Google’s acquisition announcement might have sent some shockwaves around the technology arena but big Android manufacturers have welcomed the Motorola takeover. Samsung, Sony Ericsson, HTC and LG feel Motorola’s fleet of 17,000 patents will help them to protect them against ongoing and future Android-related lawsuits. This is what the business heads of different organizations […]
Google buys Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion
Wow, Google pulled off a big one today. They’ve announced to acquire Motorola Mobility — which Motorola spun off as a separate entity last year — for $12.5 billion or $40 per share. Despite taking over a hardware manufacturer, Google is quick to clarify that Android will still remain an open platform. Motorola will […]
Nexus S seen running Ice Cream Sandwich
Android’s latest Ice Cream Sandwich is still few weeks away but the first images of Nexus S running the latest Android OS has surfaced. The images come by way of Android Police and Rootz Wiki who also happen to spill some beans on the expected features. The ICS will have a new blue theme […]
Skype for Android adds more devices for video calling
Skype has updated their Android app today and have added more devices to its list of video call support. Now most top-end devices including Galaxy S II, Galaxy Tab, Sensation, Flyer and some non-certified devices can video call their Skype contacts for free however, video calling quality on non-certified devices may not be at […]
LG adds affordable Gingerbread-running phones to its portfolio
LG Electronics is heating up the Android market with its two new introductions that are not only affordable but also run the latest Android 2.3 OS. First up is the Optimus Pro (C660) which was leaked recently. The candybar phone sports a full QWERTY keyboard along with a 2.8-inch touchscreen display. Additionally, the phone […]
Google revamps Android Market on phones
Google has overhauled its Android Market that claims to make app discovery easier. With the new interface (reminiscent to Windows Phone 7’s Tile interface), users can quickly search and download new apps, games and books. While the new Market will be rolled out globally, American consumers will get two exclusive features like renting movies […]
Google Maps update for Android gains Transit Navigation
Google has updated its Maps app for Android that adds the all new Transit Navigation support. With the new Navigation option, a user can get directions that involve traveling in a train or any other public mode of transportation. Google has also added some more features like an improved notification bar that notifies when […]
Nokia device pictured running Android OS
It’s no secret that Nokia has not been comfortable with Google’s Android OS which most mobile manufacturers have seemed to favour. However, it looks like Nokia did dabble with the OS along with Windows Phone. These pictures were captured in China and is said to run Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. Now I know it’s […]
Sony Ericsson to integrate NFC chips in upcoming Android phones
Need more proof that NFC will be the next big thing in mobile devices? Sony Ericsson is the new company that will integrate NFC chips in their upcoming Android phones. NFC maker, NXP Technologies has confirmed that Sony Ericsson will use their PN65 NFC solution that includes the NFC controller, embedded secure element and […]
Adobe releases Flash Player 10.3 for PC and Android
Adobe today released a new version of its Flash Player for desktops and Android devices. The Flash Player 10.3 promises to improve stability, enhance security and privacy protection that now allows to clear up local storage from browsers’ privacy settings. Additionally, the desktop version also gets couple of new features like media measurement to […]
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