We knew it was coming, rejoice it is here: Android 2.2 (Froyo) released for G1 [Alpha]

We knew it was coming, rejoice it is here: Android 2.2 (Froyo) released for G1 [Alpha]

Now before you get all frothy at the mouth, turning over every little pebble for the download link, we must stress that this is an alpha — expect bugs. Thrown together by infamous Android dev, Cyanogenmod and the many talented folks over at XDA, G1/Magic owners can finally relish in the Froyo limelight. One thing you should know is the list of non-working functions: WiFi/GPS, camera, some wallpapers, external audio and flash. It seems kind of lacking now, but the...

Exploded Android Robot T-Shirt

Exploded Android Robot T-Shirt

True Android junkies never waste a moment to proclaim their love for their favorite Droid. Whether it be by some good looking theme, screename for an Android blog, or simply by dream, Android has quite the loyal following. If you believe in that Android is incredible enough to warrant ‘splaying it on your chest for the world to see, get out that magic plastic card and plunker down the dough for your very own [Product Page: Exploded...

Rogers: “Update your Magic to our firmware or else we’ll cut your data. Oh yeah, say good-bye to your precious root.”

Rogers: “Update your Magic to our firmware or else we’ll cut your data.  Oh yeah, say good-bye to your precious root.”

After a relative quiet couple of months, it appears the red bastard up north (read: Rogers Wireless) is back at screwing customers over again. This time, it’s Android users — specifically, rooted Android users — whom are getting the shaft. It’s no secret that there has been a 911 issue plaguing Rogers’ HTC Magic devices. For those that root their phones, a fix has already been found and installed. But, that’s not good enough for Rogers....

Google Navigation goes back in time, Android 1.6 gains official support. [Update]

Google Navigation goes back in time, Android 1.6 gains official support. [Update]

If you were eyeing your non-Android 2.0 device because of it’s lack of exciting features — namely Google Navigation — Google would like to extend a welcome Happy Thanksgiving to you. The cause for celebration…? Google has gone ahead and ported Google Navigation backwards to Android 1.6 (Donut) devices. Oh happy day. That pretty much wraps up everyone in the Pre-Droid/Android 2.0 game. Heck, even the goldfish memory sized G1 is getting in on the...

HTC Magic ROM upgrade brings Sense UI onboard.

HTC Magic ROM upgrade brings Sense UI onboard.

HTC Magic owners lusting after the eye candy and graphical supremacy that is the Sense UI can now make use of an updated Magic ROM via HTC’s support site. Besides including the Sense UI, this updated ROM, version ” 3.03.715.4″, comes complete with Android 1.5 Cupcake. Not quite as exciting as 1.6 (Donut), though better than nothing at least. Talk of HTC Magic’s getting the Sense UI have been discussed before as has the lack of T-Mobile/Google...

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