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• Android SDK Doesn't Address Issues Faced by Developers Google released a minor Android update with SDK 2.0.1., but it needs to provide more tools to bolster Android success.
• Manly Droid Strikes Back: New Ads Dismiss iPhone Verizon cranks up the testosterone in the newest round of TV ads shoving aside the "tiara-wearing" iPhone.
• Analysts Predict App Explosion in 2010 IDC analysts are predicting that 2010 will be the year of the app, with Apple tripling to 300,000 apps, and Android quintupling to cross the 100,000 mark.
• Android Developers Disgruntled with Market A recent survey found that many Android developers are unhappy with the volume of downloads and profits generated from apps in Google's Android Market. The statistics seem troubling, but may just be a sign of Android's relative youth.
• 2010: The Year of the Droid? Is this the dawning of the age of the Droid? Could be, as the popular device nears one million sold.
• Android Answers: How to Get Multitouch Browsing on Droid Want multitouch browsing on your Motorola Droid? No problem. Here's how.
• Google Phone: Another Day, Another Sighting Gizmodo provides the latest rumor, with its report that a new "Google Phone" will run an improved version of the Android OS.
• Porn App Store Lands on Android Phones An Android software developer says it will release an adult-only application for the Android phone.
• Evidence Uncovered of Possible Next Gen iPhone Log data captured from a Bay Area-oriented app suggests that a next-generation iPhone prototype may already be in use. The iPhone rumor mill is in full gear speculating about the upcoming iPhone.
• Apple Says No to the Droid's Red Glow Want the Droid's signature red glow to spruce up your iPhone? Apple won't let you have it.
• App Store Statistics as Misleading as They Are Impressive Apple has some impressive numbers for total iPhone apps available and number of apps downloaded each month. The app store stats only tell part of the story, though.
• More Android Users Get Google Maps Navigation Google's free GPS app is now available to devices running Android 1.6 and higher.
• Can Droid Phones Take Care of Business? Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Eris aren't strong on Exchange mail support, security, and configurability -- all needed for business use.
• Brin: Two Google Operating Systems May Become One Google co-founder says Chrome and Android could someday become a single OS. Chrome browser plus Android OS equals... Android.
• General Mobile DSTL1: Good Software, Clunky Hardware The General Mobile DSTL1 smartphone offers all the great features of Google's Android operating system, but it has some major hardware flaws.
• First Look: Dell Mini 3i Smartphone The first Dell smartphone to go on sale will be the Mini 3i, which will be available in China this December for about $700.
• Android vs. iPhone: Which Has the More Advanced Users? It seems the mobile world is full of silly little battles these days, so here's one more: Which mobile platform has the more advanced users -- Android or iPhone?
• Google gPhone: Friend or Foe to Android Phones? Google's brand and aspirations could be tough competition for handset manufacturers building Android-based devices.
• Google Chrome OS: What We Might See Google will offer a preview of its Chrome OS today. Here are a few predictions on what it might offer.
• Google Phone Is Coming, May Be VoIP Device Analysis: The Google phone rumor is back, and better than ever -- the device is due in January and will operate over VoIP, most likely Google's Voice/Gizmo5 service.
• Reality Check: Google Phone Far From a Sure Thing The Google Phone is coming -- at least, if you believe the rash of factual-sounding headlines around the Web today. Here's why you may want to be skeptical.
• Ahead of Chrome OS: 5 Questions and Concerns As Google prepares for tomorrow's Chrome OS event, inquiring minds wonder how the new operating system will play in a Microsoft-dominated world.
• 5 Reasons Why Google Should Not Sell Handsets Why would Google do this when it doesn't have to and is likely counterproductive?
• Nokia Ousts Symbian OS From High-End Handsets It may be world leader in handsets, but Nokia has no iPhone or Android.
• Google-Branded 'Super' Phone Expected in 2010, Report Says Google's gPhone is real, according to reports. Google will partner with a device maker and release the phone in 2010, sources say.