PV's Android ZoneRead on to learn the latest news about Android, the open mobile platform from the Open Handset Alliance.
What is Android?
Android is an open, complete set of software for mobile devices: an operating system, middleware and key mobile applications. Android was created by the Open Handset Alliance, a group of more than 30 technology and mobile companies who have come together to offer consumers a richer, less expensive, and better mobile experience.
What does PV provide to Android?
PV provides OpenCORE, the multimedia subsystem to Android. PV is a founding member of the Open Handset Alliance.
Latest News
This section is updated often. Please continue to check back.
October 16, 2008—New York Times: A Look at Google's First Phone
October 15, 2008—MocoNews: The T-Mobile G1 is the Most Customizable Device We've Ever Seen; Rivals the iPhone's Fun Factor
October 13, 2008—eFlux Media: Massive Preorders for T-Mobile's HTC G1 Smartphone
October 9, 2008—ABI Research: Google's Android Could Signal a Tipping Point in Smartphones
September 30, 2008—BetaNews: Motorola Confirms Android Plans, but Won't Say How Big
September 29, 2008—Silicon Alley Insider: An Early Google Androide Winner: Video Software Company PacketVideo
September 29, 2008—Desicritics.org: Book Review: Android Essentials
September 24, 2008—San Diego Union-Tribune: G1 Built Around Androide Software Designed as a Competitor to iPhone
September 23, 2008—All Things Digital - Mossblog: Google's G1: First Impressions
September 23, 2008—TechRadar.com: A Complete History of Android
September 23, 2008—Slashgear: T-Mobile G1 Pricing and Availability Announced
September 23, 2008—Slashgear: T-Mobile G1, First Android-Powered Handset Announced; Platform to Be Flexible
September 22, 2008—Crunchgear: Tomorrow is G-Day
September 22, 2008—CNET: Tuesday Phone Debut is First Salvo in Android War
September 22, 2008—BusinessWire: T-Mobile to Unveil First Android Phone
September 22, 2008—Information Week: Google's Android Era Set to Begin
September 22, 2008—BBC: Google Throws Down Open Source Gauntlet
September 17, 2008—Forbes.com: What Android Will Bring
April 2, 2008—Wireless Week: Android and Open Handset Alliance Receives Wireless Week's Emerging Technology Award
Editorial Commentary
September 23, 2008—ITProPortal.com: 10 Reasons Why Android Will Beat Apple's iPhone by Christmas 2009
PV's Perspective
"Driving innovation in mobile entertainment is what PV has been doing since we started in 1998. We chose to be the multimedia partner for the Open Handset Alliance because its mission of accelerating mobile entertainment aligns with ours. The creation of the Alliance is a major step in the global evolution of mobile entertainment."
-James C. Brailean, CEO, PacketVideo
OpenCORE's website
OpenCORE brochure
Open handset alliance website
Download android sdk
Events
Sept. 23: Live webcast of unveiling of first Android phone by T-Mobile at 10:30 EDT.
Sept. 23: Gizmodo LiveBlog
Oct. 21: Android Developers Workshop at Mobile Internet World in Boston
Oct. 22: Commercial launch of G1 phone
Oct. 30: UK launch of G1 phone
Ongoing: Android Developer Challenge
Blogs
Videos
Android Demo by Sergey Brin and Steve Horowitz
A First Hand Look at Building an Android Application
Android Phones
Community
Android Developers Facebook Group
Android Developers Discussion Groups
Product Reviews
L.A. Times: Google G1: A Real iPhone Challenger
eWeek: T-Mobile Android Smart Phone a Solid Device
CNET: HTC Dream T-Mobile G1 (black)
MocoNews: The T-Mobile G1 is the Most Customizable Device We've Ever Seen; Rivals the iPhone's Fun Factor
New York Times: A Look at Google's First Phone
Mossblog: Google's G1: First Impressions
Engadget: T-Mobile G1 First Hands-On