Android

Distimo’s new August survey offers yet another snapshot of just how quickly Google Play is narrowing the gap behind iOS in app revenue generation. Last March, the split between the two platforms was 75% – 25%. By August, that split had tilted to 65% – 35%. This means that Google Play now generates more than Continue Reading →

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives prefer Apple’s iPhone more than competitor Blackberry by over twice as much. According to a survey conducted by Meet the Press, 58 percent of the House uses an iPhone, compared to 23 percent who use a Blackberry. The iPhone also maintains wide bipartisan support and is the runaway Continue Reading →

Look, we all know that BlackBerry is in a tail spin and has been for awhile. And at this point the situation can only become an incredible underdog story or a put the dog out of his misery moment. There’s no status quo anymore. But somehow the hole keeps being dug deeper. BlackBerry announced an Continue Reading →

The social photo app Foap is now available to download on Android smartphones and tablets, allowing users to monetize their photo-snapping skills. Following its launch on iOS last year, and keeping to the same core experience, the Foap app allows users to put their images up for sale for $10 each (split 50/50 between Foap Continue Reading →

In a new interview published by Businessweek this morning, wherein Sam Grobart sits down with Apple CEO Tim Cook, and SVPs Craig Federighi and Jony Ive, Cook comments on a number of things, including the comparison that’s often made between the trajectory of Windows and Mac early on, and the current heading for Android and Continue Reading →

Google may partner with LG Electronics again to develop and launch a co-branded 5-inch smartphone, the Nexus 5, following cooperation on the Nexus 4 launched in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers. The revealed specifications of the Nexus 5 are almost identical to those found in the LG G2, which Continue Reading →

Just a week ago, Microsoft launched a limited-time trade-in promotion, allowing users to get a minimum $200 gift card for trading in an iPad at one of Microsoft’s brick-and-mortar stores. This week, Microsoft has upped the ante on trade-ins involving its competitors’ devices. Users can trade in a variety of phones, tablets and PCs, including Continue Reading →

Apple made a big splash last week when it announced support for 64-bit computing in its new iPhone 5s with A7 processor. Does that mean iOS is far ahead of Android when it comes to the 64-bit transition? Not necessarily, as 64-bit support in Android could be right around the corner, although Google hasn’t announced Continue Reading →

Google announced on Wednesday it’s rolling out a new version of the Google Wallet app for all phones running Android 2.3 or higher. This makes the app compatible with the majority of Android handsets. Previously the app required an NFC chip with a secure element, something only Nexus devices and about 12 other phones had. Continue Reading →

BlackBerry announced on Wednesday the launch dates for BBM for Android and BBM for iOS: September 21 and September 22, respectively. Previously an exclusive to BlackBerry smartphones, BBM will be available as a free download in Google Play and Apple’s App Store this weekend. The timing here is of course pitiful. When Android and iOS Continue Reading →