iOS 11 adoption rate shows just how behind most Android users are
If you have a newer iOS device and you haven’t yet upgraded to iOS 11, you should know that you’re in an ever-dwindling group. Apple’s …
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Android fragmentation gets measured; 2012 is the year of Gingerbread
Fragmentation is a recurring issue that haunts the Android ecosystem in many ways. While Google’s latest version of the Android platform was intended in large …
HP CEO says webOS will be better than ‘fragmented’ Android and ‘closed’ iOS
Though Hewlett-Packard was unable to produce webOS devices that consumers were interested in buying — at a positive margin, at least — CEO Meg Whitman …
Eric Schmidt: There is differentiation in Android, not fragmentation
At the Consumer Electronics Show, Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt spoke about the idea of fragmentation in Android. Schmidt argued that while there is a “differentiation” …
Google says ‘Holo’ theme required by vendors that want Android Market access in Android 4.0
One of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich’s most noticeable new features is the “Holo” theme, a set of UI widgets and design elements baked right into the operating system …
Apple isn’t sweating Kindle Fire, says Android fragmentation will drive consumers to iPad
Several analysts believe Amazon has an imminent hit on its hands with its upcoming Kindle Fire, a $199 Android-powered tablet that features deep integration with …
Android fragmentation gets visualized [infographic]
There have been six smartphone distribution updates since Android was released: Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread and most recently, Ice Cream Sandwich. One man, Michael …
Google’s Andy Rubin says Android is still open
Last week reports surfaced claiming that Google was clamping down on what its Android partners could and could not tweak in newer versions of the …
87% of Android developers think fragmentation is a problem, survey finds
The debate surrounding Android fragmentation continues to draw attention, and the issue resurfaced on Monday following the results of a recent survey. According to Baird …
Android loses more ‘open’ cred as Google fights fragmentation
According to a report filed by Bloomberg Businessweek, Google is beginning to shorten the proverbial leash that Android licensees are currently attached to. Citing “dozens” …
What fragmentation? 77% of devices run Android 2.1 or 2.2
Google’s Android team revealed Tuesday that over three quarters of Android-powered devices are now running either Android 2.1 or Android 2.2. Google constantly monitors this …
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, X10 mini and X10 mini pro get Android 2.1 on Sunday
As Google prepares to release a fresh new version of Android, Sony Ericsson has announced that it will finally push out an OS update for …
