Motorola DROID Android 2.2 Froyo manual update available
Looking to get your hands on the Motorola DROID Android 2.2 Froyo update ahead of the over-the-air rollout? There’s a version of the update available on AndroidForums.com that’s not Verizon Wireless sanctioned, but will update your device to the latest version of Android. Head over to the Android Forums for a guide and the necessary files needed for the update. Read the full story here.
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A first generation Apple iPhone running the Linux kernel and Google’s Android mobile operating system. Details and source code available at linuxoniphone.blogspot.com
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Question by Dettol: Do you prefer self serve froyo or by ordered froyo?
I prefer self serviced froyo, choose our toppings etc, then they weight it for us. rather than by ordered froyo. what about you all?

Best answer:

Answer by LuLu
dont get me wrong…i love pinkberry (they serve u) but i do prefer self serve bc i have control of exactly how much of what i want.

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Nintendo Gameboy Advance Emulator for Google’s Android OS running on Tmobile’s G1 cell phone. A good site to find roms is: www.doperoms.com -Research the legalities of owning roms before you start downloading them! Developed by Yongzh, you can find the app in the google market for .99
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The Aftermath: Apple iPhone 4 vs. Motorola Droid X

After testing with the phones, the reviewers state the winner comes down to individual preferences. The tech specs and price points  of the iPhone 4 and Droid X are simply too close to call. However, now that the smartphones are in the hands of consumers, what tech brand positioned itself to win?

iPhone 4
Developments since its June 7th, 2010 debut:

- June 24. Apple officially recognizes a major antenna issue.
“Apple has finally acknowledged that the way you hold the iPhone 4 can hinder the device’s cellular reception. Complaints about weakening or disappearing signals when the iPhone 4 is gripped in a particular way–usually by touching two seams of the antenna band on the exterior of the phone simultaneously–began popping up late Wednesday night, and continued to appear Thursday.” [Via CNET]

- July 12. Consumer Reports refuses to recommend the iPhone 4 to consumers.
“The iPhone scored high, in part because it sports the sharpest display and best video camera we’ve seen on any phone, and even outshines its high-scoring predecessors with improved battery life and such new features as a front-facing camera for video chats and a built-in gyroscope that turns the phone into a super-responsive game controller. But Apple needs to come up with a permanent—and free—fix for the antenna problem before we can recommend the iPhone 4.” [Via Consumer Reports]

- July 16. Steve Jobs offers a free “bumper” to iPhone 4 owners to resolve the antenna grip issue.
“Jobs announced during the iPhone 4 press conference Friday that every iPhone 4 user will get a free Apple Bumper to help mitigate antenna problems. This will apply to every user worldwide who buys an iPhone through September 30. iPhone 4 owners who have already purchased one of the bumpers will get a full refund. Users who don’t like the bumper solution and are still unhappy with the iPhone can bring it back for a full refund instead.” [Via Ars Technica]

Droid X
Developments since its July 15th, 2010 debut:

- July 15. Updating to the latest Android OS cripples the phone.
“So maybe you want to buy the Droid X and load Android 2.2 yourself. Because Google, another bastion of American tech innovation, has this fantastic, newer, faster, better version of its operating system…not crummy old Android 2.1, the OS preloaded on the Droid X. Motorola is telling you—maybe its most ardent customer base—don’t even think about loading Android 2.2. Don’t even think about messing with the phone’s drivers or firmware. If you do this, we will break your phone.” [Via Gizmodo]

- July 16. Motorola releases a statement in response to the OS issue.
“In reference specifically to eFuse, the technology is not loaded with the purpose of preventing a consumer device from functioning, but rather ensuring for the user that the device only  runs on updated and tested versions of software. If a device attempts to boot with unapproved software, it will go into recovery mode, and can re-boot once approved software is re-installed.” [Via MOTODev]

- July 19. Motorola releases an OTA software update.
“That over-the-air firmware update that rolled out to early Droid X units in the field prior to the launch seems to be trickling out to retail units now, and along with that news comes a surprisingly long changelog.” [Via Engadget]

Conclusion
It’s been a rough month for Apple’s PR team, but not necessarily iPhone 4 users. While everyone focuses on Steve Jobs’ next move, it’s unclear how many users are actually experiencing these iPhone 4 issues. Some users are skeptical of the big hubbub, while others are stumped. At the end of the day, many of the antenna issues can be traced back to AT&T network issues, which further complicates the situation.

It’s been less than a week since the Droid X came out and we’ve seen inherent software issues that inhibit phone performance. While Engadget states installing the Froyo (version 2.2) update of Android onto the Droid X would leave you with “perhaps the best Android phone ever made”, attempting…

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Question by jorden.mccallister: Is it possible to get the Android OS on the Samsung Delve?
The title is pretty self explanatory. Can I get the Android OS on my Samsung Delve SCH-r800?

Best answer:

Answer by Liv
You should get the G1 OR G2

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HTC Desire Android 2.2, FroYo, updates begin this weekend
Desire FroYo update coming to unlocked handsets only Posted by Luke Johnson
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HTC EVO 4G To Get Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Next Week
Sprint is going to begin sending out an Android OS 2.2 upgrade to the HTC EVO 4G in a few days. Among other new features, this will bring support for Adobe Flash to this smartphone.
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Windows or Android

The growing number of companies have announced about their intentions to deliver a tablet to the market and realize these plans by the end of the year or at least at the beginning of 2011. Almost all leading mobile platforms – Android, webOS and Windows should have become suitable for the upcoming gadgets, saying nothing of Apple’s iPad. But in reality some platforms seem to be more popular than others. However, why it happens like that is yet unclear.

Windows seemed to be the flagman of the competition. The first Internet tablet in the world should have used that OS, while the first Internet tablet should have been HP’s Slate. But as the time is passing by, new partnership and alliances are made changing the most certain things. HP refused to use Windows OS though it seemed to be a closed issue. Both companies demonstrated hearty relations, Microsoft CEO even presented the renowned Slate. But all of a sudden, the friendship was over and HP stated it was not satisfied with the performance provided by Microsoft OS. No doubt, it was a severe blow for Microsoft as HP was really deep in Windows 7 roadmaps and development. But it was not the last straw for mighty Microsoft, so the company continued to sell software for desktops and concentrate on delivering its own smartphone on the base of their own platform.

Several months ago Asus announced that it will deliver to the market a tablet of its own. Asus was going to present two tablet variants – 10-inch and 12-inch on Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Both devices were demonstrated at COMPUTEX 2010 last month. The 10-inch gadget which is now more known to public and netizens as EeePad. It ran Windows CE operating system while the12-inch model had full Windows 7 Home Premium on it. So, it seemed that there was still a chance for Windows to find its place at the mobile market. But several days ago there appeared rumors that Asus had abandoned the platform in favor of the Android OS. Several Asus EeePads were spotted running Android 2.2 Froyo. But if the situation does not change the device will be shipped with Gingerbread as Google is going to update the OS once again at the end of the year.

No doubt, the news is nice especially for  Android developers who are getting a new device to deliver apps for. If one remembers another tablet which is coming from Cisco labs at the beginning of the next year, it becomes clear that Android application development process is gathering strength and in a year may easily rival that of the iPhone and the iPad.

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Android 2.2 Froyo Roll-Out Schedule Guessing Game Begins
Tips and reports suggest that Verizon’s line-up of Droid devices may land Android 2.2 Froyo as soon as Friday, August 6.
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