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These the droids you're looking for?

These the droids you're looking for?

Google's Android operating system for mobile phones is quickly spreading in popularity, with the DROID 2 hitting stores Thursday. But how do you know which model is right for you?

 

New Droid to be rolled out

A day before the the much-hyped release of the iPhone 4, Verizon is announcing a new Droid phone that's got some analysts more excited.

 

Android US Market Share Rises To 28%, Surpassing IPhone's: NPD

Android US Market Share Rises To 28%, Surpassing IPhone's: NPD

The Android mobile operating system passed Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) iPhone in terms of US market share during the first quarter, according to a report issued Monday by the NPD Group.

 

Google's iPhone rival gains momentum

Google's iPhone rival gains momentum

Google's mobile platform has a ways to go before it can even think of surpassing the smartphone market share of RIM or Apple, but Android's been buoyed by a flurry of good news that points to greener pastures — although a recent hiccup with Google's would-be flagship phone, the Nexus One, should give the big brains in Mountain View a moment of pause.

Senh: I guess it's official - the Nexus One (aka the Google phone) is a dud. This is a case where they made a great phone, according to the reviews, but just didn't know how to sell it. I REALLY wanted this phone, but couldn't get it.

 

Google Phone Sales FLOP: 74 Days In, Just 135,000 Nexus One Phones Sold

Google Phone Sales FLOP: 74 Days In, Just 135,000 Nexus One Phones Sold

This just in from mobile analytics company Flurry: Nexus One sales are still flopping. After 74 days on the market, Flurry estimates that Google has sold 135,000 Nexus Ones. In its first 74 days on the market, the Droid sold 1.05 million units. In the iPhone's first 74 days on the market, it sold 1 million units.

 

Verizon Droid vs. Google Nexus One: An Ongoing Comparison

Verizon Droid vs. Google Nexus One: An Ongoing Comparison

How does Google's own Android phone stack up against the model already on the market? Let's look at the facts (so far). For the past two months, Verizon Wireless's Droid by Motorola has had the privilege of holding the undisputed title of Coolest ...

 

Android Developers: Here's Some Sample Code & Tutorials

Ever since finding myself the happy owner of a Droid (+1 for early Christmas presents), I've found myself increasingly interested in the app market for Android-powered devices.

 

App Search: iDon't and Neither Does Droid

App Search: iDon't and Neither Does Droid

With the iPhone, it's all about the apps. At least that's what the commercials on TV tell us. Naturally, I wanna see what apps are available on the App Store. Disappointingly, it only shows a categorized selection - out of the 100,000 that's available. Directories died a long time ago; just give me a search box.

 

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