Android KitKat 4.4 is now running on 30% of all Android device, as per latest numbers from Android developer dashboard. The numbers for KitKat is up from 24.5% in September.
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Google pushes Android 5.0 Lollipop source code to AOSP
Android 5.0 Lollipop source code is being uploaded to Android Open Source Project (AOSP). The release comes at the same time when Nexus 9 tablet is available online from Google Play Store.
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Android continues reign with 84% of global market share in Q3 2014: Report
Android continued its dominance and captured 84% of global market share in Q3 of 2014, according to a latest report from Strategy Analytics. For the third quarter, global shipments of Android-based smartphones reached 268 million, up from 206 million for the same quarter a year ago.
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Motorola releases Kernel Source Codes for Moto X(2014) and Moto G(2014)
Motorola has published the Android 4.4.4 KitKat build Kernel Source Code for Moto X(2014) and Moto(2014), according to Android Police. The initial kernel source code for Motorola Moto X (2014) is codenamed ‘Victara’, while that of the Moto G (2014) is dubbed ‘Titan’.
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Android co-creator Andy Rubin leaving Google to start hardware incubator
Android co-creator Andy Rubin has decided to leave Google, as per latest report from the Wall Street Journal. The report said that he will be moving on to launch a hardware startup incubator.
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Metis Eddy G70 Kids tablet Photo Gallery
Metis Learning launched Eddy G70, an Android-based learning tablet for kids in partnership with Intel for Rs. 9999 in September. Designed specially for kids, the tablet runs on Android 4.2.2 with an overlay of the proprietary Athena OS. We have already seen the unboxing of the Eddy tablet and now lets take a detailed hardware look at the tablet.
YouTube debuts WatchMe for Android, brings live broadcasting to apps
YouTube has released a new open source project that will allow developers to integrate live streaming into their apps. Dubbed as WatchMe, the project is available on GitHub.
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ASUS unveils 10 inch MeMO Pad 10 ME103K for $199
ASUS has introduced MeMO Pad 10 ME103K tablet for $199. As the name suggests, the tablet has a 10 inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 to get Android 5.0 Lollipop update in December: Report
Samsung Galaxy S5 will reportedly receive the Android 5.0 Lollipop update in December. The latest version of Android operating system was announced by Google earlier this month.
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Swipe Sense Review
Swipe Technologies introduced Swipe Sense phablet in August. Priced at INR 9,999, the phone comes with fingerprint scanner. We have already seen unboxing of the phone and now lets take a detailed look in the full review. Continue reading “Swipe Sense Review”
Microsoft Garage goes cross platform, unveils apps for Android and Android Wear
Microsoft has announced the release of two Android apps and one experimental Bing app for Android Wear devices. These apps have been designed by Microsoft employees under the Garage program.
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Yahoo Mail app for iPhone and Android updated with Travel and Event notifications
Yahoo has updated Mail app in order to bring travel and event notifications to your mobile. Updated for iPhone and Android, the app provides users with important travel information related to flight details.
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Nokia brings HERE Maps to Android smartphones
Nokia has finally launched HERE Maps for Android devices running 4.1 or higher. The news comes after Nokia made maps available on select Samsung Galaxy devices.
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Oppo Find 7 and Find 7a to receive Android KitKat based ColorOS v2.0 update
Oppo is releasing an Android KitKat based ColorOS v2.0 update to Find 7 and Find 7a. This will not be an OTA update, and users will have to download the update package and move it to the root directory of the phone, then update while in recovery mode.
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Motorola Solutions to announce rugged Android device on October 21st
Motorola Solutions, the telecom and equipment maker is all set to launch an Android device on October 21st. The phone is set to targeted at business use and will be launched by keynote speaker Ryan Estis and members of the Motorola leadership team.
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