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Android Uprising September 29, 2008

Posted by mycto in Business Productivity, operating systems.
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We wrote last week about the new Android-based phones that are hitting the market. News is now hitting the tubes stating that Motorola and Nokia are jumping aboard the Android wagon as well.

Apparently, Motorola is going to devote up to 350 developers to start working on Android applications, etc. for its line of phones, and Nokia (although it bought Symbian, a competing OS), is still keen on figuring out how Android will fit into its future.

Why Android? Google understands how the browser has become The Way that users interact with data and others. Android does a great job of making the browsing experience come alive on small devices like your phone. Because Android is an open-source platform, there is a large and growing base of crowd development and code sharing potential. So what? Open source means that the phone makers don’t need to pay dollars for licensing fees to the OS-owner (ie. Apple or RIM). In a world where every cent counts–this is key.

One iPhone to Rule them All? September 19, 2008

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Even IF you live in a cave in the middle of the desert, you have probably still heard of the iPhone. This device is becoming ubiquitous and is certainly cool. They are sleek and shiny and work well.

There are some serious competitors that are bringing some devices to market that should create more competition in this space.  For your viewing pleasure, dear readers, we present some screen shots of the HTC Dream and the Blackberry Thunder.

HTC Dream

HTC Dream

The HTC Dream is intriguing because it runs on Google’s Android operating system. Who cares? Developers. Android is open and should encourage lots of innovative development with it. Expect to see many new applications for Android-based phones.

Here is a photo of the HTC Dream in all its glory (thanks, Gizmodo!):

Blackberry–well, RIM to be exact, does not want to be left out of the Great Touch Screen Wars of 2008. They are also experts at creating significant hype around devices. The Blackberry Thunder  Storm marks RIM’s first entry into the touch screen space, and looks like it could be a significant challenger.

Here is a photo of the Thunder (thanks, Crackberry!):

Black Berry Thunder

Black Berry Thunder