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How To Hack Google Maps Navigation Onto Your G1
1:42AM John Herrman | It’s basically a ritual now: Fresh feature debuts on new Android phone; hack-happy HTC Dream owners see new feature, develop seething jealousy; said owners work tirelessly to steal new feature. Last week, Google Maps Navigation hit the Droid. Today, the G1. More »
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4:00AM Matt Buchanan | A year ago, Android was an unfinished OS for nerds, bursting with potential. With Android 2.0, it’s evolved into something sleeker, more refined and focused — but still something not quite human. More »
Android 2.0 Review: Almost Human
4:00AM Matt Buchanan | A year ago, Android was an unfinished OS for nerds, bursting with potential. With Android 2.0, it’s evolved into something sleeker, more refined and focused — but still something not quite human. More »
Phones
HTC Hero Getting Android 2.0 Update
11:40AM Rosa Golijan | According to HTC’s Twitter feed, the tragically flawed HTC Hero is getting a sprucing up with an update to Android 2.0. Will the OS actually shine through this time, or is HTC’s Sense UI gonna continue running the show? [Twitter]
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Why We Haven’t Seen Much Of Android 2.0
12:06AM Matt Buchanan | The last Android releases were pretty out there for months before actually getting “released”. Here we are, weeks from the Droid running Android 2.0, and besides BGR’s preview, nothing. Well, it looks like Google’s playing it close to the chest. More »
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5:51AM John Herrman | While Android 1.6 is still writhing around in amniotic fluid, BGR had the nerve to publish shots of version 2.0 “Eclair”, which doesn’t even have a formal due date yet. They look great. Sorry 1.6, I’m already over you. More »
Android 2.0 First Look: Fresh Face, Sick Speed
5:51AM John Herrman | While Android 1.6 is still writhing around in amniotic fluid, BGR had the nerve to publish shots of version 2.0 “Eclair”, which doesn’t even have a formal due date yet. They look great. Sorry 1.6, I’m already over you. More »
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Giant Éclair Delivered To Google; Android 2.0 Imminent?
3:00PM Dan Nosowitz | In the past, the delivery of a giant dessert item (cupcake or donut) to Google’s lawn meant a new version of Android was incoming. Today, a giant éclair was delivered: We deduce that Android 2.0 should see release shortly. More »
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