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.
Without any warning or fanfare, Motorola’s Punit Soni announced that’s he’s leaving the company. Soni had been the Motorola VP of Product Management and, for many, was the social face of… Read more »
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Microsoft is taking advantage of Android Wear’s openness: The company launched a version of its OneNote app specifically for Google smartwatches, making it easy to dictate, save and sync voice notes. Read more »
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Gigaom Research’s latest survey of IT buyers shows how companies are using mobile technologies in the enterprise now and what direction they are likely to take over the next several years. Read more »
At $399, the new version of the Shield gaming tablet is $100 more expensive than its Wi-Fi-only predecessor, but it will come with 32GBs of memory and 4G connectivity. Read more »
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I’d certainly agree many of the latest iOS 8 features were first found in Google’s Android software. It really doesn’t matter though: Many people — including some Android users — will… Read more »