Over the years we’ve seen Google release various flavours of the Android OS, all named in alphabetical order and referencing some tasty treat: Cupcake (v1.5), Donut (v2.0), Eclair (v2.1), Froyo (Frozen Yogourt) (v2.2), Gingerbread (v2.3), Honeycomb (v3.0), and most recently Ice Cream Sandwich (v4.0). The next major Android upgrade will most likely be sometime later this year and rumoured to be OS 5.0 Jelly Bean. Google hasn’t commented, but ASUS somewhat confirmed this name to be true.

What could be next for Google’s OS? How about Key Lime Pie. The Verge has been tipped that following the Android OS 5.0 Jelly Bean upgrade Google will bring OS Key Lime Pie to the masses. No word on what version of OS it’ll be, nor features or a release date. Just that Key Lime Pie (KLP) is possibly the next OS name.

Most Android users, 58.1% of them, are still on OS 2.3 Gingerbread. At last count only 1% have 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich installed. In the meantime we patiently wait for Google to announce the Jelly Bean OS, then for the ceremonial statue to arrive on their front lawn.

Source: The Verge

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Probably the most interesting part of the rumour, and what makes the LG and HTC rumour come to life, is how Google might release several higher end Google devices across various carriers at the same time. BGR noted that “Our source indicated that Google could be working with multiple carriers and multiple OEMs on their own “exclusive” Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) halo devices, and that they may all launch around the same time.

Another day, another rumour…
Source: BGR

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Full news stories today reported rebooting problems with the HTC ThunderBolt and new mobile money transfer clearXchange.

Today is the release date for HTC Trophy, Sony Xperia Play, Droid X2 and LG Revolution. The HTC Merge is coming May 31.

Here’s the news that is too short to report:

Google Wallet to Pay Your Way  – Google announced Google Wallet, an Android app that makes your phone your wallet and stores virtual
versions of your existing plastic cards on your phone and allows you pay via the NFC on the MasterCard paypass system. It offers coupons and security. It will be offered first on the Nexus S 4G.

Nokia Windows Phones Every 2-3 Months – Nokia EVP Jo Harlow,  said the Windows Phones by Nokia will be launched iin a rhythm that might be every couple of months, every three months, something like that.” Nokia Windows Phone will run Mango, the latest release of Windows Phone.

Sprint ID Soccer Futbol Packs in Fans - Sprint is the sponsor of 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament,
launched an integrated campaign “Control” that offers soccer fans total
access to the game they love. From the first game in Dallas on June 5 through to the finals at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on June 25, soccer enthusiasts won’t miss a minute with the exclusive Lo2Yo Futbol Sprint ID pack

Shazam TV  – Shazam announced Shazam
for TV will feature programs this summer from Bravo, Oxygen and
Syfy. Shazamable programs will launch Memorial Day weekend with
new shows being added throughout the coming months.

Grand Prize Winner of T-Mobile Sidekick 4G by Samsung “Kick It with the Band -The top ranked T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Champion artist is 18-year-old Jake
Miller of Weston, FL. In addition to winning marketing budgets,
Samsung Mobile announced that Jake Miller and runner-up Thomas Fiss will
appear in special music videos Facebook fans can stay tuned in to the
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AT&T Slashes Prices - AT&T has slashed the prices on some of its most popular smartphones with a two-year contract.  The Samsung Captivate now costs .99.  The BlackBerry Torch, Samsung Focus, and LG Quantum are all .99, while the BlackBerry Curve 3G has been reduced to .99.

Sony Ericsson No Japan Disaster Impact – Sony Ericsson does not expect any significant impart on its business operation due to the Japan earthquake and tsunami.

Google Paves the Way for Payments with MasterCard and Citi - Google is working with MasterCard and Citigroup to embed NFC payments.  Google will give retailers data about the payers.

RIM’s PlayBook Makes Play to Play Android Apps – RIM has added Android support for its PlayBook tablet.  The apps will work via app players for both BlackBerry Java apps, and Android (2.3) apps.  These new app players will allow users to download Java and Android apps from BlackBerry App World and run them on the PlayBook alongside native apps.

AT&T Coupon-Link  Off AT&T Wireless with Plan
for new customers with a contract.  See details at deals page.

Full news articles today include a new HTC Windows Phone app, HTC Compass, Motorola Atrix update, and a mobile email filtering miracle.

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> T-Mobile USA and Samsung announced a lineup of new Qwerty phones, including the Samsung Gravity 3, the Samsung Gravity T and the Samsung  (pronounced “smiley”). Article

> Apple is adding more patents to its infringement claims against HTC. Article

> Car audio and electronics firm Clarion and Nokia announced they will collaborate on Terminal Mode, a technology the companies said will allow mobile devices to work with car infotainment systems. Release

> LG is betting on the success of its latest Android phone, the Optimus Q. Article (sub. req.)

> The Nokia N8 will be the vendor’s final Nseries device to run Symbian; subsequent Nseries gadgets will sport the company’s MeeGo platform. Article

> AT&T Mobility completed the nationwide rollout of its femtocell offering. Article

> Apple sold its three millionth iPad, 80 days after introducing the device. Release

> Motorola said 9.8 million of debt was tendered in a Dutch auction. Article (sub. req.)

> Spectrum Bridge, Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative & Telecommunications and Google announced that Plumas-Sierra County, Calif., launched a smart grid wireless network trial using TV white spaces spectrum. Release

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> Only 19 percent of Apple’s App Store application downloads so far have been paid for; the other 81 percent of the App Store’s downloads were free. Article

> Digital entertainment services firm RealNetworks announced plans to reorganize its business and operational structure, eliminating 85 jobs. Article

> Google announced its web-based Google Voice communications management platform is now available to all U.S. consumers. Article

> Apple has revised its consumer privacy policy to authorize the collection and sharing of “precise location data” from devices like the iPhone and iPad. Article

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> More than half the 2,733 developers surveyed by Appcelerator, which provides development tools, believe Android has the best long-term potential among mobile platforms. Article

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In a post on the Logitech blog, Ashish Arora, Vice President and General Manager of the Digital Home Group at Logitech outlines the new Harmony Link functionality for Google TV, and it is some exciting stuff!

Of course we already know that Logitech is creating a companion box so that you can add Google TV to your existing HDTV.  Now we know some more of the functionality that they are going to include in the box – such as turning your Android phone into device to control any of your entertainment center components that use IR remotes.

This functionality is called Harmony Link, and it honestly looks like something that could be a big deal.  If you are a home theater enthusiast, you probably have many different components with many different remotes floating around.  The idea of a Logitech Harmony remote is that you can get rid of all your device remotes and converge them into one high quality device.  Usually this would cost you from 9 – 0 depending on the model Logitech remote you bought.  Now with Harmony Link you will be able to install an App to your Android handset that will have the same kind of functionality as a Harmony Remote!

This is a very cool development for HTPC enthusiasts who own Android handsets.  As you can see in the picture to the left, you have a Motorola droid and a Nexus One running the Harmony Link app.  Want to control your HTPC setup from your coach with one remote?  Yeah, there is an app for that, but it ISN’T on the iPhone.

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NOTE: Logitech Harmony Link for Android and Google TV originally appeared on AndroidGuys. If you are reading this elsewhere, it was done without the consent of the author.

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Tidal Pool Software today is proud to announce the release of Receipts 2.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. Receipts organizes and tracks your business and personal expenses (including car mileage). This major update includes new support for capturing multiple receipt photos, attaching a voice memo to a receipt, and uploading expense reports to Google Docs and Evernote.

Receipts is the most customizable expense tracking app on the App Store. Create accounts, categories, and five different types of custom receipt fields for local taxes, payment information, or anything else you want to track with your receipts.

Add new receipts quickly with an optimized user interface that requires fewer taps. Enter receipt details, one or multiple receipt photos (with cropping support), and even record a voice memo. Receipts can be added in any world currency with totals always available in your home currency.

Browse through the overview graphs to keep track of your spending. See how much money is spent on each account, category, unit (currency/mileage), and over time. Filter the results by account, category, unit, or time interval.

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Update: And just like that, Google says its fix is in place and developers are seeing their apps again. Huzzah! [Google]

Original: Apps have been disappearing from the Android Market for a good many of you (and us) for a few days now, and you’ve been screaming for answers. And we hear you. And, believe it or not, Google’s heard you, too. Here’s what Google told us about the problem:

"We are aware of an app visibility issue with certain recent devices. We believe it to be a device configuration problem and are working on a workaround."

We know, we know. You guys and gals won’t be happy until the apps are back in the Market like they should be. But remember that there are thousands and thousands and thousands of you using the Android Market, and we don’t wan things to get worse. (But that said, let’s get this fixed, Google, m’kay?)

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