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Gizmodo got some spy photos of the second generation Android phone which supposed to be called it G2. From the pictures, we can see that it has a 3.2 megapixel camera and has a pretty similar interface to the G1. According to the report, the phone will be announced in mid-May.
Sir Luke Hutch has figured out the full working multitouch on T-mobile G1. He show us the video to prove it and also a list of instructions for developer.
“This does not require a recompilation of the Linux kernel, but does require modifying one of the Java system libraries on the phone. This is for software developers only at this point!”
Video after the break.
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ModMyGphone has some pictures of the China-only Lenovo OPhone, the phone that runs on Android OS. According to the source, the phone will have a 5.0-megapixel camera, microSD support, Chinese/English virtual keypad, Bluetooth connectivity and video recorder. So what do you guys think of this OPhone?
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Amanda Palmer from Boston MA is performing a song called “I Google You” by Neil Gaiman. It was a live performance at Spiegelworld in New York City on Aug 11 2008. Video after the break. Read more…
Hey guys, get your G1 google phone colored at ColorWare. I’m sure some of us want it to be other than black and white. You can send in yours ($190) or get a brand new G1 ($740) at the site. [www.colorwarepc.com]
IPmart is offering the unlock codes for G1 for $29.99 (while Global Unlock at $49.9). As known, G1 is only available via T-Mobile in the US and this software unlock is going to make it to work on any GSM network around the world. According to the company, the code is a snap to enter and will still function over that network even when unlocked. Yup you can get yours for $29.99 here.
Google has developed an app for iPhone which give the phone advanced voice recognition. The application is capable of answering location related question (example like: Where’s the nearest Starbucks?” or “How tall is Mount Everest?), give driving directions, respond to generic questions, and search local data from the address book.
The thing works by recording the soundbite, uploading to Google’s servers which will crunch the data and return an answer “within seconds on a fast wireless network”.
It is a free application, should be available through iTunes store. Video after the break. Read more…
Hello G1 fans here, do you want to see what’s inside the G1 world’s first android phone? Nikkei Electronic Teardown Squad has unscrewed it.
Words from them: We began operation in high spirits but bumped into a big problem in a minute. Screws on the chassis did not turn. Two of the four screws were easily unscrewed, but the other two did not move an inch. We tried to remove them with all our might, and, at last, they stripped their threads.
Check out the rest of the half-naked shots of G1 after the break. Read more…
Today, EA Mobile has announced the 3 games for the T-mobile G1. First is the Tetris, it is now available while the other two will be the Bejeweled and the MONOPOLY Here & Now Edition which will be available this November (tomorrow?). The three games will be available in United Stated for purchase, download them directly from the www.eamobile.com.
[via Slashphone]
HTC G1, the over 1.5-million pre-ordered phone, the iPhone competitor and the first Google-powered phone. Are you getting one? Yeah it’s with T-mobile at $179.99 with 2-year contract.
Recap, The T-Mobile G1 is powered by Qualcomm MSM7201A, 528 MHz processor, the first that runs on Google Android operating system and comes with 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320 x 480 (HVGA) resolution, One-click Google Search, Customizable Home screen with instant Email, text message and IM notifications, Instant access to Google services (Gmail, YouTube, Maps, Google Talk, Calendar), High-speed 3.5G network connection, trackball with Enter button, slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboard, 3.2-megapixel camera, GPS navigation, WiFi, microSD memory card (SD 2.0 compatible), Digital Compass, Motion Sensor and more.
Good news for you all, the unlocked version is available now with free shipping worldwide, get yours here.
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