I've been testing out the T-Mobile G1 phone. It's the first U.S. implementation of the Google Android operating system for phones (I really will report out more on this phone later). Included on the phone is a application called the "Android Market" which is a link to various applications for the Google Phone. Many of these applications are free of charge (but not really "free") and utilize the mobility as well as the built in GPS and data capabilities of Android.
One of the really cool applications on the G1 is called "Shazam" which identifies music based on an "Acoustic Signature or Fingerprint." The application is free on the G1 as well as the iPhone because the identification page links to on-line music stores (Amazon MP3 for the G1 and the iTunes Store for the iPhone). Shazam works for songs on the radio, in movies, and from someone else's playlist.
While I won't give up my Blackberry anytime soon, get back to me in 6 months. Shazam and the G1 are making me reconsider what my "next phone" will be.
One of the really cool applications on the G1 is called "Shazam" which identifies music based on an "Acoustic Signature or Fingerprint." The application is free on the G1 as well as the iPhone because the identification page links to on-line music stores (Amazon MP3 for the G1 and the iTunes Store for the iPhone). Shazam works for songs on the radio, in movies, and from someone else's playlist.
While I won't give up my Blackberry anytime soon, get back to me in 6 months. Shazam and the G1 are making me reconsider what my "next phone" will be.
I have it on my iPhone and it is truly amazing. I am starting to see some insane apps on my mobile device ... stuff I didn't think I'd really care about a year ago are part of my day to day now. Fast, agile, mobile platforms are really perking my interest.