Aside from the tongue twister of the new Android application, Google Goggles is a new visual search/augmented reality app.

The new app allows users to search Google in two ways:

Search by photo taken by the device camera
Search by Augmented Reality via the device camera

Google Goggles is a visual search app for Android phones. Instead of using words, take a picture of an object with your camera phone: we attempt to … Read More

Earlier today, a massive leak revealed the device lineup for the first half of 2010 from HTC.

The photos and specs come from a leaked brochure that was handed out in October 2009 at a Vienna, Austria event. Since this is a leak and by no means official, everything listed below is subject to change.

I’m curious about which of these devices will make it to Canadian shores. Check out the leaked … Read More

With the release of Google Maps 3.3, Google has added a “What’s Nearby” feature to Maps that displays the 10 closest places to a users location.

Today we’re announcing “What’s Nearby” for Google Maps on Android 1.6+ devices, available as an update from Android Market. To use the feature just long press anywhere on the map, and we’ll return a list of the 10 closest places, including restaurants, … Read More

Android owners looking for advanced device syncing software that also includes WiFi sync should check out The Missing Sync by Mark/Space. The PC/Mac compatible software has been released for Android.

The Missing Sync is device synchronization software but what makes it unique is that the application uses WiFi to wirelessly sync contacts between an Android device and the host computer. The Missing Sync supports most popular contacts applications including Microsoft … Read More

A few days ago, a 2.1 ROM for the HTC Hero was leaked at the xda-developers site. While that is awesome that the 2.1 ROM is available, it’s for the Hero only.

However, embedded in the ROM code was a list of what is believed to be the future (and current) names of many HTC Android devices. Check out the list below:

Bahamas
Bravo
DesireC
Dragon
Dream
Espresso
Halo
HeroCT
HeroC
Hero
Huangshan
Incredible
Legend
Liberty
Memphis
Paradise
PassionC
Passion
Sapphire
Supersonic

Unfortunately these names are just … Read More

In September, Layar was demoing some 3D capabilities of their Augmented Reality browser. Well the 3D feature has become a reality with the release of Layar 3.0.

The 3D capability of Layar makes use of OpenGL, the accelerometer, the GPS and the compass of the phone. Developers can place 3D objects in their content layers based on coordinates. Aside from seeing points of interest when holding up your android … Read More

Below you find the latest Rogers Wireless plans for Android devices for December 2009.

Please note that these plans will be reflective of Rogers Wireless and there are five sections below detailing individual regions (prices vary between regions):

1.) BC/ALBERTA REGION

2.) MIDWEST REGION

3.) ONTARIO REGION

4.) QUEBEC REGION

5.) ATLANTIC REGION

Note: The plans and changes below affect new customers signing up for Rogers Service. They also affect existing customers changing their price plans.

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Below you find the latest Telus Mobility plans for Android devices for December 2009.

Please note that these plans will be reflective of Telus Mobility and there are four sections below detailing individual regions (prices may vary between regions):

1.) BC/ALBERTA REGION

2.) ONTARIO REGION

3.) QUEBEC REGION

4.) ATLANTIC REGION

Note: The plans and changes below affect new customers signing up for Telus Service. They also affect existing customers changing their price plans.

Summary of changes … Read More