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Video: Video of the official Twitter for Android app

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 07:31 PM PDT

Here's a video look at the slick new official Twitter for Android application that was just released earlier this evening. The free application is available for devices running Android 2.1 (or later).
Watch the video here.


Twitter launches official Android app for Android 2.1 smartphones

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 05:58 PM PDT

Today Twitter launched its official Android client. The free software is now available in the Android Market and allows you to share status updates, websites, photos, videos, and your location. Twitter worked with the Android team directly on the application and says that this is "just the beginning." Twitter plans to enhance the way we read and share with Twitter on Android. Unfortunately, it only works on phones running Android 2.1 or newer. You'll find a large gallery of photos of Twitter for Android on our sister site, AndroidAuthority.com.
Read the full story here.


Google: Don't use Google Maps while driving

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 02:17 PM PDT

Today Google posted a small bit on its mobile blog about the importance of driving safely. The company said, "With the exception of Google Maps Navigation, which is designed for hands-free use with a car dock, Google Mobile products are not intended to be used while you are driving. Hand your phone to a passenger or park your car in a safe place if you need to search for a restaurant or check your email while behind the wheel." The message was part of a collaboration with many companies to raise the awareness of driving safely.
Read the full story here.


Apple surpasses Motorola as #1 U.S. phone maker

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 07:48 AM PDT

Apple has surpassed Motorola as the number one U.S. phone maker, Forbes is reporting. According to its Q1 2010 results, Apple sold 8.7 million iPhones in the United States. Motorola sold just 8.5 million phones during the quarter, including 2.3 million smartphones. Forbes also noted a compelling figure: 4 years ago Motorola sold 46.1 million phones during the first quarter, thanks to its popular Razr phone.
Read the full story here.


RIM joins top 5 mobile phone vendors in global market share, shipments

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 07:02 AM PDT

IDC's latest Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report found that vendors shipped 294.9 million units during the first quarter of 2010, and that RIM, for the first time, is now one of the top 5 manufacturers based on global market share and shipments.
Read the full story here.


Samsung revenues up, mobile device sales down in Q1 2010 earnings report

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 06:01 AM PDT

Today Samsung posted its Q1 2010 results. While the company as a whole reported an increase in revenues year-over-year, it sold fewer phones during the quarter than in did during Q4 2009.
Read the full story here.


Apple iPad WiFi + 3G available today

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 05:52 AM PDT

The 3G flavor of Apple's iPad is available today, April 30th. The device should be on shelves in-stores by 5pm and those who pre-ordered it should be receiving them today. The 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB, retail for $629, $729, and $829, respectively. Orders placed online today are expected to ship by May 7th. The device runs on AT&T's 3G network.
Read the full story here.


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