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HTC Incredible in Canada?
Jun 9th
With the raw power and beautiful design of the HTC Incredible released not too long ago on Verizon in the USA, is there any chance we Canadians will see it? As of right now, there is no announced time frame for the HTC Incredible to get a GSM-compatible counter-part here in Canada or Europe, so unfortunately you cannot import a Verizon HTC Incredible to Canada. The Verizon HTC Incredible phones will not work on any Canadian cellphone carrier’s networks.
Google Navigation comes to Canada
Jun 9th
After a long wait, we’ve finally got Google Navigation! That is, if you didn’t already have it via all the hacks that are out there, that were unreliable at best though. No need to update anything, just start up Car Home and navigate away! Google released a full list of countries supported:
“Today we’re launching Google Maps Navigation version 4.2 in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland for Android devices 1.6 and higher.”
Android ported to iPhone
Apr 22nd
It may not be Android 2.1, but its a good start! David Wong of Richmond, BC, has ported over Android to run on the iPhone 2G. You can check out the video below and head over to the iPhone Linux blog for instructions on how to get this working. More >
Telus Milestone gets Android 2.1
Apr 22nd
Thats right folks! The Telus Motorola Milestone Android 2.1 update is ready to go. Get ready for the live wallpapers, facebook integration, and more! Download now from Motorola Website
In order to upgrade, you’ll need to download the application above, agree to the licencing agreement, plug in your phone and let it do it’s thing.
Google: Fixing Android Fragmentation
Mar 29th
An article about how Google plans to fix Android version fragmentation via downloable components for apps from the market was posted by Engadget today.
“...We’ve been given reason to believe that the company will start by decoupling many of Android’s standard applications and components from the platform’s core and making them downloadable and updatable through the Market, much the same as they’ve already done with Maps. In all likelihood, this process will take place over two major Android versions, starting with Froyo and continuing through Gingerbread. Notice that we said apps and components, meaning that some core elements of Android — input methods, for instance — should get this treatment. This way, just because Google rolls out an awesome new browser doesn’t mean you need to wait for HTC, Samsung, or whomever made your phone to roll it into a firmware update, and for your carrier to approve it — almost all of the juicy user-facing stuff will happen through the Market….“
Google Nexus One now available in Canada!
Mar 16th
Canadians can now get their hands on the long awaited Rogers 3g version of the Nexus one directly from google! Check it out here.
myAccount app for Rogers/Fido Subscribers
Mar 16th
Anyone who’s running their Android phone on the Rogers or Fido network will probably want to pick up this app that was just recently released by Rogers. The myAccount app will help you keep track of your voice and data usage as per your plan with Rogers/Fido, keeping you informed so you know when your going over your minutes or data package. Pick it up right now in the android market by searching for “Rogers My Account”.
Canada, we have paid Android apps!
Mar 16th
Fellow Canadians, I am pleased to announce that we now have access to the paid applications from the google android market up here in Canada!
…But its not all good news… More >
Motorola Backflip coming to Telus
Mar 5th
Telus announced today that it has gained exclusive rights to sell the Motorola Backflip with Motorola’s MOTOBLUR UI here in Canada.
“Toronto, ON – TELUS today announced that it will be offering the acclaimed Android-powered MOTOROLA BACKFLIP with MOTOBLUR later this year, available in Canada only on the TELUS 3G+ network, Canada’s biggest and fastest.
Awarded 2010 CNET Best of Consumer Electronic Show award in the Cell phones and Smartphones category, the MOTOROLA BACKFLIP is the ultimate smartphone, combining the best in social networking, personalization, and multi-tasking all in one place. The BACKFLIP also has an More >
CyanogenMod v4.2.15 released
Mar 5th
CyanogenMod v4.2.15 has been released for the HTC Dream and Magic. You can get it at the Cyanogenmod website, or though CyanogenMod Updater. Some changed listed in the changelog include:
* Many many many bugs fixed, including GTalk and services problems
* New wallpapers and some graphics from Prash
* 360 degree auto-orientation thanks to Optedoblivion More >
