Blog after blog, forum after forum and breaking news after breaking news I've come to realize that Android TRULY is a phenomenon. To an average guy or gal it's another cell phone OS (operating system) or not even that, they may even think it's another Smartphone which it really isn't.
Android can just about be on any cell phone manufacturer that’s part of the Open Handset Alliance (i.e. Acer, Asus, Garmin, HTC, Huwaei, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, and Toshiba) which means, it can also be on any wireless telecom company in the world and not tied or be exclusive to only one.
Android can be a netbook, if you feel lugging around your laptop to the couch is quite strenuous or bringing it to a nearby coffee shop for some good coffee and web surfing is to much. You can have something similar but be half the size and cost of a conventional laptop! Seriously, who really brings their laptop to a coffee shop and actually get some work done? Let's be honest, we take our laptop to do some good old web surfing or go on social networking sites to read up the status of our friends or read about some fresh gossip.
Android can also be a remote control or a central home control unit, which can control your home's lighting, heating and air, take inventory of your fridge and do some grocery shopping for you since it has access to the internet. It can let you know when the last time you vacuumed, its really up to you.
Android can also be in the next television set you purchase. Folks in Japan are now looking or heavily betting on Google CE with Android extensions, under the digital TV extension, for instance, the group is developing a set of APIs that will allow Android-based systems to receive digital TV broadcasts, display EPG and a BML (Broadcast Markup Language) browser and program recording.
Has anyone else wondered how they came up with the name Android? Well, a couple of weeks back I told my beautiful wife that it all make sense now. It's because Android, with all the other projects that they are a part of, is much more than just a cell phone it's BIGGER.
Jojie-
Thursday, August 20, 2009
HTC Hero earns FCC approval with CDMA, Sprint launch rumors more solid than ever
by Chris Ziegler posted Aug 20th 2009 at 11:03AM
We know of precisely two types of radios going into Heros (or would that be Heroes?) so far: the 900 / 2100MHz 3G for global use that everyone's using so far, and an 850 / 1900 version for North America that the FCC's had the pleasure of using. Well, you know how FCC labs work -- they get to play with all the toys before anyone else does -- and now they're checking out another version of HTC's latest and greatest Android device with CDMA / EV-DO. This lends near-infinite credibility to the buzz that Sprint's signed up to launch the phone this fall, presumably around the same time it drops the InstinctQ from Samsung, at which point it'll have both the QWERTY and full-touch Android angles covered. Options are good, are they not?
Via http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/08/20/htc-hero-earns-fcc-approval-with-cdma-sprint-launch-rumors-more/
We know of precisely two types of radios going into Heros (or would that be Heroes?) so far: the 900 / 2100MHz 3G for global use that everyone's using so far, and an 850 / 1900 version for North America that the FCC's had the pleasure of using. Well, you know how FCC labs work -- they get to play with all the toys before anyone else does -- and now they're checking out another version of HTC's latest and greatest Android device with CDMA / EV-DO. This lends near-infinite credibility to the buzz that Sprint's signed up to launch the phone this fall, presumably around the same time it drops the InstinctQ from Samsung, at which point it'll have both the QWERTY and full-touch Android angles covered. Options are good, are they not?
Via http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/08/20/htc-hero-earns-fcc-approval-with-cdma-sprint-launch-rumors-more/
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Is Android the future of smartphones?
I had an interesting discussion a few days ago with some fellow journalists. I and A N Other were convinced that Android is the future of smartphones, while ‘someone else’ couldn’t see it.
‘Someone else’ felt the iPhone had everything the market wants, and would dominate. The iPhone is a good device, has a slick user interface, responds well to fingertaps. It is also, importantly, immediately usable to the non technical. As ‘someone else’ implied, you no longer need to be a geek to use a smartphone.
I accept all that, and there is no doubt that the iPhone has pushed smartphone developers to think in new ways.
But while it is the darling of many, it is not the darling of all. Often cited reasons for steering clear include failings on specifications, expense and simply not liking Apple. Whatever the reasons, the iPhone has not captivated everyone.
I think Android stands a better chance of capturing a bigger market share and being the front runner in the next evolutionary stage for smartphones. This is as much about its widespread use as about its innate capabilities.
Android has only appeared in three UK handsets so far, all produced by HTC. My review of the latest has just been published, the HTC Hero. But Samsung is about to enter the fray with its O2 exclusive i7500 (arrival imminent). And thereafter it could be Android all the way for some smartphone manufacturers.
Certainly Samsung has been reported as saying that in 2010 it will release a number of phones running Android for well under $100. This heralds Android’s coming to mid-range handsets, and in doing so its movement from high-end to available-to-all status.
I’m as interested in what this means for Windows Mobile as what it means for the iPhone. Android can support Microsoft Exchange, and while Microsoft dithers in getting Windows Mobile 6.5 ready for market, Android is coming on fast. Will current Microsoft partners be prepared to switch allegiance? The idea must be very appealing to Google.
2010 could be an interesting year for the smartphone.
I had an interesting discussion a few days ago with some fellow journalists. I and A N Other were convinced that Android is the future of smartphones, while ‘someone else’ couldn’t see it.
‘Someone else’ felt the iPhone had everything the market wants, and would dominate. The iPhone is a good device, has a slick user interface, responds well to fingertaps. It is also, importantly, immediately usable to the non technical. As ‘someone else’ implied, you no longer need to be a geek to use a smartphone.
I accept all that, and there is no doubt that the iPhone has pushed smartphone developers to think in new ways.
But while it is the darling of many, it is not the darling of all. Often cited reasons for steering clear include failings on specifications, expense and simply not liking Apple. Whatever the reasons, the iPhone has not captivated everyone.
I think Android stands a better chance of capturing a bigger market share and being the front runner in the next evolutionary stage for smartphones. This is as much about its widespread use as about its innate capabilities.
Android has only appeared in three UK handsets so far, all produced by HTC. My review of the latest has just been published, the HTC Hero. But Samsung is about to enter the fray with its O2 exclusive i7500 (arrival imminent). And thereafter it could be Android all the way for some smartphone manufacturers.
Certainly Samsung has been reported as saying that in 2010 it will release a number of phones running Android for well under $100. This heralds Android’s coming to mid-range handsets, and in doing so its movement from high-end to available-to-all status.
I’m as interested in what this means for Windows Mobile as what it means for the iPhone. Android can support Microsoft Exchange, and while Microsoft dithers in getting Windows Mobile 6.5 ready for market, Android is coming on fast. Will current Microsoft partners be prepared to switch allegiance? The idea must be very appealing to Google.
2010 could be an interesting year for the smartphone.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
T-Mobile Pulse Passes FCC!
A few days ago the Wi-Fi Alliance let us in on a little secret known as the T-Mobile Pulse. Although no information besides the phone’s existence was provided by the Wi-Fi certifcation process, Gizmodo Brazil came through with some pictures and specs of the phone. Now the FCC is doing their part as the T-Mobile Pulse just passed through the FCC!
The Short-Term confidentiality request (PDF) filed by Huawei asks that external photos, internal photos, test setup photos and the users manual be kept secret for 90 days. That means the T-Mobile Pulse will likely launch before the end of 2009! Unfortunately the company mentions they may request an additional 45 days of confidentiality so don’t get your hopes up just yet. But with the existence of the Users Guide the Magic 8-Ball says the outlook is good.
The picture comes from the phone’s FCC label placement (PDF) product is listed with the name “HSPA/UMTS/GPRS/GSM/EDGE Mobile Phone with Bluetooth” and the model name is “T-Mobile Pulse/Pulse/U822o”. If you’re a big enough dork, you can look through the 24 page EMC Test Report (PDF).
More great news for Android Fans… keep it coming!
via [http://phandroid.com/2009/08/18/t-mobile-pulse-passes-fcc/]
The Short-Term confidentiality request (PDF) filed by Huawei asks that external photos, internal photos, test setup photos and the users manual be kept secret for 90 days. That means the T-Mobile Pulse will likely launch before the end of 2009! Unfortunately the company mentions they may request an additional 45 days of confidentiality so don’t get your hopes up just yet. But with the existence of the Users Guide the Magic 8-Ball says the outlook is good.
The picture comes from the phone’s FCC label placement (PDF) product is listed with the name “HSPA/UMTS/GPRS/GSM/EDGE Mobile Phone with Bluetooth” and the model name is “T-Mobile Pulse/Pulse/U822o”. If you’re a big enough dork, you can look through the 24 page EMC Test Report (PDF).
More great news for Android Fans… keep it coming!
via [http://phandroid.com/2009/08/18/t-mobile-pulse-passes-fcc/]
Android MID identified as the MID-560, looks pretty
Android MID identified as the MID-560, looks pretty
Can’t wait for your iPad? Get you one of these. This is the MID-560, the odd device we saw yesterday that seemed to be a cross between an iPod Touch and the G1. The company who makes it is called SMiT and it has an 800×480 pixel display.The device has an ARM11 chip with a Samsung 6410 mobile system-on-chop. It plays back video and audio and can hold Trans-Flash memory cards. It also has a GPS sensor.
via [http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/08/18/android-mid-identified-as-the-mid-560-looks-pretty/]
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Can’t wait for your iPad? Get you one of these. This is the MID-560, the odd device we saw yesterday that seemed to be a cross between an iPod Touch and the G1. The company who makes it is called SMiT and it has an 800×480 pixel display.The device has an ARM11 chip with a Samsung 6410 mobile system-on-chop. It plays back video and audio and can hold Trans-Flash memory cards. It also has a GPS sensor.
via [http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/08/18/android-mid-identified-as-the-mid-560-looks-pretty/]
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