My Cellphone My Terms

The Nexus One

Definition of Nexus - the means of connection between things linked in series.

So, what is this Nexus One? Rumour, hype, myth or legend? This phone is currently not available but is causing a buzz not heard since the Apple iPhone in 2007. Its being tested by Google employees and strikes similarities to the Apple iPhone, but will this be considered another iPhone killer?

Questions, questions, questions. Well, what do we know. Its operating system is Google. The Android 2.1. The manufacturer, contrary to original reports is actually HTC, who also make the Dream and Hero, there operating systems are Google. The phone will be unlocked, which is huge, for those unfamiliar of phones being unlocked it simple means Google is saying buy our phone, but use it on your terms, which in first person writing is really myCellmyTerms. Read the rest of this entry »

Sony Ericsson feels the Android Fever with the Release of Xperia X10

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

Sony Ericsson is no stranger to the Android mania that is quickly spreading through the wireless landscape. Set to unveil its first Android phone in early 2010 nicknamed “Rachael” but officially named the Xperia X10 Sony Ericsson, now joins the ranks of handset makers such as Motorola and HTC to use the Google Android operating system. The phone runs on Android 1.6 platform which is one step down from the latest Android Version 2.0 and features a new user interface called UX. Read the rest of this entry »

Will Android dominate the mobile OS landscape?

With the debut of the Android based T-Mobile G1 in October 2008, and the coming of the “revolutionary” devices HTC dream and HTC Magic to be launched on June 2, and with a possible 18 more devices before year end, there is a sense that Google is setting to dominate the Smartphone OS (operating system) space.  Can Google dominate the Smartphone market the way Microsoft dominates in the PC market?

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