It seems that every other day a new Android handset is being released by one of the major vendors, this time it’s LG with its Optimus unit. LG says the huge range of Android apps available from Android Marketplace and the simplicity of synching Google services is one reason people…
…and music – although being a keen amateur (very amateur) astronomer the Google Sky Maps app was the coolest of all. That aside, it’s worth remembering that there is supposed to be at least 50,000 Android apps available already, with a whole lot more to come. Connecting to the internet…
…party applications such as MSN or Google Talk. One of the features is the speed at which you can scroll through the different screens, reducing those annoying lag times. Not to mention the extended battery life which will only require a recharge every 2 to 3 days. Then there is…
…surprises to hear that Google had closed it’s online store for Nexus One in the US. Lack of sales was thrown around as the reason, and it was clear that even with the online marketing might of Google, to sell a phone you needed to have a relationship with a…
…access to YouTube. The inbuilt calendar application has an interface that makes keeping track of your life fun. Your calendar can be viewed in notebook style, and in landscape or portrait modes. You can also sync up multiple calendars from work and home using Google sync. With connectivity and surfing…
…they were entitled to what is known as ‘safe harbour’ under current digital copyright laws, whereby they must have notice of the exact video that breaches the copyright before they pull it down. In a ruling that was 30 pages long, US District Judge Louis Stanton agreed with the Google-owned…
…a final production release for smart phones and tablets once users are able to upgrade to Android 2.2 “Froyo.” Devices supporting “Froyo” and Flash Player 10.1 are expected to include the Dell Streak, Google Nexus One, HTC Evo, HTC Desire, HTC Incredible, DROID by Motorola, Motorola Milestone, Samsung Galaxy S…
…exclusively on Optus. First, the maps you’ll be using are stored on the phone, not pulled down off the internet. Second, the A10 is an android phone, which means its operating system is Google’s open source platform (as opposed to Apple which is a closed platform) for mobiles which connects…
…that it will be releasing Safari 5, the latest version of its web browser. It features the new Safari Reader for reading articles on the web without distraction, a 30 percent performance increase over Safari 4, and the ability to choose Google, Yahoo! or Bing as the search service powering…
…have not only caught up with Apple, but it could be argued, some have surpassed them. Some pundits believe the likes of HTC’s Google Android handset, the Desire, has surpassed the iPhone in functionality, and in two short months already has almost half the number of apps available that Apple…
…sourced. However, there will be highlights packages on a myriad of sites – too many to name here – but just type in Google/Yahoo/Bing the words “FIFA 2010 World Cup Highlights” and you’ll get more hits than a Beatles back catalogue. 5) Watch It At the FIFA Fan Zone At…
…you more about the landmarks you are seeing and most of all be easy to use and carry in your pocket. Well Google Goggles is one app that will do all that for you. Google Goggles is designed to make search even easier. But this Google App is specific for…