It's true that Android is open source software, but it's also the case that if you manufacture handsets and you'd like to run it as your operating system, there are rules (and now, even more than there were in the past). You must include the search bar positioned near the top of your display (currently on the home screen, though it may also become a requirement for every … [Read more...] about Google Tightens the Reins on Android
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Android Jelly Bean Statue Becomes Official
Building 44 lawns at the sprawling Google campus has a new member -- statute of Jelly Beans spilling over which means the same spilling over onto our tablets and smartphones could be just hours away. The lawn already plays host to elaborate statues depicting each version of the Google Android operating system. Also, interestingly, the unveiling happened just away ahead of … [Read more...] about Android Jelly Bean Statue Becomes Official
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 to Launch Feb 17
We are fast approaching the Feb 17 deadline that RIM had set for its much awaited BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 to arrive onto the big scene. While we do hope RIM would be keeping to their words, early indication coming in point out its going to be a reality after all. Like the Developers team at RIM have also confirmed this. The most important feature of this upgrade would be the … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 to Launch Feb 17
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich SDK released
Developers now have access to SDK for the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. This new OS has the specialty that it is compatible for a wide array of devices starting with smartphones to tablets and others so that from now onwards, there won't be a separate Android for smartphones and another for tablet PCs. The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich was itself developed with … [Read more...] about Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich SDK released
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 on Preorder at Amazon Germany, 10.1 Just “Days Away”
As June 8 draws closer, fan frenzy surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is reaching a fever pitch. What has made the Android tablet even more of a top draw is the fact that the tablet will now have on-board the latest Android 3.1 Honeycomb and not Android 3.0 as it was earlier believed to be. At least, that is what the latest product page for the Samsung tablet is … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 on Preorder at Amazon Germany, 10.1 Just “Days Away”