XPERIA X10 Mini UI Ported the HTC Magic

Well, there isn’t much to say about this yet due to the fact that nothing works. The ROM hasn’t been uploaded either but the dev from XDA by the name of AngioNicholai has ported the Rachael UI to the Magic. It works pretty well in the video and AngioNicholai claims it is fast and stable or as stable as a ROM can be with nothing working. We’ll keep an eye on the progress of this but to me it just looks like a theme. None of the aspects of Rachael was demonstrated in the video other than the look. Click here to view the embedded video. [via frandroid ]

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Adobe Flash demo 10.1 of March Madness Basketball Games

Yet another demo from Adobe, this time it comes in the form of live March Madness college basketball. As we all know, Flash 10.1 is not available to us yet on our Android handsets and it will not be available before the tournament is over. Nobody knows exactly when Flash will be available for all Android handsets. It was demoed over a year ago on a G1, and might I add it looked quite flawless. The release date is TBA and honestly most of who are aware of the addition doesn’t really care much after all the delays in bringing this to us. But, it does work pretty well on the device in the video even though it is running on 3G instead of Wi-Fi which in all likely hood would improve the quality. Click here to view the embedded video. [via flash steamworks ]

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Sprint to release Android 2.1 update for Hero and Moment in the coming weeks?

As it stands right now we have only one 2.1 device, Google’s own Nexus One. 2.1 has been a hot commodity every since it debuted on January 5th on the Nexus. For whatever reason, it has yet to see light on any other non rooted Android handset. Even the mighty droid can’t seem to get an official 2.1 update. Sprint has promised earlier this year that it will indeed deliver 2.1 to their Hero and the Moment. Rumor has that Sprint will start distributing this update as early as March 26th. We all know from our experience not to trust these rumors but this one holds a little more weight than usual because a so called Sprint employee has posted an internal memo to their employees stating that it will be released in the coming weeks. I wouldn’t hold my breath on this one but it be great to see these phones updated to 2.1. [via engadget ]

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“Twunch” arrives on Android

Just as the name suggests this app is a cross between twitter and lunch. For all you social networking fanatics, Twunch allows you to meet all of your friends on twitter for lunch. Or, just meet up with any random stranger that you have following you (stalking you). This is actually a pretty good idea, most of us on twitter have a few people whom we speak to quite often. Or there are a few people that you are following that might be interesting to meet. Who wouldn’t want to organize a lunch date with your favorite actor/actress or even have a beer and discuss Android development with Cyanogen (In your dreams). Scan the qr code below and let the meetings/stalkings begin.

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Verizon HTC Incredible launching in two weeks?

This latest rumored comes straight from an inside Verizon and HTC source. Tumors have it, this phone will be in stock in two weeks, this is awesome news for all you Verizon customers. This is another 2.1 Android device that is also worthy of the title, “Superphone”, that was given to the Nexus One. Other than the back of the device this phone, which is awful, this isn’t a bad looking device. Once you factor in the 8MP camera, 3.7″ AMOLED and FM Radio, this is a great buy for anyone who wants an Android in their life. Verizon has the most powerful Android lineup with this, the Nexus and the Droid all under the same roof. [via slashphone ]

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2.1 For The Droid TBD?

The other day we uncovered an official document form Verizon that outlined the 2.1 update for the Droid. This update was supposed to be send out today via OTA. Now it’s has been delayed until further notice. The guys over at BGR acquired this screen shot that shows the update has been delayed. Droid users have been waiting on this day since it was announced and it looks like the wait continues. We Cliq users pretty much expected this, a Cliq update was sent out around a month ago then it was quickly pulled due to “technical difficulties” then when it finally came it bricked a few devices. It seems as though Motorola doesn’t quite know how to administer updates to their Android devices and this needs to be addressed real soon. [via slashphone ]

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Skype Android developer role tips full VoIP app

Exciting times ahead; not only is SlingPlayer for Android confirmed for a Summer 2010 release , but Skype look to be getting serious about VoIP on Android too.  A new job listing on the company’s site calls for an Android developer to work on “delivering Skype solutions on Android OS based mobile platforms.” While there’s already an official Skype app in the Android Market, it doesn’t yet offer the full range of VoIP functionality desktop users are accustomed to.  Instead of carrying voice calls over a data connection, it instead dials into a local number, bridging those calls to national and international users for reduced fees compared to your carrier. This new role, meanwhile, suggests that Skype are getting more serious about their Android VoIP proposal, and leaves us quietly hopeful that we’ll see a full, data-based app from them at some point in the near future. The Brief Your role will be developing the Skype application on the Android platform. You will be working within Skype’s development organization, with both the architects and other developers, creating the solutions to fulfil Skype’s mobile strategy. Most important for us is that you are a good and competent developer. It is obviously a great plus if your expertise areas are in mobile runtime platforms, services and networks and an understanding of the possibilities and limitations they offer. Key Responsibilities You will be a developer in the team responsible for delivering Skype solutions on Android OS based mobile platforms Participating in estimating the workload for the team and architectural discussions [Thanks Cumulus Nimbus!]

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Roewe 350 car is powered by Android (sort of)

A car running Android ? Before you get any ideas about something you can remotely control from your Nexus One, James Bond style, the new Roewe 350 doesn’t use Android for anything so dramatic as engine management. Instead, the Chinese car relegates the OS to its integrated DVD/GPS system. That’s still notable as perhaps the first time we’ve seen Android used in a factory-fit ICE system. In the Roewe 350’s case, Android 2.1 is used for navigation, media playback, internet access and even real-time IM conversations, which seem like a recipe for crash-disaster. The 350 was based on a concept Roewe showed last year, and has now gone into production for the Chinese market. It’s expected to be priced from 70,000rmb to 130,000rmb ($10,000 to $20,000). [Thanks Ash!]

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SlingPlayer for Android coming Summer 2010 [Video]

Sling Media have confirmed that their SlingPlayer for Android client will be released Summer 2010, having previously confirmed that they were “ keeping an eye on ” the Android platform.  The app will stream over both 3G and WiFi, bringing content from your home Slingbox to your Android smartphone screen. It’s pretty hard to make out in androidandme’s video below, but Sling are showing the client running on both a Google Nexus One and a Motorola DROID.  According to the company rep, the UI for the app hasn’t been completely finished, but it’s expected to resemble the interface on their iPhone version . No word on how much the SlingPlayer for Android app will cost, though the iPhone, Windows Phone, Symbian and BlackBerry are all priced at $29.99. Click here to view the embedded video. [ via UltraMobilePCTips]

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Google Maps for mobile 4.1 adds Live Wallpapers, Latitude widget, more

Google have pushed out Google Maps for mobile 4.1, for Android devices running 1.6 or higher.  Among the changes are a new Latitude widget for the Android homescreen, the ability to set a map as the Live Wallpaper, and the ability to swipe through multiple pages of search results. The Latitude widget shows the people listed as your friends who are geographically closest to you, while the Live Wallpaper – which obviously requires a device running Android 2.1 right now – lets you set a regular map, satellite map or topographical map (complete with optional traffic data) as your homescreen wallpaper.  That map automatically moves as you do, using GPS and aGPS to track your position.  It certainly looks good, though it has the potential to really hammer both your battery life and data connection. Google have also reworked the way search results are presented, putting all the information on one page rather than splitting it across multiple tabs, and allowing you to swipe from side to side to see more details.  Finally, you can switch between multiple Google accounts on the one device, so if you have a personal Buzz account and a work Buzz account (or perhaps use Latitude with one or both) you can see results for either. If you’ve an Android device running OS 1.6 or above, you can update your version of Google Maps for mobile by heading into the Android Market and checking the Downloads tab.

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