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Many have tried to follow Apple and compete with their App Store, such as Android, RIM, and Palm, just to name a few.  Now, it seems LG wants to join the party as they plan to launch their LG Application Store starting tomorrow, July 14, 2009, with the debut taking… Continue Reading »

In efforts to compete with Apple’s App store and the Android Marketplace, RIM has decided to launch their own BlackBerry App store for all BlackBerry users to take advantage of.  According to NewTeeVee, multiple sources claimed that RIM would be announcing a mobile television service by next week, at the… Continue Reading »

One of the greatest features on the G1, as with most other smartphones, is the inclusion of Wi-Fi in addition to 3G wireless.  It is much easier for those whose carriers might have limit data limits on the 3G networks or who just want more speed.  It can also provide… Continue Reading »

SMobile is putting out some software to protect your G1 called VirusGuard.  Android is a very open OS and plenty of people have thought about how to keep it secure.  While Google has a kill switch for apps, that doesn’t stop you from downloading and running malware.  This new application… Continue Reading »

Android is taking the books and the teachers out of music lessons.  The newest way to learn music – via your cell phone (as long as you have Android). Among the first of many Android applications is SplashPlay Mobile Music Maker, an instrument learning and music sharing tool.  Wherever your… Continue Reading »

Everyone knows that the G1 is coming out this Wednesday.  That is, unless you live in San Francisco.  You can get the G1 in San Francisco tomorrow, October 21st, at 6PM (Pacific Time) at the 3rd and Market store.  If you’re not heading to SF for the phone early, just… Continue Reading »

While at the T-Mobile launch party the other night, someone showed off a little app called Seismograph.  What is it?  Shake the phone and watch your movements graphed for you.  That’s it.  No more, no less. Seismograph is one of those “because we can” applications that uses the G1’s accelerometer. … Continue Reading »

Sure, the Android Marketplace is nice and convenient and seems to be easy to use, but it does have one option missing that may make some developers stay away.  The ability to charge for applications.  We first heard that Handango was stepping up to take care of this issue a… Continue Reading »

Gadgetell got to take a look at the Android Market interface.  This short video goes over some things you may have missed.  As you can see in the video, the interface is extremely responsive to input.  This particular G1 did not have any protective cover or screen guard or anything… Continue Reading »

Last night was the T-Mobile G1 launch event in New York City.  Gadgetell was there to see what was new in the Android world.  The event itself was set in a club with a live band; it was very different from the product unveiling last month.  What did they have… Continue Reading »