All the stories tagged with: Android
Android is mobile operating system from Google. The software was originally built by a company called Android Inc, that was purchased by Google in 2005. From its modest debuts, Android has become a powerhouse that powers not only smartphones and tablet, but a host of other less high-profile devices and gadgets. Although Android is not a community-driven project, Google does release the source code as open-source under the Apache license.
Court rules that Java APIs are not copyrightable in Google vs Oracle case
06/01/2012, A little over a week ago, we reported that in the legal battle between Google and Oracle, the jury ruled that while Google was guilty of infringing upon Oracle’s copyright, they did not infringe upon any of the company’s patents. [...]
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro gets Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update
06/01/2012, So we do know that the Verizon Galaxy Nexus has just received the Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update, so what are some of the other smartphones that will also be part of this update rollout? Well, the Sony Ericsson [...]
Baidu releases ROM of their own for Android smartphones in China
05/31/2012, When it comes to China, the country has its own version of Google that mimics some of the company’s services, like a search engine, a mobile platform (which admittedly is based off Android) and a cloud service of their own [...]
SkyDrive to get Android App, Recycle Bin In July [Rumor]
05/31/2012, After SkyDrive released an app for its cloud-based storage service for the iOS and Windows Phone platforms, Android users were not exactly stuck with no options. But then again, some people might prefer to opt for the Microsoft version of [...]
Flipboard beta for Android has been launched
05/31/2012, Remember yesterday we reported that Flipboard was supposedly working on a beta version that would soon be made available for other Android devices? Well the good news is that if the beta was what you were looking forward to, it [...]
Verizon’s Motorola Xoom to undergo soak test soon, Android 4.0 update imminent?
05/31/2012, Motorola Xoom owners on Verizon’s network, if you have upgraded your tablet to LTE or are still running on CDMA, fret not as it appears that an update is headed your way. Motorola Feedback Members have reported that they have [...]
Flipboard reportedly working on a beta version of its app for other Android devices
05/30/2012, When the Samsung Galaxy S3 was announced, one of the exclusive apps for it would be Flipboard. iOS users are probably familiar with the app, but its arrival on the Galaxy S3 would mark its first foray on the Android [...]
Android 4.0.4 update for Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus is imminent
05/30/2012, Verizon’s Android 4.0.4 update for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus could be considered to be long overdue by some, and last we checked it was available as a direct download from Google which had to be flashed onto the device, making [...]
Asus Nexus tablet to have Jelly Bean operating system?
05/29/2012, It seems that there are whispers going around of an upcoming Asus Nexus tablet that is ready to be unveiled in under a month, and an in-depth benchmark of the mysterious Asus Nexus tablet was recently spotted, where it has [...]
LG Optimus LTE, Optimus LTE Tag, and Optimus Vu to receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update
05/29/2012, Mark your calendars, boys and girls – June is the month where LG will be releasing the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system update to the following devices – the LG Optimus LTE, Optimus LTE Tag, and Optimus Vu. [...]
Leaked Android 4.0.4 build for the LG Spectrum now available
05/29/2012, Heads up LG Spectrum owners, if you’re looking to give your handset a taste of the latest Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich build, you’re in luck. It appears that a leaked build of Android 4.0.4 VS920ZV7 has made its way [...]
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc and Xperia neo receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update
05/28/2012, If you happen to own the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc or the Xperia neo (or both!), then you would definitely be pleased to hear that the long awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update is finally available, where those smartphones [...]
Orange’s Intel-based Santa Clara Android smartphone to be showcased this week
05/28/2012, Early this year, we first caught a glimpse of the Intel-based Android smartphone from Orange. But it was at the Mobile World Congress when the carrier officially announced the phone with its name, Santa Clara. We even got the chance [...]
