Android reaches critical mass: Now accepting apps from 20 countries and sellling to 18 more

Google's Android OS is sure gaining momentum. These past few months have seen a number of new and notable handsets (most sporting the newer versions of the OS) as well as an increase in market share and user awareness. It has even increased its mobile browser share significantly. Now developers from 20  more countries can sell their apps and users in 18 more countries can buy these apps. Talk about a blossoming ecosystem. Hit jump for a list of countries getting their Android on.

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Breaking News: Google Nexus One resurrected, now available from Mobilicity for $549

One of the most sough after Android super smartphones, Google's own Nexus One (developed by HTC) was prematurely discontinued a few months ago when Google realized that the direct-to-user phone sales system it was employing wasn't working well and sales fell short of expectations. Mobilicity just announced it is selling the Nexus One and this time with Android OS 2.2. Hit jump for the full announcement.

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BlackBerry Torch 9800 now available in Canada

Rogers, Telus, Bell and Virgin as well as Best Buy, Future Shop and The Source have begun shipping the BlackBerry Torch in limited numbers. RIM's latest smartphone that combines multi-touch capabilities, the all-new BlackBerry OS 6 and the ever-reliable QWERTY keyboard that slides out when needed.  The BlackBerry Torch was slated for an earlier release date but was delayed for about a week which means there will be a lot of happy customers this weekend.

Motoring: Jaguar's electric supercar concept roars at Paris Auto Show

Showing that it isn't just resting on its motoring and sportscar heritage, Jaguar clearly looks to the future during the Paris Auto Show by unveiling a concept that's both a supercar and an electric-gas vehicle. Meet the C-X75, arguably the most stunning Jaguar to come out of Coventry and one with a viable stake in future motor technology. More photos and video after the jump.

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