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 …
Google: 100 million Android devices activated worldwide
During Google’s I/O conference in San Francisco today, Google confirmed that it has activated more than 100 million Android devices worldwide across 36 OEM’s and …
Live from the Google I/O 2011 keynote!
It’s a beautiful day in San Francisco, California today — the perfect setting for the Google’s 2011 global developer conference, better known as Google I/O. The battalion of Google …
Microsoft to acquire Skype for $8.5 billion
Microsoft on Tuesday announced that it will acquire Skype for $8.5 billion in cash. The news comes just days after reports surfaced that Facebook and …
Google to launch Music Beta cloud music service today at I/O
Google is expected to announce its long anticipated entrance into cloud-based music on Tuesday from its Google I/O conference in San Francisco. The New York …
WatchESPN streaming video app now available for Android
WatchESPN, an app that allows users to stream live TV content to devices over Wi-Fi or cellular data connections, is now available for Android devices. …
Google Nexus S 4G now available from Sprint
Sprint’s latest Android smartphone, the Google Nexus S 4G, is now available across the country from Sprint retailers, Best Buy Mobile locations, and online. Google’s …
We’ll be live from Google I/O 2011!
You know what time of the year it is? Google time. Google’s I/O developer conference kicks off tomorrow in San Francsico with the company’s keynote, …
Sprint Nexus S 4G hands-on!
Sure we’ve had some up close and personal time with the Nexus S 4G before, but now we can finally spend some quality one-on-one time …
Internal emails from Google manager suggest Android isn’t so open
The “is Android open?” question is one that constantly fades in and out of focus on blogs and in the tech media. The latest snippet that …
Apple surpasses Google as most valuable brand in the world
Apple has surpassed Google as world’s most valuable brand, according to advertising firm WPP’s “BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands” study. Apple’s brand value …
