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Get your hack on: unofficial multi-touch support released for Android
Engadget —
... We've been hearing for months now that both Android and the T-Mobile G1 hardware have some magical, top secret low-level support for multi-touch, but unless we can... you know, do something with it, it really isn't doing anyone any favors. ...
Get your hack on: unofficial multi-touch support released for Android
Engadget Mobile —
... We've been hearing for months now that both Android and the T-Mobile G1 hardware have some magical, top secret low-level support for multi-touch, but unless we can... you know, do something with it, it really isn't doing anyone any favors. ...
Multi-Touch Hack on Android T-Mo G1
SolSie.com —
... The hack is still showing some rough transition effects, the author is fully aware and suggests remedies. The hack is still a promising ongoing concept work. Especially useful for developers who want to emulate this function in their apps. We wholeheartedly hope that Google will make it official on the upcoming release of Android. [Read HERE via ...
Unoffical multi-touch support comes to G1; ready to get hacking?
Boy Genius Report —
No, this certainly isn’t the first time we’ve seen multi-touch demonstrated on the HTC G1. This time around however, the sweet demo is accompanied by an extensive how-to guide that will walk you through enabling your T-Mobile G1 for some sexy multi-touch zooming action. Of course the process is hardly T-Mobile approved so we have to warn you that you’ll likely void any warranties, but such is the price for the more ambitious mobile users out there. All in all, the process isn’t overly difficult for savvy gadgeteers but there’s always ...
Multitouch Implemented on G1 Android, Unofficially [Android]
Gizmodo —
... Unfortunately this isn't the simplest of installs, as Hutchison's modifications are mostly at the kernel level. This means you have to flash your phone's firmware, which the developer politely describes as carrying a "non-zero risk" of bricking your phone or voiding your warranty. But this is all very new and fresh—with some time and refinement, Android multitouch could well be within the reach of you average user. [Luke Hutchison—Thanks, Ryan!] ...
Multi-Touch Running On Hacked Googlephone
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... new multitouch capabilities. Luke has provided a browser, a maps application, a photo viewer plus the vector-style demo app you see in the video.
Best of all, you don't need to do any hacking yourself. There's a downloadable, pre-patched version of the firmware available, ready to be installed. Proceed with caution -- you could kill your G-1, although you'll probably be fine. Right up until you get sick of the clunky zooming and throw the phone out the window at least.
Get Multi-Touch Zooming Support on your T-Mobile G1 TODAY [Luke Hutchison via Boy Genius ...
T-Mobile G1 multitouch mod released: Video demo
SlashGear —
... Coder and Android-enthusiast Luke Hutchison has developed a multitouch implementation for the T-Mobile G1, that takes advantage of the smartphone’s hardware multitouch support. Hutchison’s hack introduces new kernel-level support for more than single-finger input, together with new versions of the G1’s browser, map viewer and photo viewer that take advantage of the multitouch gestures. That primarily means pinch & spread zooming. ...
Multitouch on the T-Mobile G1: Proof of Concept Video
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis —
... Great work Luke. For more details, full instructions, issues and more… take a few minutes and hit up Luke’s blog. Thumbs up Luke! ...
Multi-touch on the G1 is here
CrunchGear —
... Do you have balls of steel? If you answered “YES!” or “SORT OF!” then you might have what it takes to flash the firmware on your T-Mobile G1 in order to get this multi-touch hack up and running, courtesy of developer Luke Hutchison. ...
Multi-Touch runs on a Hacked Google Phone
Gadget Venue —
... The standard applications are not compatible meaning that modified apps will be needed. The creator, Luke, has provided a browser, maps and photo viewer for you to play around with.
The good news is that the application is downloadable. Caution is needed as you will need to modify the firmware and make a few other changes. If you like risk and want to test it out then check out the link after the video below.
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Written by Gadget Venue.
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Does Apple Really Own Multi-Touch?
Fast Company - Technology —
... ] Android user has hacked his G1 phone to use multi-touch too, albeit with a lot of tinkering. After inserting a new string of code into the kernel of his G1, he was able to get two-fingered zooming up and running as a kind of proof-of-concept. He admits it needs optimizing, but the potential for fluid multi-touch on Android is clearly present. So if Apple has a patent on this functionality, are Palm and the G1 hacker walking straight into a legal bear-trap? Actually, no. They probably know that Apple and its legal team will have dubious legal grounds for prosecution. Thanks ...
Get unofficial multi-touch support on your G1
Tech Ticker —
... was never shipped with the feature depriving many craving the multi-touch. Now a developer Luke Hutchison has posted a nifty tutorial that can make multi-touch on G1, a reality. He patched the kernel and re-flashed the firmware. If these terminologies seem alien to you, chances are that the tutorial won’t help you either. Advance users can happily advance to the tutorial link below or you can enjoy the video now and wait for the official multi-touch support to come.
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First look at a multitouch Android phone
Betanews —
... members, almost everyone does it. When I explain that it is not a multitouch device, the reaction has been uniform disappointment. I don't even bother showing them the magnifying glass feature, I just explain that the phone can do it, as well as a number of other things, but Android is still young and waiting for some smart developer to unleash it. This is usually followed by a reminder that Android is open source, so almost anything is technically fair game. Over the weekend, Luke Hutchison posted a proof of concept and working demos for multitouch, which can be installed ...
Enable multitouch on the G1
MAKE Magazine: hacks —
... keyboard, and the web page you're viewing rotates) -- you have to manually enable this in the Preferences to get it working though.
As you might have noticed in the video above, Luke also created a demo Google Maps browser that uses the multitouch zoom gesture. The map only zooms in and out at the normal tile steps, which is a bit awkward compared to the fractional zoom on the iPhone, but I much prefer the gesture input to clicking plusses and minuses.
Get Multi-Touch Zooming Support on your T-Mobile G1
Enable multitouch on the G1
MAKE Magazine —
... keyboard, and the web page you're viewing rotates) -- you have to manually enable this in the Preferences to get it working though.
As you might have noticed in the video above, Luke also created a demo Google Maps browser that uses the multitouch zoom gesture. The map only zooms in and out at the normal tile steps, which is a bit awkward compared to the fractional zoom on the iPhone, but I much prefer the gesture input to clicking plusses and minuses.
Get Multi-Touch Zooming Support on your T-Mobile G1
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O'Reilly Radar - Insight, analysis, and research about emerging technologies. —
... Get Multitouch Support on Your T-Mobile G1 Today - developer Luke Hutchison added multitouch support to his phone's operating system. It doesn't suddenly make the phone's apps work like an iPhone's but it's a hell of a testament to the utility of an open source operating system. ...
Android News Roundup
Android Phone Fans —
... that Multi-touch is certainly possible. In a nod to the power of open source, Luke Hutchinson has released an app for Android that will allow you to use Multi-Touch on your Droid: ...
Hack multitouch into a T-Mobile G1
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... Luke Hutchisonw as able to make a hack to the Android kernel and browser and enable usable multitouch support on the T-Mobile G1. Since Apple claims to have patented multitouch colon-deep the wazoo, I wonder if this user's hack makes T-Mobile liable. Clearly the hardware is capable of it, which might imply — to Apple — a patent violation, and give reason for a lawsuit. I doubt it, but it's neat to imagine: the Hot Coffee lawsuit of the gadget world.
Get Multi-Touch Zooming Support on your T-Mobile G1 [Luke Hutch]
Consiguen habilitar la capacidad multi-touch en el G1
Celularis —
... que las capacidades multi-touch del HTC G1 ya se puede usar. Curiosamente, el hardware del dispositivo presenta esta característica que Apple ha puesto de moda, pero hasta ahora su software no la utilizaba. Un tal Luke Hutchison le ha puesto solución a eso y ha conseguido modificar el terminal para que acepte este tipo de comandos táctiles. Podéis ver cómo funciona en este vídeo: ...
Multi-touch on the G1 (despite Apple’s patent)
The Apple Core —
... . For obvious reasons this technique isn’t for the faint of heart and a full backup is required. After rolling back to RC29, it’s just a matter of installing a telnet client and JesusFreke V1.4 which is basically Android with a bunch of hacks installed that allow you to run multi-touch, tethering, and even a task manager. The G1 multi-touch hack, courtesy of Lukehutch still has some bugs and isn’t nearly as smooth as the iPhone but it’s a step in the right direction for Androids. Now, if Google would only release it . And while we’re at it, the G1 desparately needs the ...
Hacking Android For Multitouch Web Browsing on the T-Mobile G1 [How-to]
Gizmodo —
... In the flashed ROM you just installed, only the WebKit browser has been tweaked to accept multitouch input. But your fun shan't stop there. Hutchison has provided a few more demo apps-including a simple Google Maps app, photo browser and fun Multitouch visualizer. You can download them all in .apk package format from his site. ...
How To: Hack Android For Multitouch Web Browsing on the T-Mobile G1 [How-to]
Gizmodo —
... In the flashed ROM you just installed, only the WebKit browser has been tweaked to accept multitouch input. But your fun shan't stop there. Hutchison has provided a few more demo apps-including a simple Google Maps app, photo browser and fun Multitouch visualizer. You can download them all in .apk package format from his site. ...
Multitouch Coming to Android in Version 2.0?
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis —
... love to all Android devices - G1, Magic, Galaxy, you name it. As for when we’ll start seeing Android 2.0 (and hopefully multitouch), rumour has it the Motorola Sholes will be the first device to launch with the update. If the Morrison was actually moved down from the holiday to a fall release on Motorola (NYSE: MOT)’s roadmap, then maybe there will be room for the Sholes (and Android 2.0) to land before 2010 rolls in.
[via CNET, pic]
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