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Adobe confirms that Flash is coming to the Incredible, MILESTONE, and many more

If you're looking for a rich mobile web browsing experience that closely emulates the look and feel of desktop browsers, you only need to look at a handful of Android powered smartphones now that Adobe confirmed Flash 10 support for additional devices. We've already witnessed the HTC EVO 4G getting it and we know that it's coming to the Motorola DROID X as well, but it's also expected to become available for the HTC Droid Incredible, HTC Desire, Samsung Galaxy S, and the Motorola MILESTONE.

Froyo update starts to trickle down to the one and only original DROID

We've been tipped that Verizon's original Motorola DROID is starting to get an Android 2.2 update over the air, ahead of the rumored August 12th date. This may not be the swan song update for the current most popular Android device, since Android 3.0 (Gingerbread) probably won't have strict hardware requirements that the DROID can't fulfill.

Palm to hire a director of Sprint retail sales to manage ‘product launch activities’

On August 3rd, Palm’s job board posted an open position for ‘Director - Sprint Retail Sales’. The posting references “the implementation of products/services based on the VP–Sales – Sprint’s direction”, as well as “product launch activities”. These points suggest that Palm will continue its close relationship with Sprint, and, what is more important for us, may soon launch new products!

Google sends out invitations for a mysterious mobile-related event

Google sent out invitations for a mobile event to be held tomorrow. Google Maps Navigation for mobile was announced in a similar fashion, and we are curious what will it be now. We know they've been working on desktop version of the Android Market that will allow you to push apps OTA to your device, on streaming music solutions for Android, and expanding the paid market content to more countries.

Dish Network to send satellite programming to smartphones

How would you like to watch streaming satellite television from your iPhone, BlackBerry or Android handset? According to the AP, you soon will have this option. BlackBerry and iPhone (iPod Touch and iPad owners too) users will be have this function starting next month while in October, Android phones will have this capability. Besides having to download a free new app from Dish, special hardware will be required like a Sling Box which costs in the range of $200 to $300. Or, Dish subscribers can pay $200 to $400 to upgrade their DVR to one with Sling Box features. You will have to pay $10 a month for multiple DVR service, but you will get to record with it. A little note here-Sling Box is owned by EchoStar whose Chairman is Charles Ergen, the CEO of Dish Network.

Nokia N8 Vs. Samsung i8910 HD Vs. Motorola Milestone / DROID – Screen comparison


Heres a short video comparing the AMOLED screen on the Nokia N8 and Samsung i8910 HD with the LED screen on the Motorola Milestone. Enjoy the video!

Nokia N8 TV ad might have really happened

The new ad below for the Nokia N8 starts with a situation taken from real life. Two men are sitting at an airport and notice that every flight is canceled. Why? Checking his Nokia 8's web browser, one man sees a story that volcanic ash is forcing all flights to be grounded, a situation that did happen in April/May of this year. Renting a car, the pair set off for their destination using the handset's navigational capabilities (presumably using Ovi Maps). A quick trip to answer nature's call results in the car getting stripped in record time (Hey, this is supposed to be taking place in Europe, not New York City) and the duo rely on the generosity of a stranger who gives them a lift.