Phandroid
| Web address | Phandroid.com |
|---|---|
| Commercial? | Yes |
| Available in | English |
| Owner | Neverstill Media |
| Editor | Rob Jackson |
| Launched | November 2007 |
| Current status | Online |
Phandroid was the first website dedicated to reporting on the Android operating system for phones. The website produces a variety of content, including news, reviews, editorials, videos, and a podcast. Phandroid has evolved to cover news from Google in general, as well as Android TV, Android Wear, Google Glass, Chromecast, and Android Auto. Phandroid also operates AndroidForums.com, a forum for Android users.
History
Phandroid was launched in November of 2007, 11 months before the HTC Dream was released. On November 6th, 2007, Wired.com published an article titled "Android Already Has Phandroids."[1] Due to the Wired article and growing interest in Android, the site saw massive growth overnight. Phandroid broke numerous Android-related exclusive stories over the years, including an early look at Android 2.3 Gingerbread[2] As the oldest Android dedicated website, Phandroid continues to be a popular destination today.
Phandroid has appeared on Engadget,[3] The Verge,[4] TechCrunch,[5] and more.
Current Editors
- Rob Jackson (founder/owner)
- Quentyn Kennemer (news reporter)
- Christopher Chavez (news reporter)
- Joe Fedewa (features editor)
References
- ↑ "Android Already Has Phandroids". Wired 06 November 2007.
- ↑ "First Android Gingerbread Details" Phandroid 18 October 2010
- ↑ "Android Wear reportedly getting watch-to-watch sharing features". Engadget 13 July 2015.
- ↑ "Twitter's tablet-optimized Android app leaks out" The Verge.com 8 September 2013.
- ↑ "This Is Probably HTC’s Next Big Android Phone, The One M9" TechCrunch 22 February 2015.