Android 2.0 video shows new features
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — If you want to know what those Droid phones are capable of, Google has put out a video detailing the major new features in Android 2.0 messaging APIs. They are killing us softly with the unified inbox.  Apple? Care to respond? ...

Announcing Android 2.0 support in the SDK!
Android Developers Blog — I am excited to announce that the Android SDK now supports Android 2.0 (also known as Eclair). Android 2.0 brings new developer APIs for sync, Bluetooth, and a few other areas. Using the new sync, account manager and contacts APIs, you can write applications to enable users to sync their devices to various contact sources. You can also give users a faster way to communicate with others by embedding Quick Contact within your application. With the new Bluetooth API, you can now easily add peer-to-peer connectivity or gaming to your applications. To get a more complete list of the new capabilities you can add to your applications, please go to the ...

Video: Android 2.0 officially announced
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — Looks like Google (NSDQ: GOOG) published this video to their YouTube channel before actually writing a blog post. Their fault, your benefit. Enjoy: Related News from IntoMobile: Symbian Freak is test driving ...

Android 2.0 Eclair official launch video arrives
SlashGear — No sign of an official blog post as yet, but Google have added their Android 2.0 launch video to YouTube.  As with previous Android launch videos, the footage goes over the key changes to the OS, which in this case means two-way contacts sync, the ability to pull in contacts from multiple accounts, and the ability to switch methods of communication and accounts within threaded conversations. Video overview after the cut There’s also a new Bluetooth API, which Google demo with a game of Android Pong played wirelessly between two different smartphones.  Finally there’s also a recap of the ...

Android 2.0 Official: It's the Android We've Been Waiting For [Android]
Gizmodo — This is it: The official video laying out Android 2.0's new features, to go along with 2.0 support hitting the SDK today. Man, Android 2.0 is nice. Highlights of Android 2.0 revealed in the video are a new contacts setup that's reminiscent of the Hero's integrated contacts—it pulls them in from multiple sources, supports two-way syncing to any backend and has an awesome new feature called Quick Contact that pulls up every possible way to ping somebody when you touch their icon. Quick Contact can be built into any app too. Seriously, there's all kinds of improvements: ...

Android 2.0 (Eclair): Official Launch Video
PR News: — Google have recently posted their official launch video of Android 2.0 (Eclair) on Youtube, this video has recently shown up on SlashGear and can also be seen at the end of this post. The new OS version features improved API’s and technologies for developers, these developments allow developers to utilize improvements made to accounts management, contacts and sync. Different screen sizes now do not have such an impact on an applications appearance, as scaling of applications is managed much better by Android 2.0, this should allow developers to create applications which will appear correctly ...

Google drops Android 2.0 SDK
Android and Me — One day after we called out Google for holding onto the Android 2.0 SDK, it magically appeared on their website. Developers can now grab the new SDK from the official Android site. Hightlights of the Android 2.0 platform include: Contacts and accounts Multiple accounts can be added to a device for email and contact synchronization, including Exchange accounts. (Handset manufacturers can choose whether to include Exchange support in their devices.) Developers can create sync adapters that provide synchronization with additional data sources. Quick Contact for Android provides instant access to a ...

Android 2.0 SDK Launches
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Android 2.0 officially announced
T Mobile News & Phone Reviews From Cell Phone Signal — A while ago, Google announced the new Android 1.6 , now, the new Version 2.0 is officially announced. The new Android 2.0 “Eclair” contains two very important sections: SDK support and a comprehensive list of changes in the latest version. Here are the major changes us lay folk are going to care about: Support for multiple Google and Exchange accounts Third-party “sync adapters” allow apps to tie in to the phone’s sync services Quick contact menus for fast access to specific key pieces of contact information Unified email inbox (yes!) SMS and ...

Android 2.0 is Official — Quick Contacts Look Nice
jkOnTheRun — The activity in the Android space is unrelenting, with each day bringing word of a new phone or some other happening. Today comes word that the next major version of Android, 2.0, is now officially supported in the SDK for developers. The video below covers some nice API additions, including a Quick Contacts feature that looks very useful. This API lets you tap a contact icon and select from every method possible to contact that individual. Developers can include this feature in any program so we’ll likely see some cool uses appear down the road. ...

Google unveils Android 2.0
Electronista | The Macintosh News Network — Google today at last provided full details for Android 2.0 , its first major update to its mobile OS. The platform brings a much improved approach to mail that allows both for multiple accounts and native Microsoft Exchange support. The web browser has similarly been upgraded and is only the second HTML5-capable mobile browser outside of Safari; it further brings some of the earliest multi-touch support and recognizes double-tap zooms. Many of the other updates either add support for more modern hardware and less conspicuous but important interface changes. Cameras can now use digital zoom and flash as well as basic image adjustments like white ...

Android 2.0 SDK Support Now Official
Gadget Venue — Google [GOOG] this morning officially announced that Android 2.0 is now supported in the SDK. Android 2.0 was only first revealed just a couple of weeks back in a surprise video posted by Boy Genius Report and after their preview with it, it was revealed that a number of fantastic updates had been made. Android 2.0 is also known as Eclair and it comes with a number of updates that allows more seamless integration on the device for contacts, syncing due to new API’s being created to provide a lot more power to the developers. Quick Contact is also capable of being embedded in to applications. The new Bluetooth API ...

Android 2.0 finally shows its stuff; will Windows Mobile keep up?
WMExperts — Way back when (erm, all the way back in August), a report surfaced in Digitimes stating that Microsoft's plan was to take on Android with Windows Mobile 6.5, and hit at the iPhone with Windows Mobile 7. If indeed that is true, let's all hope that strategy is being revamped, especially now that we've gotten a glimpse of Android 2.0. Details after the break. <!--break--> Android 2.0 has been unleashed, and it's a looker. The bullet points, as cribbed from our pals at AndroidCentral: Native Microsoft Exchange Support (hooray for business users!) Integrated Facebook, Facebook friends ...

Android 2.0 is here!
Ubergizmo — Android 2.0 has just been announced officially via the Android developers blog and YouTube. There are a few important new features, the greatest of which in my opinion is the contact aggregation: Android 2.0 will consolidate your contact from multiple accounts (Exchange, Gmail...) and that effectively makes Android 2.0 a people-centric OS, rather than a Service-centric OS. I don't yet know if this is as cool as the Palm Pre or MotoBlur, but we'll know soon enough: Account Manager API: allows app developers to add their app in Settings>>Accounts Bluetooth ...

Android 2.0 SDK gets official
Boy Genius Report — Looks like Google wanted to break some Android 2.0 news of their own — as of today, the Android development community will have access to the 2.0 API’s in the Android SDK. Several new tools including an improved Bluetooth API that allows for peer-to-peer connections and a new account manager API that will allow synchronization with various contact resources have been added. A text and video walk through of the highlights have been posted on the developer site and we’ve embeded it after the break. Now all we need are a few more Android 2.0 handsets… ...

Google announces Android 2.0 Eclair support in the Android SDK
Unwired View — Android 2.0 OS is now available to developers, as Google has just announced that Android SDK supports the latest version of the OS, also known as Eclair. Android 2.0 comes with new developers APIs for sync and Bluetooth, as well as lots of new user features. The new features include: support for multiple accounts (Google and Exchange), search functionality for SMS and MMS, improved virtual keyboard, camera enhancements (scene mode, digital zoom, color effects, white balance and macro focus), refreshed browser UI, support for HTML5, support for double-tap zoom in the browser and so on. All the new features of Android 2.0 can be found ...

Android 2.0 SDK es oficial
Celularis — Finalmente es oficial el SDK de Android 2.0 y la comunidad de desarrolladores va a tener acceso a la API 2.0 en el kit de desarrollo oficial; y entre todas las novedades hay una API de Bluetooth que permite hasta conexiones P2P, un nuevo controlador para el manejo de la cuenta (necesaria para activar el telefono) con sincronización en diferentes fuentes y en este video tienen el resto. Como dice BGR solo esperamos ver más equipos con Android 2.0 porque solo tenemos confirmado el Motorola Droid y las promesas de HTC Más información en el blog ...

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mocoNews — »  Google (NSDQ: GOOG) will now let cell phone owners use Google Voice with their existing phone numbers. [Google] »  Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) says its “holiday lineup is set” but it’s unclear if that means the company won’t release additional products this year. [Gizmodo] »  Google lays out features of Android 2.0 in a video. [YouTube] »  The Motorola (NYSE: MOT) and HTC Droids are reportedly coming on Nov. 6. [Boy Genius Report] ...

Google Android 2.0 Released Today
Digital Trends — Google Android Google today released Android 2.0 (aka Eclair) to developers, the hyped up mobile operating system which is expected to show up on the Motorola Droid smartphone (through Verizon) next week. Key features include Android Search which allows users to search their own phone and web at the same time, text-to-speech support which is supposed to be integrated with Google voice, Gesture Support which lets users draw a letter to instantly show contacts whose name start with that letter and support for CDMA networks (Sprint users should get excited here). The Android SDK (software development kit) will come with a number of new features including new ...

Video Tour of Android 2.0 in Action
Redmond Pie — The search engine giant Google has officially unveiled their new Android 2.0 platform today which brings in lots of new enhancements to the open source operating system. Developers can now go ahead and download the new SDK to start developing and testing their apps against the new platform. Some of the new features in Android 2.0 includes: Integration of facebook friends with Contacts. Faster and improved web browser with support for HTML5 standard. Universal Search. Support for Microsoft ...

Remains of the Day: Android 2.0 Looks Great Edition [For What It's Worth]
Lifehacker — [image] An official Android 2.0 video from Google shows off some great new features in the mobile OS, Gmail suggests a few ways you can keep your email secure, and Google Groups is dead at least functionally. Send an email to Adam Pash, the author of this post, at adam@lifehacker.com ...

Android 2.0 SDK is Official
SolSie.com — Android 2.0 SDK is Official image This week, we expect the new Motorola Droid to hit the scene. The Moto Droid will be the first  smartphone that runs the new Android 2.0 (AKA Eclair). Today, Google released the Software Developer Kit (SDK) 2.0 to app developer community. The below video reveals application program interfaces (API) that come with this version. Things that we should expect see in the upcoming Android devices. [Source Android Developer ] [image] Leave a comment Name (required) E-mail (required) URI Your Comment Notify me of followup comments via e-mail

Google Android 2.0 SDK Launched
D' Technology Weblog — Google Android 2.0 platform introduces many new and exciting features for users and developers. There's also support for digital zoom, white balance, and macro focus in the camera application. You can find a more detailed list at the Android Developers page, or read new features and technologies in Android 2.0. You can also see some of the new features in action including a pretty nifty demonstration of how two Android devices can interact with one another in the video below: ...

Google reveals Android 2.0 features, updates
AppleInsider — By Brian Garner Published: 08:55 PM EST Details were released Tuesday on the Android 2.0 platform, adding features and support to Google's open-source mobile operating system. Google announced that version 2.0 support would be added in the software development kit for Android, so application developers can begin to use the system on their latest builds. The Android 2.0 platform contains many notable upgrades and updates in several categories. Contact and account management seem to have seen the brunt of the updates. Multiple accounts can now be added to Android devices for email and contact synchronization, including optional Exchange ...

Android 2.0 to Support Multiple Exchange Accounts
pocketnow.com — When the Palm Pre was released, webOS got the attention of the tech world for its implementation of multiple Exchange accounts support. Now, Google is stepping up on the Exchange support with its next generation Android OS revision, called Android 2.0 or "Eclair" for short. Other changes include support for WVGA resolutions and 854 X 480 screens. We're also hearing of support for better graphics and hardware acceleration. Could Google be gunning after Apple's mobile gaming market spurred by the iPhone App Store? Unfortunately, ...

Android 2.0 (Eclair) released to developers
Tech Ticker —   Google has seeded the next major update of the Android OS. The Android 2.0 also known as Eclair is now available to developers along with an updated SDK. Few nifty features of Eclair include APIs for sync, Bluetooth and support for higher resolution screens. Devices running on the latest update will ...

Android 2.0 Is Official, See The New Features
I4U News — Android 2.0 Is Official, See The New Features Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:43:43 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr | Topic: Mobile Phones Google officially unveiled Android 2.0. Android 2.0 also known as Eclair got already exposed earlier and got even more attention recently as it will be powering the new Verizon Wireless Droid smartphone . For end users Android 2.0 new features for contact and account management, Exchange support, improved Messaging, flash support and digital zoom for cameras, new Android virtual keyboard, refreshed browser UI and HTML5 support. Android 2.0 brings also new developer APIs for sync, Bluetooth, and ...

Google Android 2.0 Gets Official
Geeky-Gadgets — Google [GOOG] has officially announced the latest version of its Android OS, Google Android 2.0 (Eclair), which we told you about previously. Google Android 2.0 has a range of new features, which include new developer API’s for sync, and also includes multiple account support for Google Accounts and Exchange, with a unified email inbox. Other features include a new mobile web browser with a re-designed UI, HTML 5 Support, Bluetooth 2.1 API, two way contacts sync and a macro focus with integrated flash supports for cameras. Google Android 2.0 also features more advanced hardware acceleration for ...

Android OS 2.0 goes official, formula to compete iPhone?
OnlyGizmos — Ok even I hate bringing up the iPhone every now and then while discussing smartphones and Android, but hey look at the brighter side – I didn’t say iPhone ...

Android 2.0 debuts in official video
Electricpig.co.uk - The UK's fastest-growing tech news site — We’ve known Android 2.0 was headed to several new Google blowers for some time, but the big G’s just shown off what it can do for the first time. Want to see Eclair up close in the official video? Read on for that magic play button. Give the play button a jam and you’ll see the new features Android 2.0 brings to the table, and they’re mighty impressive: there are new APIs for developers to sync lots of different accounts to the phone (Hi, HTC Sense), a new on-screen keyboard, a boosted browser and more. ...

Google nous présente Android 2.0 Eclair en vidéo
Le Journal du Geek — Le SDK d’Android 2.0 Eclair ayant été livré aux développeurs, Google a présenté une vidéo nous montrant les nouvelle fonctionnalités apportées par la mise à jour. Détail amusant : il semble que Google ait utilisé le Droid de Motorola pour illustrer sa vidéo (si, si, regardez bien à 51 secondes) Le Droid, futur fer de lance d’Android ? via slashgear ...

Android 2.0 Goes Official, Exciting Changes Ahead
Dial-a-Phone — On the eve of US network Verizon’s Droid event, Google have added the first major Android revision to the developer SDK.  Officially named Android 2.0 and codenamed Eclair, there are a wealth of exciting changes included in this next release and seeing as the expected release date is November, it’s probably not a stretch to imagine the potential Droid phone announcements will all feature the latest Android OS. Here is a brief overview of the new Eclair features: ...

Google brings out Android 2.0 in the open
Newlaunches.com — Google spilled out all the beans of what the Android 2.0 platform could be like. Among the many features added to the new version of the popular platform is the improved mailing technology that allows users to have multiple accounts, as well as support for Microsoft Exchange server. It’s also got a new, revamped web browser that is HTML5 capable. It also provides support for multi-touch and double-tap zooms. It allows cameras to use digital zoom, flash and make basic image adjustments like white balance. Thanks to the touchscreen keyboard, those who type fast won’t have too many problems like pressing the backspace key repeatedly. Another feature is a Quick ...

Droid Arrives Next Week
Technologizer — Verizon has stopped teasing us about its upcoming Android-based Droid phone and made it official: The Motorola phone going on sale a week from Friday. It runs Android 2.0, has a slide-out keyboard and a 5 megapixel camera with flash, and comes bundled with a 16GB MicroSD card. It also has a beta version of the first edition of Google ...

Video: A look at Android 2.0
Gear Live — Google has released a video that shows off all the new Android 2.0 features. Of course, Android 2.0 is what powers the Motorola Droid. A few of the highlights: Android 2.0 can pull in contacts from multiple sources, and supports two-way syncing. There is a new feature ...

Android 2.0 video ufficiale
P@ssioneMobile — Fonte:androiddevelopers Posted in Anticipazioni, cellulari, Curiosità, OKNOtizie, Passionemobile, Telefonia Mobile, telefonino, YouTube, YouTube Mobile Tagged: Android 2.0, androiddevelopers, Cellphone, cellulare, mobile, Passionemobile, smartphone, Telefonia, telefonino, YouTube ...

The Newest Android Now in v2.0
Gatzet.com — The newest Android has been in v2.0. So we can expect for the smartphone on the market to have this latest version v2.0. The developers are welcomed to use SDK for creating app for Android 2.0. The improvements are available to the components like camera, messages, contact, browser and so on. This latest version comes with many improvements like following: - It has better work with camera like color effects, macro mode, built-in flash and white balance - On screen keyboard has improved - Better browser with the changed interface and ...

Android 2.0 - the Éclair version
Open Source Engineering with Linux & GNU — Missed this one at the end of last week, but just to flag... Google has officially released version 2.0 of its Android device platform, codenamed Éclair. Highlights of the new version include a revamped graphics architecture (for better hardware acceleration), support for Bluetooth 2.1, and two new profiles (Object Push Profile (OPP) and Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP)). There are also new framework APIs. This is on the technology side of things. There are a lot of changes in terms of support for user interface features. These include: support for multiple email ...