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How To Hack Google Maps Navigation Onto Your G1

It’s basically a ritual now: Fresh feature debuts on new Android phone; hack-happy G1 owners see new feature, develop seething jealousy; said owners work tirelessly to steal new feature. Last week, Google Maps Navigation hit the Droid. Today, the G1.
Google Maps Navigation will be part of Android 2.0, and Android 2.0 is expected to come More >

T-Mobile G1 can run Google Maps Navigation, too

Read the headline? It’s not just the “Moto Droid thing” only – the good ol’ G1 can also be used for turn-by-turn navigation provided by Google (NSDQ: GOOG) Maps, thanks to the ever active XDA development community. Of course, we’re not talking about the official ROM update, but something that requires a little effort, yet More >

Ten Apps All New Android Users Should Check Out

While the tech-loving world continues to debate the merits of the Droid following its launch on Friday, it’s pretty safe to say that the Android platform has seen a pretty hefty influx of users as of late. In the past two weeks alone, we’ve seen the aforementioned Droid, it’s cheaper, younger sibling, the Droid Eris, More >

Lenovo O1 Android Smartphone Launches with China Mobile

The Lenovo O1 OPhone is powered by a 624MHz processor and 8GB or 16GB options available. It features a 5 megapixel camera, a 3.5-inch 480×320 touchscreen display, GPS and WiFi connectivity. Lenovo’s O1 supports CMMD and MBBMS digital TV. As for the OS, it runs Lenovo’s own OMS (Open Mobile System) which is Android based More >