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Google To Android Developers: Carrier Billing Now Included

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It looks like the Google overlords have finally wised up and are now allowing users of their ever so popular Android device to charge apps to their carrier cell phone bill.

Please note that we have updated the Android Market Developer Distribution Agreement (DDA). This is in preparation for some work we’re doing on introducing new payment options, which we think developers will like. […]

In Section 13.1, “authorized carriers” have been added as an indemnified party.

Section 13.2 is new in its entirety, covering indemnity for payment processors for claims related to tax accrual.

These new terms apply immediately to anyone joining Android Market as a new publisher. Existing publishers have been notified of this change via email; they have up to 30 days to sign into the Android Market developer console to accept the new terms. (Official Android Developers Blog) [Read more…]

Originally posted on July 26, 2010 @ 10:42 am

Android’s White Knight Has Arrived. It Calls Itself HTC EVO?

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Like their iFoes before them, it looks like Android lovers will finally have a lighter phone to compete against the ever so elusive white iPhone 4.

HTC is releasing a white EVO 4G phone, which may appeal to the geeks who want to stand out from the masses and appear “hip” at the same time.

Now available in black and exclusive white online and in select stores.

Get ready for a rich, mobile Internet experience at Sprint 4G** speeds. The feature-packed HTC EVO 4G gives you the power to quickly download music, photos, files or videos in seconds. Stream video or create your own content and upload your creations to your favorite social network. (Best Buy)

Emphasis: Mine.

Unfortunately it looks as if HTC may be suffering from white smartphone shortage (something Apple is dealing with) which may have something to do with demand or material (or perhaps both?).

While many of my Android friends will probably clamor over this beauty, personally I find white smartphones (regardless of manufacturer) more of a irritation due their ability to attract “stains” due to their lighter color.

Either way its good to finally see HTC attempt to match Apple’s white iBeauty in the wild, even if the former lacks FaceTime.

Originally posted on July 16, 2010 @ 4:37 pm

iPad Beware, The Android Tablets Will Soon Be Here!

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Unlike it’s iPhone 4 brother, the iPad continues to enjoy success in the hands of everyone who possesses one.

Unfortunately for Apple, it’s rivals are once again full of iJealousy, which means that we may see a decent Android tablet (pictured on the right) later on this year.

Samsung’s next buzzy product launch will likely be its tablet computer, dubbed Galaxy Tab. The touchscreen device is said to sport two cameras for video conferencing, as well as GPS, Wi-Fi and a 3G data connection. Because it also runs Android, the tablet will be able to communicate and share content and applications with Samsung’s Galaxy S phones. Samsung says the tablet will go on sale before October. (Forbes) [Read more…]

Originally posted on July 14, 2010 @ 2:26 pm

Is HTC Powering The Android Revolution?

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Despite the fact that Apple’s iPhone 4 is still outselling its green robot rivals (despite Cupertino’s design flaw), it looks like HTC’s embrace of “all things Android” is starting to pay off (quite literally).

HTC has posted revenues of NT$ 23.858 billion (US$741.392 million) for June 2010, up 66.68% from a year earlier. Second-quarter revenues totaled NT$60.532 billion up 58.45% on year. (DigiTimes) [Read more…]

Originally posted on July 6, 2010 @ 12:02 pm