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Google Shifts Google I/O Registration Date
Apr 8th
Google has shifted the dates for registration to Google I/O, instead of having registrations open from April 8 to April 10, now developers can register from April 15 to April 18. As shared by Google I/O on their Google Plus page the reason for the delay is because they are trying to make the process easier. Read More
KitKat Rises To 5.3% Of All Devices, Jellybean Drops To 61.4%
Apr 2nd
According to latest data from Google, Android KitKat now runs on 5.3% of all Android tablets and phones, while Jelly Bean has had a minor drop to 61.4%. As for older versions, 14.3% are still on Ice Cream Sandwich, a measly 0.1% on Honeycomb, 13.8% on Gingerbread, and 1.1% are on good ‘ol Froyo. Read More
Google To Manufacturers : “Powered by Android” Logo Required At Start-Up
Mar 29th
Manufactures such as Samsung, Sony and LG are so fond of messing around with Google’s Android OS that at times it doesn’t even seem like you are using an Android powered smartphone at all. But Google has stepped in to receive the credit where it is due. Read More
AT&T and T-Mobile To Begin Pre-Orders Of Samsung S5
Mar 22nd
From today AT&T has begun the pre-orders of the soon to be launched Samsung S5 on its website and stores. The phone will cost $200 with a two-year service contract or $650 without a contract. T-Mobile will begin the pre-orders of Samsung S5 on Monday, 24th March and will charge $660 under its installment plan (i.e. $0 down payment + $27.50 X 24 months). Read More
Galaxy S5 Pre Order Starts In UK On March 28, On Sale April 11
Mar 12th
Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S5 will be available for pre order in the UK in the 28th of March, and will be available for purchase on April 11. Read More
Google Buys Green Throttle Games – Google’s Set Top Box May Be On The Way
Mar 12th
Google has acquired Green Throttle Games, a company that brings mobile games to larger displays and makes Android controllers. This deal could confirm rumors of an Android powered set top box for the living room, that hooks up with your TV to display content, stream media, and play games. Read More
Samsung Posts Detailed Feature Videos On Gear 2, Gear Fit And S5
Mar 10th
Samsung has just posted 2 detailed videos to its YouTube channel. The first of 9 minutes, goes through in depth the features of the Gear 2, and the Gear Fit, both of which run Samsung’s Tizen OS. Read More
Mercedes-Benz Will Offer Android Based In-Car Systems Once They Are Available
Mar 4th
In January, Google announced and founded the Open Automotive Alliance, which was a collection of automobile giants working to integrate Android’s in car systems in their upcoming car models. Read More
Samsung Galaxy S5 To Be Announced On February 24
Feb 5th
Samsung is set to unveil its 2014 flagship, and successor to the Galaxy S4, the Samsung Galaxy S5 on February 24th. The announcement will take place during one of Samsung’s media events at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Read More
