The latest version of Android, 5.0 Lollipop, may only be on 1.6 percent of devices, but Android 5.1 is already starting to show up on new phones. On Tuesday, Google announced… Read more »
Nearly every single smartphone sold last year uses a processor originally designed by ARM. On Tuesday, the British company announced new processor designs that will likely end up in devices in 2016… Read more »
The next billion Android users might have a choice of software on their phones thanks to CyanogenMod, the group behind a customized version of Android software of the same name: CyanogenMod… Read more »
Most Android Wear smartwatches currently on the market are based around Qualcomm chips, but that could change soon if MediaTek has its way: The Taiwainese semiconductor company announced a new chip… Read more »
Though smartphones are getting slimmer by the year, there are still plenty of people who would compromise on a thin-and-light device for better battery life — which explains the success of chunky battery… Read more »
Watch out, Sonos: Google wants to take on the connected audio market, and it’s launching its onslaught with a potent weapon, as well as some big partners. Sony, LG and Denon… Read more »
FreedomPop was facing a shortage of cheap Android phones — especially the bigger-screened devices that are popular today — so it’s bringing in custom low-cost devices from overseas. Read more »
The 64-bit system-on-a-chip (SoC) products will help users, most likely in emerging markets, save money on data without needing to install anything. Read more »
Meizu, a handset maker focused on China, packs a 1152 x 1920 screen and a 20-megapixel Sony camera into its latest $300 smartphone, but it uses a less desirable MediaTek chip. Read more »