A lot of people have been excitedly touting the new HTC Hero as an iPhone killer but I'm not convinced. It has an obvious advantage over the iPhone in that it's going to be available in the UK from both Orange and T-Mobile, but although it's not quite as ugly as the G1, it retains that dreadful 'chin' from the earlier model and still looks functional rather than stylish. As the video from makers HTC shows, the … [Read more...]
That underwhelming Android update
June 4, 2009 By
Admittedly I’m a bit behind with his post, but am I the only person who found the long awaited ‘cupcake’ update for Google’s Android OS pretty under whelming? It certainly delivered everything which was expected (mostly basic features which should have always been present in a smartphone) but the result, at least in my view, is still a pretty unimpressive OS which looks far too ugly and lacks any ‘must … [Read more...]
T-Mobile UK confirms G1 'cupcake' rollout for May
April 29, 2009 By
Users of T-Mobile UK’s G1 handset, powered by Google’s Android operating system, are set to receive the long-awaited ‘cupcake’ software update in May. The new version of the software will finally bring a native onscreen keyboard, previously only available within 3rd party apps, and the ability to use the 3.2 megapixel camera to film videos and upload them straight to YouTube. The news comes as the company … [Read more...]
My G1 essentials
January 13, 2009 By
So after getting my G1 I found myself, as expected, pretty frustrated that I was unable to sync my contacts and calendar with those on my Mac. I understand Google want people to use their apps but if the mobile networks are to have any chance of selling Android to corporate users a the 'no sync option' approach just isn't going to work. Mercifully my own issues are at an end thanks to Spanning Sync, a fantastic … [Read more...]
Google to clean up Android Market
January 8, 2009 By
Powered by Google's Android operating system, the T-Mobile G1 has been winning plaudits from users and reviewers alike. However some users have been unhappy at the nature of content to be found lurking in the comments section of the Android Market, a repository of applications users can download to their phones. Despite the mobile operator enforcing an opt-out content lock on content viewable from their handsets … [Read more...]
Hands on: T-Mobile G1
December 31, 2008 By
Just after I commented on the T-Mobile G1/G2 speculation I realised one of my contracts was within the renewal window so decided I'd take a leap of faith and see what all the fuss over the G1 was about. I'm a big admirer of T-Mobile's business team and as always they got the handset out to me the following morning. After a couple of days playing with it I'm pleased to say I'm impressed with the general look and feel … [Read more...]
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