... Thank god for competitors like Palm and Android, if this is what Microsoft is doing, even as a stopgap measure. I'm only a fan of Android in theory so far, but at least being open source it has the potential to be much better than this. And whenever the Pre comes out, that's what I'll be getting.Source: Engadget

This is a huge step for Google, and Android developers in general. Developers can now charge for their applications — something that will surely make the ones with brilliant ideas, and the drive to turn them into reality, very rich. Something that may cause some initial sluggishness in sales is the fact that apps have been completely free up until now.Source: ZDNet

Telegraph.co.ukGoogle Android: It's put up or shut up timeComputerworld, MA - 14 hours agoI sit here in Barcelona awaiting the start of the Mobile World Congress, a T-Mobile G1 Android phone blinking by my side. According to some, the MWC - the ...Smartphones To Take Center Stage At Mobile World Congress InformationWeekBarcelona Sounds New Tone In Slowdown CNNMoney.comPhone makers launch 'pocket computers' to compete with iPhone Telegraph.co.ukForbes - The Nationalall 102 news articles

Well, maybe. But so far, Android still mostly smoke and very little fire. And I don't see a conflagration erupting any time soon. I suspect that decision took a lot of people by surprise. (Samsung also abruptly canceled a briefing they'd set up here with me - I can only assume it was going to be about their Android phone.) As smart phones go, the G1 isn't bad - and it's leaguSource: ComputerWorld

Starting in the United States next week, Google Inc will allow developers to sell applications for its Android cell phone operating system.  Google hopes the move will steal part of the smartphone market away Apple Inc, who has dominated the field.Source: RedOrbit

Will big game publishers like Electronic Arts start developing more software for Google's Android operating system now that they'll be able to charge money for their apps? Google is now accepting paid apps for Android-based phones, with sales set to begin next week.Source: Silicon Alley Insider

Starting in the United States next week, Google Inc will allow developers to sell applications for its Android cell phone operating system.  Google hopes the move will steal part of the smartphone market away Apple Inc, who has dominated the field.Source: RedOrbit

Google has announced it is now allowing UK and US developers to sell their applications for its Android mobile platform via the Google Market. In a blog posting, Eric Chu, Google’s mobile platform program manager, said the firm would accept ‘priced applications’ from developers, with Google Checkout serving as the payment and billing mechanism.Source: VNUNet.com

bit-tech.netAndroid Security Vulnerability ExposedInformationWeek, NY - Feb 14, 2009The bug lies in the media server of the browser, and it could potentially enable hackers to gain control of the audio and video function of an Android ...Android phones await security patch CNET NewsAndroid exploit so dangerous, users warned to avoid phone’s web ... ZDNetGoogle Android Security Threat Uncovered ChannelWebeWeek - Ars Technicaall 22 news articles

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