antonio Wells

  2 Nov 2009 | 5:20 am

  Robo Defense is the ultimate portable tower defense experience. Featuring open maps, upgradeable towers, stat upgrades, achievements, and nice graphics. The free version features 1 map with 11 difficulty levels. Price: Free, $2.99 AndroidTapp.com Android Game Review: Pros & Cons: Pros Fun and challenging game Interchangeable weapons via sell back or upgrades Save game progress in paid version Features: Robo Defense Android App is your classic tower defense game yet adds monetary value to build your arsenal. The more waves of enemy combatants you eliminate, the more money you’re…

• DROID by Motorola for Verizon

  Android Tapp

  30 Oct 2009 | 8:26 am

  Verizon Wireless jumped on the Android bandwagon debuting one of Motorola’s first Android Phones called DROID! A quick roundup of impressive features: more internal memory and 16MB SD Card (G1 192MB, DROID 256MB), larger 3.7″ screen with higher resolution (480 x 854), slimmer than other Android phones (0.5″, iPhone is slimmer at 0.48″) , slider with full QWERTY keyboard, 3.5mm headset jack (Yay!), 5 megapixel camera with digital zoom and flash, plus more!  Below are technical specs for the DROID by Motorola: General Experience Premium messaging and multimedia Form…

• FlyScreen

  Antonio Wells

  30 Oct 2009 | 7:22 am

  FlyScreen’s fast. Embed your twitter, facebook, news, weather, sports- your favourite web services, right onto your lock screen! (*and WILL keep it locked!) Get zero click access to the content you love most! Much faster than always opening a separate app or browser. Price: Free AndroidTapp.com Android App Review: Pros & Cons: Pros Convenient way to access apps and services without opening separate apps or web browser Launch many 3rd party services without locking your phone Cons Registration and login required to use the app Creates extra or altered steps when unlocking phone. Either…

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• Google changes direction with Android Open Source Project

  Taylor Wimberly

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:06 pm

  Everyone knows that Android is open source, right? Well that depends on who you talk with and their exact definition of open source. Some might claim Android is fully open and others might refer to it as fauxpen source. Google originally created the AOSP (Android Open Source Project) so that the community had full visibility into platform evolution and decision-making. This allowed anyone who was interested in exploring and contributing to Android to use the Android Open Source Project resources. A lot has changed between the release of Android 1.0 to 2.0. This is evident in recent changes…

• General Mobile planning 2nd Android phone

  Taylor Wimberly

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am

  General Mobile is a unique handset maker. They were the first brand that produced Dual Sim technology support Android devices in the world. Their first phone was the DSTL1 (pictured above) and they are already hard at work on another Android device. Later this month we hope to share design details (including pictures), but we have some specs to hold you over till then. Marvell PXA935 624Mhz CPU (Tavor P65) HSDPA/WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS/GSM for up to 3.6Mbps downloads Android OS 2.0 Eclair Built-in General Mobile Android app store New 3D animated UIs 5.0 MP AF SONY sensor camera (same as in the DSTL1)…

• Complications looming for Android developers

  Robert Green

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:22 am

  It wasn’t long ago when using an Android phone really just meant using a G1 phone.  In one short year, we’ve seen different models of phones pop up from different carriers all over the world.  This is a great thing for Android as a platform because more users means more apps and hardware choices.  Unfortunately, there are many complications coming. The G1, MyTouch and Hero phones all use a screen size called HVGA, or Half VGA.  It is 320 pixels wide and 480 pixels tall.  That’s exactly the same number of pixels as the iPhone’s screen.  Up until about 2 months…

• Droid does Times Square

  Taylor Wimberly

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:33 am

  Today is Droid day and Verizon is going crazy with ads. We have seen the non-stop TV ads, full-page newspaper spreads, and radio promos. Starting in about an hour, users will be able to call a toll free number (1-888-376-4336) and control several digital billboards in Times Square. Visit the DroidDoes.com site to watch interactive event. Also on Friday, Verizon Wireless will create a first-of-its-kind interactive experience in New York City called, “DROID Does Times Square.” This experience will let callers control two of Times Square’s largest digital billboards – the NASDAQ and…

• Round 2 judging begins for ADC2

  Taylor Wimberly

  5 Nov 2009 | 7:53 pm

  Last night I saw the the ADC2 judging app had an update and thought it might be time for round 2. Earlier today, several developers let me know their apps had been selected in the top 20 for their respective category. We have heard word of success from Chickenbrick Studios with ProjectInf, Battery Powered Games with Light Racer 3D, A0Soft with aPortaDrum, and Todoroo. The following is a sample email that Google is sending out. Congratulations! Your application ‘Todoroo’ was selected by Android users as one of the top 20 in the Lifestyle category! We’re excited that you chose…

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• Interface – Todo Apps of Android & iPhone

  iMAndroid

  5 Nov 2009 | 2:44 am

  Getting things Done apps, or commonly known as Todo apps are the most widely used productivity mobile apps around. Even those who dont use it, have it, just for the hell of it. Organizing life is an ongoing process or some like me would call it – “A loosing battle”. But since the advent of [...] Related posts:Paid Apps blocked on Developer G1sDeveloper Trends – Android or iPhone

• Google Product search now for Mobile

  iMAndroid

  16 Aug 2009 | 12:39 pm

  In the yet another expanding mobile Web products, Google has deployed their product search service customized to mobile platforms namely, you guessed it – Android (Chrome to be specific) and iPhone. . Life will be a little easier for those looking out for the things all the time. Check out the video All product information, specficiations, reviews [...] Related posts:Google Search optimized for Android, iPhone – iMAndroidBig Google is now Officially for the OS market: Chrome OS

• HTC Hero in UK Orange Store

  iMAndroid

  21 Jul 2009 | 3:39 pm

  One of the most anticipated android phones   – HTC Magic famed with custom interface touch to the android (and i’m not talking about the HTC Touch phones).  Reviews around the web look interesting. HTC may have got the device design and looks a little right this time, but I’m yet to be convinced. Slashgear has a [...] Related posts:Samsung and HTC rolling out AndroidsNew Shots of OpenMoko FreeRunner Android

• Developer Trends – Android or iPhone

  iMAndroid

  20 Jul 2009 | 9:53 am

  We’ve been working on a number of mobile application development projects for quite some time now, which is also one of the reasons of slight update delays.. but hey, who really wants to know what the new rumor is? This is in continuation of our App Development Journey – Getting Started: Developing a Mobile App Mobile [...] Related posts:Getting Started: Developing a Mobile AppPaid Apps blocked on Developer G1s

• Leaked Sony Ericsson Rachael – Video & Shots

  iMAndroid

  9 Jul 2009 | 10:04 pm

  The dudes at Boy Genius Report have released some new leaked shots. These are different to what we say last week. These pictures show the phone in every angle one can imagine. “XPERIA” screams from below the screen. Its very apt that Sony Ericsson’s most expensive brand Xperia embraces android and produces something that [...] Related posts:Sony Ericsson’s Android leaked?Agora Kogan leaked VIDEO