Posts tagged Google

Nexus One receives another update, FRF91

Jul 2nd

After releasing the official Froyo (Android 2.2) a while ago, Google doesn’t stop just there. It has started pushing yet another update (FRF91) of Froyo to Nexis One.

According to the Nexus One users, this update contains just some security updates and some minor improvements, nothing big. However, we know Google is still working hard for Android.

Android, Android 2.2, Froyo, Google

Nexus One going to Korea with Froyo

Jun 18th

Posted by gohyc in Android

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Mobile operator KT in South Korea strikes a deal with Google. The Nexus One will be on the shell in KT from next week – 21st of June.

And guess what. The Nexus One will officially come with Android 2.2 (Froyo). I guess the official release of Froyo is just around the corner.

KT will bring in 4,000 units of Nexus One initially and there are definitely more to come. The phone will be sold at around USD576 without contract and around USD125 with 2 year contract.

I wonder which will be next in Asia to sell Nexus One.

Android 2.2, Froyo, Google, KT, Nexus one

Froyo is hitting Nexus One now?

May 22nd

Posted by gohyc in Android

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Has Google started to push the OTA Froyo update for the Nexus One owners?

Reported by Techcrunch, they have received the Froyo update from Google on their Nexus One already. They are some people on Twitter reporting the same as well. But majority of the people have not received the update yet. And it is still not confirmed whether this is true.

The official statement from Google a while ago was that the Froyo is coming in the next few weeks. If Google has decided to give the treat to the Nexus One owners to give the update earlier, it will a good news for us.

I own one Nexus One, I can’t wait to get my hands on the Froyo.

[via techcrunch]

Update (23 May): This is indeed real. The update was pushed to the phones for media. The other users either wait or go for the ROM by the people like Cynogen and Paul from Modaco It is available now unofficially from them. I have got mine. The improvement on speed is just amazing

Android, Android 2.2. Froyo, Google

Google announces FroYo (Android 2.2) in Google I/O

May 21st

Posted by gohyc in Android

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Google has made the announcement for Android 2.2 – FroYo on the second day of Google I/O. With lots of expectation, here are the list of enhancements for FroYo:
Speed – with the new JIT compiler, the speed of applications on Android will run 2 – 2.5 times faster, and could be even faster for some applications
App data backup
Improved Enterprise / Exchange Support (remote wipe, Exchange calender, etc)
Push services – “Android Intent”, this is a push notification using Google server to save battery
Tethering / Mobile Hotspot, who need to root the device?
Much faster browsing experience – V8 in browser
New functionality in browser- Camera, orientation, geolocation
Support for Adobe Flash and Adobe Air. Take that, iPhone
Search the Android Marketplace directly from Quick Search, and the ability to set the search area (all, market, web, etc)
The ability to install applications on the SD card automatically (finally)
One-button update or automatic update for apps
The ability to purchase music from Android Marketplace
The ability to stream your own music from your desktop

Google has not announced the available date for the FroYo. Accordingly to them, it will be available in the coming weeks.

Excited?

Android, Android 2.2, Froyo, Google

You can’t buy Nexus One directly from Google any more

May 15th

Posted by gohyc in Android

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Google started to sell its first Google branded Android phone, Nexus One, directly from its web store in January 2010. Although Google had regarded this as viable business, but the sales figures (not official, but from many other sources) are just not satisfactory to continue it.

Google had just announced that the Nexus One not be available from the web store anymore. Instead, Google will work with the carrier to sell the phone through their stores. Besides US and some European countries we have heard, it might take a while to reach your countries.

According to the official blog:

“But, as with every innovation, some parts worked better than others. While the global adoption of the Android platform has exceeded our expectations, the web store has not. It’s remained a niche channel for early adopters, but it’s clear that many customers like a hands-on experience before buying a phone, and they also want a wide range of service plans to chose from.”

So I guess this innovative way to sell a high end phone is not workable.

[via googleblog]

Android, Google, Nexus one

New Google Map gets bike directions and sharing

May 12th

Posted by gohyc in Android

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Google just pushed out another update for the Google Map for Android. And this time it will include an additional layer that shows the bike direction.