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.
Hints of Android devices streaming their screens to a Chromecast appeared months ago and now the feature is live. Officially announced at Google(s goog) I/O, certain Android devices can now mirror their… Read more »
Sprint’s newest hotspot might be its most ambitious: combining a pico projector, Android device and wireless hotspot, it certainly has more features than a run-of-the-mill hotspot. Read more »
TextNow is an all-IP operator so all calls and text messages ride over its data connections. Adding hand-over between Wi-Fi and cellular means it will be able to support better quality… Read more »
If Android apps were good enough for BlackBerry, might they appeal to Microsoft too? Yes, says one tipster, claiming that all Lumia phones will be able to run Android apps in… Read more »
Built from ceramic and American Walnut hardwood, Swich is a good looking wireless phone charger. Be prepared to pay for such beauty though as the charger and stand will set you… Read more »
The LG G Watch is available now on the Google Play Store for $229. AT&T hopes that a 50 percent price cut for the Android Wear smartwatch helps move some LG… Read more »
Google continues to address any remaining version fragmentation challenges with Google Play Services 5.0. Meanwhile, Android Wear apps have finally hit wrists while Android L shows the potential for big improvements… Read more »