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Spotify Android demo presented at Google IO 2009. Mobile Spotify is available for paying subscribers. More info at www.spotify.com/mobile
Video Rating: 4 / 5

In this video, I continue my series of Google Android videos and discuss the Android Marketplace. The Android Marketplace is Google’s answer to the iTunes App Store. Within the marketplace, you’ll find many applications both free and paid sorted by category. I had heard many stories about how much the Android Marketplace lacked applications, but I really didn’t find that to be the case. When compared to the iTunes App Store, sure it has much less, but there’s plenty there for the average consumer. The controls are simple to navigate, applications include a summary and reviews, and the pricing structures seem decent. I was unable to experience the purchasing process since the review unit I have does not allow one to purchase apps, but downloading free apps was a breeze. Every download occurs in the background and notifies you (via the wonderful Android notification system) when it’s complete. I’ve downloaded quite a few apps, and I plan to try many more using the Google Android Marketplace. Enjoy!
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Deeper hands-on demo at the T-Mobile G1 / HTC / Google Android phone launch event. Featuring “street view” demo, and in-depth Android Market (apps store) details. Much more on the G1 @ www.phonedog.com

In this video, I continue my series of Google Android videos and discuss the Google applications. Being that this is a Google operating system for mobile phones, it’s not surprising to see a tight integration with Google applications such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Contacts, Google Talk, Google maps and Youtube. I was happy with the integration of the apps and if you use these programs, I think Google Android will fit your lifestyle well. Overall, I couldn’t find much wrong with the applications and when Cupcake is released, we’ll be able to upload videos to Youtube which will be icing..on…the cupcake. Enjoy.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Mike Jennings introduces the google Android phone. Google Developer Day 08 – London
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Acer flows into Android with Liquid – At Acer’s global press conference in London this week, the Tawainese PC vendor unveiled its first Android handset. The Acer Liquid is the world’s first Android phone powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor and with a Wide VGA screen. Leila Makki met with Senior Corporate VP, Aymar de Lencquesaing about Acer’s strategy on competing in the smartphone market.

Sergey Brin and Steve Horowitz discuss the availability of the SDK, that it will be open source in the future, and demo applications on the Android platform.
Video Rating: 4 / 5