What is the smallest screen resolution there is in Android phones?

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Question by Veejay: What is the smallest screen resolution there is in Android phones?
I’m making an android phone game and I want my screen resolution to fit the smallest screen resolution there has been that an android phone had. Then if there’s another android phone with a larger resolution, I’ll just re-size it in a scalar manner and just fill the empty parts with black. So then, what is the smallest screen resolution there has been that android phones had?

Best answer:

Answer by Jessica P
The smallest screen is probably the HTC Tattoo with a size of 2.8 inches. The resolution of that screen is QVGA (240×320, low density, small screen).

If you want more information about the various Android phones available definitely check out

http://andgeeks.com/android-phones/

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Android GPS Mobile Vehicle Tracking App Launched Alongside Fleet Tracking Management Software

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Android GPS Mobile Vehicle Tracking App Launched Alongside Fleet Tracking Management Software
Vehicle Tracking Solutions’ Android App, “Silent Passenger”, Gives Customers Fleet Management Access On-the-Go Deer Park, NY (PRWEB) December 19, 2010 Vehicle Tracking Solutions, a leading provider of GPS fleet management services, has introduced a free downloadable “app” for the Android phone that interacts with the fleet supervisor’s Vehicle Tracking Solutions account. Called Silent Passenger …
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Android’s Lonely Planets: now only US 99c each!
If you’re an Android OS user and you’re a bit of a traveller, you may well be pleased to know that Lonely Planet has dropped the price of each of its “Compass City Guide” Android apps from US .99 to only US 99c each. Fancy using your Android OS-powered smartphone as a city guide in just the manner smartphones are meant to allow you to do, but wish the experience was cheaper? Well, your wish …
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Android ‘Honeycomb’ will debut as 2.4 in February
Despite ongoing speculation that Android 3.0 is imminent, it looks like the next release of the mobile operating system–dubbed “Honeycomb”–will be version 2.4.
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Verizon 4G LTE So Fast, it’ll Use All Your Data Plan In 30 Minutes

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PC Mag did some testing with Verizon’s 4G LTE network speeds and found some incredible (and alarming) info about just how fast you’ll carve through your monthly allotment of data usage. In about 32 minutes on Verizon’s network, you’ll be cruising at about 15Mbps downstream, which could go up to 21Mbps depending on the connection and use. While it’s know that hardly anyone is using Verizon’s 4G LTE currently, within a few months, there will be a bit more congestion on the network, but you’ll still see 8-9Mbps speeds according to Verizon.

Clearwire is the longest standing 4G network in operation, and they say the average data in a month from its 4G users is about 7GB, which is technically slower than a true LTE network. So, as awesome as it will be to use LTE, you’ll either pay alot for its use, or you’ll have to really monitor what you’re doing on the network to not blow your 5GB plan out in less than a days surfing. At Verizon’s pricing, thats for a 5GB plan, and no doubt, huge extra fees for going over that usage.

We can only hope that the carriers launching 4G LTE recognize that the speeds and data plans need to meet in the middle somewhere, because the scales are definately tipped in the dollars direction.

World’s Largest Android Smartphone: GIANT Nexus S

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The Nexus S is the next big thing on the Android phone market. It’s running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), and Google claims for it to be the fastest phone to date. Check out engadget’s review, it gives a very detailed review of the phone if you’re thinking about it.

If you’re ever around San Carlos, California make sure to pop in to the local Best Buy store to check out the very first massively large Nexus S Android phone by Google.  It’s powered by a regular sized Nexus S and has one heck of a big 42″ touch screen.

If it proves to be a success, look for Google to be rolling out plenty more of the giant phones in other stores nationwide. So hopefully they get a good response, because I would love to have one of these in my local Best Buy!

Here’s a little video review of it. Seems like it’s not so responsive, but what can we really expect from a phone so large. What do you guys think?

Technology could turn cellphones into wallets

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Technology could turn cellphones into wallets
TROY OXFORD/DMNA collection of the biggest wireless carriers, handset makers and software developers are putting their weight behind a technology that will allow your cellphone to make payments at a cash register, scan computer chips embedded in ads and posters for discounts and product info, and eventually incorporate driver’s licenses and other forms of ID.
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Ask Lifehacker: Should I Get An iPad Or An Android Tablet?
Dear Lifehacker, I am looking at getting myself a tablet for Christmas, and was wondering what the major pros and cons of getting an iPad or Android tablet, and why I should choose one over the other. Any information would be great! Cheers, Aaron (more…)
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Google Android

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Google Android


Image by Scarygami
Since I’m a huge fan of the Google Android™ Mobile OS I’ve decided to design the Android™ logo in Origami, which turned out to be rather easy (except for adding the antenna).
This one was folded from a 15cm square of tissue foil.

Diagrams now available: www.origamiaustria.at/diagrams.php?lang=2#d38

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Legal stuff:
Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

Reference image from http://www.android.com/media/

Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.

KIRF Droid X shown running Windows Mobile 6.5

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Fake products are always fun, especially when they actually look pretty legit. Enter this spot-on Droid X KIRF, which resembles the real thing in just about every way save for one major factor… it’s not actually running Android.

That’s right, the makers of this device (for whatever reason) decided to ditch Android in favor of Windows Mobile 6.5. Yes, not 7, but 6.5. We’re not entirely sure why this exists, but you can catch a video of this bizarre creature after the break.

Samsung sells a million Galaxy Tabs, up 50% from 2010 estimates

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Less than two months after launch date and after less than a month after its release on T-Mobile, Samsung has officially sold 1 million Samsung Galaxy Tabs. In comparison, Apple sold 2 million iPads in its first two months, though that was not during a holiday shopping season (nor was there competition).

Two weeks ago, Samsung had sold 600,000 Galaxy Tab units and projected that they would reach 1 million units sold by the end of the year. Now that 1 million units sold has been reached, Samsung has upped that end of the year sales projection to 1.5 million. Samsung has also sold 3 million Samsung Galaxy S phones in the US alone. Clearly, Samsung and Android is a strong bond.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab has found a market with its smaller form factor, dual cameras, Google’s Android 2.2 OS, and its compatibility with Adobe Flash. It is now available through some 120 mobile carriers in 64 countries.

Google Android a New Age Communicative Device and its Application Development

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Google Android a New Age Communicative Device and its Application Development

Mounting demands of the mobile lovers have made active the contemporary world of information and technology! Big players of the mobile industry are introducing new cell phones with attractive features and dynamic applications to attract their targeted customers all over the world.

Cell phone market place has become one of the popular markets for the big players in the recent years of this age, such as various mobile companies are getting into alliances. In the year 2007 Google released Android which is a complete Linux based software stack to stand in the competition of hi-tech mobiles, MP3 players and PDAs. Basically Android is designed on Linux operating system and it is a software platform as well as Operating System.

Google has provided a complete SDK also for the developers first one is for Windows, second one is for Mac OSX (intel) and the third one is for Linux (x86) as well as two environments like Eclipse based which is feature rich and “roll your own.”. From the developers point of view Google has provided enough documentation to guide them for developing the Android such as what is Android, anatomy of an Android application, development tools, lifecycle of an Android application etc. Now it is for sure Mobile phone market place has become eye-catching for the developers as well as end users to enjoy the new innovations of the big players.

For theAndroid mobile application development developers are active all over the world to provide the different types of application according to demand of their clients. According to experienced mobile application developers Android use to provide wide range of application categories such as Multimedia Application, Fun Applications, Communication application, Office/Business application, Security applications, Travel applications, Utility applications, etc. For the development of third party applications, Android is having rich support of its core libraries as well as Audio / Media types and Graphics.

The increasing population of fun loving masses as well as business industry demands related to multipurpose communication through cell phones has created a competitive environment for the big mobile developing companies. Recently Google has released latest version of Android SDK called version 0.9 beta, according to speculations of industry experts, with this release expectations of developers for final release has increased. This version has brought many changes from previous releases of Android SDK such as m3 or m5.

Google Android is another innovative mode of communication which is definitely increasing the nerves of mobile users all over the world.

More Info: http://www.hiddenbrains.com/articles/google-android-a-new-age-communicative-device-and-its-application-development.html

I want to start making Android apps whats the best place to start?

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Question by DC: I want to start making Android apps whats the best place to start?
I’m really into mobile phones and out of all the phone OS’s available i want to work with android. I’m not a CS major or anything, but im an advance computer and mobile phone user. Where do i start at? any sites you can recommend?

Best answer:

Answer by automicss
http://developer.android.com/guide/index.html

Good luck

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