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Google adds HD playback to YouTube on Android 2.2, 2.3 smartphones
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This weekend Google updated the YouTube app for Android smartphones running Android 2.2 Froyo and 2.3 Gingerbread to support HD video playback. Prior to this, the app would max out its stream at 480p resolution. Now it is capable of playing 720p video, provided you have a device with a 720p or higher resolution display. The update is free and available in the Android Market now.
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Android 2.3 Gingerbread now more prevalent than 2.2 Froyo
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The latest data from Google's own Android Developer site shows that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system has reached an important milestone, as it is now more prevalent than the older Android 2.2 Froyo version.
According to the data, which looks at devices that have accessed the Android Market within the past two weeks, 2.3 Gingerbread is now installed on 44 percent of Android smartphones and tablets, compared to 40.7 percent for 2.2 Froyo. Gingerbread has gained almost 7 percent of market share in the past month. Older versions, like 2.1 Eclair and 1.6 Donut, maintain 10.7 percent and 1.4 percent market share, respectively.
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AT&T Toggle separates your mobile work and play, allows for IT meddling
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Having trouble separating your bird slingshotting from your mergers and acquisitions? Have no fear, AT&T has announced its new Toggle service, which promises users the ability to keep their work and home lives apart on a single Android smartphone or tablet. The feature keeps business information secure and lets IT admins manage access to company resources, add or delete business apps and even wipe corporate info off of a device, in the event the employee leaves the company. The app is coming later this year and will be compatible with devices running Android 2.2 or higher. There's no word on pricing yet, but more info can be found in the press release after the break.
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Intel to offer Android 2.x on Atom E6xx in January - News - Linux for Devices
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Intel has tipped upcoming support for Android 2.3x ("Gingerbread") on its Atom E6xx processor and denied rumors it is discontinuing support for the MeeGo project. Meanwhile, HTC is said to be considering acquiring its own operating system, but Samsung says it won't be acquiring MeeGo, say two other industry reports.
Intel posted a YouTube video on its Intel Atom E6xx processor (pictured), revealing that the E6xx will be ready to run a version of Android 2.3x ("Gingerbread") in Jan. 2012 (see video farther below). As noted by "Chippy" on CarryPad, which picked up early on the Intel video, "It seems clear now that this could be an open source version of Gingerbread for Atom that third parties ...
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Netflix updated to work on all Android 2.2 & 2.3 devices
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Netflix is awesome. That's not news, it's just an unavoidable fact. The trouble was that the Android app was only available on a couple dozen devices (unless you were willing to do some hacking), but those dark days are over. Netflix for Android now supports any device running Froyo (2.2) or Gingerbread (2.3).
According to Google's latest stats, about 82% of Android handsets are running 2.2+, so if you're one of the unlucky few who doesn't yet have a compatible phone, it might be about time to upgrade your device. Of course, Netflix recently lost a lot of content when the Starz negotiations fell through, and the price bump has gone into effect, but there is still a ton of good content on th...
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First case of Android running on HP TouchPad caught on video
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What would happen if the HP TouchPad could run Android instead of its native webOS platform? Although it was not originally meant to do that, in terms of hardware, the tablet is more than capable of booting Google's operating system, and there is already a team of developers trying to turn this crazy idea into reality.
However, somebody seems to have beaten them to it. There is a rumor circulating on the web claiming that a Best Buy customer who took advantage of the tablet's aggressively discounted price of $99 received a unit, which had Android 2.2 Froyo installed instead of webOS. Although we cannot confirm the credibility of the story, there is a video showing the Froyo-flavored TouchP...
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Google Videos updated with Froyo, Gingerbread support
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Google Videos, the official app to playback movies rented from the Android Market, has been updated today to be compatible with phones running Android 2.2 Froyo and 2.3 Gingerbread. Users can rent movies from the Android Market for 24 hours with prices starting at $2.99. Seems pricey to us, but can you really put a price on that kind of convenience?
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Adobe Flash Player for Android updated with security fixes and enhancements
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Adobe has updated its Flash player for Android to version 10.3.186.3, which is said to fix a number of security issues while also providing several feature enhancements for certain phones and websites.
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Gingerbread gains, Froyo fades in the latest Android breakdown
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In the latest report on Android builds, Froyo (2.2) still can be found in a majority (59.4%) of devices running Google's open source OS. The data covers the 2 weeks up to July 5th, and since the last survey Android 2.2 has dropped from a 64.6% reading. The version of the OS that has picked up the slack is the hard-charging Gingerbread which now can be found in 18.6% of Android devices. That number is double the percentage that Gingerbread had in the last report.
Gingerbread itself can be broken down. Android 2.3.3-2.3.4 has a 17.6% slice of the Android pie while Android 2.3-2.3.2 is in just 1% of the total Android universe. The latest version of Gingerbread, Android 2.3.4, supports gTalk, ...
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Motorola DEFY on T-Mobile UK finally getting Android 2.2 Froyo
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Most owners of the Motorola DEFY in the UK have probably already received the update to Android 2.2 Froyo that was released a few weeks back, but those who happen to have bought their DEFY through T-Mobile have been left in the lurch. They shouldn't be upset for too much longer, though, as T-Mobile has announced that users can expect the update to roll out at the beginning of July. Android 2.2 Froyo brings a number of improvements, including faster performance and the ability to move apps to the SD card. T-Mobile users will probably be happy to get the latest and greatest from April 2010, but I wouldn't hold my breath for a 2.3 Gingerbread update for the DEFY.
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Motorola DEFY gets Android 2.2 Froyo update in the UK
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UK owners of Motorola's rough and ready DEFY smartphone rejoice, your phones are finally getting an update to Android 2.2 Froyo after languishing around with 2.1 Eclair for what seems like forever. T-...
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Netflix comes to select Android smartphones, let the video streaming begin
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The time has come ye Android faithful. Netflix has gone official with an Android client, now available in the Android Market free of charge. If you’re a T-mobile USA customer with a Nexus One, G2 or N...
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BeBook Live tablet rocks 7-inch screen, Android 2.2
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As we’re in the middle of the tablet revolution, not that many people will go for a dedicated reading device a la Amazon Kindle. Sure e-ink is cool but do we really need yet another gadget just for re...
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Samsung Fascinate users will finally receive their Froyo tomorrow
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After what must seem like forever, owners of the Samsung Fascinate will finally get an OTA update tomorrow for Android 2.2. Starting Thursday, Fascinate owners can head over to Settings>About Phone >S...
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Android 2.2 Froyo update rolling out to BRAVO users now
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Shortly after putting the call out for beta testers of the Android 2.2 Froyo update for the Motorola BRAVO on AT&T, Motorola has announced via Twitter that the final update is pushing out to BRAVO use...
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