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geek.com - 1/25/2009

Android app destroying G1 users’ memory?

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A new app called MemoryUp Personal appears to be responsible for the destruction of many G1 users’ memory, as stated in the comments about the app in Android’s App Market. The app, created by Peter Liu, is being called a “scam” by users in the App Market. Receiving 10,000-50,000 ...

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androidauthority.com - 1/27/2009

General Mobile showing dual-SIM DSTL1 Android phone at Mobile World Congresss t

— androidauthority.com — We just received a note from cell phone manufacturer General Mobile telling us that it plans on... showing off the world’s first dual-SIM capable Android powered phone at the 2009 Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona next month. The phone, ... (more) General Mobile showing dual-SIM DSTL1 Android phone at ...

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talkandroid.com - 1/23/2009

Android ‘Cupcake’ Update Details With Pics

— talkandroid.com — There has been a lot of buzz on the internet recently about Android's Cupcake development branch, and... just when current G1 owners can expect to see some of the features on their handsets. Whilst we aren't any closer to knowing an exact update time ... (more) Android ‘Cupcake’ Update Details With Pics

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i.gizmodo.com - 1/26/2009

Multitouch Implemented on G1 Android, Unofficially [Android]

— i.gizmodo.com — Whether for fear of patent infringement or as the result of a colossal lapse in judgment, Android... didn't ship with multitouch. No worries—the hardware was ready , and the third-party developers willing to oblige. Developer Luke Hutchison has ... (more) Multitouch Implemented on G1 Android, Unofficially [Android]

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Rogue Android App Allegedly Destroying G1 Memory, Installing Adware [App Market Scam]
Gizmodo — ... User “kr33p1n” (via Geek.com) said, “Doesn’t work at all erased my phone numbers and froze my phone.” User "Mark" added, “Do not download. Destroyed my memory card/system delete. Then my email was spammed. TMobile can’t stop you from downloading this! So don’t!” ...

Android App Frees G1 Memory by Wiping Absolutely Everything Useful
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — ... totally bork your G1, it does a poor job of clearing memory anyway. This may be the unfortunate reality of Android’s open source philosophy - the Market could continue to host faulty or poorly-done applications because everyone has the power to write one. User reviews can be faked, and heavy policing is not only impractical, but counter Android’s vision. Has anyone had the misfortune of trying out MemoryUp? Feel free to comment with your horror stories. [Geek via Giz] Related News from IntoMobile: BlackBerry Storm ...

G1 MemoryUp App Deletes Data And More Bad Stuff (Warning)
Ubergizmo — ... Tens of thousands of downloads have already occurred, but hopefully, you'll read this before being the next one. [via Geek.com, ...

New Android Application to Wipe Out T-Mobile G1’s Memory
PhoneArea.net — ... source Geek.com See Also VIDEO: Opera Mini 4.2 on the T-Mobile G1 Preview Google Brings Forth the New Unlocked G1 for Android Developers Google to release its touchscreen keyboard Android roadmap Google talks on Android Market app store and announces winner of Android Developer Challenge UK to get the G1 from T-Mobile on October 30th ...

'Rogue' Googlephone App Raises Questions About Android's Open Policy
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... for the phone making the device run smoother and up its battery life. The application is available for free to try and a full version costs $15 for two years use. However, some users on the online Android Community forum complained that the program destroys the data on their phone by removing contacts, calendar items and corrupts the memory of the phone. “Doesn’t work at all erased my phone numbers and froze my phone," allegedly wrote a user according to the Geek.com site. The application's developers deny those claims. "We are very ...

Android G1 Malware Should Have Been Avoided
The Gadgets Weblog — ... a nasty situation all around. Now, even if the application is not intentional Malware, it is destroying handsets. If the Android Storefront had an approval and evaluation process like the Apple iTunes App Store, this would have been avoided. At the same time, how many other Android apps, many of which are great, would not have been approved. This is the old Liberty vs. Safety argument. Are draconian approval processes worth the safety, or does the freedom of choice trump safety? via Geek.com

Android app MemoryUp Personal wipes G1 data
Phones Review — ... as “a handy memory optimizer tool that will keep your Android smartphone running faster and efficiently,” however according to numerous reports from G1 users the app actually wipes a heap load of data from your T-Mobile G1. Reports have been heard on the devil app clearing SD cards to completely wiping your contacts list and several G1ers have called the application a scam. Seems the Android Market made one big boo-boo in letting this one through. Source – geek ...