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.
PayPal’s mobile wallet app is expanding its support for Samsung’s latest devices. The company first added biometric security in April with Samsung’s Galaxy S5, Gear 2 and Gear Fit and now… Read more »
Nokia tried to bring Here Maps to iOS before but it hit some bumps in the road. Now the company says it can offer a superior mapping experience on both iOS… Read more »
The Z3 and Z3 Compact smartphones are rated for two full days of normal usage. The new Z3 Tablet Compact isn’t, though Sony claims it is the thinnest, lightest waterproof tablet… Read more »
Galaxy Note fans get their choice of devices this year. You can pick the expected Galaxy Note 4 which improves in nearly every way over last year’s model or the Galaxy… Read more »
Asus waited for others to launch Android Wear devices and it clearly used its time wisely. The new Asus ZenWatch looks stylish and has several unique native software features to help… Read more »
Google updated its Beautiful Design collection, a list of selected apps on Google Play with a focus on design details. This batch features several apps that are already sporting UI elements… Read more »
Up to now, if you wanted to tinker with the software on an Android phone, you’d need tools from the Android SDK installed on PC or Mac. Thanks to a new… Read more »
Prior to Apple releasing a new iPhone next month, I wanted to establish a baseline for the types of smartphones people use. The numbers showing what people use, especially in the… Read more »
Samsung announced a deal to enable Galaxy smartphone owners to download Nokia’s Here mapping app. While the move may signal Samsung’s eagerness to move away from Android, it may be the… Read more »
Samsung’s Gear S smartwatch will come with a Nike+ Running app pre-installed that will take advantage of the device’s large screen and cellular connection. Read more »