Filed under: WIRELESS | Tags: Android, App Store, Apple, Google, HTC, iPhone, Microsoft, YouTube
The long wait for the first Android phone should be over this fall, when T-Mobile is expected to release an HTC phone based on the Google-backed mobile operating system called the Dream. Following up on growing rumors online, the New York Times has confirmed that T-Mobile is hoping for a pre-holiday launch. (FCC approvals seem to be the last hurdle). The Dream is expected to have a Sidekick-like keyboard that slides out, and will be the first phone to run Android apps. There is even a shaky YouTube video going around purporting to show the Dream. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/15/t-mobile-is-dreaming-of-android-riches 8/15)
One of the biggest problems with Apple’s still-fledgling App Store is that there’s no efficient way to sift through new applications. While users can view a list of the most recently uploaded apps, the list can be overwhelming and unorganized. Most users rely on the “Top Apps” lists, which do seem to change often, but these tend to consist mainly of games and “fun” apps that aren’t particularly useful. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/14/gotapps-brings-alerts-to-apples-app-store 8/14)
If you’re looking to stream your iTunes itunes-overtakes-wal-mart-in-music-sales Apr-4-2008 
collection to up to 30 friends, a new app called SimplifyMedia from a company of the same name will let you do just that. According to the company, SimplifyMedia will let Mac, Linux, and Microsoft users take all their songs and playlists from their iPhone or iPod IPod Touch and stream it over a broadband connection to 30 preset friends. Even better, it’ll work over WiFi, 2G and 3G.
Some users have complained the iPhone 3G has a tendency to disconnect during phone calls, a problem that reportedly has Apple scrambling for a solution to save the phone’s reputation as a must-have gadget. The company is expected to have a software update available to users to address the issue within weeks. Apple did not comment on the report. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) (8/15)
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