Firefox for Android

Firefox for Android is part of Fennec project. The aim at Fennec is . Currently, a pre-alpha version of Firefox for Android is downloadable from here or by using the QR code below. I installed Fennec on my Nexus One running Froyo 2.2. A pre-alpha software is of course just a pre-alpha software missing some features and containing quite many bugs. Loading of web pages is bit slow as well as updating the UI at some points. In general, UI needs to be polished. Fennec do have some interesting UI ideas, but I will need to use Fennec for longer period to conclude whether I like them or not. However, a recommend you to give a try, at least when Fennec hits the actual alpha or beta status.

Elisa access point settings for Android

Just in case someone needs the access point settings for Elise Internet and MMS, I publish them here. I have tested the settings to work at least with HTC Hero, HTC Desire, Motorola Milestone, and Nexus One.

Internet

Name: Elisa Internet
APN: Internet
Username:
Password:
MCC: 244
MNC: 05
APN type: default

MMS

Name: Elisa MMS
APN: mms
MMSC: http://mms.elisa.fi
MMS proxy: 213.161.41.57
MMS port:
MCC: 244
MNC: 05
APN TYPE: mms

doubleTwist multimedia player released for Android

doubleTwist Corp has released a polished audio and music player app for Android called doubleTwist player. The player seamlessly integrates with the doubleTwist desktop client running both on OS X and Windows computers. As you may already know, doubleTwist desktop client can be used to import and sync your iTunes music and playlists into your Android handset. The latest version of the client integrates also with Android market. I have been using doubleTwist for a while now, and I have been quite happy with it.

Get the player app while it is still free from here. The player will be enhanced with new features and widgets in future.

Android News Digest - June 2, 2010

• Android 2.1 is currently the most popular version with 45.1 % share
• Acer Stream previewed at Computex 2010 (via Engadget.com)
• Intel demoes Android 2.1 on Moorestown platform (via Engadget.com)
• Motorola releases FLIPOUT teaser on YouTube
• Motorola FLIPOUT announced (via Intomobile.com)
• HTC EVO 4G review (via Intomobile.com)
• Samsung Galaxy S (with Super AMOLED) will be available in 110 countries
• Mercury News interview with Andy Rubin, Google

Sending links from Chrome web browser to Android 2.2 phones

Google Chrome to Phone Extension is a project consisting of a Chrome Extension, Android App for Froyo 2.2, and supporting Google AppEngine server that enables users to send links from their Chrome desktop browser to their Android device using Android's Cloud to Device Messaging service. Note that your phone needs to have Froyo 2.2 upgrade installed. You lucky ones already having Froyo on your handsets can find the set up instructions from this wiki page. It is also possible to use other browsers than Chrome using the Javascripts provided on that wiki page.

Android News Digest - Week 22

I collected some interesting Android news and articles from the past week. Enjoy:

• Android 2.2 Platform Highlights
• List of Android phones getting Froyo 2.2 upgrade
• What Android fragmentation problem?
• NVidia CEO: Hardware manufactures uniting behind Android
• 7 Ways Android 2.2 a.k.a Froyo tops iPhone
• Android challenges iPhone users win
• Palm loses mobile design guru Matias Duarte to Google to join as a Android User Experience Director

Google: The Next 6 Months of Android Will "Blow Your Mind"

Gizmodo made a pretty interesting interview with Google's Andy Rubin. Read the entire interview from here.