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The jury is still out on whether Google will be successful marketing the Nexus One to the average consumer but when your product is endorsed by a giant in the Open Source community, you know you are on the right track.

Linux Torvalds, best known for developing the Linux Kernel, acknowledged that “the Nexus One is a winner” and has replaced his rarely used G1 phone.

What is his view of cellphones in general?  His direct quote,  “I generally hate phones–they are irritating and disturb you as you work or read or whatever–and a cell phone to me is just an opportunity to be irritated wherever you are”.

What changed Torvalds’s mind about this horrid device called a cellphone, “I no longer feel like I’m dragging a phone with me ‘just in case’ I would need to get in touch with somebody – now I’m having a useful (and admittedly pretty good-looking) gadget instead. The fact that you can use it as a phone too is kind of secondary.  I’ve wanted to have a GPS unit for my car anyway, and I thought that google navigation might finally make a phone useful.”

The Android OS is an open source mobile platform that is fully customizable which allows developers total control and ease of application development.  There are currently 20,000 plus applications available and that number is expected to skyrocket.

Sources: http://torvalds-family.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-camper.html

Probably the most popular cell phone today is the Google G1 Android with T-Mobile. It consists of all the Google applications such as you tube, search, Gmail, maps, chat, calendar, etc. You can use these applications anytime with the push of a button. This fancy gadget also has the finger touch interface that allows you to scroll through and navigate around by dragging your finger or flipping through like you are turning the pages of a book. But, this phone comes with a high price and with the requirement of a contract. You would be mesmerized by the way phone looks and bound to be pleasantly surprised by the style. It’s welcome and menu screens are state of art, with a little clock with the hands at the welcome page. Of course, you can customize this however you want it, but straight out of the box. It has a flip out key pad with GPS and WiFi. You can send email and input data on a beautiful digital QWERTY keyboard. Other than that, this phone also have all the latest features including one touch Google applications. The phone is a quad band. It also has the ability to change screen orientation based on which way you are holding it. It has a large touch screen that has a high resolution and is very responsive. It has an interface with high resolution digital camera in addition to the MP3 / MP4 player, Bluetooth, WAP browser, e-book reader, voice recorder, and FM radio. This phone also has the ability to send long text SMS to a variety of groups or individuals. It can accommodate up to 8GB of memory.

The detailed features of HTC Hero white are given below: Camera: There is a huge 5 MP camera on the gadget which also has VGA support and auto focus. But the device lacks dual led flash which is so common in almost all large camera phones. With the help of this device, users can capture photoshots or videos with resolution 352 * 288 pixels. The video capturing rate of this device is 15 fps. Screen: the gadget has 3.2 inches TFT screen, which is touch sensitive. Users can enjoy the pictures or videos with the HVGA resolution of 320* 480 pixels on the screen. It also features accelerometer sensor and trackball. Connectivity: People can browse internet on the HTML browser of the handset. The internet connectivity technologies available on the widget are GPRS, HSDPA, HSCSD and Wi-Fi. The Bluetooth v2.0 allows the users to transfer the files & folders from the phone to computer. The handset also have an extra mini USB socket. Therefore, data transfer is also possible with the USB data cable. Multimedia: The people will get lot of entertainment applications on the widget.. HTC Hero white has video & audio players. The users can use either application for listening their favourite songs or viewing the video clips on the speaker phone or earphone of the gadget. The earphone can be inserted in the 3.5 mm. Jack pin socket of the widget. Mobile version of window media player 9 is perhaps the important inclusion in the gadget. The audio recorder allows the individuals to record their own personal voice or voice of their family members on the gadget. But the people will be little bit disappointed as the widget do not carry FM radio. Memory: HTC Hero white has overall memory space of 512 MB ROM & 288 MB RAM. With micro Sd memory card people will find large memory space of maximum 16 GB on the widget. Therefore, people will freely download & copy the files from internet or computer on the widget with its enhanced memory size. Miscellaneous: The widget has 528 MHz processor and Android 1.5 operating system to bolster the processing speed of the various applications which the handset entails. The people will love to trace out their venues likes banquet hall, hotel, restaurant with the help of GPS navigator, which also has A-GPS support. The other features of the handset are Li-ion 1350 mAh battery, Email, text messaging, multimedia messaging, ringtones etc. The document viewer allows the individuals to see the various files saved in PPT, Doc, Xls and Pdf formats. HTC Hero white can work on 2G as well as 3G networks. The handset has total weight of 135 grams. The phonebook of the widget can store upto 1000 contacts. The call records can store as many as 30 missed calls and equal numbers of dialled and received calls. The calculator of the gadget can be used for performing simple calculations.

Mobile phones of the present time have definitely evolved beyond just basic devices for calls or messages. Today, smart phones seem to be the next generation in terms of mobile communications. With tons of added features, including internet connectivity, multimedia enjoyment, and more, smart phones are must-haves for busy individuals. And with that, among the most well-known smart phone and PDA manufacturers in the world is none other than Palm, Inc. Starting out in 1992 in Sunnyvale California, Palm Computing, Inc. came up with its first PDA called the Zoomer. The company’s founder was Jeff Hawkins, who along with other designers intended to make PDAs more consumer-friendly. After acquisitions years later, Palm emerged as one of the authorities when it comes to PDAs and smart phones. At the start of the new year 2009, Palm intended to wow its fans by debuting its newest release the Palm Pre, aimed to beat the seemingly unbeatable Apple iPhone.What is the Palm Pre? This up and coming four ounce gadget has a 3.1 inch touch screen, and its slides up to reveal a QWERTY keypad. The operating system for the Palm Pre is the Linux based Palmweb OS, and this smart phone currently has CDMA, Bluetooth, and WiFi connectivity. Later on, Palm intends to release a 3G version. Apart from its generous 8 GB memory, the Palm Pre also has a 3 mega pixel digital camera equipped with LED flash. In terms of inner features of the Palm Pre, it surely does not disappoint. According to the product page at the Palm, Inc. website, the Palm Pre allows for multitasking, so you can open several windows and apps at the same time. Also, there is a universal search options, so your Palm Pre can help you look easily through your contacts, messages, Wikipedia, and even Google. To help you get things more organized, the Palm Pre can also connect your calendars and show them as one schedule, thanks to Palm Synergy technology. This includes calendars you set on your smart phone, your Facebook profile, and even Google calendars. In addition to those handy features, the Palm Pre also has integrated messaging, supports various audio, video, and image formats, as well as built-in Global Positioning System (GPS).In the United States, the Palm Pre is expected to be out in the market in the first half of 2009. Gathering several awards after its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Vegas, including Best in Smart Phones and Cell Phones, the Palm Pre will be exclusively distributed by the Sprint Nextel network in the US. As of the first quarter of 2009, Vodafone has expressed its interests by negotiation with Palm regarding the release of the Palm Pre in the United Kingdom. Before Brit mobile fanatics will know it, Vodafone will soon own the exclusive rights to sell the Pre to its subscribers in the UK for the first three months upon the model’s launch. According to a report by Softpedia, Vodafone also intends to distribute the Palm Pre exclusively among its clientele in Spain and Germany by the middle of 2009.

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HTC is one of the leading brands in mobile phone market that has gained a widespread popularity. Needless to mention that this big brand has launched a plenty of handsets with a number of sophisticated features as well as brilliant functionality. It is the first brand that started launching the handsets running on Android platform. These days there are several handsets of HTC that works on Android operating system.One of the brilliant Android handsets of HTC is the HTC Tattoo that comes with number of excellent features. Starting from the entertainment features of the handset, it has brilliant media player that supports the file formats like MP3, eAAC+, WAV, WMA9, MP4, H.263, H.264 and WMV9. On the other hand, likewise many other gadgets of the date, it also comes embedded with a wonderful stereo FM radio with RDS in order to enjoy entertaining programs on the move. If you like to enjoy the games, then you can play the interesting preloaded frolics on this device.About the camera features of the handset, the Tattoo comes equipped with 3.2 MP snapper which is good enough to capture excellent quality pictures. The camera allows you to take the images at the resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. Autofocus is the additional feature of this nice device which enables the snapper to focus on the subject automatically.The HTC Tattoo is a GPRS and Wi-Fi enabled handset, allowing the users to access the Internet. Through GPRS, you have to take the support of network service providers in order to access the Internet. On the other hand, Wi-Fi facilitates you to get unlimited access of Internet at the Wi-Fi covered places. Websites can be surfed on its browser that supports HTML language. SMS, MMS, Email and IM are the messaging features of this nice device to stay in touch with loved ones. Through Bluetooth connectivity you can transfer the data to other compatible devices wirelessly. Moreover, this device can be connected with other gadget through USB data cable via USB port.If you like to travel regularly then the GPS feature of the Tattoo is very useful for you. This is the feature through which you can locate your way yourself and can search for the important landmarks as well. On the other hand, digital compass is also available in this smart device through which you can get informed about the direction in which you are. Apart, the Tattoo has standard Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery that delivers good battery backup on both 2G and 3G mode. In 2G mode, it delivers the talk time of 6 hours 30 minutes and the standby time of 340 hours. On the other hand, in 3G mode, it provides 5 hours 50 minutes of talk time and 520 minutes of standby time.About the physical segments of the handset, it has 113 grams of weight and the dimensions of 106 x 55.2 x 14 mm. In addition to this, it has TFT resistive touchscreen to handle all the functions on the screen. The screen supports 65K colours and has the display resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.HTC is launching more Android gadgets like HTC Tattoo, with more sophisticated feature. Expectantly, we shall get some more innovation in the coming time.

Over the past months Google have teamed up with HTC too develop two mobile phone based upon the Android operating system. The first phone was called the G1 and was released exclusively on the T-Mobile network. While the second phone called the HTC Magic, but often referred to as the G2 has just been released exclusively to the Vodafone network. Here we take a look at the two Google developed mobile phone in the wake of the HTC Magic’s release.The HTC G1 (or Google G1 Phone) brings you everything you love about the Internet in a mobile phone. With a 3.2 inch touch screen and trackball, it’s made for browsing the web. Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Calendar and much more are just a touch away. With GPS you can use Google Maps to shows detailed street, traffic and satellite views. It has a slide out QWERTY keyboard. One problem with this is that the build quality does not seem the greatest and you can actually annoyingly hear the sliding movement. The Google G1 comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and video record. While this is not the greatest, the whole point of the Google mobile phone was that it was designed with the internet in mind and not photography. The Google G1 is the first phone to run on the Android platform, which is an open source operating system. This means there are plenty of third party applications to download and install on the phone. Other features include HSDPA, Wi-Fi and GPS. Exclusive to Vodafone, the HTC Magic is the second mobile to run on the Android OS. The first was the T-Mobile G1. One of the most notable differences between the Magic and the G1 is the lack of a QWERTY keyboard. This makes the Magic slimmer, lighter and more pocket-friendly. The 3.2 inch touch screen interface is also an improvement over the G1, with plenty of little tweaks in the latest Cupcake incarnation of the Android OS. The Magic has an accelerometer for autorotation and the screen has the option of handwriting recognition or the onscreen QWERTY keyboard. As we get into what the HTC Magic can do, it becomes very impressive. The Android OS has Gmail, Google maps including Street View and YouTube all just a touch away. The HTC Magic is a practical business phone. It’s equipped with all the standard document viewers and with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HSPDA (with download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps) this is a very useful device to have outside the office. The HTC Magic is a step up from the G1 and the looks of the new HTC Magic does look much better than the G1, which were fairly uninspiring. A few people that purchased the G1 might be a little annoyed that the HTC magic was released not long after the G1 and they may feel that the G1 was used as something of a test run/prototype. But the G1 is still a very good phone and the developments in the G2 are not that significant, you may also find that you will be able to get better deals on the G1, now that the HTC Magic has been released.

Clear and compact, the HTC Hero sim free does not compromise on features with a dynamic feature set that is constantly evolving with new applications, the HTC Hero features a spectacular 5 megapixel digital camera, immediate Twitter and Facebook notifications, full support for Adboe flash and the solid custom HTC Sense UI.The HTC Hero sim free is the 3rd generation of mobile phones from HTC to feature Google’s Android operating system and they have come along way since the original G1. This is an thrilling time for consumers as more and more phone manufactuers take Android on board and are forced to fight over hardware specifications.Much to Apples dissapointment, the HTC Hero sim free is the very first handset to fully support Abobe Flash – something the iPhone can’t do. This will enable you to play any flash based application, whether its a game or streaming media.The HTC Hero sim free is also the first android device from HTC to have multi touch technology and a common headphone socket. It is also the only handset on the market to feature a complete Teflon coat protecting it from scrapes, knocks and bumps which is important during day to day usage.The HTC Hero provides everything you will want to get the best Google Android experience. The original features of Android will alter how you use your phone as it becomes a large part of everyday life. Android also has its own applications market place meaning you can customize the phone to your exact needs with thousands of applications to choose from.HTC Hero Sim Free Spec Overview* multitouch 3.2inch screen* Google Android Operating System* 5 MegaPixel camera with auto focus* Connect via HSPDA, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G and Quad-band* Fully Teflon surfaced for protection

The HTC Hero Sim free offers great connectivity, accessibility and camera in a sleek and modern design with a changing feature set that is constantly evolving with new applications, the HTC Hero features a amazing 5 megapixel digital camera, immediate Twitter and Facebook notifications, full support for Adboe flash and the solid custom HTC Sense UI.The 3rd mobile phone from HTC to feature Google Android, The HTC Hero sim free has built on the first design of the G1 with some fundamental improvements. Android has been adopted by a large range of mobile phone manufactures which is exciting for consumers as manufactures battle it out over raw specifications.The HTC Hero sim free is the first handset to feature full support for Adobe flash player. This means that you can load any embedded flash programme on a webpage which could be anything from streaming video/media to quick and fun games.There is also a regular 3.5mm headphone jack present on the HTC Hero sim free and a multi touch screen, both firsts for HTC Android devices. The HTC Hero has also recieved Teflon covering treatment to make sure it is well protected during everyday use, and is the only phone on the market to feature this.The HTC Hero will allow Google Android to surpass providing a liquid user experience. The important features of Google Android will change the way you stay in contact with your friends and family. Like the iPhone, Android has its own marketplace that is busting with thousands of original applications to provide for every need.HTC Hero Sim Free Specifications* Bright, intense 3.2″ display* Based on Google Android* 5 MegaPixel camera with auto focus* Connect via HSPDA, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G and Quad-band* Protected by a Teflon coat

T-Mobile and Google have collaborated and come up with the new T-Mobile G1 which is to be released in November.

The T-Mobile G1 will run on the open-source software platform Android. The impressive collaboration includes a touch-screen as well as a full QWERTY keyboard, a three mega-pixel camera. As the phone is on the Android platform, users can visit the online Android Market and choose from different applications in order to personalise the phone and make it their own.

As the phone is open-source, this means that developers will be able to create their own applications for the phone and a chosen few applications will be available for download in November when the phone is set to launch.

There are many mobile phones being hailed as iPhone killers but this newcomer has Wi-Fi and 3G with fast access buttons for all of the Google tools on the phone such as; Google Maps, Google Talk and Gmail.

Touch-screens can be fantastic for controlling your device; however, not all people are fans and this is why the T-Mobile G1 also has a keyboard and in order to make the keyboard easier to use there is a trackball fitted in the phone so scrolling will be a lot easier, more precise and will be ideally suited for one-handed navigation.

When the phone is released in November, people on contracts will be able to get it on tariffs of over

October this year will bring the release of Android – Google’s first open source mobile platform. Excited mobile fundis will be getting their first sneak peek on Tueday next week.

This software platform has been designed to support all normal mobile phone hardware functions such as SMS, web browsing, cameras and everything else a smart phone user could want…with an an interesting new addition.

Android platform prospective developers will be able to download Android SDK, a free software development kit to create Java applications for the Google newborn. We see this is as Google giving people far more control over phone functionality than ever before.

While the pressure is on to make sure that the first phone supporting Android makes a good impact on the mobile market, a new approach has clearly been taken to increase individual phone functionality

From Taiwan comes the HTC Magic – and at first glance it appears that this phone is a bit of a misnomer. While everyone coos and aahs about the Apple iPhone, the HTC Magic quietly goes about its business – that for which it was designed, and which it performs with impeccable ability and seamless ease.
The HTC is powered by Android? – upgraded in this version of the phone – and designed to include the Google suit of services like Mail, Search and Maps. Specifically made for surfing the internet the HTC Magic is designed to be as easy to use as possible.
The phone has a ‘triple’ effect home page screen which can be moved left or right, showing the icons on both side-pages with a simple swipe off to one side or the other. The icons are easily rearranged into position to suit the user. The simplistically designed touch screen really shows its design merits by the ease with which this is done – either by dragging or double tapping where appropriate.
Google search enables you to be up to date with the latest information, for example finding night club or concert information. With integral Bluetooth, the HTC Magic supports tunes via wireless headsets, and allows video capture. Videos can be emailed, sent by MMS or even published on YouTube? directly from the phone. Social events are thus easily recorded and communicated – this is the ultimate phone for the socially-orientated person.
We liked:
- The touch screen. We found it to be really excellent, both in terms of its functionality and the ease with which the interface works. It responds to light taps when they are required, and harder taps and hold-downs make dragging and dropping really simple to do.
- The Android upgrade. For once we have a system designed specifically to do what it is intended for. The result is a speedy system, easy access, and simple searching on the web. Why can’t all phones be designed this way?
- Easy messaging.
- The interface is one of the nicest we have seen. Simple enough for the least IT savvy person to learn, and intuitive in its design.
- The keyboard is good. HTC made a good choice – not only is the keyboard well spaced, doing away with the physical keypad gives the added bonus of a super-lightweight phone that is sure to please those who are tired of sagging pockets and stretching handbag straps. In fact, until you get used to it, the phone feels a little too light in the hand.
- Tight Google integration. We’d expect nothing less from a phone designed for the job. We were more than impressed with what we found.
- Slim and lightweight.
We weren’t too impressed with:
- No 3.5mm headphone. For people who are used to one – this comes as a bit of a disappointment.
- 2 year contract: Two years in today’s world is a very long time – especially considering how fast technology develops. We were disappointed with this, and feel it will put many potential users off what is really a very nice handset.
- Some people have complained about touch screen response issues. We didn’t experience any, at the time of our test – in fact the phone was very responsive.
- Some might find it slightly lightweight. We felt this was a boon – at last we have a phone which will not ruin your clothing, or feel as though you are dragging a brick around with you.

Google has launched its much awaited mobile phone, Google G1 android. Built by HTC mobile phones, and designed by Google, the new G1 features full 3G capabilities. The phone works on the T-mobile network. It is powered by Android operating system. The Google G1 Mobile comes at a reasonable cost and a wide variety of attractive deals are available online. The phone is adorned with all the latest features. It has got a beautiful touch-screen that allows the users to access every function of the phone by simply tapping on the screen. Its user friendly QWERTY keyboard allows you to type messages very easily. You can also use its touch screen keyboard to type your messages and letters. The phone also provides you the facility to browse internet at high speed. It comes with ‘one touch Google search’ that gives you a whole new browsing experience. With the Introduction of this fascinating gadget Google has made a big leap in the Android market. You can easily play games; go for social networking, do shopping and much more with the help of this mobile. With the help of its Wi-Fi, you can download movies, songs and other files effortlessly and can use the device for multiple purposes. This phone comes handy with a lot of new applications. Such an application is

For all those eagerly awaiting the release of Android 2.0, Google has now released support for Android 2.0 via an update to its SDK. For all the developers out there, this means you can start building applications for Android 2.0 already. The new update dubbed “Android SDK Tools, Revision 3″ adds support for the Android 2.0 SDK as an addon for the current SDK. The update includes the new Android 2.0 library, and as usual, a system image with an emulator. So you can fire up the emulator and test Android 2.0 for yourself before it even comes out on devices. We have heard a lot about Android 2.0 recently, with the leak of information about Motorola Droid and screenshots from the OS, however now it is all official, and here is what you have to look forward to: Contacts and accounts: Google Anroid 2.0 now supports multiple accounts for email and can syncronize contacts with external services. handset manufactureres will also have the option of enabling support for Exchange. Developers can write adapters which enable two way sync with custom services. The new Quick Contact for Android is a widget interface which provides information about contacts from any place where a contanc is displayed. The widget provides ata glance information and shows common calling and messaging options. Email: The email application on Android 2.0 comes with support for Exchange. Also, it now has a unified interface for all your email accounts. Messaging: New in messaging features in Android 2.0 is the ability to search through your SMS / MMS messages. To conserve space, Android 2.0 allows for automatic deletion of old messages based on a specified threshold. Camera: Mobile Phone cameras are constantly evolving, and Android is trying to keep up. With version 2.0 it now has built in support for flash, digital zoom, and macro focus. It now also supports color effects, white balance, and a scene mode. Android virtual keyboard: Since Android devices utilize touch screens, a good virtual keyboard in necessary. Android 2.0 imporves on its virtual keyboard in many ways. Firstly, the keyboard layout has been improved to allow for faster speed and greater accuracy. Secondly, it noew supports multi-touch devices and allows you to trye with two fingers at a time, without worrying about missing keys. Finally, it features a new adaptive dictionary which lears from your word usage, and can utilize the contacts databse to suggest contact names. Browser: The new Android 2.0 browser features an updated UI with an improved mult-functio URL bar. The new URL bar allows you to search, and perform other actions as well. The new browser can ow display thumbnails for bookmarked webpages, and supports zooming on double-tap. On the compatability side, the new browser now has support for HTML5, including geolocation, client side databases, offline apps support, and tag support. Calendar: The calender in the Android 2.0 OS has gained new features which allow one to invite guests to events that they create, and can update the status of these guests. The agenda view now scrolls infinately through all your tasks, events, reminders etc. For more detail on Laptops log on to http://www.thinkdigit.com

Most famous smartphone producer HTC Corp. announced to launch more than 3 version of Google mobile in 2009. Last year, HTC had launched a great phone for G1 on Android based. There is an announcement to launch a smartphone for the second generation in the second quarter of 2009 also. There will be more than 20 new more model of smartphone by HTC in 2009. The success of T-mobile G1 has increased the target 1 million units according to the HTC officials. It is one of the biggest companies in windows based mobile. Google with G1 has introduced a new OS