Google pulls the plug on Android Market for Android 2.1 Eclair and below

Before there was Google Play Store, Google had Android Market. And it seems the beloved app store is reaching the end of its life. Google just announced that by the end of the month all devices running Android 2.1 Eclair and lower will no longer have access to or be able to install apps from Android Market. Those who still have these devices unfortunately won’t even get the notice on their phones because of “technical restrictions.” But later versions of Android that still have access to this app store will be supported “for as long as feasible.”

We don’t know how long or short that may be, though. As Android Authority points out, that Android 2.2 Froyo and below aren’t showing up on the monthly distribution charts of Google and Android 2.3 Gingerbread is nearing that same fate, too. For Android fans, do you still have these older Android devices? What’s the oldest one in your possession?

Review: Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant on Bell

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Being a conglomerate and consumer electronics giant puts Samsung in a unique position when it comes to the smartphone sector. Samsung has the distinct advantage of being able to cater to Windows Phone, Google Android and even its own Bada-enabled devices. With the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant on Bell, it is poised to establish itself in the high-end smartphone game.

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Nokia offers free Ovi Maps to smartphones globally

Updated on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 9:39AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Not to be outdone by Google's free GPS navigation on Android phones, Nokia is offering its robust Ovi Maps turn-by-turn GPS navigation for all compatible smartphones at no charge.

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Google Launches Nexus One "Super Smartphone."

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Seems like Google decided to steal some thunder from the upcoming CES (Consumer Electronics Show) by unveiling its Nexus One smartphone which it hopes to sell directly to the public for US$529 as an unlocked phone or US$179.00  through T-Mobile with corresponding voice and data plans. the Nexus One is not currently available outside the US, although unlocked  phone bought stateside should work with any 3G SIM card.

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