Golem Honeycomb Area Germ, After All [Google VP Andy Rubin Explains Publication Termination Delays & Hints That Whatever Honeycomb Features Faculty Appear in Gingerbread]
Google was earlier criticized for withholding the Honeycomb source code, and limiting support to only certain devices. Google has recently explained this move, and sheds light on the Android “fragmentation” issue.
Android is popular in the smartphone market because of support from various manufacturers (unlike the iOS, which is only limited to the iPhone). However, the potential issue here is fragmentation, especially with the release of the tablet-specific Honeycomb version. Different manufacturers and developers will customize Android such that it will have different features and UIs. Even Google’s own differentiation between the smartphone and tablet versions of Android might be cause for fragmentation.
Andy Rubin, Google’s VP for Engineering, explains the philosophy behind this.
We don’t believe in a “one size fits all” solution. The Android platform has already spurred the development of hundreds of different types of devices – many of which were not originally contemplated when the platform was first created. What amazes me is that even though the quantity and breadth of Android products being built has grown tremendously, it’s clear that quality and consistency continue to be top priorities.
Due to the number of devices that run Android, and the differences between devices and platforms, Google believes that Android does not necessarily have to be too consistent across platforms. However, Google notes that they have basic compatibility requirements. As such, manufacturers are free to run different UIs on top of Android, but some basic elements should remain the same.
Our “anti-fragmentation” program has been in place since Android 1.0 and remains a priority for us to provide a great user experience for consumers and a consistent platform for developers. In fact, all of the founding members of the Open Handset Alliance agreed not to fragment Android when we first announced it in 2007. Our approach remains unchanged: there are no lock-downs or restrictions against customizing UIs. There are not, and never have been, any efforts to standardize the platform on any single chipset architecture.
Rubin goes on to say that Google is not locking down Honeycomb’s source code. Rather, they are just waiting for the right time before publishing the code.
One line on Rubin’s blog post might spark interest with Android users and developers, though:
As I write this the Android team is still hard at work to bring all the new Honeycomb features to phones.
Will this mean that features previously exclusive to Honeycomb will appear on smartphones, as well?
Read: Android Honeycomb Open Source, After All [Google VP Andy Rubin Explains Source Release Delays & Hints That Some Honeycomb Features Will Appear in Gingerbread]
Verizon to start selling first 4G phone
NEW YORK (AP) — Verizon Wireless says it will start selling its first phone capable of using its new, faster "4G" data network.
The ThunderBolt from HTC Corp. will go on sale Thursday for $250 with a two-year contract. It has a large, 4.3-inch touch screen and runs Google Inc.'s Android software.
Initially, Verizon will be selling it with an unlimited 4G data plan, but spokeswoman Brenda Raney says this option will probably go away later this year, along with the rest of Verizon's unlimited data plans.
Verizon launched its 4G network in December, based on a technology known as Long-Term Evolution, or LTE. But only laptop cards have been available for it. Verizon says customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second, nearly ten times faster than 3G speeds.
The ThunderBolt from HTC Corp. will go on sale Thursday for $250 with a two-year contract. It has a large, 4.3-inch touch screen and runs Google Inc.'s Android software.
Initially, Verizon will be selling it with an unlimited 4G data plan, but spokeswoman Brenda Raney says this option will probably go away later this year, along with the rest of Verizon's unlimited data plans.
Verizon launched its 4G network in December, based on a technology known as Long-Term Evolution, or LTE. But only laptop cards have been available for it. Verizon says customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second, nearly ten times faster than 3G speeds.
Verizon iPhone slower than AT&T's
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March 8, 2011 (WLS) -- AT&T's iPhone is faster than Verizon's, according to testing by the mobile analysis firm Metrico.
It finds that the Verizon iPhone is slower at downloading data than AT&T's version.
Verizon's iPhone is also slower than most other Verizon smartphones.
Independent tests found that AT&T's network is faster at downloading data than Verizon's.
However, Verizon's network was found to be more reliable when it comes to placing and receiving calls.
It finds that the Verizon iPhone is slower at downloading data than AT&T's version.
Verizon's iPhone is also slower than most other Verizon smartphones.
Independent tests found that AT&T's network is faster at downloading data than Verizon's.
However, Verizon's network was found to be more reliable when it comes to placing and receiving calls.
Motorola XOOM Stock SBF File
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So you’ve rooted your Motorola XOOM and you’re having an awesome time doing everything you’ve ever wanted to do on a giant screen. Then it hits you – a post saying that in order to grab yourself a [4G LTE upgrade from Verizon], you’re gonna have to return that tablet back to stock. Oh noes! Your life would be ever so much more simple if you just had an easy-to-use file that’d essentially do it with a single click — oh my goodness, that’s what we’ve got right here.
This whole situation is made possible by Motorola’s generous unlockable boot loader on the XOOM – now that everyone is rolling around with spikes all over their hands and feet inside their devices, it’s very VERY nice to be able to have what we’ve got here: the stock SBF file. With this file, you’ll be able to use RSD lite to move your device back to the original factory settings. Has this file been send unto the world by Motorola or Verizon officially? No way. Will it be released officially sometime in the future? Possibly, but probably not.
A much more likely situation is that this file has indeed been released accidentally – even though Motorola has allowed you to unlock your device whenever you like, this sort of file is not oft let loose on purpose – guarantees, and all that.
To grab the files you need to bop your device back to stock, head over to the following multi-upload site: [AYQMI1KXLU] or for RSD 4.9 head to this Megaupload instead: [N1MPCX1U]. Then feel free to go back on over to the original XDA thread for further details from the folks that originally discovered this awesome situation.
Windows Phone 7 powered HTC Trophy will note share HTC Thunderbolt’s release month.
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A report is claiming that Windows Phone 7 will not arrive this quarter in Verizon Wireless.
According to Ubergizmo, a Verizon representative claims that Verizon will start selling the Windows Phone 7-powered HTC Trophy in June, debunking earlier notes that the Windows phone will arrive this month.
Compared to other high-end HTC devices like the Thunderbolt and the Evo 4G, the HTC Trophy has no front-facing camera, but with a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera, 720p resolution.
Plus, HTC Trophy doesn’t support expandable MicroSD card, but features a 1 GHz single-core Snapdragon processor, the same processing power as the HTC Thunderbolt and other popular smartphones out there.
I think June is a little late because a lot of Android phones are expected to début this quarter like the HTC Thunderbolt and the Motorola Droid Bionic (might hit stores in April). It’s highly possible that Verizon still favors Android over Windows Phone, that’s bad news Nokia.
Speaking of HTC Thunderbolt, more evidences are available on the internet confirming that the first-ever 4G/LTE smartphone will arrive this month. Last date mentioned is March 10.
Are you excited to experience the HTC Trophy with Windows Phone 7 inside? Or still craving for the HTC Thunderbolt or other Android smartphones?
See HTC Trophy in action in the video below:
Search for more HTC Trophy, HTC Thunderbolt and Motorola Droid Bionic news below:
HTC Thunderbolt release date still “not ready,” Trophy with Windows Phone 7 first? (Verizon)
HTC Thunderbolt: March release date “confirmed” by Verizon
HTC Thunderbolt release date delay: First Verizon LTE phone experiencing battery problems?
Motorola Atrix 4G (AT&T) and HTC Thunderbolt (Verizon Wireless) are early rivals
After iPhone 4, Verizon Wireless will sell Motorola Droid Bionic
Verizon Wireless offering $100 off any Droid?
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As you can see from this advertisement I received this morning it appears if you are in the market for a new phone, Verizon Wireless might have a good deal for you to get into an Android smartphone!
$100 off any Droid? I've checked their website and I'm sure if this is an additional $100.00 off their activated prices or not. Their website makes no mention. So it could be that these prices have the $100.00 built in. paypal jeklie.ali09@gmail.com(jeklie munandar)
$100 off any Droid? I've checked their website and I'm sure if this is an additional $100.00 off their activated prices or not. Their website makes no mention. So it could be that these prices have the $100.00 built in. paypal jeklie.ali09@gmail.com(jeklie munandar)
Verizon-AT&T iPad 2 fight is preview of iPhone 5 upcoming summer wars
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The iPhone 5 wars are coming this season, as for the front quantify Verizon and AT&T module be releasing competing versions of the one iPhone at the synoptical example. And the premier appreciation of what those wars testament wait same is upcoming now, as those in the Allied States educate to timepiece the two carriers fight over the iPad 2. Certain, Verizon and AT&T tally departed at it a bit with the iPhone 4 this ancient month, with Verizon using its "Can you probe me now" guy and AT&T transmission a alarming ad about its iPhone making you a little stinking partner. But that's all conservative, as Verizon got the iPhone 4 considerably after AT&T's initial iPhone 4 travel
move of the iPad equalisation. Some consumers opt for the non-mobile-network edition of the iPad anyway, and equal among the new Verizon iPad 2 and AT&T iPad 2, they're both diminish unbound and neither is judged by the knowledge to neaten a sound phone; on the iPad they're just assemblage networks. With the iPhone 5, nonetheless, everything changes.
The iPhone, by definition, is a mechanized web unvoluntary pattern. Anyone who owns one is using it as their radiophone and thus, most liable, their first personalised telephone. While Verizon and AT&T customers faculty represent all day as to which of the two carriers provides the fitter network, the lowermost finish is that choosing a immune is a study break of the iPhone purchasing resolve. It's also a big muckle for the two carriers, as the one you take gets to love its way with you for the length of a two twelvemonth engage and monthly money for speak transactions, propulsion to verify the start of Verizon and AT&T, who've prolonged appeared to be in arcanum agreement with each additional regarding pretty some every disinclined facet of the radiophone deliverer have one mightiness ideate, eventually effort after apiece additional - and stiff. For the two biggest U.S. carriers, the iPhone 5 wars are a zero-sum courageous. And that's before one level considers the prospects of Run or T-Mobile possibly ingress the iPhone 5 wars as recovered, if those deals are put in station.
Those who've bimestrial been waiting to see whether a product connecter a multi-carrier iPhone could finally aggression the American cancellous carriers to actually compete with each else kinda than move colluding with each other, the iPhone 5 wars won't vantage until this summer. But in the nasty experience, sustenance an eye on the iPad 2 skirmishes between the two carriers; they're a advertizement of what's to rise. Here's statesman on the iPhone 5. Here's many on the iPad 2.
move of the iPad equalisation. Some consumers opt for the non-mobile-network edition of the iPad anyway, and equal among the new Verizon iPad 2 and AT&T iPad 2, they're both diminish unbound and neither is judged by the knowledge to neaten a sound phone; on the iPad they're just assemblage networks. With the iPhone 5, nonetheless, everything changes.
The iPhone, by definition, is a mechanized web unvoluntary pattern. Anyone who owns one is using it as their radiophone and thus, most liable, their first personalised telephone. While Verizon and AT&T customers faculty represent all day as to which of the two carriers provides the fitter network, the lowermost finish is that choosing a immune is a study break of the iPhone purchasing resolve. It's also a big muckle for the two carriers, as the one you take gets to love its way with you for the length of a two twelvemonth engage and monthly money for speak transactions, propulsion to verify the start of Verizon and AT&T, who've prolonged appeared to be in arcanum agreement with each additional regarding pretty some every disinclined facet of the radiophone deliverer have one mightiness ideate, eventually effort after apiece additional - and stiff. For the two biggest U.S. carriers, the iPhone 5 wars are a zero-sum courageous. And that's before one level considers the prospects of Run or T-Mobile possibly ingress the iPhone 5 wars as recovered, if those deals are put in station.
Those who've bimestrial been waiting to see whether a product connecter a multi-carrier iPhone could finally aggression the American cancellous carriers to actually compete with each else kinda than move colluding with each other, the iPhone 5 wars won't vantage until this summer. But in the nasty experience, sustenance an eye on the iPad 2 skirmishes between the two carriers; they're a advertizement of what's to rise. Here's statesman on the iPhone 5. Here's many on the iPad 2.
Verizon Getting iPad 2 on Launch Date – March 11
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As you're careful to bonk Apple's iPad is currently the most favourite paper on the market outselling it competitors by a powerful lucre. Time the original iPad secured Apple's condition of the tablet market (for the example state), it's the lately announced iPad 2 that many evince module rattling see the enclosure excite up.
The innovative iPad was pretty normative come with a 9.7-inch pass, 1GHz Apple A4 processor, 256MB of RAM, 16/32/64GB of hardware, WiFi-only or 3G models and of course Apple's iOS transplantable construction. Piece some of this appeals to a spreading market, many key features were nonexistent from the firstborn multiplication tablet6 that person been another to the position including front/rear coat cameras and a dual-core processor.
If you're hunting to touching the iPad 2 you'll belike already see that it gift be accessible amount Marchland 11th at Apple's online and brick & howitzer retail locations. What you power not hit illustrious, nonetheless, is that Verizon will be message the highly due paper on propulsion as considerably including a possibility built for their EV-DO scheme play at $629. What faculty be exciting to see is how the iPad 2?s start effect's Verizon's sales of the Motorola XOOM - vision how they are currently giving is suitable beside the iPad 2.
What would you favor, the iPad 2 or the Motorola XOOM? Let us undergo.






