Android is a mobile operating system (OS) based on the Linux kernel and currently developed by Google. With a user interface based on direct manipulation, Android is designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers, with specialized user interfaces for televisions (Android TV), cars (Android Auto), and wrist watches (Android Wear). Android is the most popular mobile OS. As of 2013, Android devices sell more than Windows, iOS, and Mac OS devices combined.
Google Android Wear watches can already help you manage tasks but ToDoist thinks it has a better solution. That’s why the company is shrinking down its popular to-do app to fit… Read more »
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Xiaomi has suddenly emerged as one of the world’s largest smartphone producers, but those phones generate razor-thin margins. The company’s ever-increasing footprint may give it a chance to build lucrative app… Read more »
One of the reasons I never bought a Pebble watch is going away. I always liked the Pebble product. I just didn’t like that I couldn’t take any actions on the… Read more »
Since Google spent $3.2 billion to purchase Nest back in January, I’d say it’s about time for the company to integrate the smart thermostat with other devices. It did just that on… Read more »
Much like Apple is tying its mobile and desktop software together, Google is doing the same with Android and Chrome. One recent examples shows Google’s approach here: The ability to unlock a Chromebook… Read more »
Android fans will find a Google Fit software update waiting for them, and those who have an Android Wear watch will get a little something extra with the app: An experimental… Read more »
Here’s a nice surprise if you like your tablets with a side of 4G service: T-Mobile has started selling the LTE Nexus 9. It’s the first time a version of Google’s… Read more »
This past week, Qualcomm’s been beginning to reveal what its new flagship smartphone and tablet chip can do. If you’re buying a new phone in the next year, pay attention: There’s… Read more »
Just last night, I was wondering why I couldn’t find the main Amazon app in the Play Store. I was looking to install it on my new Moto X and spent… Read more »