Articles Tagged Google
Google Music Cloud Announcement
A couple of hours ago Google held its official Google Music announcement live over the web. We tuned in to see what kind of goodies Google would be offering with its new cloud tunes service and whether or not it could potentially contend with the other cloud options that are cropping up everywhere. From what we heard we found ourselves tentatively impressed.
Say Goodbye to Android Flash
Adobe has kicked in the towel when it comes to its mobile Flash service, finally admitting that a focus on HTML5 makes more sense when it comes to mobile video content. It won’t mean much to iPhone users, but for many Android fans Flash support was one of the bigger reasons to make the switch between the two competing Android and iOS operating systems (OSes).
LG Optimus 2X to get Android 4.0
LG has officially denied the rumours that its first dual-core smartphone, the LG Optimus 2X, will not be getting the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update that was recently announced. LG firmly denies the rumors that claim LG will not be providing the Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) OS update for the LG Optimus 2X. These rumors are NOT true. LG is currently in the process of planning the ICS OS update for the LG Optimus 2X as well as other LG high-end smartphones. Detailed information on the ICS OS update schedule for specific models will be announced, once the ICS OS is publicly released by Google. Please stay tuned for more updates from LG.
Google Nexus One Denied Android 4.0
The first ever Google Nexus devices, the Google Nexus One, finally looks to have reached the end of the line. Google has confirmed that Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich will not be coming to the iconic device. It’s not for lack of trying, or by any kind of economically-driven laziness on Google’s part; the specs of the Nexus One just aren’t up to the task.
Temporary Break in Communications
Our regular readers would have noticed an unusual amount of inactivity on our tech blog this last 2 weeks. The reason for this temporary silence is pretty simple; I was on holidays. I had the unique misfortune of planning and booking a holiday smack bang on top of 2 of the biggest news weeks in mobile news history several months in advance. An unfortunate coincidence for which you all have my apologies.
Netflix Available on Android 2.2 & 2.3
Android users have been waiting a long time for Netlix support on Froyo and Gingerbread and now it seems they finally have it. When Netflix first launched its Android app back in May it was big news, but was only available on a handful of Android devices. Of course it was always possible to install Netflix via the .apk, but most users wouldn’t even know what that means, let alone have any idea of how to go about it.
The Mobile World After Aug 2011
The mobile device industry is a fast moving place. With a new device either rumoured or announced every week, constant operating system (OS) updates and giant companies vying for dominance in what is quickly becoming the world’s most profitable business it can sometimes be difficult to sit back and see the big picture.
Ice Cream Sandwich in Oct or Nov
Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and now Executive Chairman seems to have accidentally let slip that we can expect the Android Ice Cream Sandwich update in either October or November. During an extremely long interview Eric said: “We have a new operating system, internally known as Ice Cream Sandwich for some reason, which is being released in October – November, which everyone’s really excited about.”
Google Talk on Mango Phones
Google Talk (GTalk), if you haven’t heard of it, is an instant messaging (IM) service that supports text, voice and even video, depending on what harder and software you’re using. It comes stock standard on most Android devices and now, as long as nothing unforeseen happens, it’ll be making its debut appearance on the quickly growing Windows Phone platform.
Android 2.3.6 for Google Nexus S
Ever since the Google Android 2.3.4 update rolled out to the Nexus S many users have found that their voice search option has been underperforming. Android Gingerbread 2.3.6 is a patch aimed to fix just exactly that as well as… other stuff they haven’t told anyone about yet.
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