Buzzing Morning Report
I talked to Morning Report on Radio New Zealand this morning about the launch, what went wrong, and what it means for the future of Buzz
Paid Applications Finally Available on NZ Android Market
Free applications from the Android Market have been available since at least day one of the HTC Magic release in New Zealand. Apparently local currency conversion has stopped paid applications up until now. Today, our dedicated Android forum member, Rob, has just posted a note saying that paid apps quietly appeared last night. I guess [...]
Vodafone NZ HTC Magic – With Pseudo-code
(If you just want the quick version, skip to the decision code) Pricing has now been revealed. Vodafone wants $1099 for the phone outright or $649 and below on a plan. This puts it within $50 of the 16GB iPhone 3G (not S). I know which one I’d choose. The launch party has been dated [...]
New Zealand Google Phone by May?
When I saw the Vodafone-branded, Android-based HTC Magic in the MWC coverage, I presumed it would be picked up fairly quickly by Vodafone here in New Zealand. Paul Brislen comments today in the Herald: I’m pretty excited about this. The new GPhone seems to have improved on the original, and is getting good reviews.
Google Streetview Available in New Zealand
This morning Google turned on Streetview for New Zealand. Streetview has been available in a number of cities and locations around the world, and Google have been driving the highways and byways of New Zealand with their camera cars for close on 12 months. The coverage is quite incredible. The applications for Streetview are amazing. [...]
Google Android G1 on T-Mobile
Google and T-Mobile have just announced (officially) the G1 Android phone. The G1 runs a customised operating system built by Google. It is completely open-source, which means you can install any compatible software on it. Being a Google phone, the G1 has tight integration with the existing Google services, including Google Maps and “push” integration [...]
Google and Your Dirty Laundry
Google just released an update to Google Reader. The update automatically displays your ‘shared’ items to anyone on your GMail/GTalk contact list if they also use Google Reader. I saw this update, and thought nothing of it. JASN. Just Another Social Network. That was until I went to read my feeds in Google Reader. My [...]
Google Maps Mobile Now Support GPS
Finally!? The latest version of Google Maps Mobile for Symbian devices (Nokia N- and E-series) supports integrated and Bluetooth GPS.? This is a huge plus for me because I have an E70 and a Bluetooth GPS unit that I’ve been wanting to make use of the combo for some time.? Up until now there has [...]
Google acquires Jaiku. Who’s cool now?
In a somewhat unexpected move, Google has purchased Jaiku, one of the myriad online messaging/presence/mobile applications.? I imagine all the Twitter cool kids are wondering why they were left out.? As a long-time Jaiku user, I can say that I find the Jaiku paradigm and interface infinitely more useful than Twitter.? Jaiku provides some very [...]
Google Reader and Adsense Notifier
Damn. I’m loving Google Reader. As a long time Bloglines user I’m quite happy with the new version of Google Reader. I’m finding the ‘river of news’ style presentation is letting me see a lot more stuff that I’d usually just skim over or mark as read when I didn’t have time. Why damn? One [...]
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