Nexus One Problems Prompt Investigation by T-Mobile, Google
January 11, 2010 9:54 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsT-Mobile USA and Google are looking into widespread customer complaints that the Nexus One is having difficulty connecting to 3G networks.
AT & T Joins Android Party
January 6, 2010 10:07 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsLAS VEGAS—Not to be outdone by anyone at the year’s annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), AT&T came out swinging at its Annual Developer’s Conference today.
Nexus Effect on Shares: Not Much
January 5, 2010 11:42 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsFears that Google’s Nexus One announcement would wreak havoc upon the stock of other rivals in the smartphone space were put to rest. By mid-afternoon Eastern time today, shares in rivals such as Research In Motion (RIM), Apple and Nokia were barely touched.
Opinion: Nexus One All About Control for Google
January 5, 2010 11:14 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsGoogle’s press event today, wherein the Internet giant officially entered the mobile hardware market with a “good” Android phone (the Nexus One), was a tad anti-climactic if you were looking for something truly revolutionary.
All Signs Point to Nexus One Tomorrow
January 4, 2010 8:12 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsGoogle tomorrow may announce what is perhaps the most highly anticipated Android smartphone ever.
Two Consumer Groups Ask FTC to Block Google, AdMob Deal
December 29, 2009 5:19 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsTwo consumer groups have asked the Federal Trade Commission to block Google’s $750 million purchase of mobile advertising company AdMob
Thanks, Google
December 18, 2009 11:42 am | Blogs | CommentsThe 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 | CommentsAdMob 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 | CommentsA 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 | CommentsAndroid 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 | CommentsGoogle 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 | CommentsIf 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 | CommentsIs 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 | CommentsVerizon 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 | CommentsGoogle 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 | CommentsT-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 | CommentsFollowing 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 | CommentsIt'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 | CommentsGoogle 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 | CommentsDo 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 | CommentsGoogle 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 | CommentsGoogle 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 | CommentsThe 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 | CommentsSeveral 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 | CommentsAT&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.
