1
Jul
2010
What is New with Android Froyo?
So it is the latest Android OS version, but with so much hype about the new Froyo, it is getting hard to figure exactly what is so special about the new version. We already know that the Os update has been released for the Google Nexus One. In the meanwhile, the Desire, Wildfire and Legend (which is HTC’s killer Android trio for this season) and several other handsets such as the Motorola Milestone and the Samsung Galaxy S might have to wait a little while longer for a compatible patch to be released.
With the launch of Adobe’s Flash Player for the Android 2.2 Froyo pre-empting the actual OS itself, many are wondering when the new era of Flash on smart phones will actually start. The players are all in place and all the industry needs now is a massive multi phone update to the new Android version.
Of course, the new OS is going to be bringing users more than just Flash support. In fact, the new Froyo updates have so much to offer that Flash support ends up becoming an extra feature.
The most obvious difference in the new OS is that the interface now has a cute mascot telling you what to do. And unlike Microsoft Office’s annoying paperclip, the Android Robot (a term that would make science fiction fans cringe) actually offers useful advice.
One of our favorite improvements is in the camera user interface. When taking photos, users can now easily adjust the settings, add effects and basically control every element of the shot in order to provide the best image possible (of course, users might want to brush up on the basic theories of shutter speed and aperture to figure out what exposure settings are best under certain light conditions). At the very least, the new UI lets users add in cool effects to photos too.
4
Dec
2009
Buy One Get One Promotion from Verizon Wireless
It is no longer news that Mobile phone carrier, Verizon Wireless launched its first ever handsets which are powered by Google’s Android Operating system, The Motorola Droid (to be released as the Milestone in the UK). The device is said to be an epitome of the platform (Android 2.0), and the HTC Droid Eris, both powered by older flavor of Android 1.5 version.
Any user who wishes to purchase the Motorola Droid or an HTC Droid Eris from Verizon will also get a second device for free on a two year contract agreement. Please note that not even one Droid was amongst the devices being given out as free. This promotion tagged BOGO (Buy One Get One) kicks off today and allows buyers who purchase a Droid Eris from Verizon will also have the possibility of getting a second one for free provided the two year contract agreement for each of the phones is signed.
That Verizon wireless will include the Droid Eris was just a rumour recently spread, however one can notice the pricey $99 handset displayed in the carrier’s website under the title ‘Buy the DROID ERIS by HTC and get a select phone FREE’ next to it the same as the HTC DROID Eris showed in the BOGO offer. I am not sure there could be a better deal than this for Christmas, Having two such unique phones for the price of one is just ephemeral.
Big Red describes the device “The new Droid Eris by HTC combines performance and functionality in one sleek package. Eris offers the HTC Sense UI on a 3.2”, touch screen zoom capability, a virtual QWERTY keyboard, and a 3.5mm headset jack in addition to the Virtual Keys (Home, Menu, Back, Search). The ultra–slim Eris can filter your Inbox, and stay connected securely with your office via HTC Sync. Take advantage of Wi-Fi connectivity and its 5MP camera w/auto focus and video capture. Social networking is a breeze with easy access to your Favorite contacts, YouTube and Facebook.”
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