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Android 1.0 gets ported to the Nokia N810
engadget.com - 12/6/2008
Android 1.0 gets ported to the Nokia N810
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We've already seen a pre-release version of Android ported to the Nokia N810 , but the folks at Linux consulting firm NthCode have now finally taken things to their logical conclusion and finagled version 1.0 of the OS onto the handheld and, best of all, they've described the entire process ...
code.google.com - 12/6/2008
Devices for Developers - Android
— code.google.com — When building mobile applications, it's vital to test them on real devices prior to releasing them to... users. While developers can use regular consumer devices purchased at retail to test and use their apps, some developers may choose not to use a ... (more) Devices for Developers - Android

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openhandsetalliance.com - 12/9/2008
Open Handset Alliance
— openhandsetalliance.com — Open Handset Alliance announces 14 new members December 9, 2008 The Open Handset Alliance, a group of... technology and mobile players, is pleased to announce the membership of 14 additional companies. By joining the founding members of the Open Handset ... (more) Open Handset Alliance

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itwire.com - 12/4/2008
World’s second Google Android gPhone launches!
— itwire.com — Kogan, the Australian company that has electronics custom manufactured in China to sell direct to Australians, has... pulled off a cool scoop in the world’s second Android phone to launch and the... (more) World’s second Google Android gPhone launches!

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Android comes to the Nokia N810
PalmAddicts — ... [From Hans] Another one and this again is from Hans and it seems developers have released Android version 1.0 for the Nokia N810. " While the OS itself more or less works, they apparently still have quite a ways to go, as the device is currently not able to do some little tasks like run applications, charge the battery, or access the internet." Read in full. ...

Video: Android rocking on the HTC Touch
Engadget Mobile — ... If you're anything like us, you've been waiting for Android to work its way onto basically every device you own, so this video of the plucky open source OS getting busy on an HTC Touch is an encouraging glimpse of the future. Work has actually been going on for a while now, but this is the best we've seen so far --it's all there, including a custom soft keyboard, and it looks like it runs pretty well, although we're told there are some issues with scaling the UI to QVGA and that GPS, Bluetooth and USB aren't operable yet. The hack is actually available, and you don't have to be ...

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