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i.gizmodo.com - 1/26/2009

Multitouch Implemented on G1 Android, Unofficially [Android]

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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 devised a way to implement multitouch in a ...

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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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geek.com - 1/25/2009

Android app destroying G1 users’ memory?

— geek.com — 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 ... (more) Android app destroying G1 users’ memory?

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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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Multi-touch appears on G1 Android- proves value of open source
jkOnTheRun — ... any company.  Today a developer has released a very preliminary form of multi-touch on Android which shows just how powerful an open source platform can be.  The video showing multi-touch on the G1 is totally cool when you understand that the developer had to tap right into the OS kernel to get multi-touch enabled.  This means it’s not a trivial install but is a great example of the power of open source with Android. (via Gizmodo) ...

Get unofficial multi-touch support on your G1
Tech Ticker — ... has posted a nifty tutorial that can make multi-touch on G1, a reality. He patched the kernel and re-flashed the firmware. If these terminologies seem alien to you, chances are that the tutorial won’t help you either. Advance users can happily advance to the tutorial link below or you can enjoy the video now and wait for the official multi-touch support to come. Tutorial [Via Gizmodo] Advertisement: Samsung Hub - ...

Our Android T-Mobile G2 Wishlist [Android]
Gizmodo — ... intuitive for me, God help the average Joe. • Wireless File/Media Sync: As a corollary to desktop sync, let's go crazy and make it wireless. This will be another leg-up on you-know-who, and even if it's just for media and file syncing, the ability to easily pair my phone to my PC via Bluetooth or, better yet, auto-detecting wi-fi to transfer files back and forth would be great, and one less cable on my desk. • System-Wide Multitouch: We know for a fact it's possible. And we also know Google is scared of potential litigation ...

Apple Stopped Multitouch on Android, Alleged Google Source Says [Apple Vs Google]
Gizmodo — ... First, their source claims the company didn't want to angry the Steve-O. Even while the G1 hardware supports multitouch, the possibility of clashing with Apple-who is an strategic partner with the iPhone-was not convenient for the interests of the company. At least for now. ...