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Google's Android mobile reigns - survey

2013-04-29 19:16

Google's Android mobile operating system has extended its dominance in smartphones in the US and other major markets in early 2013, according to a survey.

Google's Android eating Apple for lunch

2012-11-18 20:48

Smartphones and tablets powered by Google's Android software are devouring the mobile gadget market, eating into Apple's turf, analysts say.

5 Android apps for parents

2012-08-15 13:19

We take a look at 5 great Android apps that can make your life as a parent a little easier.

Would you buy an iPad for your teen?

2012-01-30 14:37

Is it worth buying expensive technology for a teenager? Vote and tell us what you think!

Google maps goes indoors

2011-11-30 12:07

Google's next mapping frontier: indoor directions for major stores, shopping malls, airports.

3 free Android apps for your toddler

2011-11-15 12:26

A colouring book, a musical instrument and an interactive reading book. Best of all? They're free!

Google tablets seen overtaking iPad

2011-07-27 18:31

Tablet computers running Google's Android software will catch up with Apple's iPad and surpass it in 2016, says research firm Informa.

The not-a-phone

2011-07-07 00:00

When it comes to building Android devices, Taiwanese manufacturer HTC has arguably done a better job than anybody else. But the rise of the tablet – driven by Apple’s iPad – has changed the game.

Everything’s better down where it’s wetter

2011-04-28 00:00

Smartphones are many things but indestructible isn’t one of them. The iPhone 4 screen will shatter if you look at it funny and most phones don’t like being dropped very much. Get them near water and not only do they stop working but your operator won’t even help you with the problem.

Believing the hype

2011-03-22 12:32

Simon Dingle separates fact from fantasy in technology marketing.

Google opens Android

2010-06-24 14:33

Google has announced open sourcing for the new versions of Android as firms launch new devices.

Google set to battle Microsoft

2009-07-08 14:11

Google has plans for its own personal computer operating system, it announced on its blog, setting up another clash with Microsoft.

 

Google taken to task over Android phones

2013-04-09 11:46

Google is in the firing line again after major firms, including Microsoft, complained to the European Commission over its Android-powered cellphone offerings.

Android flaw blocks December dates

2012-11-19 14:50

A flaw in the latest version of the Android operating system has resulted in the month of December disappearing from an app.

Google's Android eating Apple for lunch

2012-11-18 11:13

Smartphones and tablets powered by Google's Android software are devouring the mobile gadget market, eating into Apple's turf, analysts say.

WomenLog Pro Calendar

2011-12-13 14:57

An app that helps you track your menstrual period and fertile days.

Mom, are you a smartphone junkie?

2011-11-17 16:05

If you had to give up your smartphone for one day, what would you choose?

Apple hits download milestone

2011-07-07 15:21

Apple has announced that it has passed a milestone in downloads from its App Store.

Close, but no cigar

2011-06-09 00:00

We’ve been predicting for some time that Apple’s competitors would eventually catch up with its iPad and… well, this isn’t it. But the Acer Iconia Tab is the best alternative I’ve tested so far. And this 32GB WiFi tablet does offer some things the iPad doesn’t.

In the raw

2011-03-24 00:00

Google is kicking ass in the mobile technology sector with its Android operating system steadily becoming the de facto platform for mobile phones and tablets. Android devices are available from LG, Samsung, Motorola, HTC and dozens of other manufacturers entitled to modify and customise the system with their own interfaces and other software.

iPhone faces Android challenge

2010-07-27 17:58

Apple's iPhone will likely dominate the high-end smartphone market in the next five years but faces strong competition from handsets using Google's Android platform.

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