Google announces Buzz: Social features in Gmail
Google announced today a social or micro-blogging-like new "Buzz" feature in Gmail. Google Buzz enables you to post "status updates" and other content that will instantly be distributed to whoever is following you.
Motorola Droid Goes Android 2.1 This Week
The Motorola Droid will be upgraded to the Google Android 2.1 software this week, the company announced on its official Facebook page. The over-the-air software update will bring the Droid software on the par with the Google Nexus One, albeit with some features missing.
Nook hitting brick & mortar, Apple Store updating
Starting on Wednesday you should be able to walk into most Barnes & Nobles stores and purchase a Nook. Is the excitement for the B&N e-reader still there? Also, Apple is in the process of updating their store this morning. Could it be time to pre-order an iPad?
Microsoft, Google team with MediaTek in smartphone push
Microsoft and Google have turned to Taiwanese chipset vendor MediaTek to boost their traction in smartphones aimed at China and other emerging markets.
Google now taking user phone calls about Nexus One
That was fast. Just one week after Google posted an advertisement for a phone support program manager, the company is offering telephone support for Nexus One customers -- but will only answer questions about the status of their phone orders and shipments.
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