Nokia built an Android phone to ensure the company’s sale to Microsoft
As was reaffirmed in a report on Tuesday night, Nokia has been prepping a low-end Android phone that is close to being ready for commercial release. …
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Google may lose major patent case with big ramifications for Android
In an Oracle vs. Google appeal case, the judges appear to be siding with Oracle, according to reports from Bloomberg and Reuters, although there isn’t a …
Kindle Fire is more popular among gamers than ‘normal’ Android tablets
Amazon’s eReaders aren’t just for books anymore. A survey conducted by App Annie and IDC shows that although the iOS App Store and Google Play …
One-time Android boss Andy Rubin becomes… Google’s android boss
Ever since Andy Rubin stepped down from his post as Google’s Android boss, questions arose about what would be his next job within the company. …
KitKat gains steam, now on 1.1% of all Android devices
After just one month, Android 4.4, or KitKat, is now on 1.1% of all Android devices, according to the latest update to Google’s Android dashboard. …
Video: New app can stream video from Android devices to Apple TV
Transferring media between devices has always been a hassle, especially when it comes to transmitting videos from a phone or tablet to a television. Google …
iOS share falls in November as Android enjoys biggest gain of 2013
The launches of Apple’s new iPad Air and Retina iPad mini weren’t enough to stop Android from making huge gains in November as the platform’s …
iPhone 5c is a flop? According to one report, it’s just what Apple needed
Imagine a device that would allow Apple to eat into Android’s market share in several key markets, and yet only have a minimal negative impact …
iPad and iPhone win Black Friday online shopping war against Android
IBM and Adobe have independently revealed that iOS has won the battle with Android when it comes to Black Friday online shopping from mobile devices in …
Online retail sales growth slows sharply on Thanksgiving Day
IBM reports that Thanksgiving Day online retail sales increased by 11% over last year’s level. Despite the double-digit growth, this is actually a steep drop-off compared to years …
CyanogenMod removed from Google Play after terms of service violation
The installer for CyanogenMod, a popular alternative to Google’s stock version of Android, has been pulled from Google Play after its creators were informed by Google …
Five great free apps to make Black Friday less painful
To some, the idea of trekking out on Black Friday to claw past thousands of rabid shoppers for deep discounts on various wares is nausea …
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas coming to mobile devices in December
Rockstar Games on Tuesday announced that its popular “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” console game will be available on mobile devices this December. The game …
The post-PC era looks set to hit its stride in 2014
It’s not all doom and gloom for devices other than smartphones. Canalys predicts that tablets will split the computer market with notebooks and desktops in 2014, …
Google chairman explains how to herd stray iSheep into Android flock
Even though Apple’s customer loyalty is off the charts, Google chairman Eric Schmidt claims that “many” of his “iPhone friends are converting to Android” and he’s …
Google Play starts taking tablet apps seriously
The Google Play Store is starting to take tablet apps seriously. Announced last month on the Android Developers Blog and spotted on Friday by Android …
The Galaxy S4 outperforms HTC One… even when it can’t cheat
Benchmark optimization has become a fairly regular occurrence, especially in the case of Android smartphones. Just last month, Samsung was accused of artificially juicing the …
This is the true value of Android
What typically gets lost in a lot of the horserace coverage comparing iOS and Android market share is the impact that both platforms have on …
Ouya refreshed for the holidays with limited edition 16GB model
In the middle of the busiest holiday season for video games in seven years, the Ouya team has decided to refresh its own Android-based console. …
Android dominates tablet market as the iPad stumbles in Q3
It’s not exactly news that Android has taken over the bulk of the smart device market, but in Q3 2013, Android appears to have claimed yet …
The best thing about Android just got even better
People love Android for dozens of reasons. The wide range of functionality, the hundreds of thousands of apps, the versatility afforded by Google’s open source …
Google begins rolling out KitKat update to first round of devices
Google’s new Nexus 5 smartphone isn’t just the best value on the planet, it’s also the only device that runs the latest version of Android. …
Steve Jobs reportedly called Android’s founder a ‘big, arrogant f**k’
It’s no secret that Steve Jobs did not have much affinity for his mobile competition at Google, going so far as to say he would …
Samsung’s effort to break Android stranglehold begins in Q1
Samsung and Android. Android and Samsung. Where would one be without the other? It looks like some day we might actually find out. It won’t …
Study finds Android users now switching to iPhones more than ever
A new study from market research firm Consumer Intelligence Research Partners has good news and bad news for Apple regarding the recent launch of its …
Play before you pay: Galaxy Note 3 experience app lets you test Note 3 on any phone
BGR reviewed Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 phablet last month and while the handset’s monstrous size is still off-putting to some, we still called it the …
Mobile devices account for more than a quarter of all Internet traffic
Going all the way back to last May, only 10% of people accessing the Internet did so through a mobile device. According to the latest …
Sorry, Google: Samsung has flat-out conquered Android
All of Google’s marketing clout hasn’t been enough to reduce Samsung’s total dominance of its Android platform. The latest data from Localytics estimate that Samsung …
How to stop Google from automatically using your picture as caller ID
Google this week announced that it would start integrating Android users’ Google+ accounts more deeply into its mobile platform, which means that users’ Google+ profile …
Android is generating $2 billion a year… for Microsoft
Microsoft would love to sell more Windows Phones but you get the feeling that it doesn’t mind seeing Android do well either, especially if it …
