Android stories - Page 28
Smartphone sales drop
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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ios
US telcos report a dip in smartphone sales, hinting at a bright spot for Apple's iPhone amid anticipation for the new iPhone 4S.
Latest Android OS to launch in Hong Kong
Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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smartphones
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google
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samsung
Google's latest Android OS, Ice Cream Sandwich, will debut on October 19 in Hong Kong, aiming to dodge the media frenzy following Steve Jobs' death.
Toshiba's twin tablets
Fri, 30th Sep 2011
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toshiba
Toshiba unveils a compact 7-inch tablet with rich features, aiming to charm those craving portable entertainment.
Skype launches Android video calling
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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voip
Skype's new Android app update brings video calling to a select few handsets, bridging the gap to PCs, iPhones, and TVs.
Is the laptop dead?
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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storage
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smartphones
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uc
There was a time when owning a laptop was uncommon and typically restricted to business people who travelled a lot for work.
BitDefender adds cloud security service
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
BitDefender boosts Android safety with a new cloud service, alerting users to malicious or fraudulent sites before access. Free download available.
Flip video heads to iphone, ipad and android devices
Sun, 1st May 2011
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smartphones
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ipad
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photography
FlipShare's new app brings its award-winning video capture to iPhones, iPads, and Android, making sharing moments easier than ever.
Meet the telecom tablet
Sun, 1st May 2011
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personal computing devices
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byod
Telecom quietly releases new Android tablet aimed at gamers and budget-conscious buyers. Full review coming soon.
2. Indispensible Apps
Sun, 1st May 2011
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smartphones
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twitter
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ipad
Discover essential apps like Pixelate to visualise wall colours (iPhone, USD $2.59) or Subway’s loyalty manager (iOS, Android, Windows; Free).
Android app points the finger at file-sharers
Sun, 1st May 2011
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apps
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symantec
Android.Walkinwat is the first mobile phone threat that slaps the wrists of users who illegally download files from unauthorised sites.
Sony launches PlayStation Official App for Android and Apple devices
Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sony unveils its PlayStation Official App for Android and Apple, bringing PSN access, news, and more to mobile devices.
MS releases first Windows Phone 7 update
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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microsoft
Microsoft rolls out a preliminary update for Windows Phone 7, focusing on improving the software update process, with larger updates coming soon.
Google Reader updated on Android
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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smartphones
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google
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technology gifts
Google Reader's Android app gets refreshed, sporting widgets for unread counts and news tickers, plus a handy Mark previous as read feature.
First Look: Android 3.0 “Honeycomb”
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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google
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hp
At CES in Las Vegas, Google unveiled Android 3.0 Honeycomb, designed explicitly for tablets, set to launch in early 2011.
Redesigned Myspace website goes live
Thu, 28th Oct 2010
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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facebook
Myspace relaunches with redesigned site, aiming to reclaim its spot as a social entertainment hub for 13-34 year olds with new features and mobile apps.
Huawei goes after 'cumbersome service planning'
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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smartphones
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cloud services
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it industry
Huawei launches Digital Shopping Mall to streamline cloud services and boost operators' revenue generation with faster market entry and reduced costs.
Samsung dates Skype Galaxy S fix
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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smartphones
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uc
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samsung
Samsung has confirmed that the Froyo update, expected in Nov/Dec, will resolve Skype issues on the Galaxy S. The device recently surpassed 5 million sales.
Skype for Android is live
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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smartphones
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uc
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voip
Skype is now available for Android smartphones, running version 2.1 or above, allowing users to make free Skype-to-Skype calls.
Google launches Android Voice Actions
Mon, 16th Aug 2010
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smartphones
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google
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gps
Google unveils Voice Actions for Android, revolutionising how you interact with your phone using just your voice.
Dell moves in on Apple with Streak tablet launch
Wed, 11th Aug 2010
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
Dell challenges Apple's dominance with its Streak tablet, a fresh competitor geared toward students and professionals, starting at $299.99.