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Gizmo5 now part of Google

According to TechCrunch, Gizmo5 is part of Google now. That implies Google Voice will have more features.

Yes, it also means I might be able to make VoIP calls on my Droid soon.

Verizon Wireless Droid Test Drive

Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless

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This morning I picked up a Droid from my the local VZW store. My iPhone was out of contract and I have been looking forward to an android phone.

Overall, I like this phone

  • It seems to be more responsive compared to my iPhone.
  • Plus it has two apps I have been wanting – Google Voice and Google Maps Navigation.
  • I like android os.

Issues I am having:

  • Verizon Wireless’s 3G coverage is worse than AT&T in my basement, contrary to what they claimed in the commercials.
  • It seems only one Google calendar is supported (sync-ed), although multiple gmail accounts can be added into the phone.
  • (normal) Yahoo mails are not supported by default.
  • On iPhone, you can see the number of unread emails, texts, etc, in a red circle attached to the application. There is no such information on Droid.
  • I actually do not need the built-in keyboard since I have been used to iPhone’s software keyboard.
  • Lack of (other) decent apps, compared to what I had on my iPhone.

I will try it for some more time and decide whether to keep it.