Showing posts with label phones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label phones. Show all posts

The White House is testing Samsung and LG Android phones to replace BlackBerry

It seems like 80% of the news that we get about BlackBerry these days is bad news for the company, while the other 20% is the current CEO talking about plans to save the company. This story falls into the former category, because one of the most high-profile clients on the BlackBerry roster, the White House, is considering ditching the platform for Android.

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Android devices by Samsung and LG are in the early stages of testing, though a formal switch away from BlackBerry could still be months away. A Department of Defense spokesman confirmed that the White House "is piloting and using a variety of mobile devices", though another person close to the situation said that Apples iPhone is not part of the testing plan. So, the White House may be testing "a variety of mobile devices", but it seems to be testing just one mobile platform: Android. Both Samsung and BlackBerry commented, but said nothing noteworthy concerning the rumor.

Of course, it should be noted that there is absolutely no indication that President Obama will be giving up his BlackBerry. The President has said in the past that he would prefer to use his iPhone, but that doesnt seem to be in the cards. Still, a switch from a modified BlackBerry 7 device to a more modern Android device would likely be a welcome change for the so-called "tech president". 

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List of Android Phones Choosing The Best Android Phone

Shopping for cell phones was at one time, much less complicated. It was not so long ago, users of cell phones capable of snapping photos felt like members of high society. Nowadays, cell phones have the ability to do almost anything a regular computer can do. Nowadays, many people use their cell phones for far more stuff than making calls. Making phone calls is the last priority for some people. When browsing for a new cell phone it is worth your while to figure out what it is you want capabilities you want out of your cell phone. Phones that use the Android system have many capabilities. These are among the top rated Android phones now available on the market.

One of the top Android phones is the Motorola Quench. The Quench, a later model of Motorola has been enhanced with the Android operating system. This is one of eight Motorola phone models, which utilizes the Android system. With very high definition - 320 x 480 - the small screen of only a little more than three inches, wont be an issue. By using Motoblur technology, this phone was designed specifically to enhance the experience had by social network users. It uses the Android 1.5 operating system and comes with Wi-Fi capability, GPS, a camera that is five megapixels and a bunch of apps that users will love.

One of the popular Android phones is the HTC Desire. This Android phone utilizes the Nexus One handset, which was constructed by Google. Truthfully, the HTC Desire is more or less an enhanced version of the original model. The display screen is almost four inches big and uses an Amoled WVGA display. It has a snapdragon processor that runs with the Android 2.1 operating system. This phone also bestows the use of Adobe Flash (the 10.1 version). It has a touch screen that uses optical joystick and track pad technology to aid the user in operating the system.

The very first Android phone from Google was the G1 by T-Mobile, with a follow-up of the G2. This model improves upon the former model which had a slide out keyboard and was quite heavy. The keyboard is gone, now that it has a touch screen that is right up there with the iPhone. The camera possesses five megapixel capabilities and you can chat for eight hours before it comes time to recharge a dead battery. It is important to realize this model is based as much around the HTC Hero as it is on the G1, so if you are not crazy about T-Mobile, you can find a comparable model with another cell phone provider. Finding the right cell phone can be like pulling teeth. You need to ask yourself what it is that you want your phone to do for you. When deciding which top Android phone is worth your money - knowing what you want out of your phone will be a benefit to you.
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