August, 2010
iPhone 4 vs. Google’s Android: Success rate
When we look at the figure of success rate of iPhone in other countries as compared to U.S where company has restricted its sell by sticking to one sole carrier, AT&T. On the other hand, in April, Google was activating less than 100,000 Androids per day; today, the figure stands at more than 200,000!
Google allows multiple Account Sign In option in same browser
Google confirmed that users can have the multiple account sign in option into their google account in the same browser, so no more switching of browsers.
PayPal adds Bump Technology to Android 2.0 apps
PayPal has rationalized its Android app Bump technology to bring it on equality with the Apple iPhone. This new cool feature enables the user to just tap two phones together to send cash. This could be very convenient and much easier than typing in a person’s information.
Nokia and Intel to bring MeeGo for upcoming smartphones
Nokia and Intel have decided to come-up with MeeGo, which is a hybrid of Nokia Maemo and Intel’s Moblin. This new OS will be incorporated by the end of 2010, in the upcoming Nokia devices.
Motorola reduces the price of Milestone XT720 and Backflip for Indian Market
Motorola launched two new Android 2.1 based smartphones Milestone XT720 and Backflip for the Indian market at a price of Rs. 35000 and Rs.23000, which has now been reduced to Rs.27490 and Rs.19490 respectively.
HTC EVO 4G and Droid X will get Froyo, What about others?
The rumors that HTC EVO 4G and Droid X will get the Froyo update by the update by the end of this week is confirmed. However, there are many other devices running at Android 2.1 and are looking for this device. Lets see whether other devices are lucky enough to get this update or not.