Recent reports released by IDC, a technology research firm, showed that Android OS now represents about 75 percent for about 75 percent of the worldwide smartphone industry. Apple may have huge success in the United States and many developed countries, but it only grabs 15 percent of share in the global phone market. Apple is still on the top in …
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Green Throttle Games has unveiled its upcoming controller, called the Atlas. Like other controllers in the market, the Atlas is designed to remedy issues faced by mobile games when using touch-only devices. The controller can be connected through simple Bluetooth connection and it supports HDMI-out connection through microHDMI or mobile high-definition link. Green Throttle has released a video promotion, which …
We normally see prices of devices with high-end components drop pretty quickly. There was a time when phones with a 1GHz single-core processor were considered the big thing. Now, quad-core processors are new beasts in the industry, but we are now starting to see budget devices with this powerful component. The ZTE U950 boasts some impressive specs for its affordable …
Micromax has released a smartphone with dual-SIM capability, the Superfone Canvas 2 A110, which is a direct improvement over the Canvas A100. Both use 5” 854 x 480 IPS capacitive display, Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and even the same starting price. Obviously, the components used under the hood are remarkably better. For starters, the new phone is powered by …
It is widely believed that no one can hear you scream in space. Nevertheless, a group of scientists from the Cambridge University seeks to test the veracity of this assumption. The group has invited YouTube users to upload clips of them screaming and the best ten videos will be transferred to an Android smartphone. Obviously, this is no ordinary device …
Google is regularly stepping up its security features with new Android versions and as we dig deeper into the Alpha version of the Android 4.2, we can easily understand how the company is prioritizing on security capabilities. Although not all features in Alpha version will make into the final build, we can still be sure than Android is getting safer …
With its open-source capability, Android is an amazing OS that allows manufacturers to make changes based on their unique requirements and business goals. After being used in microwaves, dryers, washers, espresso machine and other appliances, a new Android-based gaming console is about to be released. Sony Ericsson had limited success with its Android-based solution, the Xperia Play and now, a …
Motorola MOTOLUXE is a smartphone equipped with entry-level features. It comes with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) placed below the MotoSwitch UI. The phone features a 4” WVGA display, 800MHz single-core processor, 512MB of RAM and an enhanced version of Adreno 200. Flip the phone around and you’ll find an 8Mp rear-facing camera with a LED flash, geotagging, white balance presets, exposure …
Android 4.1.2 is the last stable version of Google’s mobile operating system, a minor upgrade to the Android 4.1.1 used by Nexus 7. The newest update offer bug fixes and numerous performance improvements. The next version of the OS, Android 4.2, will add some feature enhancements. For example, the Gmail app will allow users to swipe emails off the display …
Among Pantech’s many devices, the Element and Burst are the lucky two. It appears that the Android 4.0.4 update has gone live for these devices. This is a good thing to hear as Pantech is a minor player in the industry with a relatively limited market segment. Both devices were released after the official release of ICS, so we might …