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Why do you use Android?

Android In this next installment, I want to take the focus off of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS, and turn your attention to Google’s offering: Android. The mobile platform came into existence for the general consumer after iOS, and it has...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 84

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What would a world without HTC-made Android phones be like?

Android From the very beginning of Google's venture into the mobile world, HTC has played a major role in the rapid growth and popularization of Android. Although they were in the mobile game long before Android entered the scene, the HTC brand...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 136 102 Reactions

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Should all Android manufacturers make a flagship device for the Ice Cream Sandwich debut?

Android Up to this point, each major version of Android – save for Cupcake and Donut – has had a flagship device to show off the new software. Google introduced the world to Android with the G1 (HTC Dream) back in October of 2008 with Android 1.0....

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 10

End of an era: T-Mobile G1 is no longer for sale

Android With the constant onslaught of new, high-end Android devices, it can be easy to forget where the platform originally started. The venerable T-Mobile G1 is where many Android fans got their first experience with the little green robot, and...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 15

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Should you upgrade your Android phone?

Android Do the newer Android phones offer enough features to make upgrading worthwhile? Read about the improved characteristics of Android in comparison to its flagship device, the T-Mobile G1.

from 2010 by Nicole Cozma 18

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Win a hacked G1 with a tweet!

Android Want to get into phone hacking but nervous about bricking your device? Click here.

from 2010 by John Walton 3

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The Dog Pound: What Phones Are We Carrying and Why?

Android What phones are the PhoneDog folks carrying around with them right now? And why? The answers might surprise you ... or not.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 18

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Buyers' Guide: Which (An)Droid is Right for Me - Pt 1

Android Want to know which Android phone to buy? The PhoneDog Editors chime in on every Android device currently on the US market. And a few rumored to be coming soon.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 13

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Questioning the G1's future

Android Well, G1 lovers, the road may be coming to an end. You'll see updates, but probably not *official* multi-touch.

from 2009 by John Walton 11

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Super easy G1 hack

Android I haven't had the chance to test this one out for myself yet, but it looks pretty great.

from 2009 by John Walton 12

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Citrix running Word on Android

Android I'm really tempted to ask why anyone would want to do such a thing, but I recognize the significance.

from 2009 by John Walton 4

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A bit of Sense for your Android

Android So you're in love with Sense, but can't afford (wait for/settle for the US 2G of) HTC's Hero. Well, LevelUp Studio has what you need in the form of five Hero-inspired beautiful widgets called...Beautiful Widgets. They cost €0.99, which is...

from 2009 by John Walton 12

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Android Donut rolls w/ multi-touch

Android Man, oh man. Once you get into the culture of cooked ROMs, it's hard to break free.

from 2009 by John Walton 8

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More Android: T-Mobile already prepping a new G1 and myTouch 3G v.2

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from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 14

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G1 vs. myTouch: Who needs a hardware keyboard?

Android Not all hardware keyboards are created equal.

from 2009 by John Walton 24

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GPush: Push GMail (sorta) highlights iPhone's big flaw

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from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 1

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Holding out for a Hero: HTC's new Android not coming to T-Mobile USA

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from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 41

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HTC Hero: The Android phone T-Mobile SHOULD have launched

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from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 19

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Love it, Hate it: Google Android

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from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 21

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Dogfight! iPhone vs Android: QWERTY Text Entry

Android Noah pits Apple's iPhone OS 2.2.1 vs Google's Android OS 1.5 in a QWERTY dogfight. Both platforms now offer virtual keyboards with auto-correct spelling. Which is the best to use? Find out what Noah thinks.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 3

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Hero ROM demo by Haykuro

Android A polished Hero ROM isn't in the wild just yet, but it's close.

from 2009 by John Walton 4

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Android app review - Better Keyboard

Android Better Keyboard allows you to skin the Android QWERTY.

from 2009 by John Walton 19

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Game console emulators for Android

Android The options for gaming on the G1 are opening up - big time.

from 2009 by John Walton 2

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More Android details for Canada

Android Looking to buy an Android device outright in the Great White North?

from 2009 by John Walton 0

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Cupcake, the thrill is gone

Android OK, so now everyone can get Cupcake.

from 2009 by John Walton 4

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HTC's soft keyboard for Android

Android A preview for those anticipating the coming Android phones from HTC.

from 2009 by John Walton 12

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Android app review: GDocs

Android It's not what I'd call a suite, but GDocs is a step in the right direction.

from 2009 by John Walton 3

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Teradesk for Android ROCKS!

Android I can see why this one was one of Google's top picks in the Developer's Challenge.

from 2009 by John Walton 3

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Android app review: Close Everything 2

Android Until now, only rooters had real control over their Android apps. Now everyone can get in on the fun.

from 2009 by John Walton 2

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G1 movement replicated in virtual space

Android A new age of video gaming.

from 2009 by John Walton 0

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Feb 09

MizuBushin Walton, Jr.

"G1 = Meh; Android = YAY!"

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5.0

The good: Android! And a keyboard + trackball! The bad: Silly shape & sliding design, wonky USB port. Summary: ANDROID! This is everything good about the iPhone, on a decent handset! Coming from the iPhone to the G1's physical keyboard, I make practically no mistakes while typing. Thanks to the trackball, I don't really need to zoom in on web pages anymore, and for any complaints about it's native browser, you have options! I have personally tried Browser, Opera, and Steel, with Steel being my... more...