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    Damn, that Google Nexus One phone looks awesome too ... I'm telling Luke to wait to get a phone until these come out :P

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    The only sad part about the Xperia X10 is that it looks to be releasing with Android 1.6 instead of 2.0, after doing more research. I cannot confirm that using SE's website on the X10, but most other tech sites are saying its going to release Feb. 2010 with Android 1.6 on it :-/

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    Did they mention a carrier for that phone yet? When I read about it non were announced yet. Most Android phones currently out have a upgrade to 2.0 planned. The Nexus One comes with 2.1 with some UI improvements and animated backgrounds that look pretty cool. Check the video out about half way down the page:

    http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/02/e...rst-impressio/

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    From what I've read on the SE website on the X10, these are the available "networks":

    GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
    UMTS/HSPA 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100

    There is a disclaimer about this though:

    "UMTS HSPA 800/850/1900 only available for phones sold in Americas (except Brazil) and Australia. UMTS HSPA 900/1700 not available for phones sold in Americas. UMTS HSPA 1900/2100 available worldwide."

    Not sure what that means, but I've read that it could be that without the UMTS HSPA 1700 network, el no supporto for T-Mobile.

    However, I just found this article:
    http://www.brighthand.com/default.as...gle+Android+OS

    It specifies that the FCC has officially announced the X10's 3G support for AT&T and T-Mobile. The worse bit of info in this article: Neither of the US branches of these carries may want to pick the X10 up as a new smartphone. AT&T and T-Mobile both have decent smartphones at this time. Not sure they'd want to stick their necks out and risk a flop on an expensive phone.

    Another article that may have more info: http://www.brighthand.com/default.as...gle+Android+OS
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    Interesting press conf. about the Google One and Android.

    http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/l...est&refresh=60

    Verizon and TMobile are getting the phone. Droids are getting the 2.1 update.

    We know, you're so surprised. Google's finally confirmed the Nexus One. We've naturally heard all about the phone already from dubious sources, and even reviewed the purported device, but now that they've got one in hand up on a stage, we suppose we'll have to set aside all of our doubts. So, the nitty gritty: 3.7-inch AMOLED display, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, compass, GPS, accelerometer, light and proximity sensor, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a multicolored LED under the trackball. There are also two mics onboard, one on the bottom and one on the back, for the purpose of noise cancellation à la Motorola's CrystalTalk, and the phone is naturally running the brand new Android 2.1. The phone is actually HTC branded, unlike the pre-release versions we've seen, and can be custom engraved with two lines of text at the time of order, for that extra personal touch (there's a picture of the phone's back after the break). The phone is available today off contract with a T-Mobile compatible radio for $529 unlocked, shipping to the US, UK, Singapore and Hong Kong, or with a two year T-Mobile US contract for $179 (both with free overnight shipping in the US). Most surprisingly, the phone is also headed to Verizon this Spring, and Vodafone will score the device eventually as well.

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    Flash Demo on the Nexus One. It's coming to Android this spring.





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    Nexus One Gets Multitouch, Other Improvements
    JR Raphael, PC World
    Feb 2, 2010 3:53 pm
    Multitouch support is officially on the way to Google's Nexus One Android phone. Google announced an over-the-air update Tuesday afternoon that'll deliver native multitouch functionality along with a handful of other software improvements and fixes.

    Nexus One Gains Multitouch
    The Nexus One update, set to start hitting devices as soon as today, will bring multitouch-driven pinch-to-zoom functionality throughout the phone's interface. According to Google, multitouch will be available in the phone's stock browser, photo gallery, and Google Maps applications.

    Previously, the lack of native multitouch support had been criticized as one of the main weaknesses of the Nexus One and other Android phones. Google has not yet said if or when the multitouch-enabling update will reach other Android devices.

    Nexus One: Other Changes
    In addition to the multitouch addition, the Nexus One update will provide a fix for the 3G connectivity problems some users have been reporting. It will also include a preinstalled version of the Google Goggles Android application as well as an updated version of the Google Maps app.

    Google Maps 3.4 will allow you to synchronize favorites between your phone and PC, search suggestions from your Web-based Google Maps history, and take advantage of a new night mode for Google Maps Navigation. The night mode automatically adjusts your screen for optimal viewing during nighttime hours.

    As of the time of this publication, Google Maps 3.4 has yet to become generally available within the Android Market.

    The Nexus One software update will be rolled out to users over the next several days. If you own the Nexus One, you'll receive a notification when your update is ready to install.





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    Default Free Tethering App

    Looks like PDAnet has some competition now. For the longest they have been the most popular way to tether your Android device without the need for root. Now enters EasyTether.


    This tethering solution offers you unrestricted tethering for free. Unlike PDAnet who restricts HTTPS connections unless you pay a fee of $29. To get started scan the barcode, visit EasyTether’s site to download the appropriate drivers and you will be tethering to your hearts delight in no time. The only downside is this currently only supports Windows XP/7 and Vista 32 bit OS’s. But keep an eye out for them they are looking to make this compatible with OSX and all 64 bit Windows OS’s in the near future.

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    Apple Goes After HTC In Lawsuit Over 20 iPhone Patents

    by Erick Schonfeld on Mar 2, 2010


    Apple is using its strong patent portfolio to fight iPhone competitors in court. Its latest target is HTC. Apple has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the cell phone manufacturer. The suit involves “20 Apple patents related to the iPhone’s user interface, underlying architecture and hardware.”

    Steve Jobs is quoted in a press release saying: “We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it. We’ve decided to do something about it. We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours.”

    The lawsuit could be a way to go after Android, although Android is not mentioned in the press release. HTC manufactures some of the most successful Android handsets, from the first G1 up to the latest Nexus One. HTC’s touchscreen Android phones are the most similar to the iPhone. If that is the case, the lawsuit is a shot across Android’s bow and a warning to all Android manufacturers.

    This is not the first time Apple has gone after a mobile phone competitor. It is involved in similar patent litigation with Nokia. That lawsuit is more about Apple trying to get Nokia to license its patents. And the HTC suit may have the same motivation.

    Apple thinks it owns the concept of the touchscreen Web phone and it wants other cell phone makers to pay for copying the iPhone. Who will Apple sue next? Motorola? Palm? Research in Motion?
    HTC probably makes the best phones currently. It's interesting that Apple didn't go after Google directly. HTC puts a upgraded UI onto it's android smart phones called "sense" that includes some pretty cool features (clock/contacts/home screen widgets) but nothing that I would see as a iPhone copy. The decision to finally release multi touch on Android was where I thought Apple was gonna freak.

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