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Google Earth For iPhone 2.0 Arrives

iPhone users with an interest in geography have a reason to cheer today: a certain search giant has released version 2.0 of Google Earth for iPhone, and the software has been improved in just about every way.

Dell To Launch Android-Based Smartphone

Dell said today it plans to introduce smartphones based on Google's Android platform in Brazil and China. The company said it plans to sell its new Mini 3 smartphones through China Mobile, the largest telecommunications firm in the world with more than 500 million customers, and Claro, which has more than 42 million customers in Brazil as part of the America Movil network.

Apple Fans Respond To The "Droid Does" Advertising Campaign

The Motorola Droid advertising campaign is in full swing, and I'm sure by now you've seen the commercials, if not you can see the commercial below. Basically, the campaign is all about taking digs at the iPhone while showing Motorola's support for the Android OS.

Google Delivers GPS for Android 2.0 Devices

Google has launched Google Maps Navigation for Android 2.0 devices in beta. This acts as a GPS navigation system with 3D views, turn-by-turn voice guidance, and automatic rerouting. "But unlike most navigation systems, Google Maps Navigation was built from the ground up to take advantage of your phone's Internet connection," says Google Software Engineer Keith Ito.

Android Users Outspending iPhone Counterparts

Is it better to have tons of customers, or some who are willing to spend a little more?  Well, whatever its corporate stance, it seems that Google has found its way into the second category with Android, according to one company's findings. WhitePages specializes in exactly what you might expect: phone-related apps.  More specifically, think phone directories and caller ID.  And WhitePages peddles its apps to both Android and iPhone users, so it has a decent understanding of both markets.

Searching on Android Just Got Quicker

Google has launched what it refers to as a "fast and versatile new system-wide search experience" for Android. it's called the Quick Search Box or QSB and it was announced for developers back in September. It appears on the home screen of Android devices.

Android May Power New Barnes & Noble E-Reader

Reports indicate that another new e-reader is on the way, this time from Barnes & Noble.  The interesting thing - or at least the interesting thing that makes this development connect to the search industry - is that Barnes & Noble's e-reader will supposedly use Android as its operating system.

Google Gives Mobile Searchers More Options

As you may recall, Google launched its "search options" feature earlier this year. This is a set of filtering options users can engage for their search results. They include things like blogs, books, images, video, forum results, timeframe, etc.

Top Gartner Analyst Predicts Android Will Be #2 In 2012

The good people of Gartner believe that, given a little bit of time, Android is going to become a big deal.  In fact, one high-ranking analyst recently predicted that it'll be the second-biggest operating system on the mobile market by 2012.

Android Demands as Much Marketing Attention as iPhone

At Search Marketing Expo East in New York, where WebProNews is on location, Michael Martin of Internet Marketing Inc. delivered a presentation about the growing Android market. He spoke about how Android is becoming an increasingly important mobile platform for marketers to keep in mind. In other words, it's not just about the iPhone.