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?

Rogers offers Android 2.1 updates to HTC Magic+ and Samsung Galaxy Spica

We begged, they listened and it finally happened. Rogers recently provided long awaited software updates to two of its Android smartphones. The HTC Magic + and Samsung Galaxy Spica. Users can expect voice typing on all fields, animated wallpaper, new widgets and a shiny new app launcher. HTC Magic+ owners can avail of the update OTA (Over The Air) just make sure your Android is plugged during the update. For Samsung Galaxy Spica owners, the path to 2.1 is a winding one, you need a cable and a PC to flash the phone.