Tag: Android

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Hewlett-Packard races to build webOS ecosystem through licensing strategy

Published: July 1, 2011

By licensing out its webOS mobile operating system, Hewlett-Packard could be looking to quickly build an ecosystem that can hold its own against Android’s growth.

Apple’s iPhone picks up share in recent smartphone purchases: Nielsen

Published: July 1, 2011

Apple's iPhone share of the smartphone marketplace is growing while Android is leveling out, according to new data from Nielsen.

Android’s growth is Google’s gain, but what do regulators think?

Published: June 29, 2011

Google’s advertising business is getting a boost from a half-million Android activations taking place daily, but this kind of growth could also catch the attention of regulators.

Who cares about anything except iOS and Android?

Published: June 28, 2011

By Jeff Williams

A couple of months ago I was developing a mobile site for the No. 4 retailer, trying to create a way for users to pick many objects and extra functionality without forcing a page load.

Zipcar expands member accessibility via Android app

Published: June 22, 2011

Car sharing network Zipcar is letting members search for and reserve cars by time, location and vehicle type via an Android app.

Growing smartphones ownership provides opportunity for marketers

Published: June 13, 2011

Google Android was the leading smartphone platform between February and April, while Apple iOS moved up to second place, according to new data from comScore.

Yellowbook connects consumers with local businesses via tablet app

Published: June 8, 2011

Yellowbook is letting consumers find a business and search for listings via a new application designed for Android tablets.

Rich media ads on iPad outperforming iOS, Android devices

Published: June 7, 2011

Rich banners and rich interstitials on the iPad are outperforming similar units on iOS and Android devices, according to a new in-application mobile rich media ad report from Medialets.

Prescription giant Medco strengthens healthcare lead with mobile entry

Published: May 23, 2011

Prescription management firm Medco Health Solutions is taking its first major step into mobile healthcare with the launch of the Medco Pharmacy application for Verizon Wireless BlackBerry and Android smartphones.

Locally-relevant mobile news from Google could be trouble for newspapers

Published: May 17, 2011

Google continues its invesment in mobile services with the addition of locally relevant headlines to its Google News mobile service.