Android gets voice search in Google Maps
News Google has updated the version of Google Maps found on its Linux-based Android software platform to include voice search, along with a bug fix and a new feature. The new version of Google Maps, available for download via the Android Market, now...
[June 16, 2009, 16:13]
Google Android developers push location-based apps
News In accordance with the recent interest around location-based services, a wave of such applications made it through to the first round of judging for Google's new mobile platform, in the Android Developer Challenge.
[May 19, 2008, 8:46]
Vodafone's HTC Magic
Blog The HTC Magic runs version 1.5 of Google's Android platform, better known as Cupcake. The Android Marketplace, the online app store, has plenty on offer. Tap one of these and its location pops up in Google Maps.
[April 29, 2009, 8:54]
Google makes IM/VoIP play
News The company has reportedly been looking into buying up unused fibre optic and radio spectrum, as well as buying wireless companies such as Android. The company, which last week announced plans to raise $4bn (£2bn) in a secondary stock sale, already...
[August 24, 2005, 9:15]
Google Android: Mobile Open Source Door Kicked Open
Blog Comment Developer will have to code all apps running on Android with C or C++ APIs using Eclipse.the SDK will be very similar to the now defund Palm Foleo or the Nokia Linux Maemo platform. I see 3 options for Android on the table:
[November 6, 2007, 7:46]
Vodafone reveals plans for 'Magic' Android phone
News The G1 is about to lose its crown as the only Android device on the market. An Australian company, Kogan, has also made another Android device, the Agora, but its release has been delayed and the handset has yet to reach the market.
[February 18, 2009, 7:55]
HTC Magic review
Reviews The shiny white HTC Magic, which is exclusive to Vodafone, runs version 1.5 of Google's Android platform. The HTC Magic runs version 1.5 of the Android platform, previously known as Cupcake. A key feature of the HTC Magic (and the Android platform...
[May 8, 2009, 12:37]
Apple's iPhone gets Google Earth
News ZDNet UK asked Google on Monday whether a version of Google Earth for the Android operating system — the company's rival mobile platform to the iPhone — would be appearing soon, but was told only to "keep an eye on the [Google] blog".
[October 27, 2008, 10:57]
Google web workshop targets developers
News Sessions at Google's event will cover Ajax, JavaScript, APIs and tools including Google Gears, social networking, Maps, and the use of Android. At a time when its competitors see extending developer involvement as key to increasing application...
[March 12, 2008, 14:38]
Google buys mobile display ad firm AdMob
Blog The company has made great strides in the mobile market over the last few years, first by offering its services through the iPhone and other smartphones, and then by launching its own open-source mobile software platform, Android.
[November 9, 2009, 16:47]
Google maps out plan for mobile success
News She added that, although Android is Google's platform, the mobile apps team sees it as just another platform for its technology — reflecting the company's open culture. The online search giant has been ramping up its mobile applications for some...
[May 14, 2008, 8:40]
