Archive for October, 2008

Android Presidential Election - Vote2008!

By Rob Jackson • Oct 31st, 2008

A new Android application is on the market called Vote2008 which allows Android users in the United States to vote for either Barack Obama or John McCain. After you vote (you can’t change, so pick wisely) you’re able to see the poll results in percentage and vote total which can be refreshed in Real Time!

The [...]



Precious G1 gutted, sacrificed: all in the name of science.

By Spencer Gardner • Oct 31st, 2008

Happy Halloween from Phandroid and AndroidForums.com! We have just the right news for you on a day like today. A teardown! We knew it would come sooner or later, and we couldn’t have chosen a more spooky time to do it. Instead of going to a haunted house tonight, you’ll get plenty of tech “scare”with the Halloween Havoc [...]



G1 Hits The UK - Are You Rejoicing?

By Rob Jackson • Oct 30th, 2008

The T-Mobile G1 has finally hit the United Kingdom and Andy Burgess was the very first Euro-Consumer to rejoice in ownership of the first Android phone. He was first in a line that started forming at 5am. We would applaude him for his efforts, but having the G1 in hand should be reward enough!

So… how [...]



G1 at Wal-Mart Delayed Until Nov. 3rd

By Rob Jackson • Oct 30th, 2008

It was quite a surprise when Wal-Mart announced they would begin selling the T-Mobile G1 for 15% less than T-Mobile themselves. Early adopters were a bit frustrated and now the potential Wal-Mart purchasers have a reason to be frustrated, too.
Attention Wal-Mart Shoppers: The G1 will not go on sale at Wal-Mart until or around November [...]



Keep A Leash On Your Dollars With BudgetDroid

By Rob Jackson • Oct 30th, 2008

I spent a few minutes going through an application on the Android Market called BudgetDroid. As you can probably guess, it helps you set budgets, keep track of your expense and hopefully will make you more financially responsible.
This is an application that not only will I be keeping and using, but I also plan on [...]



Motorola’s Android: Christmas 2009 At Best

By Rob Jackson • Oct 30th, 2008

Motorola’s “Social Networking” Android Phone has caused a lot of buzz in the past couple weeks. Combined with the recent news that Motorola was focusing on Android, axing all but 2 other operating systems Motorola would develop for, and you would think the company was surging for a bundles of Android Phones as soon as [...]



Droid & Olufsen… Why Not?

By Rob Jackson • Oct 30th, 2008

Recent news that luxury tech manufacturer Bang & Olufsen will halt production of cell phones and other products not in their focus area (TV & Audio) seems a demise born from economic factors. When the company axed its entire mobile lineup we asked ourselves - “Could it have been salvaged?” We think so.
Take a look [...]



WARNING: Is Your Data Plan OFF?

By Rob Jackson • Oct 30th, 2008

We’ve got a warning/announcement for all folks who pre-ordered their T-Mobile G1 and have it in hand. Remember that 1 week of free data service you got with your phone? Well, after that 1 week your “free” service is turned off but your “paid service” is never turned on!

So if you’ve just passed that 1 [...]



G1 Succesfully Unlocked… For A Price

By Spencer Gardner • Oct 29th, 2008

Our newest buddies over at Unlock T-Mobile G1 have brought us all some unlockin’ goodness after merely a week since the G1’s launch. Earlier, we reported that it would be just a few weeks before the G1 was unlocked. Well, if eight days means a few weeks, then we were correct.
For a fee of $22.99, you’ll [...]



BIG Motorola Android News On The Way

By Rob Jackson • Oct 29th, 2008

The Wall Street Journal is reporting on potential significant developments regarding both Android and Motorola, saying Co-CEO Sanjay Jha could detail his plans as early as Thursday - when the company reports on earnings. So, what exactly will be detailed in his plans? Get ready for this…
Motorola will (alledgedly) be ditching all phones besides those [...]