Google has once again updated its Android Platform Versions report. This latest summary, dated March 3, 2014, reveals no big surprises: The various versions of Android 4.x, including Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean and KitKat continue to make slow but steady inroads while older versions slowly fade away but probably more slowly than Google would want . Both Android Jelly Bean […]
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Android captures 62% of global tablet market in 2013
The Apple iPad and iOS have dominated the tablet market since their introduction. Despite some predictions by Gartner that it would not relinquish the top spot until 2015, iOS was pushed down into second spot by Android last year. While sales rose again, they could not match Android’s 127% growth over the previous year. Gartner attributed Android’s success to the […]
Dual-booting Android and Windows Phone smartphones coming this year?
A rumour surfaced last year that Microsoft was looking to bring HTC back to the Windows Phone family with an offer of reduced license fees and perhaps even a dual-booting smartphone that would support both Android and Windows Phone. Whether HTC jumped on board or not remains unclear but it appears that it was the not the only manufacturer Microsoft […]
Google’s Sundar Pichai on Android malware and security
A lot of people wondered what Sundar Pichai, Google’s Senior Vice President of Chrome and Apps, was up to earlier this week when he reportedly said that Google could not guarantee that Android was safe because it had been “designed to give more freedom.” Needless to say, the comment made some waves. According to FrAndroid, Pichai said, “We cannot guarantee […]
MWC 2014: 64-bit Android to launch in Q3 according to MediaTek VP
With a growing number of 64-bit processors being announced, including the MediaTek MT6732, their full potential still needs a 64-bit operating system to take advantage of the new architecture. Apple has already launched iOS as a 64-bit OS and Google Android may not be far behind. Speaking at an impromptu briefing at Mobile World Congress, Jeffrey Ju, General Manager for […]
Nokia to follow up Nokia X with Nokia XX and an unnamed model?
Nokia is widely expected to unveil its first Android smartphone in mere days at a press event at Mobile World Congress. While it has received a level of attention normally reserved for a flagship device, all the rumours to date clearly suggest that the Nokia X will be an entry level device designed for emerging markets. A report a week […]
Pebble provides update on Android Pebble appstore
Pebble launched its appstore for iOS early last week and promised that the Android version was “coming very, very soon.” The company yesterday provided an update on its progress. While “very, very soon” was interpreted as being a matter of days by many, it appears that it will be a while yet before we see the Android Pebble appstore. A […]
Multiple Nokia Android smartphones in the works?
The looming Microsoft acquisition of Nokia’s device business appears to be doing little to put a damper on rumours that the company is forging ahead with development of Android-powered smartphones. China’s Tech.qq today suggests that Nokia is looking to launch a range of Android smartphones, including some higher-range ones. It cites “Silicon Valley sources” at Artesyn Technologies, a company that […]