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 …
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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 …
Android’s adoption rate is unprecedented in tech history
The first Android phone came out more than a year after Apple launched the first iPhone but Google’s mobile platform has arguably had an even …
$50 Android tablets look to take over the holidays
This holiday season is expected to be another big one for tablets, led by Apple’s new redesigned iPad Air and the upcoming refreshed iPad mini …
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 …
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 — …
