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Motorola HS1001 (Home Phone) in Action
Mar 11th
Motorola was in attendance at this year’s CeBIT and they were showing off the new HS1001 home phone made in conjunction with Binatone. The omnipresent Nicholas Charbonnier (Charbax) was also there and grabbed some video of the device in action. Running what appears to be a customized version of Android 1.6 experience, the HS1001 handles VoIP, gets emails, and messages just like your handset does. [Video after the jump]
The unit is expected to sell for 99€ in Europe and $149 in the USA when it arrives this summer. As pointed out by Charbax, the phone comes with a speaker-equipped charging station so you can play your Pandora or Slacker Radio stations while docked.
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Motorola i1 Tidbits Emerge
Mar 11th
A few more details have emerged for the upcoming Motorola i1 handset. The first iDEN smartphone to run Android is said to be arriving with a 5 megapixel camera now instead of the 3.2 we were originally expecting. Additionally, rumors put the default browser in the hands of Opera Mini instead of the one we’ve all come to expect. Being this this device is not your true Google Android experience, handset makers can add what they see fit to the phone.
Check back with AndroidGuys in the future for more updates as we gather them!
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comScore: Android Continues Rapid Gains in Market Share
Mar 10th
The latest comScore report is out today and is details various trends in the mobile industry here in the United States. Guess what? Android is doing well. In the time from October ‘09 to January ‘10, the platform picked up 4.3% market share from its rivals in Windows Mobile, Palm, RIM, and Apple. RIM added 1.7% to their total and now sit with 43% market share, well ahead of everyone else. Ironically (or not), Android picked up almost the same percentage that Microsoft lost (-4%) with Window Mobile.
In terms of hardware manufacturers, Motorola ended up on top with 22.9% of mobile subscribers with LG following at 21.7% and Samsung with 21.1% of the market.
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Noah unboxes the Cliq XT
Mar 10th
The Swype-equipped T-Mobile Cliq XT should be launched tomorrow running Android 1.5, but there’s still no *official* date on the calendar. This one features MotoBlur, Flash Lite, and a 5 MP cam. I’m sure we’ll be covering price and other features tomorrow. For now, check out an unboxing and hands on from PhoneDog.
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Cliq XT Pamphlet Leaks on Eve of Release
Mar 9th
We’ve yet to hear anything official from Motorola or T-Mobile in regards to the release of the Cliq XT. For a phone that’s rumored to launch tomorrow, both the carrier and handset manufacturer have been super silent. To confirm that the phone is ready for release, I spoke with the manager at my local T-Mobile store. Sounds like it’s ready to go as I was advised they’ve received both dummy, non-working displays as well as the floor model for demonstration.
Engadget was recently passed some images of the brochure for the CLIQ XT showing how sales reps can effectively sell the handset. Details include talking about the web browser with Flash Lite, the 5 megapixel camera, and MOTOBLUR. The smart phone also features Flash Lite, multi-touch, and preloaded apps SHOUTcast, Midomi, GoTV, Last.fm, TuneWiki, and SoundHound.
Look for the CLIQ XT to sneak out tomorrow for $129 with a 2-year agreement.
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Android On Lockdown: AT&T Removes Best Parts of Android from Backflip
Mar 8th
Well folks, if you haven’t heard by now, AT&T’s first Android Handset, the Motorola Backflip, has been locked down and crippled. In doing this, AT&T has not only removed Google search, but disabled Android’s ability to install non-market apk files outside of the official Android Market by removing the option for BACKFLIP users to install applications from unknown sources.
Why this was done is unknown, but users will no longer be able to install apps purchased on alternative markets. For developers that utilize the BACKFLIP, this will will also prove troublesome as they will be unable to test apps on the device. The app experience has truly been IPhonified. Quite frankly, I am disappointed, but not really surprised as AT&T has attempted to control phones and apps within their realm for quite some time.
We know that AT&T is trying very hard to be a gatekeeper. We also know they are not a fan of open standards. What are your thoughts? Would you buy this phone? How far do you think this will this go? Did Apple have a role in this? I know what I think and that is that you should not purchase this phone. Sorry.
Source: TechCrunch
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Leaked 2.1 Droid Update Reveals Live Wallpapers
Mar 8th
Late last week, the Android 2.1 update for the Motorola Droid was leaked to the XDA Developers forum. Interestingly, within the build was something I found extremely cool: live wallpaper! Does this mean live wallpaper will be included on the official build? Maybe, but I still wouldn’t put money on it just yet. Check out the video below to see live wallpapers in action. If you want the ROM, you can get it here. As always, flash with caution so you don’t brick your device! What do all of you think? Do you want live wallpapers? Tell us your hopes, dreams, and wishes below.
Click here to view the embedded video.
Source: Droid-Life
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