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.
Rumored earlier this month, Samsung now has a firmware update for last year’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch that replaces the Android software with Samsung’s own Tizen. Sam Mobile reported the news on Friday,… Read more »
If you don’t think the Galaxy S5 can handle your on-the-go lifestyle, the Galaxy S5 Active might be the better choice: It’s more tolerant of vibration shock and changes in temps… Read more »
We knew Microsoft has had smartwatch aspirations for some time — remember the SPOT Watches above from a decade ago? — and now it appears that such a device will work with more… Read more »
The promise of contextual, useful information at a glance is coming with Android Wear smartwatches. A first look at notifications illustrates this but consumers will have to carefully manage which apps… Read more »
New AT&T Android devices will come preloaded with Uber’s car-hailing app this summer, and Uber will use AT&T’s networks to connect its drivers across the country. It’s a new twist on… Read more »
Android will keep its majority smartphone share thanks largely to lower cost handsets says IDC. Wait a second: doesn’t that segment bode well for Microsoft too? Read more »
After showing off the 2-in-1 Asus PadFone X in January, AT&T is ready to sell it. The phone is a step behind some recent flagships in terms of capabilities but still… Read more »
How often do you see laptop models differ in screen size only and cost the same? Not very but that appears to be the case with the new Asus C200 and… Read more »
Wishing you had a programmable hardware button on your phone? How about three of them? That’s what the Cliq case delivers to select Android handsets thanks to integrated NFC wireless and… Read more »
There werent many surprises when LG launched its G3 smartphone since many of the details were leaked. That doesnt make the G3 any less impressive with its 538 ppi display and… Read more »