Android OS 3.0 Will Sport a New Look and Feel

By Ed Hardy | 7/1/2010

The next version of Google's mobile operating system isn't expected to come out until this fall, but many of the details have leaked out already. Android OS 3.0 is reportedly going to require fairly high-end hardware to run, and will include a significantly updated user interface. UPDATED

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Why are Cell Phone Recycling Rates So Low?

By Jamison Cush | 6/20/2010

Only 10% of unwanted cell phones are recycled annually, according to the EPA. And that may be an optimistic estimate. Why is the number so low, and what can be done about it?

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Android OS-powered Garminfone Now Available from T-Mobile

By Ed Hardy | 6/9/2010

T-Mobile is now offering Garmin's first smartphone running Google's Android OS. Not surprisingly, the Garminfone comes with a suite of navigation software, but it also sports a range of communication and entertainment applications.

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T-Mobile's Garminfone To Launch June 9

By Ed Hardy | 5/27/2010

T-Mobile's launch date for Garmin's first Android OS device has been officially announced: June 9. The Garminfone is going to come with a suite of navigation software, and also a range of communication and entertainment applications.

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Android-based Garminfone Might Debut June 2

By Ed Hardy | 5/25/2010

T-Mobile USA has promised that the Garminfone is going to be released at some point next month, and a new unconfirmed report gives the exact day this navigation-oriented smartphone running Google's Android OS is going to hit store shelves: June 2.

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FDA Finds No Link Between Cell Phone Use and Cancer

By Kevin Bierfeldt | 5/18/2010

In the midst of ongoing research, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now saying that there is scientific evidence to suggest that cell phones do not pose a significant health risk as a result of radio frequency (RF) energy.

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Google's Android OS 2.2 Unveiling Expected Tomorrow

By Ed Hardy | 5/18/2010

Google is widely expected to officially announce the next version of its mobile operating system tomorrow at an event for developers. According to early reports, Android OS 2.2 will include support for Adobe Flash and other enhancements. UPDATED

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Android-based Garminfone To Debut in June for $200

By Ed Hardy | 5/12/2010

T-Mobile USA has announced that the Garminfone is going to be released at some point next month. The carrier has also announced the price for this navigation-oriented smartphone running Google's Android OS.

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Android-based Garminfone Headed for T-Mobile

By Ed Hardy | 4/21/2010

T-Mobile has just announced that it will be the exclusive provider for the Garminfone. It will be Garmin's first smartphone to offer both Google's Android OS and a suite of advanced navigation software.

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Garmin Outs First Android nuvifone

By Jamison Cush | 2/11/2010

Garmin-Asus today unveiled their nuvifone A50, the company's first Google Android OS device. This will come loaded with location-based features, including geotags for digital photos, texts, and emails in addition to a host of Google services.

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New Study Warns that Cell Phone Use May Slightly Increase Cancer Risk

By Ed Hardy | 11/4/2009

An extensive study overseen by the World Health Organization has found that cell phone use may cause a slight but measurable increase in several types of tumors, some of which are dangerous.

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AT&T Will Launch the Long-Awaited Garmin nuvifone G60 Next Week

By Ed Hardy | 9/29/2009

The oft-delayed Garmin nuvifone G60 is finally drawing close to release. AT&T announced today that it will launch this navigation-oriented smartphone in early October.

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