Video: Android 2.0 officially announced
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — Looks like Google (NSDQ: GOOG) published this video to their YouTube channel before actually writing a blog post. Their fault, your benefit. Enjoy: Related News from IntoMobile: Symbian Freak is test driving ...

Android 2.0 Highlights
Daring Fireball — Tons of new features and improvements in the imminent new version of Android. The web browser appears to have caught up to MobileSafari in several ways, including HTML5 database and geolocation support, and double-tap to zoom. The email client adds support for Exchange and, moving ahead of the iPhone’s MobileMail, adds support for a combined “all accounts” inbox view. Check out the official video for a tour of the new features. (Via Daniel Sandler.) ...

Android 2.0 Eclair official launch video arrives
SlashGear — No sign of an official blog post as yet, but Google have added their Android 2.0 launch video to YouTube.  As with previous Android launch videos, the footage goes over the key changes to the OS, which in this case means two-way contacts sync, the ability to pull in contacts from multiple accounts, and the ability to switch methods of communication and accounts within threaded conversations. Video overview after the cut There’s also a new Bluetooth API, which Google demo with a game of Android Pong played wirelessly between two different smartphones.  Finally there’s also a recap of the ...

Android 2.0 Official: It's the Android We've Been Waiting For [Android]
Gizmodo — This is it: The official video laying out Android 2.0's new features, to go along with 2.0 support hitting the SDK today. Man, Android 2.0 is nice. Highlights of Android 2.0 revealed in the video are a new contacts setup that's reminiscent of the Hero's integrated contacts—it pulls them in from multiple sources, supports two-way syncing to any backend and has an awesome new feature called Quick Contact that pulls up every possible way to ping somebody when you touch their icon. Quick Contact can be built into any app too. Seriously, there's all kinds of improvements: ...

Android 2.0 (Eclair): Official Launch Video
PR News: — Google have recently posted their official launch video of Android 2.0 (Eclair) on Youtube, this video has recently shown up on SlashGear and can also be seen at the end of this post. The new OS version features improved API’s and technologies for developers, these developments allow developers to utilize improvements made to accounts management, contacts and sync. Different screen sizes now do not have such an impact on an applications appearance, as scaling of applications is managed much better by Android 2.0, this should allow developers to create applications which will appear ...

Android 2.0 SDK Launches
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Android 2.0 offers multiple email account syncing & more, SDK available for download
Google Android Blog — Android 2.0 offers multiple email account syncing & more, SDK available for download Earlier this morning, I posted about Android 2.0 being rumored to appear as early as next month yet developers still haven’t gotten the SDK. That post was premature as Google has today released the Android SDK and a new video highlighting what’s available in Éclair. As we’ve come to learn in Android updates, Google is paying attention to the complaints and suggestions users are offering. Take a look at this announcement video and see some features from the 2.0 platform highlights to see how Android is changing:

What is coming in Android 2.0?
PalmAddicts — [From Eric Mann] What is coming in Android 2.0? Well here is the official video.

Android 2.0 (Eclair) now available in the SDK
Android Authority — eclair The Android Developers Blog has announced that the new version of the Android SDK now supports Android 2.0, the “Eclair” OS that is running on the much-hyped Motorola DROID that is set to launch soon. Among the changes is new and broader support for synchronizing an Android device with other services.  This will allow developers to build apps to easily sync with other services, like social networks and what appears to be built-in Microsoft Exchange support.  A new “quick contact” widget provides users with quick access to calling, emailing, or texting a contact just by tapping on the contact’s image, and there is also a new combined inbox ...

Google unveils Android 2.0 "Eclair" SDK and feature list
MobileBurn.com — Google has announced the official availability of the Android 2.0 software developer kit. The new SDK modules will allow developers to code for Android 2.0, the OS commonly referred to as "Eclair." Android 2.0 is the OS that will power the new Motorola DROID smartphone that Verizon Wireless has been promoting ...

Android 2.0 officially announced
T Mobile News & Phone Reviews From Cell Phone Signal — A while ago, Google announced the new Android 1.6 , now, the new Version 2.0 is officially announced. The new Android 2.0 “Eclair” contains two very important sections: SDK support and a comprehensive list of changes in the latest version. Here are the major changes us lay folk are going to care about: Support for multiple Google and Exchange accounts Third-party “sync adapters” allow apps to tie in to the phone’s sync services Quick contact menus for fast access to specific key pieces of contact information Unified email inbox (yes!) SMS and ...

Android 2.0 video shows new features
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — If you want to know what those Droid phones (which BGR says are coming on November 6th) are capable of, Google has put out a video detailing the major new features in Android 2.0 messaging APIs. They are killing us softly with the unified inbox.  Apple? Care to respond?  Please? ...

Google unveils Android 2.0
Electronista | The Macintosh News Network — Google today at last provided full details for Android 2.0 , its first major update to its mobile OS. The platform brings a much improved approach to mail that allows both for multiple accounts and native Microsoft Exchange support. The web browser has similarly been upgraded and is only the second HTML5-capable mobile browser outside of Safari; it further brings some of the earliest multi-touch support and recognizes double-tap zooms. Many of the other updates either add support for more modern hardware and less conspicuous but important interface changes. Cameras can now use digital zoom and flash as well as basic image adjustments like white ...

Google Launching Android 2
dailywireless.org — Google’s launching Android 2.0 (”Eclair”) today, from the previous 1.6 version, released just weeks ago. Tomorrow Verizon will unveil its new Android phones, including the Motorola Droid (Sholes) and the HTC Desire, says Engadget. Both are likely to run Android 2.0. ...

Android 2.0 Platform Officially Unveiled
MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors — Android 2.0 Platform Officially Unveiled Tuesday October 27, 2009 02:30 PM EST; Category: iPhone Written by Eric Slivka Rating (0 Positives; 0 Negatives) [ 0 comments ]

Google Giving out Eclairs Today – Android 2.0 SDK Drops
AndroidGuys — The official Android Developers blog has announced that the Android 2.0 SDK is now available to ...

Google Giving out Eclairs Today – Android 2.0 SDK Drops
AndroidGuys — The official Android Developers blog has announced that the Android 2.0 SDK is now available to ...

Android 2.0 SDK Support Now Official
Gadget Venue — Google [GOOG] this morning officially announced that Android 2.0 is now supported in the SDK. Android 2.0 was only first revealed just a couple of weeks back in a surprise video posted by Boy Genius Report and after their preview with it, it was revealed that a number of fantastic updates had been made. Android 2.0 is also known as Eclair and it comes with a number of updates that allows more seamless integration on the device for contacts, syncing due to new API’s being created to provide a lot more power to the developers. Quick Contact is also capable of being embedded in to applications. The new Bluetooth API ...

Android 2.0 is here!
Ubergizmo — Android 2.0 has just been announced officially via the Android developers blog and YouTube. There are a few important new features, the greatest of which in my opinion is the contact aggregation: Android 2.0 will consolidate your contact from multiple accounts (Exchange, Gmail...) and that effectively makes Android 2.0 a people-centric OS, rather than a Service-centric OS. I don't yet know if this is as cool as the Palm Pre or MotoBlur, but we'll know soon enough: Account Manager API: allows app developers to add their app in Settings>>Accounts Bluetooth ...

Google Releases Android 2.0
Technology Review Feed - TR Editors' blog — cbanks1 : Brittany, nice coverage and a darn good read. I just read the summary of an HIV study done by the... davcoh : It exist since many years, but the problems came from the browsers. See here http://bit.ly/7KlXD... Erica... : If you're curious to see the original app engine review, it's here:... rttedrow : I read every page of the B&N Nook release site but failed to find anything on battery life. Run... ... : I think most of the eReader manufactures are missing important niche markets: lawyers, medicos,... jeffemundo : I agree with most of your comments, dmm, but I think the #1 reason for adoption early ...

What's new in Android 2.0? Part 1: User features
Planet Android — Google has taken the wraps off the next major version of Android: Android 2.0. This is the first of a series of 3 articles covering what the new release has to offer. In part 1, I’ll cover user features and availability. Part 2 will cover developer features, and part 3 will try to answer any other questions you might have about the new ...

First Official Preview Video of Android 2.0 Is Now Available
ReadWriteWeb — The Android team just released the first official video overview of the upcoming Android 2.0 release. The video, which is geared towards developers, shows off a number of interesting new features, including an improved accounts manager, better contact syncing, easier access to the Android Bluetooth API to connect devices and support for devices with different screen sizes. The demo also shows the smarter contacts application which now features a very smart new 'quick contacts' feature. The contacts application now highlights all the different ways to get in touch with a contact when you click on their avatar. ...

Android 2.0 SDK gets official
Boy Genius Report — Looks like Google wanted to break some Android 2.0 news of their own — as of today, the Android development community will have access to the 2.0 API’s in the Android SDK. Several new tools including an improved Bluetooth API that allows for peer-to-peer connections and a new account manager API that will allow synchronization with various contact resources have been added. A text and video walk through of the highlights have been posted on the developer site and we’ve embeded it after the break. Now all we need are a few more Android 2.0 handsets… ...

Android 2.0 SDK gets official
Boy Genius Report — Looks like Google wanted to break some Android 2.0 news of their own — as of today, the Android development community will have access to the 2.0 API’s in the Android SDK. Several new tools including an improved Bluetooth API that allows for peer-to-peer connections and a new account manager API that will allow synchronization with various contact resources have been added. A text and video walk through of the highlights have been posted on the developer site and we’ve embeded it after the break. Now all we need are a few more Android 2.0 handsets… ...

Google announces Android 2.0 Eclair support in the Android SDK
Unwired View — Android 2.0 OS is now available to developers, as Google has just announced that Android SDK supports the latest version of the OS, also known as Eclair. Android 2.0 comes with new developers APIs for sync and Bluetooth, as well as lots of new user features. The new features include: support for multiple accounts (Google and Exchange), search functionality for SMS and MMS, improved virtual keyboard, camera enhancements (scene mode, digital zoom, color effects, white balance and macro focus), refreshed browser UI, support for HTML5, support for double-tap zoom in the browser and so on. All the new features of Android 2.0 can be found ...

Android 2.0 SDK es oficial
Celularis — Finalmente es oficial el SDK de Android 2.0 y la comunidad de desarrolladores va a tener acceso a la API 2.0 en el kit de desarrollo oficial; y entre todas las novedades hay una API de Bluetooth que permite hasta conexiones P2P, un nuevo controlador para el manejo de la cuenta (necesaria para activar el telefono) con sincronización en diferentes fuentes y en este video tienen el resto. Como dice BGR solo esperamos ver más equipos con Android 2.0 porque solo tenemos confirmado el Motorola Droid y las promesas de HTC Más información en el ...

mocoNews Quick Hits 10.27.09
mocoNews — »  Google (NSDQ: GOOG) will now let cell phone owners use Google Voice with their existing phone numbers. [Google] »  Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) says its “holiday lineup is set” but it’s unclear if that means the company won’t release additional products this year. [Gizmodo] »  Google lays out features of Android 2.0 in a video. [YouTube] »  The Motorola (NYSE: MOT) and HTC Droids are reportedly coming on Nov. 6. [Boy Genius Report] ...

Android 2.0: The Next Version of Google’s Mobile OS Is Coming [Video]
Mashable! — Just yesterday, Android developers were discussing the fact that Android 2.0 (codenamed “Eclair”) would be out this week, but that Google hadn’t updated its SDK with 2.0 support. Today, Google is rectifying that problem by announcing that the latest version of the Android SDK now supports Android 2.0. Along with it, Google has also released a video showing what’s new in Android 2.0. If you’re a current Android developer, you can add Android 2.0 to your SDK toolkit by using the SDK Manager. New developers first need to download the Android ...

Google reveals Android 2.0 features
TechSpot — Google's next major update to its mobile platform, Android 2.0 , was officially unveiled today. Codenamed Eclair, many new features appear to have been added in this release, including improved synchronization -- with support for Microsoft Exchange accounts and contacts -- and a new Quick Contact feature that enables users to email, text or call a contact by tapping on their photo. The touch screen keyboard has been improved as well and now uses multi-touch to better recognize quick typing. Android's web browser has similarly been upgraded with multi-touch and double-tap zoom support, a refreshed user interface with an actionable address bar, ...

Video Tour of Android 2.0 in Action
Redmond Pie — The search engine giant Google has officially unveiled their new Android 2.0 platform today which brings in lots of new enhancements to the open source operating system. Developers can now go ahead and download the new SDK to start developing and testing their apps against the new platform. Some of the new features in Android 2.0 includes: Integration of facebook friends with Contacts. Faster and improved web browser with support for HTML5 standard. Universal Search. Support for Microsoft ...

Remains of the Day: Android 2.0 Looks Great Edition [For What It's Worth]
Lifehacker — [image] An official Android 2.0 video from Google shows off some great new features in the mobile OS, Gmail suggests a few ways you can keep your email secure, and Google Groups is dead at least functionally. Send an email to Adam Pash, the author of this post, at adam@lifehacker.com ...

The iPhone's Cool, but Android 2.0's Convenience May Blow It Away
Fast Company - Technology — Everyone loves the iPhone--today. It does two things extremely well: calling and email. To date, no other device can top it. But by this time next year, that may not be enough. And Android will be waiting in the wings. Google and Microsoft are both deeply interested in status updates from Twitter and Facebook, because their users are increasingly reliant on social networking accounts. More and more people are also getting VOIP numbers like 3Jam and Google Voice; even more are excited about getting on the Google Wave bandwagon. Some people have gone ahead and auto-registered themselves for every social ...

Android 2.0 SDK is Official
SolSie.com — Android 2.0 SDK is Official image This week, we expect the new Motorola Droid to hit the scene. The Moto Droid will be the first  smartphone that runs the new Android 2.0 (AKA Eclair). Today, Google released the Software Developer Kit (SDK) 2.0 to app developer community. The below video reveals application program interfaces (API) that come with this version. Things that we should expect see in the upcoming Android devices. [Source Android Developer ] [image] Leave a comment Name (required) E-mail (required) URI Your Comment Notify me of followup comments via e-mail

Google Android 2.0 SDK Launched
D' Technology Weblog — Google Android 2.0 platform introduces many new and exciting features for users and developers. There's also support for digital zoom, white balance, and macro focus in the camera application. You can find a more detailed list at the Android Developers page, or read new features and technologies in Android 2.0. You can also see some of the new features in action including a pretty nifty demonstration of how two Android devices can interact with one another in the video below: ...

Android Gets a Better Browser, Now With More HTML5
Webmonkey — Android got a boost Tuesday when Google announced its Android SDK now supports version 2.0 of the open-source platform for mobiles. There’s a whole mess of new features in Android 2.0 (aka “Eclair”) but the big news for Webmonkeys is the enhanced WebKit-powered browser. The Android browser gets an updated UI — tap the address bar for instant searches, double-tap to zoom in on content wells — and better bookmarks that incorporate thumbnail images of the pages. Also included is support for several of HTML5’s APIs for building next-gen web apps: the Geolocation API, the Database API for ...

Google reveals Android 2.0 features, updates
AppleInsider — By Brian Garner Published: 08:55 PM EST Details were released Tuesday on the Android 2.0 platform, adding features and support to Google's open-source mobile operating system. Google announced that version 2.0 support would be added in the software development kit for Android, so application developers can begin to use the system on their latest builds. The Android 2.0 platform contains many notable upgrades and updates in several categories. Contact and account management seem to have seen the brunt of the updates. Multiple accounts can now be added to Android devices for email and contact synchronization, including optional Exchange ...

Android 2.0 Features Snapshot
Binary Head — Android 2.0 has been released and is available for download. Android 2.0 SDK components include new features and changes in the Android framework API. Following is a quick snapshot of features of android 2.0. Android 2.0 Features Contacts and accounts Multiple accounts can be added to a device for email and contact synchronization, including Exchange accounts. (Handset manufacturers can choose whether to include Exchange support in their devices.) Developers can create sync adapters ...

Android 2.0 (Eclair) released to developers
Tech Ticker —   Google has seeded the next major update of the Android OS. The Android 2.0 also known as Eclair is now available to developers along with an updated SDK. Few nifty features of Eclair include APIs for sync, Bluetooth and support for higher resolution screens. Devices running on the latest update ...

Android 2.0 Is Official, See The New Features
I4U News — Android 2.0 Is Official, See The New Features Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:43:43 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr | Topic: Mobile Phones Google officially unveiled Android 2.0. Android 2.0 also known as Eclair got already exposed earlier and got even more attention recently as it will be powering the new Verizon Wireless Droid smartphone . For end users Android 2.0 new features for contact and account management, Exchange support, improved Messaging, flash support and digital zoom for cameras, new Android virtual keyboard, refreshed browser UI and HTML5 support. Android 2.0 brings also new developer APIs for sync, Bluetooth, ...

Linkpost | 10.28.2009
TechBlog — 100,000 iPhone apps: Good news AND bad news | Main October 28, 2009 Linkpost | 10.28.2009 • Apple shops tablet around Australia - Apparently the Sydney Morning Herald's executives were approached about providing content for it. Also Exclusive Picture Of Unlaunched Apple Tablet (circa 1990) • Phil Schiller: No More Apple Products This Year [Update: Apple Called] - Actually, the passphrase is "The holiday lineup is set." Pass it on! • Apple Soars Behind iPhone 3GS Momentum - 39 percent of respondents to a ChangeWave survey said they now own a smartphone. • Magic Mouse software update released - Even ...

Google brings out Android 2.0 in the open
Newlaunches.com — Google spilled out all the beans of what the Android 2.0 platform could be like. Among the many features added to the new version of the popular platform is the improved mailing technology that allows users to have multiple accounts, as well as support for Microsoft Exchange server. It’s also got a new, revamped web browser that is HTML5 capable. It also provides support for multi-touch and double-tap zooms. It allows cameras to use digital zoom, flash and make basic image adjustments like white balance. Thanks to the touchscreen keyboard, those who type fast won’t have too many problems like pressing the backspace key repeatedly. Another feature is a ...

Droid Arrives Next Week
Technologizer — Verizon has stopped teasing us about its upcoming Android-based Droid phone and made it official: The Motorola phone going on sale a week from Friday. It runs Android 2.0, has a slide-out keyboard and a 5 megapixel camera with flash, and comes bundled with a 16GB MicroSD card. It also has a beta version of the first edition of ...

Video: A look at Android 2.0
Gear Live — Google has released a video that shows off all the new Android 2.0 features. Of course, Android 2.0 is what powers the Motorola Droid. A few of the highlights: Android 2.0 can pull in contacts from multiple sources, and supports two-way syncing. There is a new feature ...

Android 2.0 video ufficiale
P@ssioneMobile — Fonte:androiddevelopers Posted in Anticipazioni, cellulari, Curiosità, OKNOtizie, Passionemobile, Telefonia Mobile, telefonino, YouTube, YouTube Mobile Tagged: Android 2.0, androiddevelopers, Cellphone, cellulare, mobile, Passionemobile, smartphone, Telefonia, telefonino, YouTube ...

The Newest Android Now in v2.0
Gatzet.com — The newest Android has been in v2.0. So we can expect for the smartphone on the market to have this latest version v2.0. The developers are welcomed to use SDK for creating app for Android 2.0. The improvements are available to the components like camera, messages, contact, browser and so on. This latest version comes with many improvements like following: - It has better work with camera like color effects, macro mode, built-in flash and white balance - On screen keyboard has improved - Better browser with the changed interface and ...