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• Moto Cliq gets software update

  December 1, 2009 2:52 PM PST

  The software update promises new features like longer battery life, more Bluetooth options and accelerometer enhancements.  Read more

  Posted in Android Atlas by Kent German

• Security, gaming apps win Android Developers Challenge

  December 1, 2009 2:19 PM PST

  The top prizes in the Android Developers Challenge go to SweetDreams, What the Doodle, and WaveSecure.  Read more

  Posted in Android Atlas by Scott Webster

• Developers want a better Android Market

  December 1, 2009 12:50 AM PST

  Though developers are excited about the future of Android, the platform may face significant challenges.  Read more

  Posted in Android Atlas by Scott Webster

• On Call: All about the Droid

  December 1, 2009 12:16 AM PST

  CNET's cell phone editor answers your questions and concerns about the Motorola Droid.  Read more

  Posted in Dialed In by Kent German

• Buzz Out Loud Podcast 1115: Droid does porn

  November 30, 2009 11:43 AM PST

  One thing Droid users can lord over iPhone fanatics is the new porn app. We also debate the reality of Cyber Monday and congratulate Twitter on being word of the year.  Read more

  Posted in Buzz Out Loud Podcast by Tom Merritt

• The 404 Podcast 476: Where we all Cyber on Monday

  November 30, 2009 10:42 AM PST

  Cyber Monday deals, porn on the Droid (not iPhone), "Twilight: New Moon" and "Ninja Assassin" reviews, and a Thanksgiving holiday wrap-up!  Read more

  Posted in The 404 Podcast by Justin Yu

• Prizefight: Samsung Behold II vs. HTC Droid Eris

  November 25, 2009 12:35 AM PST

  The Behold II and Droid Eris are similar, but they're distinct in their own way. See how they fare in the CNET Prizefight ring.  Read more

  Posted in Android Atlas by Kent German

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Google Android Reviews from CNET Editors

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars		HTC Droid Eris (Verizon Wireless) The bottom line: Though its performance wasn't completely top-notch and we would prefer a more recent Android OS version, the HTC Droid Eris is a satisfying Android device that offers a nice contrast to the Motorola Droid. And you can't beat the price. Read Review	$99.99

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars		Samsung Behold II (T-Mobile) The bottom line: Of all the Android devices, the Samsung Behold II offers some of the most powerful multimedia features, but its high price tag is a major turn off. Read Review

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars		Samsung Moment (Sprint) The bottom line: With its full keyboard and bright display, the Samsung Moment successfully rounds out Sprint's Android offerings. Read Review	$179.99 to $629.99

Google Android Downloads

• LastPass Password Manager Manage your passwords and fills your forms, store your data safely in the cloud. Added on 2009-11-01 21:56:16.0

  Editors' rating 4h stars

  19894 total downloads 738 last week

• Ringdroid Record and edit sounds and create ringtones directly on your Android phone. Added on 2009-07-07 12:45:30.0

  Editors' rating 4h stars

  4633 total downloads 501 last week

• IM+ All-in-One-Messenger for Android Chat within AIM/iChat, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, Jabber, Google Talk, and MySpace messengers. Added on 2009-10-06 02:41:19.0

  Editors' rating 4 stars

  1886 total downloads 148 last week

• CompanionLink for Google Access and modify Google calendar using your Outlook and mobile device. Added on 2007-11-15 01:54:43.0

  1840 total downloads 49 last week

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Google Android pictures

• App Store collector's items: 10 rarities (images)

  Apple's App Store has been a breakout success, but there have been a few bumps along the way. Here are 10 of them, in the form of apps that went through review, but were later pulled or had to be changed.
  

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• Passive-aggressive gifts for tardy geeks (photos)

  Wondering what to get for the dawdlers in your life? Here are some gifts that might finally get them to arrive on time.

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• Photos: Top-rated reviews of the week

  Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Amazon Kindle, HTC Droid Eris and Canon PowerShot S90.

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• Samsung Behold II photos

  Samsung is set to launch its second Google Android phone. Check out hands-on photos of the Samsung Behold II for T-Mobile.

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• Ep. 1115: Droid does porn

  One thing Droid users can lord over iPhone fanatics is the new porn app. Yes, with no Apple lording it over the app store Android users can go adult. We also debate the reality of Cyber Monday and congratulate Twitter on being word of the year. Also we know you're all wishing for Macs for Christmas, but you're going to get a netbook. Amazon doesn't lie.

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• Verizon launches the Motorola Droid

  Maggie Reardon visits a Verizon Wireless store in Manhattan for the launch of the new Motorola Droid smartphone.

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• The Droid has landed

  Motorola's latest Droid commercial has people drooling (and running for cover), and T-Mobile is just trying to get the lights turned on again.

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• BOL 1094: Crushing on the Droid

  Rafe Needleman is drawn in to a love story with the new Motorola Droid. Dare we call it a Dro-mance? It's certainly a flashy new phone for Verizon, which hasn't always been known for flashy new phones. We also congratulate Google on getting the contract to provide e-mail to the city of Los Angeles. Well, congratulations and we fear for them. Because if they mess this up, it is so over.

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