Android’s ascent in China might not elevate Google

Google’s Linux-based Android mobile platform is rapidly gaining traction around the world. Recent reports suggest that it is on a trajectory to become the dominant mobile operating system in China, a region with a large population …

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Google: Eclair is on more than half of all Android phones, Froyo bursts onto the scene

Android 1.5 and 1.6 are still major players in the field, together accounting for some 41 percent of all Google-powered phones in use as of July 15 — but for the first time, Android 2.1 is on significantly more than half of the phones out there, up f…

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Nexus One is sold out in Google’s store — forever

Google warned us that the Nexus One was approaching the end of its days, but we’ve gotta admit, we didn’t realize just how quickly that moment would come. Sure enough, Google’s official online store for the phone now just shows an ominous message that…

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Droid 2 and Android 2.2 fated to be together from the start, according to latest leaks

You know, some people get married with less information about their partner than we already have about the Droid 2. Today, we have a pair of independent leaks seemingly confirming that the second coming of Moto’s QWERTY-sportin’ Doer will be running A…

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Etc: If you’re dying to get a Nexus One directly from Google, this is your last chance.

If you’re dying to get a Nexus One directly from Google, this is your last chance.

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Feature: Ars reviews the HTC EVO 4G

The HTC EVO 4G is arguably one of the most ambitious smartphones ever to ship with Google’s Android mobile operating system. Exclusive to Sprint, the device is one of the first to deliver 4G network connectivity. Its appeal is b…

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One In Five Android Apps Access Your Private Data [Android]

The Android Market’s openness comes with a significant hitch: a full 20% of its app offerings can access and share your private data. Some can even make calls and send texts from your phone without you…

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Hooray, YouTube Not Eviscerated by Viacom Lawsuit [YouTube]

Epic news: The long fight between Viacom and Google is partially resolved, with the U.S. District Court deciding that YouTube is protected by the safe harbor provision of the DMCA. Which means? More »

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Google wins YouTube copyright case against Viacom

The Viacom copyright infringement case against Google and YouTube has been a long strange journey since it started, but it looks like the first major chapter is over: the federal court today ruled that Google falls under the “safe harbor” provision…

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Android Market is down, showing zero apps (update: fixed)

Look, we know that checking the Android Market for updates its a nervous habit during brief periods of downtime for many of us — but for now, you’re going to have to go back to chewing your nails or tapping your fingers on the table, because the Mark…

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