According to Google's Android Market terms of service, "Google may discover a product that violates the developer distribution agreement... in such an instance, Google retains the right to remotely remove those applications from your device at its sole discretion."

That item is one of a few hints of things to come in the 'About phone' section of the device, which also alludes to some hitherto unknown people and companies that were instrumental in developing the software.

The G1, the first phone to run the Android software developed by Google, is expected to hit the UK on October 30, and many people are getting their first in-depth look at it because T-Mobile has loaned the devices to reporters. The Android Market is the online store accessible from the phone where users can download applications.

Android users might be more receptive to Google's remote kill switch than iPhone users were to Apple's for a couple of reasons. First, Google is being upfront about it. Apple didn't confirm the capability for the iPhone until days after a developer discovered it.

In addition, Google says that if it does remotely remove an application, it will try to get users their money back, a question that iPhone users have wondered about in the case of an iPhone application recall. Google said that it will make "reasonable efforts to recover the purchase price of the product... from the original developer on your behalf."

If Google fails to get the full amount back, it will divide what it gets among affected users.

Google may have more need to use a kill switch than Apple. That's because Apple vets applications before putting them into its Apps Store. Anything goes in Google's Android Market, opening the chances of malicious or otherwise unwanted applications appearing in the market.

The Android Market business and program policies also include an item that says users can return any application for a full refund within 24 hours of the time of purchase. In the absence of a trial version of applications, this offer will let users return an application that might not deliver exactly what they expected.

Android Market users can also reinstall as many times as they wish an application that they buy, another useful feature in case a phone fails. For now, all applications in the market are free because Google hasn't yet set up the mechanisms to allow developers to offer them for purchase.

While one of the sources is a tipster that likes to pass along anything interesting they may hear, the other apparently has a pretty decent track record when it comes to leaking upcoming handset information accurately. Neither of the sources are part of HTC or T-Mobile.

The HTC Touch HD, not be confused with the HTC Touch Pro, has specs similar to the G1. The Touch HD would make a perfect Android-powered handset to compete with the leading phones in the US. The Touch HD is most noted for having a large display that beats even the iPhone 3G. Boasting a large 3.8-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution, this phone is easily one of the best to look at. However HTC today revealed that they would not be bringing the Touch HD to the US, as it lacks US-spec 3G and they feel the device would be outdated by the time it could be re-engineered.

Picture provided by Android Community member heyitsnan.

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This is now the latest, hottest, and most debated topic regarding mobile phones, and tidbits of information and some pictures of the HTC T8290 have already leaked. The new device is designed to allow even more wireless Internet access, thus complying with the current trend in the mobile industry, imposed by all the phones that are destined to be high-end and that provide, one way or another, broadband Internet access and advanced browsing functionalities.

> WiMAX is a telecommunications technology that is designed to provide wireless data transmission in a variety of ways, from point to point links to full mobile Internet access. It allows for broadband speed without the need of cables, which is an essential aspect for mobiles if we come to think of it. Thus, WiMAX is a reliable alternative to cable and DSL connections and, as far as mobile phones go, a great alternative in the absence of 3G.

The HTC T8290 is apparently designed for the Russian WiMAX operator Yota. Since Russia has no 3G coverage, users can benefit from broadband Internet by using this device.

The specs for the phone include a 3.8" 800×480 WVGA LCD, 802.11g WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0. Unfortunately, this is all the info available for the time being. Considering that the handset is supposedly almost official, since it has been presented at the WiMAX World Conference in Chicago, all the specs, along with a price and release date, should be made public soon. However, just like in all the cases when we have to deal with rumors and leaked information, we'll just have to wait and see.

Spb Software, the world's leading maker of Windows Mobile software releases Spb Online to end-users. Spb Online is a set of attractive online services that share a practical user interface and make superior quality mobile entertainment available on handsets at a single fixed-price fee (no subscription). The services offered include Mobile TV, Online Radio, News, Weather, Online Games, and On-device Catalog — all subject to automatic updates and powered by Spb's exclusive interface engine and patent-pending TV technology.

Spb Online is robust and easy to use even for novice smartphone users. All of Spb Online services support adaptive skins, smart scrolling, 3D transition effects, and one hand navigation.

TV

Unlike any other solution on the market, Spb's mobile TV facilitates channel hopping, offers on-screen controls, intelligent video/audio stream tuning to account for broadband fluctuations, doing it all to deliver a genuine TV watching experience — on the go:

• Fast channel switching
• Picture-in-picture
• On-screen controls
• Integrated TV guide
• Export of TV guide reminders to Outlook

Radio

Spb's radio offers a wealthy selection of the world's streaming radio stations, allowing users to tune into a news or music source of their choice in virtually any language or location of the planet:

• Huge catalog of the world's real-time streaming radio stations
• Stations sorted by popularity
• Option to add custom URLs to catalog
• On-screen volume control

Online Games

Spb's online games let real people play each other in real-time. All games take only a click to start and require no setting up or much of getting used to:

• Play with real people
• Configurable user profile with picture
• Play Checkers, Hexagon, and Reversi

Weather

For any city from a database of 10'000, Spb's weather service attractively displays FORECA's five-day forecasts (provider used by msn.com) in one screen. The service allows scrolling between the screens of up to 10 selected cities with a finger swipe:

• 5-day weather forecast in one screen
• Detailed weather screen with morning/day/evening information for selected day
• Option to select units and updates frequency

On-Device Catalog

Spb's on-device catalog makes it easy to discover and buy additional content directly from the mobile phone. Selected titles are downloaded, installed, and activated automatically:

• The on-device catalog offers programs, games, themes, ringtones
• All titles are 100% compatible with your device
• Secure credit card payments
• 'My Account' safely stores all your purchases

Pricing and Availability

Spb Online is compatible with Windows Mobile 5 and later Professional and Standard devices. qVGA, VGA, Square QVGA, and WVGA screen resolutions are supported. To enjoy the TV service a fast connection is needed. All other services are accessible with lower bandwidth; TV however, requires a reliable 3G, WiMax or WiFi network. For checking your connection and services compatibility, a free, 15-day trial version is available. Full Spb Online may be purchased for 29.95 USD at www.spbsoftwarehouse.com.

Spb Online 1.0 in Allsoft.ru

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Specification HTC Opal:

• OS Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 ÌÃö)
• Display 2,8" QVGA (240x320 pix)
• 2-Mp CMOS-camera
• Prcessor TI OMAP 850 200 MHz
• 256 Mb ROM and 128 Mb RAM
• microSD
• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0
• 1100 ìÀ÷

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Yes, now you can enjoy Safari in Windows Mobile, the same browser that iPhone has, here side by side comparison (here: desktop version of CNN website in HTC Touch Diamond and in Apple iPhone 3G): 

In reality the truth is a bit different: Torch Mobile company has released a beta version of their Iris for Windows Mobile that uses Webkit rendering engine - an open source project of Apple - the very same that Safari for iPhone is using. You can download it in beta version here.

More information about Iris:

Iris Browser for Windows Mobile 5 and 6 is now available for free download! Simply register with us by providing your name and contact information and download the CAB to your PC or directly to your phone. Then follow along as Torch Mobile makes regular improvements to the browser, adding new features, making it faster, and generally improving the user experience.

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DeLorme just launched a mini site for their advanced handheld GPS receiver Earthmate PN-40 and they are giving away a shirt every week.

Here are the features of PN-40:

• Super high-sensitivity 32-channel Cartesio chipset by STMicroelectronics
  
• Dual-core processor for rapid screen re-draws, even with large aerial imagery files
  
• 500 MB of onboard Flash memory (1 GB total hard drive)
  
• 3-axis electronic compass with included accelerometer performs when held in any position—while in motion or standing still
  
• Sensitive barometric altimeter for altitude readings
  
• Supports SDHC high-capacity SD cards—32 GB or higher
  
• 2.2" 65K-color daylight-readable TFT screen for clarity in any light conditions
  
• Topo USA 7.0 software with complete U.S topo and street maps included—no extra purchase required. Also displays USGS 7.5-min quads, aerial imagery, and NOAA nautical charts via online download from DeLorme.

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Hewlett-Packard (HP) is planning to launch a series of 10.1- and 10.2-inch netbooks targeting consumer markets in October and the orders are expected to continue to be outsourced to Inventec at least until the first quarter of 2009, according to industry sources.

The HP's 10-inch netbooks will adopt Intel Atom processors.

The current shortage of 10-inch panels is believed to be the main reason the company cannot launch the products until October.

HP's initial 10.1-inch netbook will adopt an SSD and have a display resolution of 1024×576. In the first quarter of 2009, the company will launch a 10.1-inch enterprise model which will give users the option of an SSD or traditional hard drive.

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Becker have designed a new and hardened and more resistant version of its portable GPS Z101 which we mentioned back in May. This new GPS navigation system; Becker Z100, is nicknamed Crocodile since it is outer casing looks like it has scales.

Z100 Crocodile has a wide screen that measures 4.3" and Navteq maps of 40 countries in Europe stored on a 2GB SD memory card. It works with live traffic information via RDS/TMC Premium and integrates SiRF Star III GPS receiver chip with the SiRF InstantFixII functionality which allows the prediction for satellite locations and thus a faster GPS fix.

The navigation software comes from Navigon which provides advanced guidance with its 3D RealityView and another innovation which shows pictures of the next turn zoomed in on one screen and general view of the map on another.

No news on when or for how much it will be available just yet.

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We had mentioned GPS navigation systems with breathalyzers before. Those were from Europe. This one is called JANV DR7200 and is from Korea.

In addition to its alcohol sensor, this navigation system also has digital TV receiver, multimedia player, picture-in-picture feature, bluetooth connectivity, SD card slot, and an FM transmitter.

As far as hardware specs you’ve got a 7" screen, 533Mhz processor, SiRF Star III GPS receiver, and a USB host.

It is retail price is about 300,000KRW which is about $300.

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