The battle to dominate the mobile market has never been about smartphones. Android, iOS, and Windows Phone are attempts to use the most personal computers ever made to lock users into one ecosystem.
The Galaxy SIII is a “Me Too” Device and a Disappointment [Opinion]
May 4, 2012 Updated at 3:01 pm
When you’re on top, there’s little reason to innovate. Based on the latest numbers, Samsung gained 26% of operating profits so far this year.
Is the End Near for Android? [Opinion]
April 27, 2012 Updated at 3:10 pm
Lately Business Insider (BI) has been announcing the immanent death of Android based on iPhone and iPad sales, reported disinterest in the platform by developers, and upset manufacturers. According to a handful of their writers, Android is poised to lose market share to both iOS and Windows Phone.
Android is Google’s Future [Opinion]
April 20, 2012 Updated at 4:15 pm
While most of us hate the litany of lawsuits that have become commonplace in the tech industry, one positive result has been revelations from emails, recorded transcripts, and testimonies that would have undoubtedly remained under wraps. Without the Skyhook lawsuit we wouldn’t have nearly as many details about the Android device approval process.
Hardware Design Matters [Opinion]
April 13, 2012 Updated at 2:31 pm
Since the iPhone, many manufacturers have tried to mimic Apple’s design by releasing black slab after black slab. Some phones in particular, like the HTC Droid Incredible, were more similar to Apple’s design than others.
Smarter Notifications [Opinion]
April 5, 2012 Updated at 5:04 pm
You hear a chime, see a pop up notification, and feel a buzz. Someone just sent you an email and your phone, computer, and tablet are notifying you.
Don’t Be Evil [Opinion]
March 29, 2012 Updated at 9:20 pm
In 1997 two college kids started a company based on a pet project of theirs. Larry Page and Sergey Brin had worked together to create a search engine that bested every other competitor in every conceivable way.
Doubling Down [Opinion]
March 20, 2012 Updated at 5:57 pm
Recently Andy Rubin said that Google is going to double down on tablets in 2012. While Rubin failed to elaborate on what he meant by double down, we can only assume that Rubin recognizes the truth: Android tablets have failed in the market.
Is the Nexus Program Bad for Android? [Opinion]
February 19, 2012 Updated at 7:00 pm
Last week Motorola went on the record to blame Google’s Nexus program for the delay in software updates on its devices. A device manufacturer trying to explain why software updates are delayed is nothing new, but a device manufacturer that was recently purchased by the its software supplier blaming it’s new owner caught my eye.
ClockworkMod Touch Recovery Supports More and More Devices
February 4, 2012 Updated at 10:48 am
Not long ago we’ve seen the ClockworkMod Touch Recovery being teased by Koush — for all you heavy modders and tweakers out there that want to use the touchscreen even while in Recovery — and we already have a growing list of supported devices. HTC devices like the EVO 4G, EVO 3D, Desire, Desire HD, Sensation, and Thunderbolt, Motorola Atrix 4G, Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S (and S4G) already have support.