With the official release of the Apple Watch earlier this week, Google has their sights set on giving Android developers the upper hand. Now more than ever, app development needs to be universal (supporting multiple devices and a large number of form factors). Taking into account a wide variety of screen resolutions and sizes can be an overwhelming task for even the most … [Read more...] about Google Creates Universal App Template to Assist Developers
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Google Play Developers Receive Fake Terms Violation Email
The actual content of the email varies somewhat, but a large number of Google Play Android developers have received phony notifications that their apps are violating Google terms of service. Not only that, the email informs developers that their app will be removed from the Play Store and their account likely terminated. How can you prevent this from happening? Just click the … [Read more...] about Google Play Developers Receive Fake Terms Violation Email
Android Games Finally Making iOS-Level Profits
The gap is finally narrowing between the profit made by developers of Android and iOS games. Android certainly has more marketshare, but so far developers have given more attention to Apple's iOS platform. Where Android used to be somewhat of an afterthought following a successful iOS launch, Android is emerging as being competitive and lucrative --particularly in the gaming … [Read more...] about Android Games Finally Making iOS-Level Profits
Facebook Lets Developers Add Like Buttons to Apps
Facebook is becoming an integral part of our lives, so much so that when we see or achieve anything of merit (no matter how that is perceived or determined), we immediately reach for the 'Like button'. Earlier this year, iOS developers were given the ability to add Facebook like buttons directly into their apps --and now Android developers have been extended the same … [Read more...] about Facebook Lets Developers Add Like Buttons to Apps
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet For Developers Costs $1299
There is a new tablet for the taking. However, there is a twist in the tale -- the Snapdragon S4 tablet from Qualcomm is aimed exclusively at developers. Also, the tablet that features the latest Qualcomm quad core chipset, the APQ8064 will cost a considerable $1299. The spec sheet though is quite impressive perhaps to justify the high price tag. For instance, apart from … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet For Developers Costs $1299
10 Inch BlackBerry Tablet Spotted, Developers Get 2 More Weeks to Work on BlackBerry OS
We all know there is a 10 inch tablet device that RIM is working on and the good thing is, the tablet might be there for public viewing at the upcoming MWC. Or with a greater probability, at the DevCon Americas scheduled in May. Also as proof of the tablet already attaining its final shape, the rumored 10 inch PlayBook had been sighted by people of BlackBerryCzech in the … [Read more...] about 10 Inch BlackBerry Tablet Spotted, Developers Get 2 More Weeks to Work on BlackBerry OS
4G LTE capable Windows 8 tablet from AT&T to be shown at CES
CES is just about a week from us and there already are hectic preparations on by copanies to put their best feet forward. AT&T being one such who has recently called developers together for a session where they discussed a Widows 8 based tablet that would be communicating via its LTE network. Its all a hush-hush affair right now though there is enough indications for us to … [Read more...] about 4G LTE capable Windows 8 tablet from AT&T to be shown at CES
ASUS Transformer Prime gets Rooted
Hacking can be fun, even more for a device that has just entered the market. TeamAndRIC got a taste of it with the Transformer Prime and the thing that has made it possible for them is 'NachoRoot' -- a software developed by TeamAndRIC and is being used by hackers to gain superuser privileges to the latest tablet from ASUS. With this the user gets unrestricted access to the … [Read more...] about ASUS Transformer Prime gets Rooted
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet Running Android ICS Shown
The Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Liquid mobile development platform won't be shipping until spring, though in a surprise development, an early developer prototype based on the latest S4 chip has come to the fore running Android 4.0 ICS. Qualcomm has also announced they are working on bringing Android ICS to many of its early generation Snapdragon processors. Google had recently … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet Running Android ICS Shown
Microsoft Shows off Quad-Core Tablet Prototype, Apps Now in Development
The TechED2011 event at New Zealand has been a happening place and Microsoft has been one of the main actors showcasing what their next generation Windows is going to be like along with a number of devices that would be running on this OS. They have even displayed their quad-core Windows tablet at the event. Jeff Johnson from Microsoft only went on to say that the tablet … [Read more...] about Microsoft Shows off Quad-Core Tablet Prototype, Apps Now in Development
Rooted Eee Pad Transformers Can Stream Netflix via S/W Patch
Here is some good news for those who have rooted their Eee Pad Transformers. They are just a hack away from watching all the media Netflix has to offer. They would have to install Netflix and an unofficial patch which would get them on the XDA Developers forum. This patch makes the application work normally while preventing flagging of rooted installs. However, as it usually is … [Read more...] about Rooted Eee Pad Transformers Can Stream Netflix via S/W Patch
Android 3.2 SDK released
We first got the whiff of something called Android 3.2 Honeycomb when Huawei launched its 7 inch MediaPad tablet PC. And now, Google just made the version official while also releasing the SDK as well. The new version of the Honeycomb is aimed at easy scalability to various screen sizes and will ensure apps perform better and to their full potential in smaller tablets with 7 … [Read more...] about Android 3.2 SDK released