November 20th, 2009 4:56 PM | by Christen da Costa
7-inches isn’t enough to get me excited (that sounds so wrong), but the Camangi WebStation ain’t looking to shabby. The touchscreen, which has an 800×480 resolution, looks to be capacitive based on how sensitive it is, and according to the presenter in the video that’s a glass surface (hello fingerprints). Currently the tablet like computer is running Android OS 1.5, while the remaining specs include WiFi b/g, 2 megapixel camera, microSD card slot, a second VGA webcam and a USB port.
There’s no official word on the release date, but word on the street is that it’ll carry a price tag of about $400. For now, I’ll hold off on purchasing anything Android, but based on my limited experience with Motorola’s Droid it’s a super solid OS. And as previously mentioned, 7-inches is still a bit small for my taste, but for those of you looking for an oversized media player, here you go.
November 16th, 2009 1:48 PM | by Christen da Costa
We’re still waiting for word to drop on an actual launch day, but until then we’ll take some pleasure in knowing that Sony Ericsson’s first Android phone, the Xperia X10, will launch sometime in February of next year.
In case you forgot this phone has an 8 megapixel camera, a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 1GB of built-in storage, 4 inch touchscreen, WiFi, GPS. 3.5mm headphone jack and more.
November 12th, 2009 7:03 PM | by Christen da Costa
Wirefly has the Motorola CLIQ Android Phone (T-Mobile) for $499.99 – $400 instant savings + free shipping = $99.99 shipped! This phone has Google’s Android OS, Motorola’s BLUR skin, slide out QWERTY keyboard, 5 megapixel sensor, WiFi, GPS and more. You must sign a 2-year contract to get this deal.
November 12th, 2009 4:01 PM | by Christen da Costa
By now everyone and their mother knows that Motorola dropped the ball a few years ago and has been struggling to gain back market share in the US. The RAZR was a massive success but after that it was all downhill – they sort of eclipsed themselves. But alas, the handset maker is back and this time they’ve got a brand new bag: the Motorola DROID! It’s one of Moto’s first Android handsets and based on my quick unboxing video above, I likely. The handset is heavy, but in a good way and nice and solid feeling unlike Apple’s iPhone. Enjoy.
Sony Ericsson announced the Xperia X10, their first phone based on the Android OS and running on the powerful 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The phone looks to contain a slew of snazzy features and some hefty hardware. And that’s a good thing especially if you’re trying to compete with the likes of the ubiquitous and all-knowing DROID. Check out these features:
Quad-band GSM and EDGE
4.0 inches, 480 x 854 pixels (WVGA), scratch-resistant capacitive screen
Motorola’s CLIQ is now available at T-Mobile for $199.99 after a 2-year contract signing or $399.99 if you opt for one of T-Mobile’s Even More Plus plans, which requires no annual contract. Feature wise the CLIQ offers an always on home screen…
Sprint launched the Samsung Moment yesterday. While it’s not the prettiest of phones it does offer the Android OS, a 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, QWERTY keyboard, 3 megapixel camera, WiFi, 800mhz processor, Bluetooth, Sprint TV…
It’s pretty evident that Google Maps Navigation will be the big news today, but if you’re in the market for a compatible handset, good news. Motorola’s Droid will be available November 6th for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate and 2-year contract signing. Video walk through of someone that I suppose could totally be my cousin or something…
Wow, just wow. Not even 24 hours has gone by and the Google Maps with turn-by-turn directions for Android devices rumor has become official. As suspected this will be a free app and will be available when Android 2.0 launches sometime next month.
The feature set is robust to say the least and will easily rival, if not eclipse previous GPS applications and even some stand alone GPS devices. My favorite is that ability to view ’street view’ before the turn such that you can view landmarks before you change direction. Much like most stand alone GPS devices, Google Maps Navigation offers voice guidance, turn-by-turn directions, 3D view and the ability to search by point of interest instead of just address. And they’ve also added Google Voice Search. There a few vids of the app after the ‘leap’, so be sure to check those out.
Right now the app is advert free, but given Google’s model I’d expect them to start plugging those in as we move closer to a nonbeta version. So for instance, you’re taking a trip to San Francisco from LA. You might see ads for food stops, gas stations and such. More local routes might show you coffee shops or stores that relate to your previous search history, and so forth.
Today rumors emerged that Google is in the process of developing their very own navigation app for smartphones running the Android OS. It’s not clear if the application would be more robust than the iPhone’s current Google Map application and offer turn-by-turn directions, but given that they own the Android OS, and can essentially do whatever they want, it’s more likely than not.
Providing greater credence to the rumor is that Google just discontinued their relationship with Tele Atlas earlier this October, which charged Google for use of their map info – Google has a contract with them until 2013 to work on International maps. The break away from the map service provider indicates that Google has amassed enough map data over the years to go at it alone and in all likelihood offer an ad supported free version. …Continue reading: Gadget Rumor: Google Maps With Turn-By-Turn Navigation Might Be Heading To Android Devices
Wirefly has the Motorola CLIQ Android Phone (T-Mobile) for 
