Android stories - Page 26
Sky TV launches Android app
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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Sky TV's new Android app lets viewers check listings, set show alerts and record remotely, following its popular iOS counterpart.
Second US$10 bn quarter for Google
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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Google reports its second consecutive USD $10 billion quarter, driven by strong performances from Chrome, Android, and YouTube.
App of the Week: Genius Scan
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Genius Scan transforms your phone into a powerful scanner, streamlining document digitisation and sharing. Available on iOS and Windows Phone.
Google merges apps and media in Google Play
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Google Play revamps as a one-stop hub for apps, books, movies, and music, expanding digital access in select countries.
App of the Week: Corporate Cabs
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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Hate booking taxis over the phone? Sick of waiting half an hour or more for them to arrive? This is the app for you.
300m Android devices activated: Google
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Google's Android platform has hit 300 million activations, with 850,000 new devices activated daily, celebrating at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
2012: the year of the Web 2.0 entrepreneur
Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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2012 has seen a surge in demand for freelance web developers, with Web 2.0 job postings booming, as per freelancer.com data, including HTML roles up by 193%.
IDC's 2012 ICT predictions
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.
Steve Jobs Android ad: homage or horror?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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A Taiwanese firm's ad with a Steve Jobs lookalike promoting an Android product has sparked outrage for tastelessness.
Google tips and tricks - Back to School Apps
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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Boost your back-to-school productivity with Evernote, Google Docs and more. Discover the ultimate apps for notes, docs, and study aids.
App of the Week: Rdio & Brancott Estate
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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For those a little less inclined to look ridiculous, you can simply select the option to match your wine with the right dish.
App of the Week: Bump
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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Jumpstart your 2012 with Bump, an app that seamlessly exchanges contact info with a simple phone bump, now available on iOS and Android.
Tech battle Andriod VS IOS
Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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In the tech tussle between Android and iOS, Apple currently leads in sales, but Android wins in US smartphone market share.
Adobe to lay off 750 staff - Updated
Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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Adobe announces 750 job cuts in a £71 million restructuring, shifting focus to digital media and marketing amid falling shares.
Smartphone sales drop
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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US telcos report a dip in smartphone sales, hinting at a bright spot for Apple's iPhone amid anticipation for the new iPhone 4S.
Latest Android OS to launch in Hong Kong
Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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Google's latest Android OS, Ice Cream Sandwich, will debut on October 19 in Hong Kong, aiming to dodge the media frenzy following Steve Jobs' death.
Toshiba's twin tablets
Fri, 30th Sep 2011
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Toshiba unveils a compact 7-inch tablet with rich features, aiming to charm those craving portable entertainment.
Skype launches Android video calling
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Skype's new Android app update brings video calling to a select few handsets, bridging the gap to PCs, iPhones, and TVs.
Is the laptop dead?
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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There was a time when owning a laptop was uncommon and typically restricted to business people who travelled a lot for work.
BitDefender adds cloud security service
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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BitDefender boosts Android safety with a new cloud service, alerting users to malicious or fraudulent sites before access. Free download available.