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Android Could Become an $8.8 Billion Business for Microsoft Annually
Though Microsoft builds its own Windows Phone platform to compete in the mobile OS space, rival Google's free-to-use Android operating system could become a very lucrative business for Microsoft.
Google X Phone Concept: Skips Customization, Combines Rumors
A new Google X Phone concept skips the customization options and combines the latest Google X Phone rumors into a stunning looking concept that could show what Google is planning.
Nexus 4 LTE with Android 4.3 Allegedly Benchmarked
The rumored Google Nexus 4 LTE device appears in an alleged benchmark sporting a slightly better score and possibly LTE radios needed for a Verizon Nexus 4.
Security Flaw in Google Glass Could Expose Users to Big Brother Surveillance
iPhone jailbreak hacker Jay Freeman has recently discovered a potential security flaw on Google Glass that may expose users to unintended surveillance if malware makes its way onto the wearable computing device.
Google I/O Schedule Reveals Heavy Gaming Focus
Google has recently published a schedule of the various different tracks that developers can choose from as they navigate around the Google I/O conference this year, and gaming on Android appears to be a heavy focus.
Google Got Scroogled in Motorola Acquisition
In a new report published by Bloomberg, Google is said to have gain "more heartbreak than help" in its acquisition of smartphone-maker Motorola Mobility.
Nexus 11 Rumored to Replace the Nexus 10
Google and Samsung are rumored to be working on a new Nexus 11 tablet that could wind up replacing the current big screened Nexus tablet, the Nexus 10.
Google Now comes to iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Google is bringing it's Google Now real-time search and assistant technology to iOS and Android users in the form of an updated Google Search app.
Pundit Proves Google Glass is Water-Resistant with Shower
Google Glass early adopter Robert Scoble took to Google+ this weekend to prove that Google Glass is water-resistant
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Now Rumored as Likely to Debut at Google I/O
We're just a few short weeks away from Google's annual I/O developer conference, which will kick off in mid-May in San Francisco, California, and now the speculation is that Google will debut Android 4.3, and not Android 5.0, at the venue.
Google Buys Wavii: May Play Role in Google Reader Replacement
With it's purchase of natural language startup Wavii, Google could be moving to create a new content aggregation service to replace Google Reader.
More Hints That Google is Planning a Chrome OS Tablet
Despite repeatedly insisting that Android is the only Google operating system that is meant for tablets, Google may be looking at introducing a Chrome OS-based tablet in the future.
Eric Schmidt: Talking to Your Google Glass is ‘Weird’
In describing the experience of dictating voice command to the Project Glass wearable computing device, Google's former CEO and current chairman Eric Schmidt says that it's "the weirdest thing."
Android, Windows 8 Eating Away at iPad Market Share
Though Apple's iPad and iPad mini still lead the industry in market share, tablets running Google's Android operating system and Microsoft's Windows 8 and Windows RT OSes are starting to nip away at Apple's dominance in the slate computing category.
Microsoft, Google Attempt to Rein in Samsung With Visits to South Korea
With Samsung's recent successes in the mobile space, partners Microsoft and Google may be treading cautious water as they're both unsure what Samsung would do in the future in deciding plans for future partnerships, ecosystem decisions, and products.
Google Now May Come To Google’s Homepage
Source code from Google suggests Google Now is on the way for the web, possibly in time for a Google I/O announcement.
Nexus 7 2 Predictions: Release Date, Features & More
We make some predictions in regards to the release date and features of the rumored successor to the Asus Nexus 7, presumably called, the Nexus 7 2.
Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie: 5 Little Things Google Needs to Fix
With Android 5.0 Google can fix many small issues that annoy Android users and frustrate those who attempt to switch from the iPhone, starting with these 5.
Nexus 4 LTE Rumored for Google I/O
Rumors are swirling in regards to Google I/O and the latest is in regards to a Nexus 4 LTE, a device that would be alluring to many smartphone shoppers.
Next Motorola Phones Rumored to Be Unbreakable
Despite Corning's coveted Gorilla Glass to help make modern glass displays a bit more rugged to the rough and tumbles of daily life, if you drop your phone at just the right angle physics will still triumph and you'll likely end up with a cracked screen.
Google Adds Sitelinks and Quick View To Mobile Search
Google makes mobile search easier for iPhone and Android users by adding sitelinks and quick view to search results.
Google Shuns Ads on Google Glass
Though Google generates a significant portion of its revenues on placing ads, the Internet search giant is making a bold move in asking developers of its new Google Glass platform to not embed ads into apps made for the new wearable computing form factor.
Android Originally Built for Smart Cameras!
Former Android head Andy Rubin had revealed that the operating system he helped co-create was originally designed for cameras and smart cameras, like the Samsung Galaxy Camera, and not for phones.
MyGlass Google Glass Companion App Appears in Play Store
MyGlass, the Google Glass companion app, is now in the Google Play Store for those lucky enough to get early Explorer Editions of Google's new hardware.
Google Glass Specs Detailed by Google
Along with shipping notifications to some of its earliest Google Glass Explorer signups, Google has gone on to detail some of the specs behind its Google Glass wearable computing device.
Did Google Update Google Voice in Preparation for Babel Unified Messaging?
With rumors about Babel--which has also been referred to as Babble in the past--Google's update to its VoIP-like Google Voice service may indicate that the company is preparing for a broader unified messaging service.
New Scroogled ad from Microsoft Targets Android, Android Developers
The latest in ad in the 'Scroogled' ad campaign from Microsoft takes aim at Android, and how it shares users' information with developers.
Nexus 4 Problems: Broken Backs, Busted Wireless Chargers
Users are reporting Nexus 4 problems with broken backs & issues with the Nexus 4 wireless charger not keeping the Nexus 4 in place, leading to frustration.
Motorola X Phone Delayed, May Miss Google I/O
The latest report speculates that Google-owned Motorola Mobility has faced some delays for the X Phone.
Google Now Allows Users to Manage Their Online History In Event of Death
One of the issues with living a digital life lately is what happens to your Internet history--browsing history, Gmail and social media accounts, and digital content purchases--when you pass on?
Google to Ship Google Glass Next Month, Expect I/O to be Glass-Heavy
Google has announced that it will begin shipping its Google Glass wearable computing hardware sometime next month, which coincidentally would be during the same month that its Google I/O conference kicks off.
Nexus 10 Gets a Smart Cover Accessory from Google
Nexus 10 owners who want to protect or accessorize their devices may be happy to know that Google has released its first official Nexus 10 accessory in the form of the Nexus 10 cover.
11 Places Where Google Glass Won’t Be Welcomed
While there is plenty of excitement on how Google Glass will end up in defining the wearable computing technology, its presence may not always be welcomed even among the most tech-forward crowd.
Google Dumps Record 60,000 Apps From Play Store
Along with a recent UI overhaul of its Play Store, Google also removed nearly 60,000 Android apps that were non-compliant, malicious, or low-quality.
Get the Google Play Store 4.0 Right Now
Grab the Google Play Store 4.0 apk file and install the new Google Play Store 4.0 experience without waiting for Google with our step-by-step guide for nearly any Android phone or tablet.
