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Announced in mid-2009, the HTC Hero marked a pivotal moment for both HTC and Android. At a time when Google's mobile operating system was still finding its identity, HTC stepped forward with a device that didn't just run Android, it reshaped it. Following the earlier HTC Dream (also known as...

After months of speculation, T-Mobile formally introduced the myTouch 3G, the successor to the HTC G1 and one of the early flagship devices in the growing Android ecosystem. The handset was slated for release in early August, priced at $200 with a two-year service agreement. Arriving less than a year...

During Android's early ascent, the mobile industry was still fragmented and dominated by tightly controlled platforms. Smartphones were evolving quickly, netbooks were gaining attention, and in-car systems and set-top boxes were beginning to edge into the conversation. In that environment, an in-depth interview with Andy Rubin offered a clear look...

G1 owners were eager for updates. Features like video recording, stereo Bluetooth, and an on-screen keyboard felt like obvious gaps in an otherwise solid OS. But would the G1 actually receive the Cupcake improvements? Ask around in late 2008 and you'd get varying answers. Here's what had been pieced together...

Dogfood. Ever heard that term? It's the idea behind a lot of Google's services. When a company eats its own dog food, they're confident enough in their product to have the entire team use it. For a tech company, that's especially useful: employees can surface bugs, provide feedback, and inform...

A major update was coming in the first quarter of 2009 to Android, and it wasn't just bug fixes. Code-named "Cupcake," it brought some much-needed features: stereo Bluetooth, video recording, and an on-screen keyboard. Not confined to just the G1, these updates were arriving as a development branch, with a...

Some last minute tips to make sure your G1 experience goes swimmingly next week.

Andy Rubin stopped by the Official Google Blog to discuss the future of mobile: where it's headed and how it will help us. It's a short, optimistic read. What kind of things did Andy see coming in the next few years? Be it everyday things like traffic, sports, or weather,...

Many of you Android enthusiasts might already be aware of this. Last Friday, your favorite Android blog made the New York Times. The article was called "Do AndroidGuys Dream of Google Phones" and told a brief story on who we are and what we do. We were contacted by Laura...