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.
The Moto G is turning into the little budget engine that could, helping Motorola grab 6 percent market share in the U.K. Intel is wisely thinking of 64-bit Android to better… Read more »
Built from last year’s excellent design, the HTC One M8 shows marked improvements in software and performance based on my first look. I’m not yet sold on the Ultrapixel camera though. Read more »
Google is reportedly considering launching mobile services through an MVNO or its own network of Wi-Fi hotspots and fiber — or a combination of the two. But offering a truly disruptive… Read more »
While the data paints a good picture of the state of the current 4G device base, newer souped-up networks are delivering faster absolute speeds. Read more »
Interested in building the next hot wearable device? Then check out the Kickstarter campaign for MetaWear, a $30 Bluetooth and sensor module the size of a quarter. Read more »
The Moto X is Motorola’s current top-of-the-line Android phone but guess what’s outselling it? The budget-priced Moto G. In the U.K., the less-expensive phone put Motorola back on the map in… Read more »
The battle of Android flagships is on as both the Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8 are here. We look at each briefly to help you decide between them. Google… Read more »
Google reportedly has begun requiring new handsets running its mobile OS to display “Powered by Android” when they’re turned on. It’s Google’s latest move to take control of its Android ecosystem… Read more »