The Android Developer Challenge has ended, and there’s no doubt that it worked out well for developers – ten teams each received $275,000 awards and another ten got $100,000 apiece. Things seem to be headed in the right direction for Android users, too.
Google Exposes Android To Security Community
Mobile this and mobile that – the news about Google and cell phone-related stuff just won’t stop. Consumers should benefit, however, as Google is now asking the security community to make sure its Android operating system remains safe.
Google’s Android Phone Slated For Autumn Arrival?
Waiting for the Google phone is like waiting for the birth of a child. In fact, the most recent rumors have it arriving about the same time as my daughter, as early as September 17, as late as mid-October. My daughter, currently in private beta, will likely be more exciting, to me at least.
Google Exec: Android To Beat iPhone
Remember how rumormongers claimed the Googlephone would take over the mobile market? Then, of course, came the official announcement(s) that the Googlephone didn’t exist. But never mind that detail – the company’s group manager for mobile platforms still thinks Android will kick ass.
Google Android Had Some Glitches
The Google Android SDK for developing mobile applications contained a slew of vulnerabilities, including a passwordless root account.
Open Handset Alliance Releases Android SDK
The Open Handset Alliance released the Android Software Development Kit (SDK) today.
Google Android Wants Developers but…
So, I’m watching the Android video and talking with my friends who are developers. Man, I thought my videos were boring, this one takes the cake.
Steve Jobs does NOT have to worry about losing his job to the folks from Google.
I didn’t see ONE feature that will get normal people to switch from the iPhone. This comes across like something developers developed for other developers without thought of how they were going to build a movement.
Google Flashes $10M At Android Developers
Google isn’t looking for the next Commander Data, but mobile applications for the free, open platform they recently announced.
Looking at Google Android, Developer Kit & Competition
Google created a video showcasing Android, the Google-initiated, Linux-based open source mobile operating system being backed by the recently announced – and again Google-initiated – Open Handset Alliance.
Google Announces Android, Open Handset Alliance
Anyone who was still holding out for an antigravity/invisibility/teleportation device in the form of a forthcoming Gphone is in for a disappointment; Google has (re)confirmed that it will not be producing such a product. But Google did discuss some other mobile plans that it feels are quite important.