Declining Q4 tablet shipments turn up the heat on Apple, others
Have you been wondering why there has been so much talk about smartwatches lately despite the fact that we really haven’t seen anything of interest …
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iPhone 5s, 5c battery life doesn’t stack up to Android counterparts
The iPhone 5s might be one of the most powerful smartphones on the market, but that power comes at a price. Which? Tech Daily tested …
A list of every phone set to get Android 4.4 KitKat so far
Google finally (FINALLY) announced and simultaneously launched its new Nexus 5 smartphone on Thursday and Android fans were ecstatic. Google’s initial supply of the black 16GB …
Here’s how to disable Twitter’s annoying new timeline photos
As most active Twitter users undoubtedly noticed, Twitter on Tuesday added a new feature to its website and mobile apps that is definitely making waves. …
Oculus Rift virtual reality mobile headset coming to Android devices
One of the most exciting upcoming video game accessories is the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. The Oculus Rift has been hailed as the next …
Leaked specs again show what a beast Google’s Nexus 5 will be
If you didn’t believe the previous 512 leaks, hopefully the 513th will convince you: Google’s upcoming Nexus 5 smartphone is going to be a snarling …
Google’s Android 4.4 KitKat OS is reportedly a huge TV play
Google’s fresh new Android 4.4. KitKat update is set to be released later this month and when it finally does begin rolling out, it will …
BlackBerry comments on fake BBM comments: We didn’t do it
BBM is a shocking cross-platform success. Many wrote the app off as launching several years too late to really be a player in the global …
Too many Android apps? Don’t worry, this company’s got you Covered
One challenge for smartphone users is simply managing all the different apps we have — our main home screen is precious real estate where we …
BlackBerry finally announces new BBM launch details for Android and iPhone
It might be a year or three late, but BlackBerry’s world-famous BBM application is now finally available for Apple’s iPhone and Android devices… almost. Because …
Study finds 80% of smartphones still aren’t protected from malware
As smartphones and tablets powered by mobile operating systems continue to take over the world, malware makers see nothing by dollar signs. Reports of malware …
How to protect your phone against the heaviest assaults
Dropping a phone is a tragedy. An investment worth several hundreds of dollars can shatter in an instant, even when equipped with a sturdy case — …
New Nexus 5, Android 4.4 KitKat photos leak ahead of rumored launch
As the release of Android 4.4 KitKat approaches, leaks are springing up more often. The latest batch of purported KitKat photos comes courtesy of Italian …
Study: iPads are the most responsive tablets in the world
A few weeks ago we shared Agawi’s first touchscreen responsiveness test, which found Apple’s iOS smartphones to be more responsive than the Android competitors. Agawi …
Yet another Android game console guns for Xbox, PlayStation
The explosive growth of mobile gaming, particularly on Android devices, has opened the door for video game companies to take an established, open source ecosystem …
Google to open fire at WhatsApp, other messaging giants
WhatsApp, Kik and Line have made their mark on mobile app stores around the world by offering a more robust chat ecosystem than Apple or …
Video: Schmidt claims Android is more secure than iOS, laughter ensues
Google chairman Eric Schmidt drew big laughs at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo this week but it most likely wasn’t on purpose. ZDNet reports that Schmidt told attendees …
Android is huge in China but it’s also out of Google’s control
There’s no question that Android is far and away the No. 1 mobile operating system in China but that might not be as good for …
Just in time for Android 4.4 KitKat, Jelly Bean adoption rate nears 50%
It’s taken more than a year but Jelly Bean is finally approaching a 50% adoption rate among Android users. The latest numbers posted on the …
iOS market share lost ground to Android in September despite iPhone 5s, 5c launches
Apple’s brand new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c combined to sell more than 9 million units through their first weekend of availability alone. The company’s …
Android tablet sales topped iPad for first time ever
As Apple gears up to unveil its latest tablet lineup next month, its Android competition seems to have taken a lead in the market. A …
How does an app about falling in love with the doctor who killed your mom influence global sales charts?
Japan. It’s those wacky Japanese consumers who are now starting to sway the global top-10 app sales charts. According to brand new App Annie August …
Chasing the iPad mini isn’t working out as planned for Samsung, others
When Apple first released the iPad back in 2010, rival vendors scrambled to release 10-inch tablets that might compete in the re-emerging media tablet category. …
The wild $5 billion Candy Crush Saga IPO and its implications
UK-based King, the creator of “Candy Crush Saga,” has filed for an IPO in the United States. Expected valuation tops $5 billion. King is the …
Four reasons why messaging is now the most important trend in mobile
Mobile apps linked to messaging services are taking over the two most important Asian app markets, Japan and Korea. Today, nine out of the ten biggest revenue generators …
Chart shows how Android is more responsible for BlackBerry’s downfall than iPhone
The typical narrative surrounding BlackBerry’s current woes is that the company reacted far too slowly to the threat that the iPhone posed and thus planted …
iOS, Windows Phone seen clawing market share back from Android in China
Google’s Android operating system has ruled the roost in China for a while now but research firm IDC thinks that its iron grip on the …
New app pays you to take photos with your Android phone
Foap, the royalty free stock photo market, has had an app available on iOS devices for a while, but on Wednesday, September 18th, the app …
Google Play app revenue rockets to more than half of iOS in August
Distimo’s new August survey offers yet another snapshot of just how quickly Google Play is narrowing the gap behind iOS in app revenue generation. Last …
Here’s why typing on Android phones is harder than typing on an iPhone
With occasionally unreliable autocorrect software and periodically clumsy fingers, typing on a virtual keyboard has never been easy. Take these issues and couple them with …
