Archive for the ‘Platforms: AndroidOS’ Category

Google to Split Android

March 30th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS | No Comments »

According to rumors, Google has plans to split Android up. That way, consumers can get access to API’s of future Android versions without having to wait for vendors and operators to make new firmware available.

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Collection Touch Screen Artwork

March 29th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS, Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

This weekend we have been pointed to a few resources with free artwork for application developers. The graphics can be used for both Android and iPhone environments. Check the links below.

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Samsung Galaxy S Claims Strongest GPU Ever

March 29th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS, Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

Samsung’s Galaxy S is probably the mobile phone with the most powerful GPU to date. The PowerVR SGX540-gpu can calculate up to 90 million triangles per second.

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Google Search Removed from Chinese Androids

March 29th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS | No Comments »

With the battle for free/uncensored search between Google and China continuing, the first mobile companies have started to prepare for a Google Ban in the Chinese market.

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Google and Carriers Share Android Search Revenues

March 29th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Analysis & Editorial, Platforms: AndroidOS | No Comments »

To persuade operators to continue taking up Android devices in their phone offerings, Google is offering operators a part of the revenues originating from search results on the devices.

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AE10: Rabobank Steps Into In-App Payments

March 25th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Analysis & Editorial, Platforms: AndroidOS, Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

In The Netherlands, the Rabobank is a leading bank when it comes to integrating internet and mobile into their strategy. It has been developing many payment systems which are adopted by the general market now.

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AE10: Centralizing the User Experience

March 25th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS, Platforms: Windows Mobile, Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

The biggest sponsor behind the Android Experience was HTC. No wonder they took the stage to discuss where they are heading with Android, how it matches up with Windows Mobile and centralizing the User Experience.

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AE10: The Smartphone and the Consumer

March 25th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Analysis & Editorial, Platforms: AndroidOS, Platforms: iOS, Platforms: Symbian, Platforms: Windows Mobile | No Comments »

Ed Achterberg from TelecomPaper held a keynote about the Dutch market for smartphones. It is clear that consumers are still not understanding the difference between hard- and firmware.

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AE10: Global Overview of the Android Experience

March 25th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS | No Comments »

Yesterday, MGB attended the Android Experience in Amsterdam. With 550 visitors, a few keynotes and about 15 exhibitors it was a nice start for a small country and a market that is still developing.

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Roewe Builds Android Based Car

March 23rd, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS | No Comments »

Chinese car maker Roewe (who creates cars based on the MG Rover) has announced their first car which has Android 2.1 as the operating system. The car is called the Roewe 350.