A great visualization of Apple and Google’s smartphone market dominance
Just over half a decade ago, the smartphone landscape in the United States looked absolutely nothing like it does today. Companies like Microsoft (MSFT), BlackBerry …
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Google says Android and Chrome OS will remain separate
When Google (GOOG) announced that Android boss Andy Rubin was stepping down and being replaced by Chrome head Sundar Pichai, speculation erupted suggesting that Android and Chrome OS …
Study finds iPhone owners to be more data hungry than Android users
Research from NPD Group’s latest study reveals that iPhone users in the U.S. consume more data on average than Android users, FierceWireless reported. The firm …
Rumored next-gen Nexus 7 specs point to 4G LTE support
Google (GOOG) is rumored to be readying the second-generation version of its 7-inch Nexus tablet that will debut later this year. Earlier reports claimed the …
Google launches Google Keep note-taking service [video]
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Google (GOOG) was working on a new note-taking application tied to its Drive cloud-storage suite. The company on …
The Android brand could suffer from Google’s decision to remove ad-blocking apps
Google’s (GOOG) mobile platform is all about freedom: the freedom to install any application on a device, the freedom to change the Android code and …
Google Babble rumored to unify messaging services under one brand
Apple (AAPL) has iMessage, BlackBerry (BBRY) has BlackBerry Messenger and Google (GOOG) will reportedly soon have Babble. According to a report from Geek, Google is …
U.K. retailer claims interest in Galaxy S 4 is 40% higher than Galaxy S III
Interest in Samsung’s (005930) latest flagship smartphone is said to be considerably higher than earlier models. According to U.K. retailer Phones 4U, the Galaxy S …
Galaxy S 4: High-end features, low-end design
Samsung’s (005930) new Galaxy S 4 smartphone is an incredible device — on paper. It features a beautiful 5-inch full HD display, a blazing fast …
iPhone again shows surprising market share growth in February
StatCounter’s February tracking results indicate that the iPhone’s global mobile OS market share continued the surprising growth it showed also in January. StatCounter’s trend data …
Samsung said to be planning a ‘great escape’ from Android
You may have noticed that Samsung (005930) rarely said the word “Android” on Thursday while unveiling its new Android-based Galaxy S 4 flagship phone. And …
Tablets will generate more app revenue than smartphones within five years
Apps used on tablets like the iPad and various Android slates are expected to generate $8.8 billion in revenue in 2013, accounting for 35% of all app …
Rubin’s departure paves the way for Android-Chrome merger
Andy Rubin’s departure from his post as Google’s (GOOG) Android boss on Wednesday was surprising because Android under his watch has steadily risen to become …
Apple marketing chief bashes Android one day before Galaxy S IV launch
Apple (AAPL) executives don’t typically engage in public trash talking, but Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller on Wednesday lashed out at the rival Android operating …
Unannounced Motorola smartphone leaks, but it’s not Google’s X Phone [video]
A mysterious Motorola smartphone leaked Wednesday morning, however it isn’t the fabled X Phone. According to Vietnamese website Tinhte, which published extensive hands-on images and …
Samsung said to be locked into Android, no plans to stray with Tizen
There is little doubt that Samsung (005930) is exploring a world where it relies on Android far less than it does today. According to Hillside …
Android’s steady march to 1 billion activations gets visualized
In addition to announcing that Andy Rubin would be leaving his role as Android boss today, Google (GOOG) CEO Larry Page also announced that his …
Andy Rubin steps down from role as Android boss at Google
Google (GOOG) CEO Larry page on Wednesday confirmed that Android boss Andy Rubin is leaving his current position at Google. “Having exceeded even the crazy …
Verizon said to launch HTC One later this year
Verizon (VZ) was suspiciously absent from HTC’s (2498) One press conference last month. The flagship smartphone is scheduled to arrive on AT&T (T), Sprint (S) …
Galaxy S IV reportedly won’t have eye-scrolling technology or an eight-core processor in the U.S.
With just over one day left until Samsung (005930) unveils the Galaxy S IV, new details have begun to trickle out. Earlier reports claimed the company’s flagship …
HTC One launch delayed until March 29th
During its press conference in February, HTC (2498) failed to announce a release date for the HTC One. It was previously rumored that the company’s …
Android tablets projected to outsell iPad for first time in 2013
It’s taken a while but it seems that Android tablets are finally giving the iPad some real competition. The latest tablet shipment forecast from IDC …
Galaxy S IV-like eye-tracking tech coming to iPhone, other smartphones [video]
Samsung’s (005930) next-generation Galaxy S IV is set to debut later this week, and it is expected to pack several exciting new features when it …
Google ‘X Phone’ specs reportedly revealed: Quad-core CPU, 4.7-inch HD display, 16MP camera
Google (GOOG) is believed to be working on a high-end smartphone with Motorola, codenamed X Phone, that is expected debut this May. Initial reports claimed …
Galaxy S IV’s new AMOLED technology could give 25% boost to battery life
Earlier reports have suggested that Samsung’s (005930) upcoming Galaxy S IV smartphone may support futuristic non-touch gesture technology. SamMobile, which has provided us with accurate …
Google’s DROID RAZR Jelly Bean update kills Motoblur bloat
Motorola on Thursday began rolling out an update for the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX that brings both devices up to Android 4.1.2. Along …
Android accounted for 79% of all mobile malware In 2012
A new study has found that Google’s (GOOG) mobile operating system is targeted by hackers far more than any other mobile platform. Security firm F-Secure …
Galaxy S III unlock screen flaw opens up entire device to hackers
The iPhone and Galaxy Note II both contain vulnerabilities that allow unauthorized users to bypass the device’s lock screen. Recent reports suggest that the Galaxy …
iOS gains on Android in January as Windows Phone remains stagnant
Although you wouldn’t think it after reading some gloomy recent analyst assessments, Apple (AAPL) is still a pretty popular company. And the latest numbers from …
Study: Free iOS apps leak more user data than free Android apps
If there’s one thing that iPhone fans love to tease Android fans about, it’s the perceived lack of security on Android devices. But AppleInsider points …
