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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 09, 2011
You might have heard -- webOS just got open-sourced today by HP, joining the world of great, free software like Ubuntu, Firefox, and Android. It's a pretty big deal for some people, includ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 22, 2011
HTC has released kernel sources for the Rezound, Explorer, and the EVO Shift 4G update for developers to have a play with. In addition, they have let loose the full Desire Gingerbread update f...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 20, 2011
Here's why we love open-source software folks. With the release of the Ice Cream Sandwich trunk of the Android Open Source Project code came the ability to build it yourself instead of wai...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 14, 2011
It's a great day to be an Android geek -- the Ice Cream Sandwich source code is now being pushed to Google's git servers! This is the full release of Android 4.0.1, which is the versio...
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by Alex Dobie
Nov 07, 2011
Good news for anyone involved with tinkering around with software for the venerable HTC Desire. In accordance with open source rules, HTC has just released the kernel source code for the device'...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 28, 2011
HTC has made the Gingerbread kernel source for the EVO Shift 4G, HTC Thunderbolt, and Droid Incredible available for download on their developer center website. As always, unless you're a ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 20, 2011
Samsung has released the kernel source code (and other GPL bits of code for open-source software) for the D700, which we all know and love as the Epic 4G. Does this mean a stable Gingerbread b...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 19, 2011
In a post on the Android-building Google group, Dan Morrill announced that the AOSP tree (the "Master" and "Gingerbread" branches) are once again available online. Because ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 17, 2011
Samsung's not the only OEM releasing source code today, as Motorola has released the kernel and other GPL source code for the Motorola Droid Bionic. Developers can use this, and will use t...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 17, 2011
Samsung has released the kernel (and other GPL software) sources for the SGH-T989, otherwise known as the T-Mobile Galaxy S II. As usual, this one's not for the layman or even the average ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Oct 09, 2011
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One of the most exciting parts of the first day of the Big Android BBQ in Austin, Texas -- next to miraculous appearance of a couple of kegs of Texas' finest --...
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by Alex Dobie
Sep 29, 2011
Yesterday we saw the confirmation that, thanks to assistance from Sony Ericsson, almost all of its Xperia range will be receiving full support from custom ROM CyangenMod in the future. Now SE itself...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 21, 2011
Samsung has released the kernel (and other open-source bits) source for the AT&T version of the Galaxy S II (check out our hands-on), well in advance of the official October 2 release date. ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 27, 2011
According to the Chinese site TechWeb, the Chinese search company Baidu is developing their own version of Android called "Qiushi", and it will be launched before the end of 2011.&nbs...
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by Alex Dobie
May 09, 2011
Samsung has just released the source code for its new dual-core flagship phone, the Galaxy S II. Developers wanting to use this newly-released code to get started on custom firmware development ...
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by Chris Parsons
Apr 23, 2011
Despite the T-Mobile G2X having already been rooted and equipped with ClockworkMod, there are still a few things developers out there would like to look at. We can now check source code off that list...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 06, 2011
'Quality and consistency continue to be top priorities,'says Google's VP of EngineeringAndy Rubin -- the father of Android -- has taken to the Android Developer blog to shed a little light on what's h...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 31, 2011
Google apparently has changed its approval process for devices to use its software (that'd be Android), cracking down on the way the software is changed and how third-party partnerships will be handle...
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by Chris Parsons
Mar 29, 2011
Many ROM developers were just waiting to pounce on this as soon as it went live and now, it has. Yes, HTC fought it but ultimately released the kernel source for the HTC Thunderbolt. If you're looking...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 24, 2011
We're all waiting for Google to finally release the open-source code for Android 3.0.1 (Honeycomb), but if we're to believe Bloomberg (and usually you should), it's not going to happen in the "fo...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 21, 2011
Sprint has announced the latest Froyo update for the Sprint Epic 4G will begin rolling out today, and Samsung follows through with some source code. Nothing here for the average Joe, but your in...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Feb 18, 2011
Samsng is in a giving mood today -- not only have they provided the source code for the impending Epic 4G Froyo update, they have placed the code for the Vibrant's Froyo update online as well. O...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Feb 18, 2011
Samsung has placed the open source portions of the rumored EB13 Froyo update for the Epic 4G live on their open source page. While this isn't something you can jump in and flash, it makes it pre...
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by Chris Parsons
Jan 06, 2011
Its been quite some time since we posted some news about the Samsung Behold II. So long in fact, we had to double-check this little piece of information to make sure it wasn't a mistake. If you'...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 13, 2010
Any developers fancy digging into some code? If so, LG has released the source code for the LG Optimus T for all you developers out there. Although this was noted last week in our forums, we were wai...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 14, 2010
Samsung has released the open source portions of the Galaxy Tab operating system and made them available for download. Of course, much of their software isn't open source, so don't expect to see...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 09, 2010
LG has released the required source code for the Optimus S, a mere two days after the handset was released for sale. In the era where getting source code for open-source, GPL products sometimes ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 20, 2010
Since Steve turned Apple's earning report into a rant against everyone and everything Google, followed by Andy's sniper-style snarky response on Twitter, you can't shake a stick without hitting someon...
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by Android Central
Oct 03, 2010
In this crazy little world we called Android, we're all guilty of throwing around that four-letter word: Open. From the top -- Google CEO Eric Schmidt -- all the way to the bottom -- your f...
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by Dallin Hampton
Sep 13, 2010
Have you ever found yourself wishing that you could have your Android device preform actions with little if any physical input? That's what developer GClue K.K. is hoping to accomplish with the Blocc...
