Next-gen Nexus 7 said to launch in coming weeks
A new report claims the next-generation Nexus 7 tablet is just around the corner. According to Digitimes, Google and ASUS are planing to launch a …
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Android co-founder: Fragmentation issue is ‘overblown’
Android fragmentation hasn’t been as widely discussed recently as it was in years past for several reasons. One big reason is that we have now …
Motorola confirms no new devices coming this week
Motorola has confirmed that the small event scheduled for later this week isn’t for the Moto X or its rumored Droid-branded smartphones. The company revealed …
One year after its launch, Jelly Bean usage share finally tops Gingerbread
Android 2.3 Gingerbread debuted in 2010 but it dominated the Android platform until as early June 2013. Then, it finally happened — Google’s year-old Jelly …
Google sends out patch for largest Android security hole yet
We hear a lot about security issues on Android but the vulnerability discovered by Bluebox Security recently is something truly special. Essentially, the vulnerability theoretically …
Strong T-Mobile iPhone sales help iOS market share gain on Android
According to a report from market research firm Kantar Worldpanel, smartphone sales in the U.S. have remained stable over the three-month period ending in May. …
Leaked Droid Ultra specs feature 5-inch full HD display, quad-core processor
A new report suggests that Motorola is preparing three new smartphones that will carry the Droid brand forward at Verizon Wireless. According to a report from …
Motorola reportedly planning Moto X events next week [updated]
Motorola is reportedly planning to brief tech reporters and bloggers on its upcoming Moto X smartphone on July 10th and 11th. Leo Laporte revealed on his …
Huge security vulnerability may affect nearly every Android device on the planet
Security researchers claim to have recently discovered a vulnerability in Android that could potentially affect 99% of devices. Bluebox Security revealed that the exploit, which …
Moto X sign-up page now live
A day after teasing its upcoming handset in an online advertisement, Motorola on Wednesday launched a sign-up page for its highly anticipated Moto X smartphone. …
Black HTC One mini revealed in new leaked images
New images of the upcoming HTC One mini have leaked onto Web, once again confirming the handset’s upcoming launch. Bulgarian site SmartNews was able to …
Mozilla co-founder calls Android too bloated to run on cheap hardware
The co-founder and CTO of Mozilla isn’t worried about entering a crowded mobile market. Brendan Eich explained that Mozilla isn’t looking to compete with high-end …
HTC One mini will reportedly launch in Q3
A report from Digitimes on Monday reaffirmed earlier rumors that HTC is planning to launch a smaller version of its flagship smartphone in the coming months. …
BlackBerry, Windows Phone threatened by flood of cheap Android devices
For a while now, we’ve heard about BlackBerry and Windows Phone vendors betting big on expanding their presence in emerging markets by releasing cheaper devices …
Sony’s upcoming 20-megapixel flagship phone revealed in leaked images
In its latest attempt to make a dent in the crowded Android market, Sony is said to be preparing to launch a flagship smartphone with …
Sony’s 20-megapixel flagship smartphone revealed in leaked images
Images of what are said to be of Sony’s upcoming flagship smartphone leaked onto the Web this week. The latest rumors suggest that the handset, …
Huawei to launch a Google Edition smartphone
Huawei has confirmed that it is collaborating with Google to join the likes of Samsung and HTC and produce a stock Android smartphone that will …
Nokia told to adopt Android before it’s too late
If Nokia had a dollar for every time some pundit, analyst or tech blogger said it should switch from Windows Phone to Android, the company’s …
BlueStacks unveils second Android game console before its first one even launches
BlueStacks on Friday announced a second Android-powered gaming system known as the GamePop mini, despite the fact that it hasn’t even launched its first console …
Android 4.3 leaks for Galaxy S4, rumored to launch in July
The next version of Google’s mobile operating system will reportedly arrive next month. SamMobile has obtained an early build of Android 4.3 for the Galaxy …
Is Google’s gaming console the next Android or the next Google Buzz?
With a handful of Android-based video game consoles already piquing interest and some type of gaming play from Apple on the horizon, a report on …
iPhone app downloads up 31% in May, but Android narrowed the gap
According to Fiksu, downloads of free iPhone apps grew by 31% in May compared to the same month in 2012. This is nothing to sniff …
Secure new Android messaging service will rival iMessage
CyanogenMod is looking to step up the security in its popular third-party Android software. In addition to an incognito mode to keep personal data secure …
NVIDIA Shield delayed until July due to a ‘mechanical issue’
NVIDIA’s Android-powered Shield portable gaming console has been delayed until July. The system was originally set to debut on Thursday, however NVIDIA confirmed on Wednesday that …
Galaxy S4 mini won’t have a mini price tag
Samsung recently announced a scaled-down version of its Galaxy S4 smartphone. The Galaxy S4 mini is equipped with a 4.3-inch qHD display, a 1.7GHz dual-core …
Adware found to plague more than 1 million U.S. Android users
Although the Google Play store does a pretty good job of getting rid of apps that contain malware, it doesn’t do nearly as well when …
Sony unveils Xperia Z Ultra with a 6.4-inch full HD display
Sony on Tuesday announced the world’s largest smartphone with a full HD display. In line with rumors, the Xperia Z Ultra is equipped with a …
$99 Ouya Android game console launches, already sold out at Amazon
The Android-powered Ouya gaming console has finally made its way to various U.S. retailers. The $99 system appears to be off to a good start, …
BlackBerry launches Secure Work Space for Android and iOS
BlackBerry on Tuesday launched a new service that will surely appeal to the bring your own device (BYOD) crowd. Secure Work Space will allow companies …
Huawei brings the phablet craze to absurd new heights with 7-inch phone
In its latest attempt to blur the lines between smartphones and tablets, Huawei on Monday announced a new 7-inch Android device that can make phone calls. …
