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Over a billion devices vulnerable after Android exploit found
Over a billion devices vulnerable after Android exploit found
Android users beware: a new research report has pointed to a critical exploit in the operating system that could lead to over a billion devices being vulnerable. 27 Mar 2014
Apple considering iTunes for Android
Apple considering iTunes for Android
Apple is finally considering launching iTunes for Android, as well as an unlimited on-demand streaming service to rival Spotify, Google All Play and the rumored upcoming Amazon Prime Music. 23 Mar 2014 - 2 comments
WhatsApp for Android has vulnerability that could make your conversations public to other apps
WhatsApp for Android has vulnerability that could make your conversations public to other apps
It has been discovered that popular cross-platform messenger WhatsApp has a vulneranability that could make Android users susceptible to their conversations being read by all other apps. 13 Mar 2014 - 3 comments
comScore: Windows Phone finally surpasses BlackBerry in U.S. smartphone market share
comScore: Windows Phone finally surpasses BlackBerry in U.S. smartphone market share
According to comScore's latest U.S. smartphone data, Windows Phone has finally surpassed BlackBerry for the third spot in the market. 08 Mar 2014 - 1 comment
Sony launches new Xperia Z2 flagship
Sony launches new Xperia Z2 flagship
Sony has used the Mobile World Congress event to unveil its new flagship Android device, the Xperia Z2. 25 Feb 2014 - 1 comment
Nokia unveils three Android phones: X, X+, XL as gateways to Lumia
Nokia unveils three Android phones: X, X+, XL as gateways to Lumia
After months and months of rumors and leaked images and speculation, Nokia unveiled its Android devices early this morning, dubbing the phones the X, X+ and XL.' 25 Feb 2014
HTC will support U.S. flagship models with OS updates for at least two years
HTC will support U.S. flagship models with OS updates for at least two years
HTC, during a Reddit AMA, has said they are focusing on Android updates, after a notably rough past of slow updates. 15 Feb 2014
Android SDK updated, tons of Chromecast apps expected soon
Android SDK updated, tons of Chromecast apps expected soon
Google has updated their Play Services SDK this week, meaning tons of Chromecast apps should be on the way. 15 Feb 2014
Analyst: Microsoft to make nearly $2 billion next year from Android licensing deals
Analyst: Microsoft to make nearly $2 billion next year from Android licensing deals
According to a new research note from Nomura, Microsoft is making up to $2 billion from its Android licensing agreements, significantly more than what it makes from its own Windows Phone smartphone operating system. 12 Feb 2014 - 1 comment
WSJ: Nokia's Android phone is coming this month for emerging markets
WSJ: Nokia's Android phone is coming this month for emerging markets
According to the WSJ, Nokia will release its oft-rumored Android smartphone this month, just as the company's handset division closes on being sold to Microsoft. 11 Feb 2014
Only two-thirds of Android devices have Google services installed
Only two-thirds of Android devices have Google services installed
A new and interesting report from ABI Research should have Google on watch as Android continues to dominate global smartphone sales. 05 Feb 2014 - 1 comment
Geeksphone reveals details for its 'Revolution' Android, Firefox OS dual-boot phone
Geeksphone reveals details for its 'Revolution' Android, Firefox OS dual-boot phone
Geeksphone, the Spanish startup trying to disrupt the smartphone world, has revealed specs and images for its upcoming Revolution handset that runs on Android and Firefox OS. 05 Feb 2014 - 3 comments
Sony ends future software upgrades for most of its old Xperia smartphones
Sony ends future software upgrades for most of its old Xperia smartphones
Sony Mobile has confirmed today that many of its older Xperia smartphones will no longer be receiving future upgrades, and will stay with their current firmware and version of Android. 04 Feb 2014
Canalys: Android on 79 percent of nearly 1 billion smartphones shipped in 2013
Canalys: Android on 79 percent of nearly 1 billion smartphones shipped in 2013
While other firms reported that smartphone shipments broke 1 billion in 2013, Canalys believes the world got very close but did not hit the milestone. 31 Jan 2014 - 1 comment
Intel's Bay Trail tablet chip available on Android devices starting in the Q2
Intel's Bay Trail tablet chip available on Android devices starting in the Q2
According to CEO Brian Krzanich, Intel's quad-core Bay Trail processors will reach Android tablets starting in the Q2. 20 Jan 2014
Nokia Android prototype leaks in photo
Nokia Android prototype leaks in photo
A photo allegedly showing another view of the prototype Nokia smartphone running Android has surfaced. 13 Jan 2014
Jelly Bean reaches nearly 60 percent of Android market share
Jelly Bean reaches nearly 60 percent of Android market share
As they do every month, Google has released the latest market share figures for every version of Android. 12 Jan 2014
HP to release cheap Android phone this month
HP to release cheap Android phone this month
According to 9to5G, HP is preparing to release a cheap Android smartphone aimed at the emerging markets, possibly as soon as next week. 11 Jan 2014 - 1 comment
Gartner: 1 Billion Android sales in 2014
Gartner: 1 Billion Android sales in 2014
According to a forecast from research group Gartner, more than one billion devices running Android will be sold in 2014. 07 Jan 2014
Android heads to Audi, Honda, GM and Hyundai vehicles through new alliance
Android heads to Audi, Honda, GM and Hyundai vehicles through new alliance
Google's Android operating system will be integrated with vehicles made by Audi, Honda, GM and Hyunda through the new Open Automotive Alliance (OAA). 07 Jan 2014
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