All the stories tagged with Android
Android is the 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. You can follow Ubergizmo on Android with Google Currents.
SwiftKey Will Be The Samsung Galaxy S4′s Keyboard Of Choice
03/15/2013, Unlike iOS, Android comes with a host of keyboards to choose from should you not like the stock Android keyboard. SwiftKey is one of them and if you have been enjoying the keyboard on your previous Android devices, you might [...]
WhatsApp With Holo UI Update Makes Its Way Onto Google Play
03/15/2013, A while back we reported that WhatsApp for Android would be getting a Holo makeover, although this was in the beta APK which we guess some of you guys might have avoided in favor of the final release. Well the [...]
Facebook For Android Update Pushed Outside Of Play Store?
03/15/2013, If you happen to be an avid user of Facebook for Android, did you notice that you started to receive a prompt from the social network giant to download an update for a new build of its app, known as [...]
Samsung Galaxy S4 Hands-On Review
03/14/2013, Hands-On Galaxy S4 Review: this article shows how the Samsung Galaxy S4 looks and feels in the real world. It covers the industrial design, specifications and software aspect of the smartphone.
Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition For Android Needs Your Input
03/14/2013, Overhaul Games is certainly doing a great service for the gaming community, especially when they are working to port Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition for folks who tend to game on the Android-powered platform. The thing is, one of the weaknesses [...]
Apple Criticizes Android Ahead of Galaxy S4 Launch
03/13/2013, In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Apple’s Phil Schiller who leads the marketing efforts for the brand went on the offensive against Android and its eco-system. Among the many criticisms that he had against Android, the interesting ones [...]
Android Leader Andy Rubin Steps Down
03/13/2013, Google’s CEO Larry Page has announced that Andy Rubin, the founder of Android is stepping down from this role as the leader of the Android group, but will remain at Google to work on another project. “Andy’s decided it’s time [...]
Dual Bootable Android 4.2.2 Released By Intel
03/12/2013, Intel would be the name on your lips, assuming you have been on the lookout to find a way to enjoy the Android platform on your desktop or your notebook, and have given it a go with pre-alpha builds of [...]
Runbo X3, The Rambo of smartphones
03/12/2013, With a similar-sounding name to John Rambo, the Chinese-made Runbo X3 is one tough and rugged Android phone. Sporting a look that is more walkie-talkie than phone, Runbo X3 is encased in a waterproof case with IP67 rating, which should [...]
HTC One Global Release Delayed To April
03/12/2013, We caught wind of the HTC One possibly being delayed last week due to HTC struggling with the manufacturing process of its flagship device. It seems those rumors have been proven to be true as HTC has released a statement delaying [...]
Android Tablet Sales To Overtake iPad In 2013?
03/12/2013, Apple’s iPad is the tablet to beat for any hardware manufacturer who wants to get in on the tablet game, and that has been the case for quite some time – in fact, from the first generation iPad all the [...]
Galaxy Note 2 Exploit Surfaces Using Ticker To Access Browser
03/12/2013, Last week, we highlighted a video that showed a way the Samsung Galaxy Note 2′s homescreen can be exploited in order launch programs and directly dial some contacts on your phone, even though the process takes some quick finger work. [...]
Sony Xperia TL, Xperia J Receiving Android Jelly Bean 4.1
03/12/2013, We know hearing your Android device has been selected to receive an update to the latest operating system, in this case Android Jelly Bean, is a special time in a smartphone-owner’s life. One day, you’re cursing up a storm at [...]
