Google Maps Navigation Beta is an update to the company’s free GPS app, initially exclusive to Android 2.0 devices such as the Verizon DROID by Motorola, adding in turn-by-turn directions, vocal prompts, speech-recognition and more.

The software – which is likely to strike fear into the hearts of standalone PND manufacturers and GPS software providers – has Google search is built in; you can tap in – or, by holding down the search button, search by voice – an address, landmark or b...

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According to analysts at Informa Telecoms & Media, Apple’s sexy iPhone device is expected to fall behind Google Android within the next 3-4 years. Analysts at the company claim that Android’s open source operating system will keep production costs low and open Android up to more customers than the iPhone.

Analysts say that competition among smartphones has changed the cell phone market, and Gavin Byrne noted:

“While demand in the mid tier will fall away during 2009, sales of new s...

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This guide is based on the instructions and Android app written by Graham Stewart. Many thanks to Graham for figuring out this easy tether setup. This one, however, is a SOCKS proxy instead of a true modem tether, so it's limited to Firefox browsing-you won't be able to use any other apps unless you can configure them to connect via a proxy yourself. We've tested with Firefox though, and it works great.

1. Go here on your G1's browser and install the Tetherbot app. If unknown sources are not ...

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Google today announced the release of My Tracks, a new application that will appeal to runner's, those who enjoy trail hiking and people who find themselves getting lost all too often. My Tracks is available as a free download in the Android Market in the Lifestyles section.

Users can save My Tracks and upload to Google Docs or share with friends. 

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Over 1.5 million public domain books in the US (and over half a million outside the US) are now available for perusing on iPhone and Android devices. Just go to books.google.com/m in your mobile browser. You can search for a title, author, or subject. Or you can browse the list of "Featured books" and various categories like business and economics, the classics, science and math, travel, and more. Once you've picked out a book or two, you can easily get back to your selections by clicking on ...

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