Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Android Users Now the Biggest Data Hogs [STATS] - Mashable

Telegraph.co.ukAndroid Users Now the Biggest Data Hogs [STATS]MashableThe Nielsen Company has released the details from its latest mobile survey, which reveals that Android not only leads in US marketshare, it also dominates when it comes to data usage. The survey, which was carried out in April 2011, indicates that ...Android Smartphones Consume More Data. Here's Why.GigaOmNielsen: Android Lead On iOS Plateaus, Data Usage SpikesMobileCrunchNielsen: Android's smartphone lead has slowed d

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Is Microsoft getting $5 per HTC Android handset sold? We asked HTC... - The Guardian (blog)

Stuff.co.nzIs Microsoft getting $5 per HTC Android handset sold? We asked HTC...The Guardian (blog)HTC Desire, Legend and Nexus One smartphones: Android is free, but how much is the Microsoft patent settlement licence costing? Who's making money out of Android? Some carriers (because people are buying smartphones), perhaps some handset makers, ...Microsoft cashing in on Android? Amazing, yet not surprisingGeekWireHTC Shares Pare Decline After Company Denies Royalty ReportSan Francisco Chroni

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Samsung to stick with Google for its tablets

Samsung to stick with Google for its tablets
Samsung Electronics will depend on Google's Android mobile-device software to run future versions of its tablet computers, a senior Samsung official said in an interview published Tuesday.

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Google still doesn't get games, bans emulators on Android Marketplace - VentureBeat

AppscoutGoogle still doesn't get games, bans emulators on Android MarketplaceVentureBeatGoogle has removed a batch of console emulators that let Android users play classic video games from older consoles like the Super Nintendo (SNES) from the Android Marketplace — and has slapped its budding gaming populace in the face again. ...Google Pulls Yongzh's Emulator Apps Off Android MarketPC MagazinePopular console emulators removed from Android MarketCNETGoogle Tears Down Video Game Emulato

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Nvidia touts quad-core Kal-El chip in Android tablet - CNET

CNETNvidia touts quad-core Kal-El chip in Android tabletCNETThe company has carved out a niche compared to traditional mobile chip rivals such as Texas Instruments and Qualcomm with its dual-core Tegra 2, used in the Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1--the two current flagship Android tablets. ...Don't Buy a Dual-Core Tablet Until You See This VideoGigaOmNvidia Shows Tablet Running Quad-core Tegra ChipPCWorldNVIDIA's Kal-El Glowball Shows off Dynamic Lighting & Quad-Core Physi

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Sony Android Tablet S1 and S2 (Official Sony Tablet trailer)

Sony S1 and S2 Android Tablets Sony S1 and S2 Android Tablet Sony unveiled its first two Android tablets at a press event in Tokyo today, announcing its intention to bring the devices to market in the autumn of 2011. The Sony tablets, codenamed S1 and S2, will run Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) and have both Wi-Fi and WAN (3G/4G) compatibility. The more conventional S1 has a 9.4-inch display, making it only slightly smaller than Apple's iPad 2. Its off-center of gravity

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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Android 3.1 update for ASUS Eee Pad Transformer leaks out - Engadget

PhoneDogAndroid 3.1 update for ASUS Eee Pad Transformer leaks outEngadgetASUS' official Android 3.1 update should be coming soon enough, but Eee Pad Transformer users that just can't wait now have another option at their disposal. A seemingly final version of the update leaked ...What exactly is ASUS up to with the Padfone?PhoneDogAndroid 3.1 Update for ASUS Transformer Leaked!The GadgetsAndroid 3.1 on the ASUS Eee Pad TransformerAnandTechLiliputing -Maboot -GizmoCrunchall 18 n

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Microsoft's lucrative new revenue stream? Android. - CNET

Siliconrepublic.comMicrosoft's lucrative new revenue stream? Android.CNETThe irony's enough to make your head explode: Microsoft makes more money from Android than it does Windows Phone. This according to Citi analyst Walter Pritchard, who says $5 from the purchase price of every HTC Android ...Android Windfall Leads to $150 Million Payday For MicrosoftPCWorldWhoa: Microsoft could be making 5x as much from Android as from Windows PhoneVentureBeatMicrosoft's $150m Android windfall dwa

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Multi Touch Capacitive Screen - Dropad A8 Android 2.2 Tablet, Samsung 1GHz CPU - Part 1

You can find this Dropad A8 Android 2.2 Tablet at Euogo.com goo.gl PV210 A8 CPU + 2 Point Touch - Capacitive Screen + 512MB RAM + HDMI Port + Camera Hot Spot Android 2.2 OS Samsung S5PV210 (cortex A8) CPU with 1GHz 512M RAM Capacitive Multi Touch Screen HDMI Port Accelerometer Official Android Market

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Saturday, May 28, 2011

Google Wallet will usher change? Think Again - International Business Times

The GuardianGoogle Wallet will usher change? Think AgainInternational Business TimesGoogle rolled out a mobile payments system for its Android phone this week, with observers widely expecting Apple to do the same, but recent privacy snafus and infrastruction challenges question the technology's viability. The Internet-giant announced ...Google Wallet Demo Shows Bright Future for Mobile PaymentseWeekNews: Google Launches Wallet NFC Payment System for AndroidThe Mac ObserverSpecial sticker mak

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Android Application Weekly 27 May 2011 - pocketnow.com

AndroidOS.in (blog)Android Application Weekly 27 May 2011pocketnow.comIn this episode of the Android Application Weekly we demonstrate some apps that will help you find that next geocache site, make free phone calls over a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection, and keep applications and folders on your Android secure. ...Is Lodsys Claiming Android Developers Infringe Its Patents?PC MagazineLodsys targets Android dev over in-app purchaseCNETLodsys accuses Android developer of patent infringementLos A

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Microsoft not too late for tablet party

Microsoft not too late for tablet party
Microsoft is still not too late for the tablet party. And with its Next operating system closer than most expect, the software maker could corner meaningful market share in 2013 and beyond, Citigroup said.

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Friday, May 27, 2011

Android Windfall Leads to $150 Million Payday For Microsoft - PCWorld

Siliconrepublic.comAndroid Windfall Leads to $150 Million Payday For MicrosoftPCWorldWhile Windows Phone 7 may be doing little to affect Microsoft's bottom line, Microsoft's significant patent holdings are allowing it to cash in on Android's success. In a research note to clients seen by ...Analyst: Microsoft gets $5 for every HTC Android phoneZDNet (blog)Royalty payments add up for Microsoft thanks to strong Android salesDailyTechMicrosoft's biggest mobile money-maker is Android

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What is inside Google Wallet? - International Business Times

Globe and MailWhat is inside Google Wallet?International Business TimesTo put it simply, Google Wallet is an Android app that makes your phone your wallet. It is the latest game changing innovation from the search giant. Google says the Wallet "stores virtual versions of your existing plastic cards on your phone. ...Google Wallet: Search giant introduces automatic cellphone payment systemWashington PostGoogle launches NFC payment service, eBay sues alleging theftApple InsiderGoogle Wallet e

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Google Wallet: Android NFC Payment System Announced - Search Engine Watch

The GuardianGoogle Wallet: Android NFC Payment System AnnouncedSearch Engine WatchGoogle Wallet is a mobile application for mobile devices running its Android operating system. With partnership support from Citi, MasterCard, First Data and Sprint, Google hopes to jump-start the mobile payment era in the United States. ...Google Wallet on Android: iOS and Windows Phone Must Be NextSlashGearGoogle Wallet enables mobile NFC payments on Android, gives away readersZDNet (blog)Google Wallet lets you p

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Verizon to debut 3rd Android phone with 4G Thursday - CNN

ComputerworldVerizon to debut 3rd Android phone with 4G ThursdayCNNLike the others, the Revolution from LG Electronics runs Android and has a large 4.3-inch touch screen. It also has a pair of cameras and a mobile hot spot feature, allowing users to share the fast data connection with eight devices connected via Wi-Fi ...LG Revolution Arrives Tomorrow on VerizonPC MagazineLG Revolution now available from Verizon with Android Netflix appwireless goodnessVerizon Adds LG Revolution to 4G LineupMobi

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Unboxing: Motorola XOOM Android Tablet.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

BlueStacks on track to enable Android apps on 'any x86-based Windows device' - ZDNet (blog)

The Tech HeraldBlueStacks on track to enable Android apps on 'any x86-based Windows device'ZDNet (blog)BlueStacks has been on the path to streamline support for Android OS apps on Windows-based devices. With some newly-secured venture capital, it's still on track. Larry Dignan is Editor in Chief of ZDNet and ...BlueStacks puts Android apps on WindowsCNETBlueStacks Puts Android Apps on PCsPC MagazineBlueStacks Runs Android Apps On Windows PCsInformationWeekPCWorld -PhysOrg.com&nb

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BlueStacks puts Android apps on Windows - CNET

CNETBlueStacks puts Android apps on WindowsCNETIf you miss your Android apps when using your PC, a start-up called BlueStacks says it has the answer. Today, the company announced first-round funding of $7.6 million from Ignition Ventures, Radar Partners, Helion Ventures, ...Bluestacks Runs Android Apps on a PCPCWorldWe can run Android apps in Windows, says newly-funded BlueStacksBetaNewsStartup BlueStacks Raises Cash to Bring Android Apps to Windows PCsAll Things Digital (blog)V3.co.uk -San

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Biz Break: Tech news to go: Google's Android, Microsoft's Mango, Apple's iPad

Biz Break: Tech news to go: Google's Android, Microsoft's Mango, Apple's iPad
Today: Tech news to go, including reports about Google's Android army, Microsoft's Mango phone software, Apple's iPad and Barnes & Noble's Nook. Plus: Google, Yahoo, new-home sales, Silicon Valley tech stocks.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Android apps: How to try before you buy - CNET (blog)

CNET (blog)Android apps: How to try before you buyCNET (blog)As CNET's Lance Whitney reported back in March, Amazon's Appstore for Android offers a "test drive" option for thousands of apps, meaning you can fiddle around with an app, right on your computer, before plunking down your hard-earned cash. ...Biz Break: Tech news to go: Google's Android, Microsoft's Mango, Apple's iPadSan Jose Mercury NewsIs Android Really the 'Open' Platform?LinuxInsider.comApple

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Amazon Tablets Sport Android, Tegra Quad-Core Chips: Bajarin - eWeek

NDTV.comAmazon Tablets Sport Android, Tegra Quad-Core Chips: BajarineWeekAmazon could launch a 10-inch and or 7-inch tablet computer to compete with Apple's iPad, the RIM PlayBook, HP TouchPad and the army of Android tablets as soon as for Christmas. Amazon.com is aiming to release at least one tablet computer based on ...Rumor: Amazon prepping multiple wallet-friendly tabletsCNET (blog)Amazon's Android tablets will cost $349 (7-inch) and $449 (10-inch)Unwired ViewAmazon's Tablet Wil

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10'' Android 2.1 1GHz WiFi 1080P HD Video 3G YouTube Tablet PC

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Monday, May 23, 2011

Google Blocks Rooted Android Devices From Renting Movies - Wired News

Social BarrelGoogle Blocks Rooted Android Devices From Renting MoviesWired NewsFor now, Google is restricting rooted Android devices from using its movie rental service on the Android Market. Photo: Duncan Geere/Wired.co.uk For many Android enthusiasts, having total control is part of the platform's attraction. ...Google blocks Android movie rentals from rooted devices, blames DRMArs TechnicaRooted Android Devices Blocked From Marketplace Movie RentalsPCWorldRooted devices can't run Andr

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Google blocks rooted devices from Android Movie Market - ZDNet (blog)

Operation AndroidGoogle blocks rooted devices from Android Movie MarketZDNet (blog)It seems that Google has begun to crackdown on 'rooted' Android device, starting off by banning them from its Android Movie Market. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is an internationally published technology ...Android Movie Rentals blocked on rooted Android kitT3Google to consumers: Rooted your Android? No movie for you!The Tech HeraldGoogle Blocks Android Movie Rentals on Rooted DevicesPC MagazineDigitaltrends.com

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Huawei E1750 3G WCDMA Dongle on Epad Android Tablet PC

www.nowsupplier.com Huawei E1750 3G WCDMA Dongle on Epad Android Tablet PC. Huawei E1750 3G WCDMA Dongle(http would help your Android tablet PC stay online without the limits of time and space. What you need is to have a 3G dongle, and then everything is ready for surfing online. I will show you how to use Huawei E1750 3G WCDMA Dongle on the ZT-180 Android tablet PC.

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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Google Blocks Android Movie Rentals on Rooted Devices - PC Magazine

Operation AndroidGoogle Blocks Android Movie Rentals on Rooted DevicesPC MagazineExcited for your first big movie rental on an Android device? If you've rooted your phone or tablet, guess again: Rooted Android users can't watch Android Market movie rentals. That's the latest news from Android Central, ...Streaming movie rentals from Android Market blocked on rooted devicesDigitaltrends.comRooted Android devices blocked from Android Market's new video rentalsExaminer.comAndroid Ma

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What Is The Name Of Toshiba's Android 3.0 Honeycomb Tablet? - Tablets Planet

Tablets PlanetWhat Is The Name Of Toshiba's Android 3.0 Honeycomb Tablet?Tablets PlanetToshiba is releasing a Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet this year, a bit later than was originally expected but it will come. Questions about features for the tablet have long been answered. Questions about pricing have also been answered. ...Modder Discovers Android's 'Gingerbread' on His 'Honeycomb' TabletPC Magazine5 Best Android Apps For Tablets (2011)GizmoCrunchHoneycomb 101: Ge

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Android Tablet NEW!!!

Just received this from a friend and figured I'd do an unboxing and Brief Demo. This Looks Like an Android iPad knockoff, but smaller. LOL Let me know what you guys think in the Comments below!! Don't forget to thumb it up, and Subscribe for the Latest Tech News, gadgets, Reviews and Tons More. &fmt=18

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Saturday, May 21, 2011

HTC Sense Smartphones Take Android to New Heights - infoSync World

Mobiletor.comHTC Sense Smartphones Take Android to New HeightsinfoSync WorldIn Q1 2011, according to a recent Gartner report, the HTC Sense experience was the preferred Android experience among smartphone buyers. 9313500 HTC smartphones were sold during that quarter, most of which were HTC Sense smartphones powered by Android. ...The State Of Mobile OS PatchingInformationWeekThe Best Android PhonesPC MagazineGoogle Maps on Browser updated for Android and iOSIGYAANDailyTech -CNET (blog) 

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The State Of Mobile OS Patching - InformationWeek

ReutersThe State Of Mobile OS PatchingInformationWeekThe recent uproar and subsequent congressional hearings over location-tracking software embedded in iOS and Android devices highlights a disturbing dichotomy between their respective vendors' (Apple and Google) approaches ...Apple and Android phones face strict laws in Europe: reportReutersApple and Android phones face tighter laws in EuropeFinancial TimesApple, Android phones face strict laws in Europe - FTReuters Indiaall 88 news article

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Hands-on with Google's Android 3.1 update

Hands-on with Google's Android 3.1 update
Google's long-awaited Android 3.1 update is slowly rolling out over-the-air to the Motorola Xoom, the first of the Honeycomb-based tablets to get the update. The non-3G Xoom on my desk finally got its update, and I got a chance to finally get some up-close time with the OS.

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Friday, May 20, 2011

HTC Flyer: First Impressions - PCWorld (blog)

Tablets PlanetHTC Flyer: First ImpressionsPCWorld (blog)The HTC Flyer 7-inch Android tablet is already available overseas, but US shoppers will be able to find it at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile starting May 22. I just received a shipping unit, ...Best Buy announces Wi-Fi HTC Flyer for May 22CNET (blog)HTC Flyer Touches Down at Best Buy on SundayTIMEHTC Flyer hands-on pictures with the Android tabletT3TechRadar UK -Liliputing -StocksandShares.TVall 28 news articles »

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Android leads market - Asia Times Online

NDTV.comAndroid leads marketAsia Times OnlineIn the platform race, Google has taken the lead, with Android securing 36% of the market, trailed by Nokia's Symbian with 27.4%. Apple's iOS took 16.8%, followed by Research In Motion's BlackBerry with 12.9%. Microsoft trailed the pack with only a 3.6% ...Android Took 36% Smartphone Share in Q1: GartnereWeekGartner: Android leads, Windows Phone lags in Q1CNETAndroid, iOS Dominate, Windows Phone TrailsPC MagazineBetaNews -Gamasutra&nbs

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Epic Citadel running on a dual-core Android tablet at CES 2011

Epic Citadel, made with Unreal Engine 3, is now running on Android dual-core Tegra 2 tablets. This particular tablet was the new Dell Streak 7 4G tablet announced today at CES. Epic Citadel looked fantastic on it. At the end you'll also see that prototype Acer tablet we filmed afterward in another video.

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Google fixing Android flaw that could have leaked personal data from millions ... - Los Angeles Times

ABC NewsGoogle fixing Android flaw that could have leaked personal data from millions ...Los Angeles TimesGoogle is in the process of updating its Android operating system to fix an issue that is believed to have left millions of smartphones and tablets vulnerable to personal data leaks. "We recently started rolling out a fix which addresses a potential ...Google fixing Android Wi-Fi snooping flawSC Magazine USGoogle acts fast to fix Android data leakmsnbc.comVisions of Android@Home Dance i

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Google fixes Android security flaw - GMANews.TV

Spiegel OnlineGoogle fixes Android security flawGMANews.TVGoogle has started rolling out a fix for a security flaw that may affect a majority of smartphones running its Android operating system. A Google spokesperson told Computerworld that the fix requires no action from users and will be rolled out in the ...Intel CEO on Android chaos, Apple controlCNETThe truth about the latest Google Android security scare (Updated)ZDNet (blog)Google moves fast to plug Android Wi-Fi data leaksComputerworldPC

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Asus, Acer tablets get Android 3.1 update in June

Asus, Acer tablets get Android 3.1 update in June
Tablet makers Asus and Acer will be sending updates for their Android operating systems in early June, upgrading the gadgets to use the improved Android 3.1.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The truth about the latest Google Android security scare - ZDNet (blog)

Globe and MailThe truth about the latest Google Android security scareZDNet (blog)A security vulnerability in some Google apps on Android has everybody stirred up again, so let's put this into perspective. In this article we'll explain why the threat is overblown and not even Android specific. In case you missed it, researchers in ...Google moves fast to plug Android Wi-Fi data leaksComputerworldGoogle fixes Android Wi-Fi security holeCNETGoogle fixing Android security flawWashington Pos

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99.7% of Android phones leak user account credentials - TechSpot

BBC News99.7% of Android phones leak user account credentialsTechSpotAccording to a report by German researchers, some 99.7% of Android devices in circulation are vulnerable to an attack that could compromise sensitive data transmitted over a wireless network connection. ...Why Isn't Google Chrome A Part Of Android?TechCrunchAndroid Phones 'Leak Personal Data'Sky NewsReport: Android phones vulnerable to snooping attackCNETArs Technica -ITProPortal -PC Magazineall 229 news a

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Android Data Vulnerability: How to Protect Yourself [Security]

Android Data Vulnerability: How to Protect Yourself [Security]
# security An Android personal data leakage epidemic has just been revealed. The vulnerability affects 99% of Android phones and may allow hackers to steal your Facebook, Google Calendar, or other personal data if you use a rogue open Wi-Fi network. Here's how to protect yourself. More »

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Those With Android Phones Should Avoid Public Wi-Fi Networks - Forbes (blog)

BBC NewsThose With Android Phones Should Avoid Public Wi-Fi NetworksForbes (blog)Bad news, Android smartphone users. “99% of Android phones leak secret account credentials,” reports the Register. Security researchers discovered that Android apps such as Google Calendar, Twitter, and Facebook are sending their ...Report: Android phones vulnerable to snooping attackCNETSeriously, Google? Android security flaw affects 99.7% of phonesVentureBeatSecurity Hole Apparently Affects Just About Every A

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Android 3.1 Honeycomb tablets rival iPad 2, say reviews - Computerworld (blog)

The Business InsiderAndroid 3.1 Honeycomb tablets rival iPad 2, say reviewsComputerworld (blog)Here's a shocker: some reviews are saying that tablets running Google's (GOOG) Android 3.1 -- called Honeycomb still -- are as good as an Apple (AAPL) iPad 2 running the latest version of iOS. Oh really? Let's find out. ...Reuters Summit-UPDATE 3-Nvidia head sees competition for iPadReutersNVIDIA blames everyone (except NVIDIA) for lackluster Android tablet salesZDNet (blog)Amazon-Android r

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Nvidia head sees Android beating Apple

Nvidia head sees Android beating Apple
NEW YORK, May 17 — Tablets using Google’s Android platform could overtake Apple Inc’s red-hot iPad within three years as improved versions and more applications hit the market, the head of chip designer Nvidia said. Nvidia Chief Executive Jen-Hsun Huang told the Reuters Technology Summit in New York yesterday that tablets using new versions of ...

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Monday, May 16, 2011

Samsung Galaxy S II review - BGR

The Business InsiderSamsung Galaxy S II reviewBGRBut it also takes things one step further and absolutely obliterates every other Android handset on the market in the specifications department. It's not just fast, it's the fastest. It's not just thin, it's the thinnest. But is it the best? ...Samsung will Push Android Gingerbead to Galaxy Phone, TabletPCWorldSamsung Galaxy S II (Unlocked)PC MagazineAndroid 2.3 Coming to Samsung Galaxy Phones, TabletGigaOmComputerworld (blog) 

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Honeycomb Has A Fighting Chance Against The iPad - TechCrunch

Honeycomb Has A Fighting Chance Against The iPadTechCrunchIf you'd asked me a week ago what I thought about Honeycomb, the tablet version of Android, I would have said that it was in very bad shape and that it would be several months before it could even hold a candle to the iPad 2. ...Samsung, 3G And Lack Of Apps Blamed For Shaky Android Tablet SalesSmartHouseNVIDIA boss bemoans sluggish Android tablet salesT3NVIDIA CEO says Android tablet sales poor due to high pricing and lack of ...IntoM

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Huawei S7 Android Tablet Review By Jason Bradbury

While the critics continue to argue among themselves over whether there is even an identifiable niche in the market for tablet computers like the iPad -- the 'it is too big to be truly mobile and not big enough to replace the laptop' row rages on -- the Huawei S7 has quietly gone about its business in a hugely impressive manner. Check out what Jason Bradbury thinks, in this new video review for EXPANSYS.com www.expansys.com

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Sunday, May 15, 2011

The Week's Best Android Apps - Gizmodo

World Internet TV on PC (blog)The Week's Best Android AppsGizmodoCasey Chan — Netflix: We've been waiting for Netflix to come to Android for a very long time. And it's finally here! Well, kind of. At the moment, you can only use Netflix on Android if you have a Samsung Nexus S, Evo 4G, Droid Incredible, ...Review of Netflix streaming video for AndroidMobile BurnNetflix Android App Highlights Need for Google's Antifrag GroupeWeekAndroid This Week: Netflix Plays; Honeycomb Improv

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Barnes & Noble rolls out periodical support for Android tablets - ZDNet (blog)

AppscoutBarnes & Noble rolls out periodical support for Android tabletsZDNet (blog)Barnes & Noble rolled out support for periodicals with its Nook Color ArticleView technology for magazines on Android tablets. Matthew Miller is an avid mobile device enthusiast who works during the day as a ...B&N updates Nook for Android for tablet usersCNET (blog)Barnes and Noble Updates Nook for Android, Adds Tablet SupportAppscoutUpgraded Nook: Android App Carries 140+ PublicationsMediaPost Public

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Nvidia CEO: Why Android tablets aren't selling

Nvidia CEO: Why Android tablets aren't selling
Nvidia's CEO didn't mince words when explaining why Android tablet sales have been dismal so far. Lack of apps is only part of the problem.

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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Nvidia CEO: Why Android tablets aren't selling - CNET

TFTS (blog)Nvidia CEO: Why Android tablets aren't sellingCNETNvidia's CEO is not pleased with the reception Android tablets have received so far. And he expressed frustration over marketing gaffes in an interview with CNET earlier this week. Sales of the first Android Honeycomb tablet, ...Nvidia CEO: Next wave of Android tablets address first-gen shortcomingsZDNet (blog)Nvidia CEO Says New Android Tablets Much Improved [For Those Skeptical Of The ...TFTS (blog)all 6 news articles &r

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Netflix Android App Highlights Need for Google's Antifrag Group - eWeek

AndroidOS.in (blog)Netflix Android App Highlights Need for Google's Antifrag GroupeWeekNetflix for Android is out with a caveat: availability on only 5 handsets in the US Netflix blamed the lack of a compatible DRM standard for the limited release. Netflix May 12 launched its Netflix application for Android smartphones, allowing users to ...Netflix (for Android)PC MagazineNetflix streaming now on (a few) Android phonesCNETNetflix Comes to More Android PhonesMobilediaAppscout -New York T

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First Look at NEC Dual-Screen Android Tablet at CES 2011 -- Phandroid.com

A look at the NEC Dual-Screen Android Tablet at their booth at CES 2011

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Friday, May 13, 2011

Netflix Comes to More Android Phones - Mobiledia

AndroidOS.in (blog)Netflix Comes to More Android PhonesMobilediaNetflix now streams TV and movies on five more Android smartphones, as the online movie giant struggles to integrate with Google's diverse and somewhat fragmented mobile platform. The app is free, ...Netflix (for Android)PC MagazineNetflix streaming now on (a few) Android phonesCNETNetflix coming to Android (but slowly)USA TodayNew York Times (blog) -TG Daily -PhoneDogall 115 news articles »

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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Verizon Xoom first to get Android 3.1, movie rentals - Macworld

CNETVerizon Xoom first to get Android 3.1, movie rentalsMacworldMotorola on Wednesday said users of its Xoom tablets on Verizon will be the first to get the new Android 3.1 update and the first to be able to rent movies from the Android Market. People with Xoom tablets running on ...iRobot teams with Google to devise robot appsBoston GlobeGoogle, iRobot team to build robot appsNetwork WorldiRobot to sell AVA the Android-based robotCNETZDNet UK -IntoMobileall 17 news articles »

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Google Android Ice Cream Sandwich Positive for Motorola Mobility, Samsung, LG ... - International Business Times

TG DailyGoogle Android Ice Cream Sandwich Positive for Motorola Mobility, Samsung, LG ...International Business TimesBy IB Times Staff Reporter | May 11, 2011 4:49 AM EDT Jefferies & Co. believes the Google Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) announcement of Android Ice Cream Sandwich is positive for Android handset original equipment manufacturers like Motorola Mobility, Samsung, ...Google wil unify Android OS by end the yearMacworld UKAndroid Honeycomb 3.1 Details Emerge: The Little Things Add UpPCW

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Tesco Android Tablet

Tesco Android Tablet

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Google I/O: Movies, Music, Android Ice Cream Sandwich - InformationWeek

TG DailyGoogle I/O: Movies, Music, Android Ice Cream SandwichInformationWeekAndroid is growing fast, Google said at its developers conference, and soon will be able to interact with home appliances and other hardware. By Thomas Claburn InformationWeek Before a crowd of enthusiastic developers at its annual developer conference ...Google rolls out Android 3.1; next version will run on phones, tabletComputerworldAndroid @ Home and Open Accessory Projects Unveiled at Google I/OWebProNewsGoogle Deal

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Google to Unveil Service to Let Users Stream Their Music - New York Times

Moneycontrol.comGoogle to Unveil Service to Let Users Stream Their MusicNew York TimesSAN FRANCISCO — Google plans to introduce its long-awaited service to allow people to upload and store their music collections on the Web and listen to their songs on Android phones or tablets and on computers. ...Google Will Announce New Music Service at Developer ConferenceBloombergWithout The Labels, Google's Music Locker Will Look Like Apple's Ugly Sibling ...TechCrunchUnlicensed Google Music arri

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Finally, Someone Gets iPad Magazine Subscriptions Right

Finally, Someone Gets iPad Magazine Subscriptions Right
This is how magazines were supposed to work on the iPad when the tablet was launched over a year ago. Now that Apple finally allows magazine subscriptions through the App Store, Condé Nast has negotiated a deal that lets you subscribe to The New Yorker for $59.99 per year.

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Monday, May 9, 2011

Google Sued Over Tracking Code In Android Apps - InformationWeek

The Business InsiderGoogle Sued Over Tracking Code In Android AppsInformationWeekThe complaint asserts that Android users have downloaded apps that include embedded information-harvesting code--APIs for gathering advertising and app usage metrics--that sends detailed information about users, including their locations and unique ...5 Things Android Owners Can Expect from Google I/OGigaOm5 new Android tablet apps to try this weekComputerworld (blog)Google linking Android to App Engine cloudInfoWor

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10 Android Apps for Health & Fitness - Mashable

BBC News10 Android Apps for Health & FitnessMashableAnd for Android users, these apps will make that process a little faster, easier and more fun. Last year, we told you about a few good Android apps to get your lazy butt in gear. But given the rapid evolution of the Android Market, the Android OS and ...Speech recognition: the iOS achilles heelZDNet (blog)Is 'open' killing the Android?BBC NewsTraversing the Labyrinthine Maze of the Mobile OSWireless WeekAustralian Business Traveller

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eLearning User Review of 10.2 Inch Android Tablet - Touchdown and Office Suite Apps

Here is part 2 of my series discussing my new android tablet and how I am using it in my corporate and personal life. In this week's installment I wanted to show the tablet a little and review two applications; Touchdown with exchange Activesync and Office Suite. To watch the whole video series, please visit our YouTube channel. To learn more about Computer Aid University, visit caiu.compaid.com. To visit our blog, check out caiuniversity.com

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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Which platform does your smartphone use? - Wall Street Journal

FRANCE 24Which platform does your smartphone use?Wall Street JournalGoogle Inc.'s Android operating system overtook Research In Motion Ltd.'s BlackBerry as the top smartphone platform in the first quarter, according to research firm comScore Inc. Google gained six percentage points to capture market share of 34.7% in ...Google, Apple Keep Gobbling Smartphone Share from RIM: comScoreeWeekRIM and Microsoft: Dance of the ZombiesPCWorldAndroid emerges as clear leader in US smartphone platfor

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Android Continues to Win at Blackberry's Expense - PCWorld

The West AustralianAndroid Continues to Win at Blackberry's ExpensePCWorldMore bad news for RIM's Blackberry: A recent survey of cell phone users shows Google's Android is continuing to gobble up its market share. In online forums, consumers cite Android's superior user experience, ...Google's Android Beats BlackBerry As Top Smartphone Platform -ComScoreWall Street JournalAndroid emerges as clear leader in US smartphone platform marketITworld.comComscore: Android Gaining US M

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Ubuntu Dropping Xorg? Fedora 14 Release, LG Android Tablet, Honeycomb for Tablets

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Saturday, May 7, 2011

Will a Multitude of App Stores Hurt Android? - PCWorld

New York TimesWill a Multitude of App Stores Hurt Android?PCWorldGetJar, Opera, Amazon and now Barnes & Noble-seems like these days everyone has their own Android app store with their own apps that can't be found anywhere else. While the joke these past few months has been that Steve ...Android app store will beat Apple's by August 2011NDTV.comFree Mobile App Bundle for iPhone and Android to De-stress Mom this Mother's DayAppmodoThe Macalope Weekly: Yes, but noMacworld (blog)Digi

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Hands-On With Samsung's Mammoth Android Phone, Infuse 4G - Wired News

Unwired ViewHands-On With Samsung's Mammoth Android Phone, Infuse 4GWired NewsSamsung obviously isn't preoccupied with that question, as evidenced by its latest Android device release, the Infuse 4G. As soon as you pop the phone out of the box, the first thing you notice is its size. The thing is massive. ...AT&T to allow third-party appsCNET (blog)AT&T confirms their Android phones will be open to non-Android Market appsUbergizmoInfuse 4G Can Run at Blistering Speed but Where

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Amazon tablet coming late this year?

Amazon tablet coming late this year?
It's officially more than a well-supported rumor: Reports on manufacturing partners for the Amazon tablet have surfaced.

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Friday, May 6, 2011

Is AT&T Opening the Door to All Android Apps? - Gizmodo

DigitimesIs AT&T Opening the Door to All Android Apps?GizmodoAn AT&T Android device that doesn't shackle you to the official Android Market? The new Samsung Infuse 4G lets you flip the toggle to download any Android app from any market. That's great! But is it the future? We contacted AT&T, who didn't deny the ...Infuse 4G Can Run at Blistering Speed but Where's the Network?TechNewsWorldAT&T to allow third-party appsCNET (blog)Samsung Infuse 4G Brings App Sideload

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Boot up: RIM slayed by analyst, Android 'to surpass Apple App Store size this ... - The Guardian (blog)

The Guardian (blog)Boot up: RIM slayed by analyst, Android 'to surpass Apple App Store size this ...The Guardian (blog)"In a recent report, app store analytics company Distimo forecasted that Android would surpass the App Store in size before the end of July 2011. "Another research firm, Germany-based research2guidance, corroborates Distimo's findings; ...Android To Surpass Apple's App Store In Size By August 2011: Report (Exclusive)TechCrunchAndroid Market Poised to Overta

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Creative ZiiO 7" Android Entertainment Tablet unboxing video

Creative ZiiO 7" - The tablet you will want to bring with you everywhere Weighing just 415g, the ZiiO 7" is so light you can bring it anywhere. Surf the web or reply emails at any wireless hotspot. What's more, whether you're watching a video or browsing holiday photos, the bright 7" touchscreen with 16.8 million colors is sure to bring your entertainment to life. Here are the items you will find in your ZiiO 7" package: * 1 x Creative ZiiO 7" Android Tablet * 1 x

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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Android Market Poised to Overtake App Store in August - PCWorld

CNETAndroid Market Poised to Overtake App Store in AugustPCWorldWhen it comes to apps, Android seems to be running faster than Apple can roll. New research predicts the total number of apps in the Android Market will overtake Apple's App Store in August 2011. ...Android To Surpass Apple's App Store In Size By August 2011: Report (Exclusive)TechCrunchReport: Android Market to Outgrow App Store by AugustGotta Be MobileApple, Google Lead $3.8B Mobile App Charge: IHSeWeekMobiledia -WebP

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Android's blocked apps: Is Google selling out open source to keep carrier ... - ZDNet (blog)

TechnoratiAndroid's blocked apps: Is Google selling out open source to keep carrier ...ZDNet (blog)Carrier blocking of some Android tethering apps has some accusing Google of “playing ball” and compromising their position as an open source advocate. Christopher Dawson grew up in Seattle, back in the days of ...Tethering apps 'blocked' in Android MarketCNETThe End Of Wireless Tether For AndroidInformationWeek (blog)End of the tether: Google plays nice with carriersRegisterTMC Net&

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Carriers crack down on wireless tethering app for Android

Carriers crack down on wireless tethering app for Android
US carriers have started blocking an app that allows Android smartphone users free wireless tethering for other Web-ready devices. The application, “Wireless Tether for Root Users,” is still available on the Android Market. But if you have a phone that’s on the Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile networks, you won’t be able to download or install it. Try and access the app from the Android Market, and ...

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Judge tells Oracle, Google to narrow Android patent claims, prior art references - ZDNet (blog)

Judge tells Oracle, Google to narrow Android patent claims, prior art referencesZDNet (blog)A US District Judge told Oracle to narrow its patent claims over Android to a “triable number.” Separately, Oracle subpoenaed Apache. Larry Dignan is Editor in Chief of ZDNet and SmartPlanet as well as ...and more »

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U.S. Carriers Begin Blocking Android Tethering Apps - Mashable (blog)

Social BarrelU.S. Carriers Begin Blocking Android Tethering AppsMashable (blog)Some Google Android users are reporting that they can no longer download Internet tethering apps from the Android Marketplace, especially those with AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile service. The mobile applications in question give Android devices owners the ...Tethering apps 'blocked' in Android MarketCNETVerizon's Android tethering block: What really happened and whyComputerworld (blog)Free Android tetherin

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Apple hopes iPad 2 will cement its reign atop the tablet market

Apple hopes iPad 2 will cement its reign atop the tablet market
Unlike the iPhone , which is no longer the top dog in the smartphone market after a large surge by Google's Android operating system, the iPad is currently the undisputed king of the hill when it comes to tablets.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Free Android tethering apps now blocked by nearly every US carrier - BetaNews

Operation AndroidFree Android tethering apps now blocked by nearly every US carrierBetaNewsAndroid users who have been depending on free tethering are finding themselves blocked out of such apps, as most major US carriers have made moves to block access. Tests by several technology sites and ...Verizon's Android tethering block: What really happened and whyComputerworld (blog)Android Tethering Free Ride is OverPCWorldGoogle Caves To Carriers And Bans You From Free Android TetheringThe Busine

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Casio G'zOne Commando Review: A Super Durable Android Smartphone - PCWorld

Casio G'zOne Commando Review: A Super Durable Android SmartphonePCWorldMuch like the Motorola Defy, the Commando on Verizon ($200 with a new 2-year contract) is a rugged Android device meant for people who require a smartphone that can endure the toughest elements. The Command feels extremely solid in hand. ...Casio releases the Casio G'zOne Commando built for ruggedness, the Android OS ...Video Gaming ProsCasio G'zOne Commando for VerizonWireless Watch Japanall 4 news articles 

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Viewsonic G-Tablet G-Tab Gtab Android Tablet TnT Lite 2.20 Features

In this video, I answer some questions from the comments and do things like change wallpaper, demo 1080p video, and Dolphin HD browser.

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Monday, May 2, 2011

Best Buy Is Secretly Selling The World's First 3D Android Phone - The Business Insider

The Business InsiderBest Buy Is Secretly Selling The World's First 3D Android PhoneThe Business InsiderA Best Buy memo, uncovered by Android Community, says employees can't actively promote the EVO 3D pre order, but can offer it if a customer asks about it. Employees are also banned from telling customers about any rumors and speculation related to the ...HTC Flyer Android tablet up for pre-order for $500LiliputingThe line for the HTC Flyer Android Tablet has startedTablet Crunch (blog)a

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Google bringing video chat to Android smartphones and tablet - Geek.com

News TonightGoogle bringing video chat to Android smartphones and tabletGeek.comGoogle is bringing video chat to Android smartphones. Unlike Apple's Facetime, which currently only works over Wi-Fi on the iPhone, Google Talk with video and voice chat will not only work over Wi-Fi, but over 3G and 4G networks… if it is supported by ...Google Android 2.3.4 adds video chatPC World MagazineHow to install Google Talk 1.3 with video chat on Android 2.3MobiputingGoogle Talk enables video chat on A

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Google announces Google Talk Video Chat on Android Phones

Google announces Google Talk Video Chat on Android Phones
Google announced a new feature in Google Talk for Android. You can now do video chats. You can now video or voice chat with your friends, family and colleagues right from your Android phone, whether...

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Google Memo Reveals Importance of Android Location Database - PC Magazine

International Business TimesGoogle Memo Reveals Importance of Android Location DatabasePC MagazineThis question comes in the wake of eyes turning toward mobile handsets—specifically, Apple's iPhone and smartphones based on Google's Android OS—for the information they collect about the various wireless access points and cell phone towers the ...Google Faces $50 Million Lawsuit Over Android Location TrackingWired News (blog)Leaked Emails From Google Show How Important Location Data Is

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Google's Android now has more free apps than Apple's iPhone - TechSpot

AFPGoogle's Android now has more free apps than Apple's iPhoneTechSpotBy Emil Protalinski, TechSpot.com Google's Android Market now offers more free apps for download (134342 apps), than Apple's App Store for iPhone (121845 apps). This is great news for Android consumers, although Android developers probably aren't too ...Android smartphones winning over 'app' makersAFPAndroid: the smartphone system with multiple facesThe HinduApple kills App Store number growth, focu

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Android tablets don't impress, gap widens: Survey

Android tablets don't impress, gap widens: Survey
TORONTO - GOOGLE'S Android platform has lost some allure for software developers still smitten with Apple, while Research In Motion and Microsoft have fallen further behind the two leaders, according to a survey on what devices new apps are likely to be developed for. Developers seem to have tempered their enthusiasm for the onslaught of tablet computers being launched to try to rival the ...

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