Browse tag: Android

Browse tag: Android

Gameloft to cut back on Android development
Mobile games developer Gameloft has announced it's cutting back on development for the Android, citing a lack of revenue.
What's next for future iPhones?
Apple's iPhone has been the smartphone to beat for the past two years, but what does the company need to do to keep its position as leader of the pack?
Hands on with Google Maps Navigation on Android
An impressive feature of Google's new Android 2.0 mobile device operating system is Google Maps Navigation, a that's not only free to use, but is fairly easy to...
Review: Motorola Droid smartphone
The Droid certainly lives up to its promises and does a lot of things the iPhone doesn’t. The iPhone will probably keep its smartphone throne for now, but it will have to deal with a powerful new competitor.
Motorola and Verizon officially announce Droid handset
Specs for the Motorola Droid handset were leaked earlier this month, but the device, which runs Google's Android 2.0 software, has now been officially announced.
Google unveils free turn-by-turn directions for Android devices
In a game-changing move, Google has showed of its new Google Navigation system, which will provide free turn-by-turn directions for its Android mobile platform.
Google releases Android 2.0 SDK, spills on features
Google has rolled out support in its SDK for Android 2.0, the latest version of its mobile operating system.
Apple and iPhone leave Verizon still a bridesmaid, not a bride
Verizon Wireless is still hoping to sell the iPhone, but is waiting on word from Apple, Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg said.
Verizon Droid phone briefly unveiled on Motorola Web site
The world got an apparently unplanned preview of the Verizon Android-based Droid smartphone when Motorola briefly posted online the official Web pages describing the new device in depth.
AT&T sees record iPhone activations in last quarter
Apple's U.S. wireless partner, AT&T, activated 3.2 million iPhones in its most recent quarter, setting a record for the company.
Reports: Google to launch music service and phone
Will Google gunning to become the next Apple? Google is reportedly set to unveil its own music service and is also working with a smartphone manufacturer on an...
Smartphone smackdown: Motorola Droid vs. iPhone 3GS
The new Motorola Droid could be the most serious smartphone challenger yet to the iPhone 3GS. Network World looks at why.
New Verizon Droid ad aims at iPhone
Verizon's new Droid phone, and its ad campaign, take on the iPhone head-on. Sort of.
Layar augmented reality app now available for iPhone 3GS
The popular Layar augmented reality browser has been available for Android for a while; it's now finally made its way to the iPhone platform.
The Macalope Weekly: Mobile market madness!
Microsoft, microsoft, microsoft! Redmond's home team is all over the news this week, with Windows Mobile and Windows 7 news. Of course, if it's Windows, it must mean curtains for Apple, right?
Verizon-Apple deal less likely after Google move?
IDC analysts say that the announcement that Verizon and Google plan to bring more Android smartphones to market means Verizon is less likely to sell the iPhone any time soon.
Report: Dell to offer smartphone through AT&T
Dell will offer a smartphone through the AT&T network in the U.S. starting 2010, the WSJ reported.
Android to grab No. 2 spot by 2012, says Gartner
While the Google-backed Android mobile operating system currently runs on less than 2 percent of all smartphones, Gartner predicts it will surge to 14 percent of the global smartphone market in 2012.
iPhone, Android boost mobile Web usage
AdMob found that the share of mobile Internet customers using iPhones, Android phones and the Palm Pre is growing.
T-Mobile announces Motorola Cliq availability and price
The Android-based Motorola Cliq will be available to existing T-Mobile customers on October 19 and everyone else on November 2. It will sell for $200.
One year on, Android's not quite there yet
One year after the launch of the first Android phone, analysts say it's too early to declare the platform a success.
First 4G Android-based smartphone may arrive in 2010
At the 4G World Conference in Chicago, PC World's Mark Sullivan talks to carriers, handset makers, and analysts and concludes a 4G smartphone is on its way.
China Mobile iPhone killer will not be cheap
Lenovo Mobile is making handsets for China's 3G standard that will reach China Mobile's target price of $150, but its high-end iPhone rival will cost more.
Google releases SDK for latest Android version
Developers can now start working with the next version of Google's mobile operating system Android, which is expected to be available on phones in October.
Report: T-Mobile may buy Sprint to create market giant
The U.K.'s Telegraph reports that T-Mobile may buy Sprint to bolster its presence in the U.S. cellular market.
LG unveils its first Android smartphone
LG unveiled its first Google Android smartphone, the LG-GW620, on Monday.
HTC Tattoo to be first customizable Android handset
HTC announced its fourth Android smartphone on Tuesday, the HTC Tattoo.
Google plans update to Android Market
Google announced a few changes to its Android Market.
Sprint to sell Android phone in October
Sprint said it plans to start selling the HTC Hero Android phone in October.
The future of smartphones
Jason Snell and analyst Michael Gartenberg discuss the future of the smartphone market and Apple's place in it.