As we’re all dying to see what Chrome OS is going to look like I was thrilled to find this video of the startup screen and login. It’s Chrome OS beta on a framework in windows. (video after the jump)
Category: Misc
Augmented reality, now even better (video)
Just when you thought AR browsing was the dog’s bollocks, panoramic and bird’s eye zooming are set to make augmented reality browsing on your mobile phone even more exciting!
Apple’s iPhone Not Profitable for Carriers?
According to a research report released by Denmark’s Strand Consult, the iPhone is not the profit-generating machine that people have made it out to be…that is, unless you’re Apple. For carriers, however, gaining the exclusive rights to sell the iPhone isn’t exactly a winning situation. The report says that the hidden costs of the phone, […]
Dogfight! Iphone 3gs vs HTC Hero
I love these kinds of fights! The new HTC Hero Android Smartphone dukes it out against the almighty Apple iPhone in this amazing video by Phonedog.com (after the jump)
Verizon offering Android-powered smartphone?
It’s still a rumor, but juicy enough to mention: Verizon might be getting a second Android-powered smartphone!
AT&T: Android is “too old”
Bad news for Motorola: they are ready to unveil their first Android phones, just as AT&T have decided they think Android handsets are “too old”
Google Chrome OS Coming Soon
There were many speculations on Google developing its own Operating System but most of the rumors were denied by Google. Things have become unexpected from Google as we saw with Google Chrome Browser. Now here is Google Chrome OS which is extension of Google Chrome meaning Google Want to reinvent the wheel with new definition. […]
Listen! Google Android powerful podcast search
Is there nothing Android can´t do? Google has released yet another free smartphone app powered by Android. The new app is called Listen, and it´s an application for smartphones that allows users to search for, download, queue, or stream podcasts and other Web audio content. Users can simply go to Google’s Android Market and install […]
Chrome introduces bookmark sync! finally!
Almost everyone I know, even my mum, has more than one computer. I currently have about four. You know how it is, you bookmark some stuff on one computer, some other stuff on the other. Annoying! Here´s a, very obvious, solution: Bookmark sync for Chrome!
Layar: augmented reality browser for Android & iPhone
This must be the coolest app EVER. Haven´t tried it yet, but if it works as they say, I really have to get it! The reality browsers coolness is basically that you can point your camera at something and you get instant up to date info about your surroundings!
Dell introduces Android phone for Chinese market (photos!)
Techcrunch already broke the news last week: Dell has developed a China-only smartphone. Here are the first pictures (I really want one)
Dell to use Chrome OS on its smartbooks
Dell is getting very excited about the new smart devices and expects to launch their upcoming netbooks with Chrome OS. The company is researching the pros and cons of building new Linux-based smartbooks, Dell´s senior product marketing manager for Linux clients, Todd Finch stated last week.
Documents to go 2.0 for Android!
Documents to go was always a bit of a must have, but now they´ve gone and made it even better! The 2.0 includes viewing, editing, and even creating PowerPoint files along with viewing PDF files, thanks to their new Slideshow To Go gadget. You can “flick” through slides, review notes, rehearse timing and make any […]
Real-time search: the next Big Internet Thing?
Real-time search is being hailed as the next internet fad that´ll turn tiny start ups into million dollar corporations overnight. But is there real money in real-time?
Google vs Facebook: another search engine fight
I guess the odds of Google being the sole search engine to rule the world are looking slimmer and slimmer now that, in an unexpected turn of events, Facebook has entered the fray!
Facebook app for Android!
Googles Android seems to be very much the flavor of the month with manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon and all kinds of new apps springing up all over the place. Latest rumored app is a Facebook one.
Chrome OS will lower computer prices
The great thing about competition is that it usually brings down prices. The Google vs Microsoft battle that is being waged is no different and is bound to work out well for consumers looking to buy netbooks.
The Chrome Logo has many fans! (video)
Personally, I think the Chrome logo is kinda ugly, but apparently, it has a lot of fans! The Chrome Icon project, which invited people to let their creativity run free using the Chrome threecolored logo, got people baking cakes, knitting and making whole movies based on the icon. After the jump, watch a very cool […]
Schmidt: “Google doesn´t have to make money off Chrome OS”
Launching a free OS and giving up the code to anyone who may want to use it, Google is going down a new path. So how do they intend to make money from Chrome OS?
Chrome beta has cool features
Google released new beta of Chrome. The company claims it´s 30% faster and has an improved Omnibox. Personally, there´s a different feature I like in the new Beta, the customizable New Tab page.
First pic of the Chrome OS alpha
Good thing we posted those leaked first pics of the Chrome OS alpha, because turns out, they were the real deal! Here are the first official screenshots of Chrome OS.
Google plans a Chrome browser sync
Google have announced Chrome cloud synchronisation. This should make it easy to switch computers and just keep working, with all your data intact. But how much of your data do you want Google to have?
New Amazon app for Android
Amazon has released a new app for the Android platform. The free shopping application can be downloaded from the site. It´s every shopaholic´s wet dream,
Battle of the browsers: Chrome vs Safari
In the battle of the browsers Google Chrome´s first win seems to be against Apple´s Safari. According to Web metrics company Net Applications Chrome is moving into Apple´s third place in the global browser market.
Motorola takes a chance on Android phones
In the mobile battle between Microsoft and Google, Motorola appears to have thrown in their lot with Google Android. Motorola, whose mobile devices sales were down a whopping 45% in Q2, has a lot riding on this. They´ve been working hard on a new line of mobile phones that use the Google Android mobile platform […]