Tag: Droid

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Google takes leaf from Apple playbook, tightens grip on Android

Published: May 18, 2012

Google appears to be seeking greater control over the Android mobile operating system by working more closely with handset manufacturers to develop pure Android devices and sell these directly to consumers.

Nokia posts another weak quarter as it fails to ignite smartphone sales

Published: April 20, 2012

Nokia continues to struggle, reporting another drop in shipments and sales during the first quarter of 2012. With the momentum continuing to gain behind iPhone and Android, it will likely take the rest of the year, if not longer, for Nokia to regain its lost footing.

Can the iPhone take all the credit for mobile marketing?

Published: April 17, 2012

Apple's iPhone opened up significant opportunities for marketers when it came on the scene in 2007 and since then numerous developments have led to new opportunities in terms of scale and reach.

MyHeritage lets members search historical records via mobile app

Published: April 10, 2012

MyHeritage has debuted a mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices that aims to help users with their family history research.

Amazon Appstore generates three times more revenue per user than Google Play: Flurry

Published: April 3, 2012

In a study of top-ranked applications across iOS, Amazon and Android, Flurry Analytics found that the Kindle Fire manufacturer delivers more than three times the revenue in its app store compared to what Google generates for developers.

Smartphones account for half of mobile subscribers: Nielsen

Published: April 2, 2012

February was the first time smartphone owners accounted for half of all mobile phones in the United States, according to new data from Nielsen.

Is the iPad surpassing Android handsets as a priority for developers?

Published: March 21, 2012

Developers are said to be losing some of their interest in creating mobile apps for Google’s Android operating system, threatening to make it No. 3 in terms of priority behind the iPhone and iPad, according to a new report from International Data Corp. and Appcelerator.

Apple gains access to Android information, potentially opening door to more suits

Published: March 7, 2012

The order from a judge requiring Google to hand over development information about Android to Apple could provide the company with ammunition for additional lawsuits claiming Android copies important iOS functionality.

Will Play Store help Google sell more digital content?

Published: March 7, 2012

Google is replacing the Android Market with Google Play, a digital content marketplace where users will be able to access music, movies, books and apps on their Android phone or tablet as well as on desktop.

The New York Times keeps readers informed about presidential elections via mobile app

Published: February 29, 2012

The New York Times has rolled out an Election 2012 mobile application that aims to be a comprehensive resource for those that are following this year’s presidential campaign.