G1 News

DataViz are some of the best in the business when it comes to getting mobile office functionality into a phone, and they seem to be turning their talented hands to the T-Mobile G1.

The company is developing both Documents To Go and the syncing application RoadSync for Android, with completion and release dates earmarked for 2009.

The Documents To Go software enables T-Mobile G1/Android users to both view and edit Microsoft Office documents including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, whilst also allowing manipulation of Adobe Acrobat PDF files.

RoadSync uses Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to combine Outlook mail, calendar, contacts and appointments, but the degree of functionality for the Android version is unclear as yet.

Updates will be available on www.dataviz.com/android in the coming weeks.

Source: SlashPhone

T-Mobile have spoken about the issues many are facing regarding their roaming on the G1 phone in particular:

“T-Mobile is committed to delivering the best experience in wireless to our customers.  If a T-Mobile customer would like to use their T-Mobile G1 while outside the country, they should contact Customer Care before they leave to ask that the WorldClass feature be added to their service at no additional charge.  If they choose, customers can also disable data roaming on the G1.  This can be done by going through the following steps: Home Screen > Menu > Settings > Wireless Controls > Mobile Networks > Data Roaming.

Some third party applications available for download on Android Market require access to the internet and have the ability to turn on data roaming when in use. Customers are informed whether an application will use this feature prior to downloading, but should also be aware when traveling outside the country.”

Fair enough, a solution is available. But then why not leave this free WorldClass service on for all customers by default?

This is what happens when you let developers monkey around inside your precious T-mobile G1 phone. They find all manner of things that might still have supposed to be kept secret…

Nosey Phandroid people unzipped the Market.APK file from inside the T-Mobile G1, and found little ringtone and wallpaper icons with attached Google Checkout logos!

Now, it doesn’t take Penny and Inspector Gadget to figure out that they will soon be charging for downloadable graphics and music for your G1!

With free alternatives like Ringdroid already floating around to create ringtones quickly and easily for zero pence…who’s going to pay for them?

Nevertheless these logos may just be relics, placeholders for an idea that never came to fruition, but it is interesting to see that even Google may not be the generous benefactors they seem to be…their freebie Android is going to start having to pay its way soon enough.

Between this and the new Google mobile search targeting, we think this shift will happen sooner rather than later…

Stuck for what to buy the T-Mobile G1 owner that has everything? Why not get some of these awesome accessories from Handheld Items?

They have all manner of cool things to customise your Google phone, from screen protectors to skins, cases to chargers.

Here’s our list of what we would like in our stockings this Yuletide…

Don’t forget, you can get 30% off G1 accessories until the end of 2008 with the following code, so get your Xmas picks in quick!

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1. The Google G1 Flip Cover Leather Case with Hard Shield Case (with Screen Protector!)

Give your G1 a much-needed sense of style and elegance with this leather case. The magnetic stud and hard casing make you look more businessman and less Mountain Dew-swilling extreme sports champ when flicking out your G1 screen to write a quick e-mail…only $9.99!

Oh, its also available in Blue, Pink, Green and Red if you want to maintain that extreme streak!

Get the Leather G1 case cover here.

2. 6 Piece G1 Combo Meal!

Get a G1 Screen Protector, a G1 Car Charger, a G1 Travel Charger, a G1 touch screen stylus, a G1 Silicon Skin Case and a Crystal G1 Hard Case…all for $30.99! With this setup, you’ll be ready for the G1 Apocalypse!

Get stuffed on G1 accessories here!

3. T-Mobile G1 Graphic Case – Cartoon Butterflies

Girlify your G1 with this lovely case for only $8.99! That’s it, really!

Pimp your phone with a cool case here!