Skype for Android … WiFi calls only in the USA. The rest.. enjoy 3G power

By: t-marco October 5th, 2010

Finally, the app that all Android user were waiting for.. Now Skype is not longer exclusive with Verizon Wireless. Skype just launche its Android application only compatible with Android OS 2.1 and higher. In the USA making calls are only allowed using WiFi, while in the rest of the world you can do it using 3G, just becareful with how many MB you are using.

I have been testing Skype in my Samsung Galaxy Captivate and works great. Clear and fast.

Thanks skype. This is the application i was waiting for after switching from iOS to Android.

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Android Market expands international paid applications

By: t-marco October 1st, 2010
Google has just  expanded Android Market paid app sales to 20 new international markets, promising to add another 18 countries over the next two weeks. According to Android Developer Ecosystem manager Eric Chu, support for paid apps now spans across nations including Canada, Russia, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea and Taiwan.

Originally nine countries were allowed to market paid android Apps. These original nations included Italy, France, Japan, Netherlands, UK, Spain, Germany, and Austria and needless to say, the United States of America.

But here is the trick, if you live out of those countries and you want to get paid applications, you only need to do is get a sim card from one of those countries (don’t worry if the phone number of the sim card does not work). Market only sees the country code of the sim card to give you access to paid applications. I did it and works the same, just make sure after installing all the paid applications you want, switch back to your own sim card.
Enjoy!

Again: Sprint and T-Mobile could merge if Sprint moves to LTE

By: t-marco July 13th, 2010

Sprint Nextel, the first U.S. carrier to roll out a 4G network, is considering changing its 4G strategy in a way that could encourage a merger with T-Mobile, according to a July 12 report from the Financial Times.

According to Technology Business Research Analyst Ken Hyers, the rollout of an LTE network would be in keeping with statements Clearwire has made — and would prevent Sprint from being isolated in its technology choice as Verizon and AT&T’s 4G networks go live.

Nexus One CDMA version passed FCC

By: t-marco February 26th, 2010

The Nexus One is introduced by Google as the next step in Android evolution and the hardware found on is really impressive to say the least. As it was rumored, it packs a giant 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 480×800 pixels. The handset is also featuring the Snapdragon chipset with a processor, clocked at 1GHz. It runs on the Android 2.1 operating system.

Just today, FCC passed the new Nexus One possible hitting to Verizon Wireless and/or Sprint. HTC PB99300 is the ID model for the Nexus One CDMA version.

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T-Mobile HSPA+ vs Sprint Wimax .. by PCWorld

By: t-marco February 23rd, 2010

T-Mobile just recently announced its new WebConnect Rocket USB Modem capable to reach speeds up to 21Mbps while Sprint already offers WiMax service for quite a while. PCWorld has compared both services in mayor cities like Las Vegas and Philadelphia.

About the WebConnect Rocket : T-Mobile’s first HSPA+ modem is even faster than the WiMAX devices we tested. But T-Mobile needs to provide a clear picture of their service plans and network buildout before we jump on board.

About Sprint Modem : If you’re connecting with Sprint, there’s no reason to get a 3G-only modem any more. Step up to a 3G/WiMAX combo with the U301—just don’t expect too much of WiMAX.

Check the full comparison here.

Google Earth hitting Android devices, only 2.1 OS

By: t-marco February 23rd, 2010

Google Nexus One can have some 3G issues but it runs the latest Android OS 2.1. Google has just announced the availability of its new Google Earth compatible only with Android 2.1 phones, like the Nexus One. With a 1GHz processor, advanced 3D graphics, and Android 2.1, Nexus One packs a lot of performance in a thin package. Ever since we got our hands on one, we have been putting it through its paces, drawing complex scenes of 3D imagery, terrain, roads, and other layers, and Nexus One never misses a beat.

In addition to Nexus One, Google Earth will be available in Android Market on most devices that have Android 2.1 or later versions. So as devices such as Droid get updated to Android 2.1, others will also be able to fly to the far reaches of the globe with a swipe of their finger.

Download Google Earth for Nexus One today by searching for Google Earth in the Android Market.

Microsoft introduces Windows Phone 7 Series

By: t-marco February 15th, 2010

Microsoft just has introduced today a new phone running Windows Mobile 7 called Windows Phone 7 Series.  This really is a completely new OS. New and completely refresh. The first Windows 7 phones will be available by holiday 2010,  first maybe AT&T then T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless.

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Firefox browser coming with Android flavor in February

By: t-marco January 27th, 2010

Firefox Mozilla is a great browser for Windows and Mac OS. But when are they going to release a mobile phone version (besides Maemo on the Nokia N900). Now, according with  German Mozilla community website, Firefox is  preparing the first Beta (Fennec) for Android and it is going to be released  in February. Additionally, Google Labs has listed a Labs Night Meeting  Jan 26th, where they will discuss their mobile strategy and demonstrate the FireFox for Android Beta.  We are just looking forward to see how the FireFox runs on the Android, later on, compare it with other browsers like Dolphin or Safari (iPhone).