Lodsys targeting Android developers, too
Earlier this week we reported that a firm named Lodsys had started to send out letters to Apple developers claiming that they were infringing on …
Google sued by eBay, PayPal for stealing trade secrets
Google on Thursday finally took the wraps off its Google Wallet and Google Offers services, which offer an NFC-based contactless payment system married with a …
Google announces Google Wallet and Google Offers for mobile payments
During a press conference in New York City today, Google officially took the wraps off of its Google Wallet and Google Offers mobile payment services. …
Live from the Google Wallet press conference!
Google has been working on a mobile payment service for quite some time now, and the company is finally ready to take the wraps off …
T-Mobile G2x not being pulled; ‘high demand has resulted in inventory contraints’
After hearing some reports that the T-Mobile LG G2x was being pulled possibly for defects, we reached out to T-Mobile for comment. According to T-Mobile, …
Netflix app can be installed on any Android phone without rooting
To say Android fans had mixed emotions earlier this month when Netflix finally released its Android app is an understatement. On the one hand, the …
Google to unveil mobile payment service this week, report claims
Sources speaking with Bloomberg claim Google is finally ready to take the wraps off its mobile payment service. According to a new report, Google will host …
Google updates browser-based Maps for Android and iOS
Google — noting that 40% of its Google Maps users are on mobile devices — updated its Google Maps Web app for iOS and Android …
Apple strikes deal with Sony for cloud music service, report claims
Apple has now reportedly signed three of four major U.S. record labels as it prepares to launch a new cloud-based streaming music service in the …
36% of smartphone purchasers the world over chose Android in Q1 of 2011
Does the number 36 mean anything to you? If you’re an Android fan it should. A report from analytics firm Gartner indicates that 36.3 million …
Google to acquire Modu patents for $4.9 million
Google was recently granted permission to purchase a patent portfolio previously held by Modu, a now defunct Israeli cell phone maker that couldn’t find a …
Google did nothing illegal in blocking Skyhook-Motorola deal, company claims
Google told the Superior Court in Boston last week that it did nothing illegal with regard to blocking Skyhook’s contract with Motorola. Skyhook wireless, a …
Android grabs 53% of global smartphone market share; iOS 50% of application revenues
A new report published by Millennial Media paints a picture of the global smartphone landscape in April of 2011. The company found that Android continued its domination …
Google to patch Android credentials vulnerability
Well that didn’t take long. Yesterday, we told you about an Android vulnerability found in ClientLogin that could have serious security ramifications. Using a dummy …
Purported T-Mobile 2011 roadmap reveals HTC G-Infinity, LG Optimus II, more
A healthy portion of T-Mobile’s 2011 device roadmap has purportedly been revealed, shedding light on a few previously unknown smartphones. Not much information is available …
99% of Android handsets vulnerable to account credential theft
A report filed by UK publication The Register details a scary weakness in most Android handsets currently being sold. The aforementioned vulnerability would allow attackers …
Motorola DROID X2 could launch May 26th
Verizon Wireless was rumored to be launching the follow up to its popular Motorola DROID X smartphone on Thursday, but Thursday has come and gone …
Why record record labels are fuming over Google’s music service
Google announced and launched its Music Beta service on Tuesday, and record execs aren’t too pleased with its decision to move ahead before reaching a …
HTC’s April revenue balloons 113% to hit record high
HTC’s revenue in April 2011 hit a record high, Taiwan Economic News reports. The publication cites a financial statement from HTC in claiming the smartphone …
You can’t make 500 million friends without launching malicious smear campaigns against a few enemies
Google might be “evil” according to some, but we’ve never heard of the company launching a stealth smear campaign against one of its competitors in …
Google enhances Android Market with new app discoverability options
Google on Wednesday announced more ways for Android users to discover fresh applications on its Android Market website. A new “Top apps” chart is now …
The power of Google’s Android ADK on display: two-ton labyrinth [video]
During the company’s I/O keynote today, Google announced a new and powerful accessory design kit (ADK) that aims to merge the physical and digital worlds. …
Windows Phone will beat Android in 2013, analyst explains
Late last week, BGR wrote about a recent report suggesting Microsoft’s share of the global smartphone market would overtake Google’s share in 2015, and Windows …
Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Limited Edition!
We’ve just scored some hands-on time with Samsung’s latest Android tablet, the new and improved Galaxy Tab 10.1. Officially unveiled at Mobile World Congress, the …
Google I/O 2011 keynote press briefing highlights
Google’s top-brass got up on stage following this morning’s keynote for a quick Q&A session that we definitely had to check out. Want to know …
Google announces Android @ Home
Google announced on Tuesday a new feature of the Android operating system called Android @ Home. The framework and associated functions transform an Android device …
Google unveils Music Beta by Google
We can’t say it comes as much of a surprise, but Google has just taken the wraps off of a service many of us have …
Google intros Google Movies for Android smartphones and tablets
Google just took the wraps off of its new movie rental service for Android devices. Movies rentals will start at $1.99 and users can download …
Android Ice Cream Sandwich launching in Q4
Google is on stage and just announced that the next major Android OS, Ice Cream Sandwich, will launch in Q4 of this year. It will …
Android Honeycomb 3.1 unveiled
Google on Tuesday announced its first major update to the Honeycomb OS. Key feature additions in Honeycomb 3.1 include resizable home screen widgets, added support for new …
