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Samsung does not want to pay Microsoft royalties for Android as part of 2011 deal, citing anti-trust issues
Samsung does not want to pay Microsoft royalties for Android as part of 2011 deal, citing anti-trust issues
Last year, with Samsung selling over 300 million devices, those royalties topped $1 billion but allegedly Samsung was late with the payment and Microsoft sued them asking for about $7 million in interest. 01 Nov 2014 - 5 comments
Andy Rubin; co-founder of Android, preparing to leave company
Andy Rubin; co-founder of Android, preparing to leave company
According to new reports, Android co-founder Andy Rubin is preparing to leave Google and his current role as head of the company's robotics division. 31 Oct 2014
Android 5.0 Lollipop headed to popular Samsung Galaxy S5 by December
Android 5.0 Lollipop headed to popular Samsung Galaxy S5 by December
Although unconfirmed by Samsung as of yet, it appears that the new Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system will go live for Galaxy S5 in December. 28 Oct 2014 - 2 comments
Rdio's library has been upgraded to 320kbps AAC
Rdio's library has been upgraded to 320kbps AAC
Streaming music service Rdio has upgraded their entire library to 320kpbs AAC for premium subscribers, says the company, but free users will ...... 19 Oct 2014 - 8 comments
New executive move seems to suggest the next step of the ongoing Android and Chrome convergence
New executive move seems to suggest the next step of the ongoing Android and Chrome convergence
Over time there has been a clear convergence of Google's Android and Chrome operating systems and a new executive change seems to suggest that even more is yet to come. 19 Oct 2014
Motorola first to announce which devices will get Android 5.0
Motorola first to announce which devices will get Android 5.0
Motorola, a close partner of Google, was the first to announce which ones of their devices will get the update. 16 Oct 2014 - 1 comment
What is Android 5.0 Lollipop?
What is Android 5.0 Lollipop?
Android L is finally here, officially coined as Android 5.0 Lollipop. 16 Oct 2014
The Motorola Nexus 6 is finally here, and as expected, it's a titan
The Motorola Nexus 6 is finally here, and as expected, it's a titan
Although most of its specs and even its design had been leaked in the past weeks, Google and Motorola still had a few tricks in store for what should easily be the most powerful smartphone ever created. 15 Oct 2014 - 2 comments
Evleaks shows off possible image of the huge Nexus 6
Evleaks shows off possible image of the huge Nexus 6
Evan Blass, of the now retired @Evleaks Twitter account, has posted a supposed image of the upcoming Google Nexus 6. 15 Oct 2014 - 1 comment
WSJ: Google's 5.9-inch Moto-built Nexus 6 is real, ready for launch this month
WSJ: Google's 5.9-inch Moto-built Nexus 6 is real, ready for launch this month
Google will unveil their massive Nexus 6 in the coming weeks, says the WSJ, seemingly confirming weeks of rumors and leaks from Android-based media. 11 Oct 2014 - 6 comments
Popcorn Time for Android updated to beta 2.3 adding subtitle support
Popcorn Time for Android updated to beta 2.3 adding subtitle support
The team behind Popcorn Time has unveiled the latest update for the Android version of the popular software. 03 Oct 2014 - 1 comment
Vertu unveils another luxury Android smartphone
Vertu unveils another luxury Android smartphone
Just a few months after releasing their $10,000 Signature Touch, the high-end luxury smartphone maker Vertu is preparing to launch their sequel, the Aster. 27 Sep 2014
HTC confirmed as partner for new Nexus 9 Android reference tablet
HTC confirmed as partner for new Nexus 9 Android reference tablet
According to the WSJ, Google has selected HTC as its partner for the upcoming Nexus 9, the company's new Android reference tablet set for release in the coming months. 22 Sep 2014 - 1 comment
Android L will be fully encrypted right out of the box
Android L will be fully encrypted right out of the box
Android L will be fully encrypted by default, says Google, part of smartphone makers ongoing efforts to thwart snooping from the NSA, police or other government agencies. 19 Sep 2014 - 5 comments
Amazon Android app update brings Prime Instant Video to your smartphones
Amazon Android app update brings Prime Instant Video to your smartphones
Amazon has updated their Android phone app this week, adding Prime Instant Video streaming services for users in the U.S., UK and Germany. 10 Sep 2014 - 1 comment
'Angry Birds Stella' is here
'Angry Birds Stella' is here
Finnish casual gaming giant Rovio has released their latest spin-off of the popular Angry Birds franchise, dubbed 'Stella.' 05 Sep 2014
Nokia expected to bring HERE mapping service to Android and iOS
Nokia expected to bring HERE mapping service to Android and iOS
Nokia will soon release their HERE mapping services for iOS and Android, looking to take some share from its bigger rivals. 05 Sep 2014 - 3 comments
Samsung, Amazon, Microsoft reportedly interested in custom Android maker CyanogenMod
Samsung, Amazon, Microsoft reportedly interested in custom Android maker CyanogenMod
According to a new report, custom Android ROM maker CyanogenMod could be getting some notable attention from some of the bigger names in the industry. 30 Aug 2014 - 3 comments
Homegrown Chinese desktop, set-top, mobile OS coming in October?
Homegrown Chinese desktop, set-top, mobile OS coming in October?
Homegrown Chinese desktop, set-top, mobile OS coming in October? 27 Aug 2014 - 2 comments
Android L is really 'Lemon Meringue Pie'
Android L is really 'Lemon Meringue Pie'
A few documents and lines of code seem to suggest that Android L will get its dessert nickname in due time: Lemon Meringue Pie. 24 Aug 2014 - 1 comment
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