Android

Asus Making a $200 Android or Chrome Netbook Tom's Hardware Guide Interestingly, the report says that it could be either Android 3.0 or Chrome OS. The Chrome OS would make more sense for a notebook form factor, but with the growth expected for Android tablets this year, having a netbook with a full hardware keyboard ... See all stories on this topic »

Is Android really faster than iOS? Christian Science Monitor Android loads pages an average of 52 percent faster than the iPhone iOS, one tracking firm said this week. Others aren't so sure. Android is faster than the iPhone iOS, according to one new study. By Matthew Shaer / March 17, 2011 Android – the mobile ... See all stories on this topic » Christian Science Monitor

Amazon's Android App Store: Steve Jobs Just Doesn't Get It PCWorld By JR Raphael, PCWorld Mar 17, 2011 3:18 PM Courtesy AndroidNews.de - Click to enlargeRoll out the welcome wagon, Android fans: It looks like you'll soon have a new place to shop. Amazon may be days away from launching its Android app store, ... See all stories on this topic »

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Android Revamp First Look Video SlashGear By Rue Liu on Thu Mar 17th, 2011 Discuss Since Microsoft announced it was dropping the Danger servers for Sidekick devices, T-Mobile signed up Samsung to help them develop a revamped version to run on Android. They recently confirmed the device as the ... See all stories on this topic » SlashGear

Android 2.2 Now the Dominant Version of Android Tom's Guide The most up-to-date Android users were awaiting the May release of Froyo while making the most of Eclair (2.0, and 2.1). A lot can happen in a year, though, and it looks as though Froyo has become the most dominant of the Android OSes. ... See all stories on this topic »

End Of The Road For Sprint's iDEN Network InformationWeek They are already working on an Android based device. The network will launch later this year. As Engadget notes, the current iDEN network still has three years of maintenance on its current contract, so it is likely the two networks will work side by ... See all stories on this topic »

Netflix for Android leaks onto Net but won't stream CNET by Lance Whitney A leaked version of Netflix for Android has been uncovered on the Net, but so far it doesn't seem able to actually stream any content. Reportedly stripped off a prototype of LG's Revolution Android phone, according to Business Insider, ... See all stories on this topic »

Apple's New iPhone Ads: Our Content is Better PCWorld By Jeff Bertolucci, PCWorld Mar 17, 2011 2:52 PM In an effort to distinguish its tightly controlled content ecosystem from those of its mobile competitors--specifically, Google's fast-growing Android platform--Apple has released three new iPhone TV ads ... See all stories on this topic »

Zong Expands Mobile Account Payment System To PC, Consoles, Android Tablets Gamasutra Previously available only on Android and through HTML pages, Zong's new system boasts compatibility with games made in Unity and Flash, as well as titles on interactive TVs, Android tablets, and even for console titles. ... See all stories on this topic » Gamasutra

Samsung unveils four- and five-inch Android PMPs LinuxDevices.com By Eric Brown Samsung announced two Android-2.2 based portable media players, destined for the US this spring, while a teaser video suggests an enterprise focus for its 8.9-inch Galaxy Tab. The Samsung Galaxy Player 4" and 5" offer four- and five-inch ... See all stories on this topic » LinuxDevices.com