Tag: Android

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What will a 7-inch Apple tablet mean for other OEMs?

Published: February 15, 2012

With rumors continuing around an upcoming 7-inch tablet from Apple and Samsung introducing a new 7-inch tablet on Android’s Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, this segment of the tablet category continues to heat up.

Apple cries “foul” over voice-activated search on Galaxy Nexus

Published: February 14, 2012

Apple continues to go after Samsung on the legal front and is now alleging that the South Korean handset manufacturer violated four patents in its new Galaxy Nexus, the first smartphone using Android’s Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.

Google unifies mobile, desktop Web experience with Chrome for Android

Published: February 10, 2012

The newly introduced Chrome for Android mobile browser will enable Google to differentiate Android from iOS and could open up new marketing opportunities for brands.

Is Google doing enough to address Android security issues?

Published: February 6, 2012

Google is attempting to address the reportedly growing problem of malware on Android with a newly announced service called Bouncer that automatically scans Android for malware. However, the step – while one that Google needed to take – may not be enough to deal with the problem.

Apple not feeling much heat from Android tablets

Published: January 27, 2012

While Android’s share of the tablet market jumped to a record 39.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011, it is not expected to catch up to the iPad any time soon.

News Corp.’s The Daily moves beyond iPad with Android tablet app

Published: January 12, 2012

News Corp.’s mobile magazine The Daily is launching an application for Android tablets to expand its mobile reach.

Samsung intent-to-buy nearly triples while iPhone remains a leader: study

Published: January 10, 2012

Consumer interest in purchasing a Samsung smartphone has nearly tripled since the fall, while demand for the Apple iPhone remains strong even more than two months after the new iPhone 4S was released, according to new data from ChangeWave Research.

Chick-fil-A taps mobile app for football fans

Published: January 4, 2012

Chick-fil-A recently used a mobile application to rev up football fans for its sponsored college football bowl.

Android controls 47pc of market share: comScore

Published: January 3, 2012

The Android operating system still reigns supreme with 47 percent of market share, according to comScore’s latest mobile report.

Android app downloads catching up to iOS

Published: December 29, 2011

Google's Android is on pace to compete head on with Apple's iOS next year when it comes to app downloads if recent download rates continue.