Android HTC Hero

Check it out the new Android HTC Hero that will be out on June 24, 2 ½ weeks more to go.

Flash will be available for Android before iPhone

This will be a great feature for Android users. More games, more online streaming through other websites other than youtube.

Cheers for Android

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Vodafone Android, HTC Magic

We will be expecting the next Google's Android phone to be marketed exclusively by Vodafone, named HTC Magic. It is a 3.2" touch screen phone. It will come with all the function found in T-Mobile G1 and also Android Webkit browser and other application like Google Maps, Search and not to forget YouTube. 

It will be available white in UK, Spain and France, only black in Germany and both colors in Italy. So remember to place your pre-order before the phone becomes available in the market.

T-Mobile G1

October 22nd will mark another history made by Google. The very first Google Powered, Android Mobile Phone will be officially release by T-Mobile a.k.a HTC Dream.

This is the look of the phone.

Here is the official first Android specifications:-

• HSDPA 1700/2100 plus quadband EDGE
• WiFi
• 65K Colors
• QWERTY keyboard
• 3D graphics acceleration
• 1GB integrated storage plus microSD expansion (allowing capacities up to 32GB)
• 3-megapixel camera (but no video recording)
• Android Market for on-device app purchases
• Amazon MP3 app for on-device music purchases
• Push Gmail support with full HTML client
• Push Google Talk
• Bluetooth (no A2DP)
• Google Maps with Street View
• No Microsoft Exchange support
• No desktop synchronization
• No Skype yet
• No headphone jack
• No multi touch

The Android HTC Dream Walkthrough

 

The HTC Dream Black phone Advertisements.

On October 22nd, you could line up and pay $179 for this very first Google Powered Android on T-Mobile in the US (locked T-Mobile) on a two-year stint, or $399 contract-free.

T-Mobile Android out on Sept 23rd

Will you be lining up to be the very first few who owns a Google Phone? This T-Mobile phone will be named "Dream"

It is said that the press conference will be held on Sept 23rd. But the actual selling of T-Mobile Dream phone will only be out on October or somewhere before Christmas.

Android Developer Challenge Winner

We have a winner here. The $250,000 is awarded to 10 teams and another $100,000 is awarded to 10 teams.

$250,000 winner is as follows

cab4me - This application helps you easily call a cab from any location worldwide, without having to know the phone number. The app also tells you your current location.

GoCart - Let's you compare prices by taking a picture of a barcode. It recommends online prices and stores nearby.

Ecorio - Ecorio automatically tracks your mobile carbon footprint, suggests transit and carpooling alternatives and lets you stay carbon neutral by offsetting your trips easily.

TuneWiki - A "social media player" that lets you synchronize lyrics for audio or video. It also shows music maps, which displays songs playing in the same area.

CompareEverywhere - Another way to compare prices while your shop with barcode

Locale -  Changes your settings base on your location. I guess it is like time, daylight saving time, date and stuff.

PicSay - Image Editor for image personalization.

Softrace - A way to challenge others physically through the  virtual world. Kind of weird, but it will be fun to know what others are doing in the same track.

Wertago - Share location of nightlife.

Life360 - Updates you one what is happening in your neighborhood. Tracks your family on the map.

More information could be obtain at the official website.

T-Mobile to Launch Android HTC Dream

You will be able to get you hand on this Android powered mobile phone at US$199 with a 2 years contract.

They are accepting pre ordering and it will be available on the Oct 13, 2008.

[Gizmodo]