Mobile Burn

Google Buzz widget launches for Android

18 Mar 2010 | 4:07 pm EDT

Today Google announced that smartphone owners with Android 1.6 or newer installed can now download a Google Buzz widget. The widget lets you "Buzz" what's going on in your current location, and you can also include a picture with your post. The software is free and can be installed from the Android Market. To display the widget on your homescreen tap Menu > Add > Widgets > Google Buzz.
Read the full story here.


Press Release: Virgin Media goes Android crazy

18 Mar 2010 | 3:01 pm EDT

Android handsets arrive in force on Virgin Media.
Read the full story here.


Press Release: Yahoo! Named as the Exclusive Search Service on Telefonica's Mobile Portal in Spain

18 Mar 2010 | 2:02 pm EDT

Yahoo! Continues to Extend Mobile Presence by Providing Millions of Telefónica Customers Across Spain With an Industry-Leading Mobile Search Experience
Read the full story here.


Motorola DROID Android 2.1 update delayed?

18 Mar 2010 | 1:25 pm EDT

Even though we were told an update was expected to begin at noon today, rumor has it a last minute bug has delayed the Verizon Wireless Motorola DROID update to Android 2.1. According to a screenshot obtained by Engadget, "The OTA software update for the Droid by Motorola is TBD. A new date will be communicated as soon as possible."
Read the full story here.


T-Mobile USA considering joint venture with Clearwire for additional spectrum

18 Mar 2010 | 1:07 pm EDT

During an investor meeting, T-Mobile's chief executive, Robert Dotson, said that the company has been in joint venture discussions with cable companies, namely Clearwire, in an effort to gain more spectrum.
Read the full story here.