Android

New data from mobile analytics firm Flurry indicates the incredible growth potential of the Chinese smartphone market. The country, which ranked 11th place at the start of 2011 in terms of iOS and Android activations, has now climbed into the number one spot, beating out the U.S., now number two. Read the full story at Continue Reading →

HTC has signed a deal to install LogMeIn Rescue software on all future HTC Adroid devices. That means instead of trying to describe the problem to HTC support over the phone or worse, trying to follow instructions to fix the problem, customer care staff will now be able to connect to the device to configure, Continue Reading →

The iPad may be the newest tablet to go 4g, but it’s not the first. If you’re looking for a 4G device at a lower price, in a different size or if you just prefer the Android OS over iOS, CNET has compiled a list of their favorite 4g Android tablets. Continue Reading →

Instagram, the iPhone photo-sharing app that turns almost anyone into an artful photographer, is growing at an astonishing rate.The app now has 27 million registered users — up from 15 million in December, its co-founders announced Sunday. And a long-awaited version of Instagram for the Android platform is coming soon. Read the whole story at Continue Reading →

Google launched a site called Google Play that puts all of its downloadable content for Android devices in one location. Google Play lets you download movies, music, apps and books and sync them across all of your devices. You can think of it as Google’s answer to Apple’s iTunes store. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120307_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The newest iPad is on its way. Apple is announcing the newest model of its popular tablet and it’s expected to have some big improvements. Of all the rumors, the device will most likely have a high-definition display, 4G LTE connectivity and a faster processor. In other Continue Reading →

Sony is reentering the smartphone market after its buyout of the Sony Ericsson joint venture. The company unveiled the first Sony branded phones; the Android-powered Xperia P and Xperia U. Sony’s soon-to-be appointed CEO Kazuo Hirai, said mobile will be one of the main pillars helping to rebuild its brand. Read the full article at Continue Reading →

Samsung showed off a sneak peak at the Galaxy Beam smartphone at the start of this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. This device is not only an Android-powered smartphone, it also packs a projector that mirrors your phone screen wherever you point it. Whether you’re giving a presentation or improving a movie screening, Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120227_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] An investigation found that mobile apps including Flickr and Yahoo! Messenger can access your private data like text messages and contacts. While you shouldn’t worry that someone is reading your messages, you should be aware of what data you give apps permission to access. In other news, Continue Reading →

Major tech companies including Apple, Google and Microsoft have agreed to improve mobile app privacy protections. Developers will be required to include a privacy policy with each app, specifying how your data is accessed and used. Will people actually read the privacy policies? Doubtful. Read the full article at CNet.com Continue Reading →