Android Jelly Bean (Android 4.1 and 4.2) adoption has picked up substantially since Google last published numbers a month ago. It can now be found on just over 10% of devices that accessed Google Play during the 14-day period ending today. That’s up from 6.7% a month earlier. Click for a larger version Ice Cream Sandwich saw a modest increase […]
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One of these could have been the Android mascot
In the days leading up to the launch of Android (back in 2007), Dan Morrill, head of developer relations for the platform, took some time to doodle up some “eye candy” for some presentation slides. He came up with four early Android mascot designs. My job was developer relations, but I took a much-needed break of a couple hours and […]
17.4 million Android and iOS devices activated on Christmas Day
It appears that a few people asked Santa Claus for smartphones or tablets and Santa appears to have come through in a big way. In fact, it was a record-setting day with 17.4 million Android and iOS devices being activated on Christmas Day according to Flurry Analytics. More iOS and Android devices are activated on Christmas Day than on any […]
Video: Happy Holidays from Android
With Christmas just around the corner now, the Google Android has put together a video to wish the Android community happy holidays: Thanks for being part of the Android community in 2012. Happy holidays from everyone at Android! It’s nice to see that even Bug Droid, the Android mascot, will celebrate surrounded by friends and all the latest Nexus devices. […]
Motorola developing ‘X Phone’ to take on Apple and Samsung?
It has been relatively quiet on the Motorola front for a while. Having been acquired by Google earlier this year, it’s been unclear how the manufacturer would move forward under the umbrella of its new owners. A report by The Wall Street Journal now suggests that Motorola has some very exciting surprises in store for us for 2013. The report […]
Leak reveals Polaroid IM1836 Android-powered camera with interchangeable lenses
Polaroid, the famed camera company that went bankrupt in 2008 and has since re-emerged as a purveyor of entry level digital cameras, may be the latest to throw its hat into the new Android-powered digital camera market. Samsung already offers the Galaxy Camera and Nikon recently unveiled the Coolpix S800c. Leaked images and specifications now suggest that Polaroid is about […]
Samsung Galaxy S III Android 4.1 update headed to Mobilicity, Videotron and WIND starting Friday
Canada’s Android 4.1 update rollout began early last week with Bell, Rogers and TELUS users getting their upgrades. Samsung Canada today announced that the upgrade will begin rolling out to Mobilicity, Videotron and WIND Mobile users on Friday, December 14th: The rollout will be staggered and continue into next week, meaning that it may be a few more days before […]
Google launches Sound Search for Google Play widget for Android
Google today announced a new widget to help Android users identify that song they’re listening to. The Sound Search for Google Play widget will not only identify the song but also conveniently let you purchase it later through Google Play: Sometimes, you hear a song you like while you’re out and about but don’t want to download it right at […]