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Google has released today its new Mobile App for BlackBerry smartphones. This application will provide quick access to services like Google search, Google Mail, Google Maps and Google Sync, all in one, and is a definite "must have" for Blackberry users.

Rumor has it that T-Mobile is set to announce the Google's G1 sometime this month in New York. September 23rd is the most probable date, but neither company has confirmed or denied that. Either way, the waiting game won't be long.

The source of this information is unknown, but according to the Telegraph T-Mobile UK will launch the Google's HTC Dream sometime in November. Well, atleast that's what they say, as there was no official confirmation yet.

J. Gold Associates predict that in the near fufure, three to six months from now, Google and Nokia will combine their Android and Symbian platforms "to provide a single open source OS". Although there are no signs that somehow prove the aforementioned statement, the source is positively convinced that will happen very soon.

"A combination of the Android and Symbian efforts would be good for the industry, good for Google and good for Symbian", - say analysts.

Owners of the BlackBerry Pearl 8110, 8120, and 8130 in the U.S. can now take advantage of the new experimental service from Google that allows for voice searching in Google Maps.

It lets you search for restaurants, points of interest, and other locations just by saying their name.

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There's a new and very simple way to install Android OS on your Nokia N810 tablet. Previous attempts were less successful, but now all you need to do is download just two files and install them on the device. Warranty will be voided, so think twice before installing.

Details can de found here.

Here's a quick update for ya: the latest version of the web-based Google Talk application is optimized for the iPhone/iPod Touch. This means you don't need an iPhone 3G to run it, just the classic iPhone, and be sure to keep the Safari browser opened it you want to stay online.

Why do we need the Dream, when other HTC handsets, like Touch Diamond and Touch Pro are perfectly compatible with Google Android OS?

The latest model to get the Android port is the HTC Touch Cruise, also known as the Polaris.

Of course, the system is not so stable and functional as Windows Mobile and still needs to be worked on, but it's a start, and a good sign for those who own a handset capable of running Android.

We don't know what to think... Many sources now indicate that we won't see Google Android based handsets till the fourth quarter. However, originally it was implied that the first phones will be available in 2H 2008, but when exactly was not mentioned. Knowing this, all we can say for sure is that the first Android-based HTC smartphones will be available from T-Mobile sometime this year.

Palm announced it will start producing the unlocked version of its Centro smartphone. The device will cost $299 and will sport the same characteristics as the quad-band GSM/EDGE version from AT&T. It can be purchased directly from the company's website.

In addition, Palm also announced that Google will be offering its Maps for Mobile with My Location service to Centro owners.