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December 18, 2009 11:42 am | Blogs | Comments

The latest reports about the Nexus One complicate the Android buying process.

AdMob: iPhone, Android, Wi-Fi Big in November

December 18, 2009 6:54 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

AdMob has released its latest metrics report, revealing impressive global growth of the iPhone, as well as the immediate impact of new Android devices in its November 2009 AdMob Mobile Metrics Report.

Google Branding Own Handset?

December 14, 2009 7:10 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

A Google company blog post over the weekend raised questions as to whether a new phone being tested by Google employees is just a way for employees to improve upon the Android operating system or is an actual prototype that will be released in 2010.

T-Mobile Offers Carrier Billing for Android 1.6

December 14, 2009 6:50 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

Android developers received some good news last week, when T-Mobile USA said it will begin offering carrier-based billing for postpaid customers with devices running Android 1.6.

Googlers Test New Phone

December 13, 2009 11:26 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

Google employees test new phone, said to be "the Google phone."

Opinion: Google Being Naughty or Nice?

December 12, 2009 3:31 pm | by Monica Alleven | Articles | Comments

If you’re in the market for an Android phone, today’s buzz about a Google phone – for real – just put another wrench into the decision making process. By a “Google phone,” I mean one that is much more closely

Naughty or Nice? Google “Dogfooding” New Phone

December 12, 2009 1:20 pm | by Monica Alleven | Blogs | Comments

Is Google getting ready to launch its own branded Android phone?

Verizon, Best Buy Cut Smartphone Prices for Black Friday

November 25, 2009 5:38 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Verizon Wireless and Best Buy have slashed prices on netbooks, MiFi devices and smartphones in the hopes of luring customers into stores for Black Friday.

Google Releases Navigation for More Androids

November 24, 2009 7:00 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

Google is expanding its free Google Maps Navigation to more Android devices, including those running Android 1.6 (Donut) and higher...

T-Mobile Behold II Launches Nov. 18

November 13, 2009 7:05 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

T-Mobile USA today said it will launch yet another Android-powered smartphone. The Samsung Behold II will be available beginning Nov. 18.

Google Offer Gift of Wi-Fi This Holiday Season

November 10, 2009 6:35 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Following on the heels of its acquisition of AdMob yesterday, Google today announced that it will foot the bill for free Wi-Fi access in airports across the country.

Google Absent From Clearwire Fundraising

November 10, 2009 6:20 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

It's official: Clearwire investors have agreed to pump an additional $1.564 billion into the mobile WiMAX provider.

Google Gets Into Mobile Ads with $750M AdMob Purchase

November 9, 2009 9:08 am | by Associated Press | News | Comments

Google Inc. is stepping up its push to sell advertising on cell phones, announcing a deal Monday to buy a mobile ad network, AdMob, for $750 million in stock.

Review: The Droid Arrives

November 6, 2009 12:27 pm | by Monica Alleven | Articles | Comments

Do not touch my Droid. That is the first order of business. And it’s not even really mine to begin with. It’s a loaner unit for demo and review purposes. I had been waiting for its arrival like a kid

Google Responds to FCC Inquiry into Google Voice

October 29, 2009 8:15 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

Google yesterday submitted its response to the FCC's inquiry about Google Voice, saying it will now restrict calls to fewer than 100 specific phone numbers.

Google Voicemail Crosses Rubicon

October 27, 2009 8:35 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Google Voice has overcome two of its biggest obstacles to mass adoption: a way onto the iPhone, as well as a way for subscribers to use the service without changing their number.

Carriers, CTIA Wary of FCC Net Neutrality Vote

October 22, 2009 11:24 am | by Maisie Ramsay | Articles | Comments

The industry reacted with caution to the FCC’s unanimous vote to move forward with net neutrality regulation.

DOJ: Galleon Targeted Clearwire, Google for Insider Trading

October 20, 2009 8:15 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Several tech companies, including Google and Clearwire, were the targets of insider trading activity by Galleon Group, allege federal prosecutors.

AT & T Fires Another Salvo over Google Voice

October 15, 2009 8:30 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

AT&T is stepping up its battle with Google over the Google Voice app, filing a letter with the FCC yesterday accusing the Internet search giant of blocking calls to a convent of Benedictine nuns and a health clinic, among others.

Levinson Leaves Google Board

October 13, 2009 8:25 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Arthur Levinson announced yesterday that he was resigning from Google's board. Levinson was simultaneously acting as director on both Google and Apple's boards.

Verizon, Google Partner on Android-Based Future

October 6, 2009 8:20 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Verizon Wireless and Google today announced a partnership that they say "will leverage the Verizon Wireless network and the best of the Android open platform to deliver leading-edge mobile applications, services and devices."

AT & T, Google Clash – Again – Over Google Voice

September 28, 2009 8:25 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

AT&T and Google are at it again. On Friday, AT&T filed a letter with the FCC that alleges Google Voice is blocking outbound calls to rural areas with inflated access charges.