The Android side of the Google I/O event begins today and Android fans are highly anticipating two things; the release of Android 2.2 (AKA: Froyo) and the release of Flash 10.1 for Android.

Android 2.2 is expected to deliver performance improvements for compatible devices, device tethering, and other enhancements and new features. The new update is also expected to have Flash 10.1 integrated with the OS.

And speaking of Flash, according to … Read More

With its online web store expectations somewhat lacking, Google has decided that it will very soon close the virtual doors of its web store for the Google Nexus One.

The web store has been the primary method to purchase the Google Nexus One and the best part is that the Android device was sold unlocked, meaning it could work on numerous carriers. However, with performance of the online store lacking, Google … Read More

This morning, Rogers officially released the Motorola Quench. The Quench is one of three new social media Android devices released by Motorola, along with the Backflip and Dext from Telus and Bell respectively.

The Motorola Quench is available at $49.99 with a 3-year agreement. The device is also available at $324.99 with a 2-year agreement, $374.99 with a 1-year agreement, … Read More

At the end of April, Best Buy opened preorders for the Motorola Quench, due to come from Rogers. The Quench is one of three new social media Android devices coming from Motorola, along with the Backflip and Dext from Telus and Bell respectively.

The Motorola Quench will be available at $49.99 with a 3-year agreement or outright at $424.99.

The Android-based device … Read More

Earlier this week, rumors pointed to Bell exclusively launching the HTC Legend, which would mark the company’s next flagship device after the Palm Pre.

The HTC Legend also marks Bell’s first Android device that will launch with Android OS 2.1. Bell’s current Android devices, the Motorola Dext and Samsung Galaxy, both feature Android OS 1.5, which severely limits a devices potential.

At the time of the release rumor, reports … Read More

After opened pre-orders by Best Buy, Bell has now officially launched the Android-powered Motorola DEXT. The Dext is one of three new social media Android devices coming from Motorola, along with the Backflip and Quench from Telus and Rogers respectively.

The latest Bell Android device is available for $79.95 on a 3-year agreement (or $399.95 with no contract) and is available at both Bell and … Read More

Rumors this week point to Telus releasing their next major Android device coming from HTC. The HTC Triumph, or you may know it as the Desire, may be hitting Telus this summer 2010.

Telus has had a great run with Android devices recently, releasing the HTC Hero, then the Motorola Milestone, followed by the Motorola Backflip, and now the HTC Triumph.

The HTC Triumph will run Android 2.1, include a fast 1GHz … Read More

At the end of April, Telus launched the Android-powered Motorola Backflip at $99.99 with a 3-year agreement. In just two weeks after launch, Telus has dropped the price to $79.99 with a 3-year agreement. This marks a $20 savings for potential owners.

The other price points of the device have stayed the same which includes $299.99 (2-year), $349.99 (1-year), and $399.99 (no contract).

While smartphone price reductions are not new, … Read More