Thursday, August 2, 2012

Google Alert - Android

News25 new results for Android
 
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Adoption Jumps
InformationWeek
Google Thursday offered a peek at the distribution of different versions of Android and the news is good for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The October 2011-era version of Android saw a significant climb in adoption and is now installed on 15.9% of all ...
See all stories on this topic »
Android 4.1 'Jelly Bean' hits 0.8 percent market share
ZDNet (blog)
Android 4.1 'Jelly Bean' was officially unveiled at Google's I/O conference on June 27th, and was released as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on July 11, and was preinstalled on the Nexus 7 tablet which has been making its way ...
See all stories on this topic »

ZDNet (blog)
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is growing, but Gingerbread still rules them all
BetaNews
As manufacturers release upgrades to Android 4.0, and people buy Ice Cream Sandwich-based smartphones, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) accounts for 15.9 percent market share of the Android operating system family, which is the highest ...
See all stories on this topic »

BetaNews
As CyanogenMod 9 Rolls Out, Snapdragon S1 Devices Miss Out
PCWorld (blog)
While CM 9 is already rolling out to a variety of Android gadgets, both version 9 and the upcoming version 10 will have something in common: Neither will support models based around the Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor. This basically means that if ...
See all stories on this topic »
Google tackles rogue Android app problem with new rules
BBC News
Google is attempting to crack down on rogue mobile apps on its Android platform with stricter guidelines for developers. The measures include a ban on using icons that are "confusingly similar" to that of existing products. The search giant also issued rules on ...
See all stories on this topic »

BBC News
Ice Cream Sandwich on 16 Percent of Android Devices
PC Magazine
At June's Google I/O developer conference, the company took the wraps off Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, which is now on the Nexus 7 tablet, the Motorola Xoom , and Galaxy Nexus. HTC has also committed to bringing the mobile OS to its One smartphones.
See all stories on this topic »
Gingerbread still dominant Android OS
CNET
You ask Google about its fragmented Android OS, and a spokesperson will likely tell you that it shows "differentiation" instead. But the numbers don't lie--plenty of Android handsets are still stuck on Android 2.3 Gingerbread--60.3 percent, to be exact.
See all stories on this topic »

CNET
Q&A: Checking Android App Permissions
New York Times (blog)
When you install a new app on your phone, the program presents you with a list of "permissions" it requires to function and it is up to you to decide if you want to continue installing that app. These permissions can include access to your contacts list, network ...
See all stories on this topic »
Android Smartphones Benefit From Robust China Sales: Canalys Report
eWeek
The smartphone market, and Google in particular, couldn't have asked for a bigger, better gift than China. With its 199 percent year-over-year smartphone growth, the country helped drive overall shipments to 158.3 million units during the second quarter, ...
See all stories on this topic »
Android 4.0 lands on Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets
CNET
The company's U.K. division told TechRadar that "Samsung U.K. can confirm the roll out of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus WiFi and Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi devices is live. Any further updates for the Galaxy Tab range ...
See all stories on this topic »
Six Xperia Android smartphones unveiled in Southeast Asia
TechRepublic (blog)
The new smartphones in the company's Xperia lineup (which already includes Xperia P, Xperia U, and Xperia sola smartphones) are Xperia ion, Xperia go, Xperia acro S, Xperia neo L, Xperia miro, and Xperia tipo (Figure A), all of which run on Android 4.0.
See all stories on this topic »

TechRepublic (blog)
Ice Cream Sandwich now on 16 percent of Android phones
CNET
Ice Cream Sandwich has more than doubled its distribution share over the space of a single month -- variants of Android 4.0 have risen from a combined total of 7.1 percent to 15.9 percent, according to figures from Google. Gingerbread, version 2.3 -- first ...
See all stories on this topic »
Ice Cream Sandwich now on 15 percent of Android phones
CNET
Ice Cream Sandwich's share of the Android market continues to grow rapidly, with the operating system now present on more than 15 percent of all Android phones. Ice Cream Sandwich has more than doubled its distribution share over the space of a single ...
See all stories on this topic »
Google's Android 4.0 being ported to $25 Raspberry Pi PC
Network World
Developers are porting Google's Android 4.0 OS, code-named Ice Cream Sandwich, to the Raspberry Pi PC, which starts at US$25 and is the size of a credit card. Raspberry Pi flies off the shelves. The support for Android 4.0 could expand the scope and ...
See all stories on this topic »
The Ouya is an Android Tablet Without a Screen, But It's Better Than That
Kotaku
No discussion about the exciting new open-source Ouya console passes without someone inevitably comparing the Kickstarter sensation to a mobile phone or Android tablet without a screen. Defenders rush to defend the great indie console hope, arguing ...
See all stories on this topic »
Android OS Distribution Numbers Updated – Jelly Bean Debuts, Ice Cream ...
Droid Life
Android OS distribution numbers are released for all of the "fragmentation" arguers to have a field day with! This month we get to see the debut of Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) on the chart at 0.8%, something that I'm sure Apple will use in a big bold slide during ...
See all stories on this topic »

Droid Life
Android still runs on more than half of smartphones in US
Examiner.com
On Wednesday, market research giant ComScore released the results of its latest survey that found Android is still the most popular mobile operating system in the United States by a wide margin. For the three-month period ending in June, the survey found ...
See all stories on this topic »
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update: Still Only 0.8% Of Market; Manufacturers Say ...
Latinos Post
The reason for such a staggered fragmentation of Android releases is the nature of Android itself. Google creates the basic vanilla versions, which then goes to the phone manufacturers who tailor it to their devices. The update must then be given to the phone ...
See all stories on this topic »

Latinos Post
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich jumps to 16 percent of Android market share
Mobile Burn
Android Ice Cream Sandwich. The portion of Android devices running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich increased nearly 46 percent last month. Ice Cream Sandwich now powers 15.9 percent of Android devices, up from the 10.9 percent reported on July 2.
See all stories on this topic »
Three things Google must do to fix the Nexus Q
CNET
I might take a little heat from my fellow Android fans, but I don't like the idea that the Nexus Q only works with Android devices. Even worse, the fact that one must have 2.3 or later leaves more than 20 percent of today's Android users off the table. That's why I ...
See all stories on this topic »
Madfinger game goes free on iOS, piracy to blame like on Android?
ZDNet (blog)
Madfinger game goes free on iOS, piracy to blame like on Android? Summary: When the Android game Dead Trigger went from $0.99 to free, Madfinger Games blamed "unbelievably high" piracy rates. Now the company has released the iOS version for free ...
See all stories on this topic »
Honeywell Introduces First Android-based Enterprise Digital Assistant
MarketWatch (press release)
"We are pleased to have reached a patent agreement with Honeywell covering its Android devices under Microsoft's worldwide patent portfolio," said Horacio Gutierrez, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel, Intellectual Property Group at ...
See all stories on this topic »
How to Install Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on the Verizon Galaxy Nexus
Gotta Be Mobile
There are many Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus available as a custom ROM for the device. This path isn't for everyone, but if you are willing to unlock and root the Galaxy Nexus it's possible to install Jelly Bean on the Verizon ...
See all stories on this topic »
Android Still King, But iOS Sees Gains on US Smartphones
PC Magazine
Android and iOS were the only platforms to see growth in the past few months. Research in Motion's BlackBerry, which came in third, fell from 12.3 percent in March to 10.7 percent last month. Microsoft's Windows Phone also took a slight dip from 3.9 percent ...
See all stories on this topic »
Android 4.0 AKA Ice Cream Sandwich Now On 16 Percent Of Devices ...
TrustedReviews
One of the complaints many people have about Android is that their device isn't running the latest version. It's a bit worse than the Apple scenario where older devices don't get the latest iOS build, simply because with Android, your hardware might be well up ...
See all stories on this topic »

TrustedReviews

Blogs10 new results for Android
 
Cricket ships Huawei Ascend Q, offers Android chatting for $140 ...
By Jon Fingas
Huawei had said it would deliver the Ascend Q in August, and it didn't waste a moment -- Cricket is selling the Android.
Engadget
Google Is Cracking Down on Terrible, Malicious Android Apps in ...
By Mario Aguilar
Google just introduced new content restrictions for apps in Google Play in hopes that it can crack down on the malicious apps that pollute the Android ecosystem.
Gizmodo
The Latest Distribution of Different Android Versions
By Amit
What percentage of Android mobile phones and tablets are running on different versions of Android?
Digital Inspiration Technology Blog
Raspberry Pi Android port: Ice Cream Sandwich available soon
By Brad Reed
Raspberry Pi — the super-ugly, super-affordable $35 computer — is about to lose its Linux-only shackles and move into the modern touch interface.
BGR: The Three Biggest Letters In Tech
Canalys: Android gets 68% of global smartphone shipments, 81% in ...
By Lucian Armasu
Canalys reports that Android achieved 68% of global smartphone shipments in Q2 2012, and 81% of them in China. Android grew in China from 70% in Q1 to 81% in Q2, which once again shows that pretty much everywhere outside North ...
Android Authority
Linux Today - Google Cracks Down on Deceptive Android Apps
Mashable: Google is also restricting developers from using names or icons similar to existing apps, ostensibly to cut down on piracy.
Linuxtoday.com
Android Overload: Samsung Lightray 4G for MetroPCS with TV ...
By Chris Chavez
You've made it to another wonderful episode of the Android Overload. This is the place where we stash all of the interesting news bits from around the web but for various reasons (some more obvious than others), these didn't quite make the ...
Android Phone Fans
Android Ice Cream Sandwich Now Accounts for 15.9% of Devices ...
By Justin Crouch
Google has updated their Android Distribution chart and 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich can now be found on 15.9% of Android Devices. Most of the power packed devices of 2011 have been updated, like the HTC EVO 3D and the Galaxy S II line.
Android News, Rumours, and Updates
Explaining the iOS and Android mobile browser usage disparity ...
By Jason Grigsby
Android, on the other hand, puts the notification as a subtle indicator in the notification bar. This is easy to miss if you're focused on other things or if you're a new Android user—which by the way, many Android users are because the majority ...
Cloud Four Blog
Android 4.0 ICS OTA update reportedly rolling out to HTC Rezound ...
By Tyler Lee
Just the other day we reported that thanks to a leaked Verizon document, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the HTC Rezound seemed imminent. The good news is that after waiting for so long and after alleged leaked builds and [...]
Ubergizmo


This once a day Google Alert is brought to you by Google.

Delete this alert.
Create another alert.
Manage your alerts.

No comments:

Post a Comment