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Three days ago, some of you no doubt opened a present and were surprised (or not, depending on how many hints you dropped) to find an Android phone inside.? Now, while we’re sure you’re capable of reading the manual and experimenting, here’s a collection of Android tips straight from Google. Interestingly, these pointers come from Jonathan Rosenberg, Senior Vice President of Product Management and one of only nine executive officers, rather than some Android engineer.? Then one other thing we’ll note: some of the tips just apply to Android 2.3 (AKA Gingerbread)

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Google Shares Android Operating Tips

Last week, reports began to circulate that the Nexus S had been rooted.? Concerns about Android’s (lack of) security ensued.? Android fans shouldn’t worry, however, as this appears to be an authentic “it’s a feature, not a bug” situation. Non-news along these lines may be a little anticlimactic, but Google has been pretty firm on the matter.? The company explained its stance last week and hasn’t tried to go back on that position since

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Android Security Team Talks Openness, Not Rooting

A whole lot of smartphones – and in particular, Android phones – are going to find their way into new owners’ hands next year, according to one expert.? Seth Weintraub recently predicted that 500 million smartphones might sell, with Google’s mobile operating system accounting for a lot of the purchases. Weintraub wrote, “[I]f you thought Android going from 30,000 activations a day to 300,000 activations/day was impressive, 2011 might be an even bigger growth year . .

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Massive Smartphone Growth Predicted For 2011