FCC Approves HTC Dream, Android On Track

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zLZLRD3iDU8/UulghoFCCYI/AAAAAAAAADE/joKjpWeLEV0/s1600/htc-drea100-fcc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zLZLRD3iDU8/UulghoFCCYI/AAAAAAAAADE/joKjpWeLEV0/s1600/htc-drea100-fcc.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We're ever so thankful that all these gadgets and devices that we love have to go through the FCC for<br />approval. Why? Well, because the FCC allows us to access all of the top secret information! Case in point, the HTC Dream, rumored to be the first Android Phone, has just received FCC approval <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/18/htc-dream-fcc-approved-android-clear-for-launch/" sl-processed="1">(Via Engadget)</a>.<br /><br /> The model number is listed as DREA100 and it looks to have all the typical goodies- 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/1900 and WCDMA 1700.</div>

FCC Approves HTC Dream, Android On Track

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0.9 Android SDK Released, Looks A LOT Better

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f3um2rAFZZ8/Uulfblqb87I/AAAAAAAAAC8/sc6nXLtGLJw/s1600/android-sdk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f3um2rAFZZ8/Uulfblqb87I/AAAAAAAAAC8/sc6nXLtGLJw/s1600/android-sdk.jpg" width="205" /></a></div>We had <a href="http://androidcentral.com/2008/09/developers-first-android-sdk-not-so-friendly/" sl-processed="1">previously reported</a> on the much maligned, original Android SDK which could only be seen as a step in the right direction. Luckily, after months of silence from Google, the Android SDK is now in 0.9 and includes a complete overhaul of the user interface.<br /> <br />From the looks of it, Android is looking closer and closer to becoming a reality and a lot of the features look fun to use, if not useful. I'm eager to get my hands on an actual Android device but for now the screenshots, video, and SDK will have to do. <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5038586/a-guided-video-tour-of-android-09-an-almost-great-almost-os" sl-processed="1">Gizmodo has a great video introduction</a> to the 0.9 Android SDK, feel free to check it out!</div>

0.9 Android SDK Released, Looks A LOT Better

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Developers: First Android SDK, Not So Friendly

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="entry-content"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u-caanz8uvA/Uule7r-HeII/AAAAAAAAAC0/BWkAuufcUEI/s1600/emulator.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u-caanz8uvA/Uule7r-HeII/AAAAAAAAAC0/BWkAuufcUEI/s1600/emulator.jpg" width="188" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>From <a href="http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20071219-google-android-plagued-by-dysfunctional-development-process.html" sl-processed="1">Ars Technica,</a> we have reports that Androids first SDK was severely limited and well, not that great. The foundation is "highly promising" but in its current shape, the Android SDK is not equipped to handle the scope of what Google wants Android to become.<br /><br /> Developers are facing basic issues such as the lack of documentation since the API doesn't provide enough information, no public issue-tracking system, and even the User Interface had some quirks. Of course, we won't even begin to mention the bugs. But either way, it's still relatively early in the game for Android and the more important thing to note is that people are still getting familiar with it.</div></div>

Developers: First Android SDK, Not So Friendly

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Andy Rubin Demos Android Features in a Tutorial

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AE-mJRj42ic/UuldnESBa1I/AAAAAAAAACs/_tXbM9AMmDA/s1600/picture-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AE-mJRj42ic/UuldnESBa1I/AAAAAAAAACs/_tXbM9AMmDA/s1600/picture-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Andy Rubin, also known as the head honcho of all things Android over at Google gives a quick demo of<br /> Android to BBC and well, it looks pretty darn cool. The two noteworthy items shown are obviously Google Maps Street View and Quake, both of which run very well. Even though the prototype phone is running at 300 MHz, it still manages to be fairly smooth. Obviously, at this point Android is still rough around the edges but the potential is obvious. Click the Read Link for the Video!<br /> <br />What do you guys think? </div>

Andy Rubin Demos Android Features in a Tutorial

Andy Rubin, also known as the head honcho of all things Android over at Google gives a quick demo of  Android to BBC and well, it looks pre...

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Google Publishes New Android Roadmap

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-byO0UWH8yrI/UuldEOedfoI/AAAAAAAAACk/qWhzIqEAea0/s1600/androidbeta09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-byO0UWH8yrI/UuldEOedfoI/AAAAAAAAACk/qWhzIqEAea0/s1600/androidbeta09.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>For months, Google stayed mum on all things Android. Developers were beginning to wonder how 'open' Android was really going to be and with no updates to the Android SDK how could we blame them? Luckily, Google became aware of the situation and <a href="http://code.google.com/android/roadmap.html" sl-processed="1">published an Android roadmap</a> that detailed the plan that will lead to launch of 1.0.<br />The Current Android Timeline:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><ul><li>12 November, 2007 - "Early Look" SDK released</li><li>January to August, 2008 - Android Developer Challenge I</li><li>18 August, 2008 - Android 0.9 SDK beta released</li><li>September 2008 - additional Android 1.0 (pre) SDK releases made available, as necessary</li><li>Q3 - Q4 2008 - Android 1.0 SDK release 1 available (first actual 1.0-compatible SDK)</li><li>Q4 2008 - Android 1.0 devices available at retail</li><li>Q4 2008 - Source code released</li><li>Q4 2008 - Key Announcement on Android Developer Challenge II</li></ul></div>

Google Publishes New Android Roadmap

For months, Google stayed mum on all things Android. Developers were beginning to wonder how 'open' Android was really going to be ...

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Wired Magazine on the History of Android

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pRbg0jTJtkw/UulcVwsBpTI/AAAAAAAAACc/A5Gl_jG6_H0/s1600/ff_android_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pRbg0jTJtkw/UulcVwsBpTI/AAAAAAAAACc/A5Gl_jG6_H0/s1600/ff_android_f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.wired.com/techbiz/media/magazine/16-07/ff_android?currentPage=all" sl-processed="1">Wired Magazine has a great article</a> on the origins of Android that goes in-depth on the back story of the makings of the next great mobile OS. To give you a quick summary of the Wired story about Android, Andy Rubin approached Google in hopes of getting the search engine giant to spread the good news about the open source mobile platform.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Instead, Google loved what they heard and made Android a part of Google.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The article includes some great stories that paint the current landscape of mobile platforms. Feature strapped, limited, and carrier shackled are words that come to mind when describing anything related to the cell phone industry. With Android, it promises to be open and innovative--the first mobile OS that intends to change the way industry works, from top to bottom.</b></div></div>

Wired Magazine on the History of Android

Wired Magazine has a great article on the origins of Android that goes in-depth on the back story of the makings of the next great mobile ...

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