Tag Archives: Android

Facebook Dominating Android Says NPD Report

May 18, 2012   Zach Walton

Google, or at least Matt Cutts, may be congratulating Facebook on going public, but they are still rivals. They both want to connect the world in ways that allows them to service customers and sell ads. Google may think it…

Disassembling Android: Chinks in Google’s Mobile Armor

May 17, 2012   Dan Rowinski

This is Part One of a two-part series on Disassembling Android. 
Android conquered the world in 2011. Hundreds of thousands of users activate Google’s mobile operating system every day, a growth rate unprecedented in any era of computing. This…

Here’s How Bad Android’s Fragmentation Problem Is [GRAPHIC]

May 16, 2012   Peter Pachal

When Google first launched Android, the open-source operating system came with the promise that it could power almost any device. That’s created a proverbial cornucopia of mobile devices that consumers have to choose from, but it’s also led to…

Android and iOS Download 88% of all Apps [Nielsen Study]

May 16, 2012   Shawn Hess

Only about a year ago the number of cellular subscribers who owned smartphones was about 40%. Now the number has reached 50% and it is quickly growing larger. With that trend comes a growing popularity of applications for these mobile…

Collaboration service Convo expands its offering with Android app and Group Chat

May 16, 2012   Drew Olanoff

There are a few players in the business collaboration space, but up-and-comer Convo continues to broaden its offerings, making it a service worth looking at before making a big decision of what your team is going to select.
We’re big…

Google to Sell Android ‘Nexus’ Devices Directly to Customers [REPORT]

May 16, 2012   Peter Pachal

Google will give several device manufacturers early access to future releases of the Android operating system, a new report says. As part of the shift in strategy, the search giant will also begin selling some devices directly to consumers.…

Google Maps Now Lets You Save Home, Work Locations

May 15, 2012   Drew Bowling

If you’re a regular user of Google Maps, you’ve doubtlessly noticed the My Places tab that appears in the left-hand menu. In case it’s evaded your scope, the My Places tab is an option that allows you to make interactive…

Smule Brings Songify App to Android

May 15, 2012   Christina Warren

Smule, the popular iOS app maker behind such hits as Magic Piano, I Am T-Pain and Glee Karaoke is finally making its way to the Android platform — starting with its latest hit, Songify.
Created in conjunction with the…

Android Making Gains Overseas

May 15, 2012   Mike Fossum

Data from Kantar WorldPanel has shown that Google’s Android OS has been making gains in the first quarter in seven major markets, including Australia, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United States.
In Italy and Spain, Android popularity more…

Google+ For iPhone: Google Finally Gets A Sense Of Style

May 15, 2012   Shaylin Clark
Google+ For iPhone: Google Finally Gets A Sense Of Style

Despite the perennial concerns over privacy and security, Google’s services remain pretty popular. Google can generally be counted on to make services that are easy to use and that make our lives easier. Even iPhone users tend to rely pretty…

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