With the wide range of devices and active versions of the Android operating system out there, complaints that the platform is severely fragmented are justified. Fortunately, KitKat is starting to gain some ground and now enjoys an install rate of over 20% --this is a good thing. July of this year was sitting at a 17.9% adoption rate, which was a jump over June at 14.9%. … [Read more...] about KitKat Installed on Over 20% of Android Devices
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Good e-Reader App Store Now Supports Large Game Files
Good e-Reader is proud to announce that we have implemented a new system to allow developers to upload large Android apps. This new feature will allow big developers such as Disney, Rovio, EA, Warner Bros  to upload their big budget game titles and allow users to install the games and have them work. Many of the top Android games out there have very large OBB files, which is … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader App Store Now Supports Large Game Files
Android L Will Include Multiple User Support
There are plenty of reasons to run multiple user profiles on your Android smartphone, whether you want to separate work from your personal life or you have family members that share a single device. Technically we have been able to use more than one user profile since Android 4.2, but it was a workaround solution and not terribly convenient. Now with the upcoming Android L … [Read more...] about Android L Will Include Multiple User Support
Microsoft Claims Samsung Stopped Making Patent License Payments
Samsung should take note that Microsoft doesn't fool around when patent license payments arrive late. Microsoft asserts that they have hundreds of patents that are required for any manufacturer making Android phones: Samsung included. Corporate Vice President & Deputy General Counsel for Microsoft, David Howard, spoke toward the lawsuit, stating that: "Today's legal … [Read more...] about Microsoft Claims Samsung Stopped Making Patent License Payments
Android Represents 85% of the Smartphones Shipped in Q2
Strategy Analytics has shared their research on global smartphone shipments in the second quarter of 2014, and the news is good for Android (but not so much for Apple). While overall shipments of smartphones grew by 27% (moving from 233M units in Q2 2013 to 295.2M units in Q2 2014), Android now enjoys having 85% of the total market share. Of course, it could be worse... … [Read more...] about Android Represents 85% of the Smartphones Shipped in Q2
Make Secure Phone Calls With Signal for iOS
Everyone is concerned about security these days, especially when our smartphones and tablets are so vulnerable (due in large part to their multitasking abilities and portability). You can put a passcode on your device to make it more difficult for the bad guys to gain access and you can transfer documents securely using encrypted apps, but how do you protect phone calls? Open … [Read more...] about Make Secure Phone Calls With Signal for iOS
App Businesses Not Making Enough to Survive
When the Internet really started to take off and companies were making e-commerce profits hand over fist, all it took to make money was an idea and just enough technical skill to hang a web-shingle. Many years later, in much the same way, app developers are popping up everywhere --every day there are hundreds of new titles fighting for our attention. Some are worth it, but … [Read more...] about App Businesses Not Making Enough to Survive
Weave Networking App Makes Job Hunting More Like Tinder
I know everybody out there search for a job is wishing that it was as easy to find that next position as it is to find the next love of your life. Or maybe not, but thanks to a new app (and $630,000 in seed money raised by the developers) called Weave, searching for a job became easier and more fun from your mobile device. To begin, you use your LinkedIn credentials to … [Read more...] about Weave Networking App Makes Job Hunting More Like Tinder
Google Maps Wants You To Do More Exploring
With so many updates to Google Maps these days, users of the app are likely to feel a little spoiled. Everybody knows they should rely on Google Maps when they need directions, but what if you aren't actually sure where you want to go? We all think of exploration while on holiday, but consider that with the tap on the new Explore button, you could be well on your way to finding … [Read more...] about Google Maps Wants You To Do More Exploring
Facebook To Monetize Messenger App
While Facebook provides their stock and Messenger apps for free (at least to the end-user, in reality there are ads paying the way). According to Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, that may change. Facebook recently had their latest earnings call, during which Zuckerberg indicated that payments and Messenger are headed for overlap --though no details were really provided as to what … [Read more...] about Facebook To Monetize Messenger App