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The Nokia N900 can also run Android

Similar to what we have seen on the Windows Mobile devices a couple days ago, here comes a video of a Nokia N900 running Android. The trick here is a…

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Similar to what we have seen on the Windows Mobile devices a couple days ago, here comes a video of a Nokia N900 running Android. The trick here is a Dual-booting mode letting the user select Android or Maemo5. Unlike the Windows Mobile hacks this more of a proof-of-concept (Android 2.0 is nearly fully useable on Windows Mobile).

Source: Brandon Posterous via Slashgear

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