Some sad news to start your potentially exciting Friday — the developers behind Angry Birds have announced via Twitter that their upcoming full release for Android has been delayed. It’s a bittersweet revelation actually. According to the update, the devs wanted to add in true Android multi-tasking support as opposed to simply porting over the app and calling it a day. I personally find this a noble decision. Yeah, it will delay the game from reaching countless people who are more than ready to drop some cash on the full version of Angry Birds. But at the same time, a real Android version of the game means the developers actually care about the Android platform enough to do it right. +1 for them.
On a sadder note, the HTC Hero will not ever be seeing Angry Birds due to frame rate concerns. The once hallowed Android device to have is now the outcast. Such is the fast paced world we live in. As far as BlackBerry support — don’t hold your breath. There aren’t any current plans to expand to the BB platform. Sorry folks.
Whatever qualms you may have about one flavor of Android, you have to admit it’s pretty versatile. Consumers can do pretty much whatever they want with it. Carriers and manufacturers (for better or worse) can too. But the latter often ends in sadness and disappointment when said group gets too carried away pushing their own agenda. The former group however is where the real magic happens…
The whole fiasco with the Andriod 2.1 update and Flash won’t likely disappear anytime soon. It looks as if for now, however, we’re all going to have to suck it up and deal with it. Similar to many others, when I saw there was a very strong possibility that 2.1+ devices were the only ones to receive the Android update, I voiced my displeasure. There’s isn’t much I can do since I’m not very into coding/programming though.
Why would Google usher such updates to the Android platform if a fair chunk of the customers are ever going to even see anything to begin with? Adrian Ludwig, group product marketing manager said the following:
Adobe, Google, and other members of the Open Screen Project are working together to make ensure the full Web experience can be delivered on largest possible number of devices. Support for full Flash Player 10.1 requires some enhancements to existing versions of Android. These enhancements are expected to be available as an upgrade to existing devices and for new devices starting in Q2 2010.
So after hearing two sides to the story, which side to you think Google is going to move towards — 2.0.1 with it’s stability and speed or 2.1 with it’s prettier face? As always, I’m dying to hear!
Besides being a gadget aficionado, chocolate also ranks up there on my list of “loves”. With that out of the way, have you ever wondered what an HTC Hero would look like if it were transformed into a block of chocolate? Psh, forget how it looks, I’m more concerned with how it tastes. Too bad I’m not a member of the EnglishRussia blog as it seems HTC is feeling all sweet and gift happy towards them, sending them Choco-fied HTC Heros.
The reasoning behind the mysterious edibles is unknown at this point. According to the blog above, it was a “New Year” type of thing. For what it’s worth, they came old school via messenger delivery — a nice personal touch. If it was HTC getting all personal and down to earth, I have to ask: Where’s my HTC Hero Chocolate Bar?
Part of the joy in owning an Android device is that it is so customizable. I’m probably more of a tinkerer than your typical Android user. Think you compare? I have roughly 25 different ROM’s/backups on my SD card so I can jump back and forth between various ROM’s when I please. Obsession comes to mind…
Along the same line, users of the Android platform can somewhat easily take ROM’s from other devices, tweak a few things and get them up and running on other devices fairly quickly. Look no further than the Android 2.1/Nexus One ROM getting ported to the Motorola DROID. There’s 3-4 main 2.1 ROM’s floating around, all of which need my attention.
So what am I getting at? Making our lives — the tinkerers — easier is a big plus in my book. And an A++ does HTC receive today. The HTC Hero source code is now out in the open for all to enjoy. This should lead way to better ROM’s and faster ROM updates/tweaks. I must say that it wasn’t a moment too soon. Geeked?
Hit up HTC’s support/dev section to get the goods.
Android 2.1 is one of the most anticipated Android updates yet. For HTC Hero users even more so as they’re currently stuck at the now old as dirt 1.5/Cupcake edition making 2.1 all the more sweeter. The video above shows an HTC Hero Euro-model packing Android 2.1 w/ Sense UI. It looks hot and performs well. There’s only a few areas where some lag is noticeable. Though at this point in the game, lag shouldn’t be non-existent. But I’ll take what I can get for now. Watch the vid and leave your thoughts in the box inside. Just in case: There’s a heavy amount of techno music. I don’t mind it and actually find it catchy. Others will find it causes them to vomit organs. To each his own…
So you’ve been lusting over Sense UI playing nice with the upcoming Android 2.1 update these last couple of days. Pictures are indeed worth a thousand words yet somehow, we are left wanting more. Understandable. And so you shall receive. HTC Hero owners who are starting to twitch due to the now ancient Android 1.5 build they’re currently running can — if they have the hacking chops — download a freshly leaked Android 2.1 ROM, complete with Sense UI wrapped all around. I could go on but you just want your hands on that ROM…and now! Am I right? Go ahead:
Being so focused and self indulged on gadgets can lead us at times become so focused on cool yet insignificant things when the bigger picture of life is concerned. Like many other nerds, I live for each and every gadget release whether it be a new laptop, phone, media player etc. But technology can be used not just to entertain but to help live as well. In those circumstances, some of the greatest examples of forward thinking in technology can be seen.
Ben Parkinson, 25, was seriously injured while on duty in Iraq. His injuries aren’t a simple scrape, cut, and bruse. Poor Ben racked up enough injuries for many people. Over all, he’s lost both his legs, paralyzed his left arm and suffered 37 other injuries in mine blast in Afghanistan. A true hero. One of the side effects of so much trauma is brain damage. That of which claimed Ben’s ability to speak. It seemed as if Ben would continue on through life without ever murmuring another sound. But thanks to Toby Churchhill’s Lightwriter SL40, Ben can again share his thoughts and ideas with those around him.
Ben had used previous versions of the Lightwriter though this new version will allow much more efficient communication. It’s interesting to see technology employed so that it actually enriches the lives of humans in ways that are different from the normal “lust” based uses. Know what I mean? The full story is truly worth reading and goes to show that gadgets aren’t just “toys”.
One of the greatest things about modern, mobile operating systems is the ability to download updates OTA (Over the air). While the iPhone requires you to tether up (hey, 200+ meg downloads on a mobile device via cellular network is gag inducing) and RIM + carriers haven’t really taken advantage of said feature in their current crop of Berries, that leaves WebOS and Android as the lone OTA updaters. Alas, it appears those rockin’ the open dev OS on Sprint will have to tether up a bit longer as commentary between Android and Me and Sprint’s David Owen. David goes on to say:
Likely to be a wired update (due to size) but you will be able to do online at sprint.com.
This statement was in regards to any Android 1.6 or 2.0 updates coming to the Sprint Hero. Sadly, his statement alone doesn’t give us any real sure footing as to a 1.6 or 2.0 update for Sprint. Though we can all assume that it will happen at some point or another. They can’t stay at 1.5 and expect people to be kosher with that. But we’ve seen stranger things…
Let’s get with the times guys and finally embrace this whole wireless update thing ok?
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Some sad news to start your potentially exciting Friday — the developers behind Angry Birds have announced via Twitter that their upcoming full release for Android has been delayed. It’s a bittersweet revelation actually. According to the update, the devs wanted to add in true Android multi-tasking support as opposed to simply porting over the app and calling it a day. I personally find this a noble decision. Yeah, it will delay the game from reaching countless people who are more than ready to drop some cash on the full version of Angry Birds. But at the same time, a real Android version of the game means the developers actually care about the Android platform enough to do it right. +1 for them.
Being so focused and self indulged on gadgets can lead us at times become so focused on cool yet insignificant things when the bigger picture of life is concerned. Like many other nerds, I live for each and every gadget release whether it be a new laptop, phone, media player etc. But technology can be used not just to entertain but to help live as well. In those circumstances, some of the greatest examples of forward thinking in technology can be seen.
