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Android Studio IDE 1.0 For Windows, Mac, Linux Now Available To Download

Ben Reid·December 9, 2014

You only have to look at the number and sheer diversity of the Google Play Store's app hub to gauge how many developers are currently working on creating, updating and improving upon the vast array of mobile apps that have manifested over the past few years. The Big G announced all the way back in 2013 that it was working on an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), an infrastructure designed to enhance and improve the process of developing apps, and now, Android Studio 1.0 is ready for prime time for those running Windows, OS X and Linux. Full details, as well as info on how you can get started with Android Studio, can be seen below.

Cyber Monday 2014 Sales Through iOS Four Times Higher Than Android

Ben Reid·December 3, 2014

Cyber Monday is a day when even after masses of Thanksgiving and Black Friday deals, retailers regain their composure for one last sales push, and with the start of this week having seen the annual online-only deals roll out en masse, a new report has shone light on some very interesting stats relating to the ensuing spike in online traffic.

Carriers Can Now Push Bloatware To Your Android Phone Even After Sale

Ben Reid·December 2, 2014

Five Android Features I Miss Most When Using An iPhone

Ben Reid·November 29, 2014

Before I dare utter another word, I'd like to make it known that when it comes to the battle of the mobile ecosystems, I'm completely impartial. I love iOS, iPhone, and Apple products in general, but there's something about Android, namely Android smartphones, that always has me flirting with the likes of HTC One, among others. There's no doubt, at least, to my mind, that Tim Cook and his team have pushed a pivotal piece of software in iOS 8, adding a number of features that many have long since pined for, but there are still some features that I really miss whenever I'm using an iPhone.

The Best Black Friday 2014 Deals On Android Smartphones

Ben Reid·November 28, 2014

With $130 worth of free Android apps floating about at the moment courtesy of Amazon, it's a great time to own a device running Google's mobile software. As it transpires, the Black Friday bonanza also means that it's a pretty decent time to upgrade your hardware, and if you want to snap up a new Android smartphone, we've scoured the Web to source some of the very best deals going.

Why iPhone With 1GB RAM Performs Better Than Android Devices With 2GB Or More RAM?

Oliver Haslam·November 16, 2014

The Father Of Android And Former Head – Andy Rubin – Is Leaving Google

Oliver Haslam·October 31, 2014

Things are definitely changing at Google, after The Wall Street Journal reported that the company's former head of Android Andy Rubin is leaving the company.

Google Releases Comprehensive Guide For iPhone Users Switching To Android

Zayed Rehman·October 22, 2014

Google just released an official guide for iPhone users wanting to move to Android. The guide provides iPhone users all the steps needed to jump the iOS ship, and hop onto the Android bandwagon, with all of their important data migrated onto their new device. In the early days of the iPhone vs. Android war, it was marketing that was key to ensuring a decisive victory that hardly ever came by. These battles were important, for both Apple and Google to stay in the game. However, now we have the two taking a jab at one another's nerves.

Here’s When Galaxy S5, S4, Note 3 And More Will Get Android 4.4.4 Update

Ben Reid·October 14, 2014

Massive Privacy Bug Affects Many Android Devices, Here’s How To Protect Yourself

Zayed Rehman·October 10, 2014

Android is not new to news of security bugs and vulnerabilities, but continues to roll on in spite of such news. Just recently, Rafay Baloch of RBH discovered a vulnerability in Android’s stock browser, including all browsers based on the stock AOSP code. This vulnerability was a serious one which caused the browser to fail in enforcing the Same Origin Policy (SOP) protocol, which basically governs how content from multiple resources is securely loaded into the browser. While this issue plagued pre-KitKat devices, Google was quick in patching it up. However, given the nature of Android’s ecosystem, updates aren’t rolled out that quickly, resulting in almost 45% Android devices out there that remain vulnerable according to the security experts at Lookout. Please note that this data is based on their apps user-base that is over 100 million, so it does make an interesting case nonetheless.

Samsung Galaxy A5 Featuring Metal Design Leaked, Here’s What It Looks Like

Ben Reid·October 6, 2014

While most smartphone vendors release maybe half a dozen new devices per year, Samsung makes a habit of adding new handsets on an almost monthly basis, and with the Galaxy Note 4's launch still in progress, press renders of the Galaxy A5 suggests that it too is on the cusp of launching. The A5, which will apparently hit the market alongside two other 'A' devices, looks reasonably similar to the Galaxy Alpha that the Korean company introduced back in August, and as per leaked specs, it appears that the new series will target the mid-range market with decent specs and enticing price points.

This Chrome Hack Lets You Run Android Apps On Windows, Mac, Linux

Ben Reid·September 20, 2014

Android Users Are Rapidly Switching To iPhone 6, According To Report

Ben Reid·September 19, 2014

It was offered by a number of analysts even prior to the iPhone 6's release that Apple's decision to enlarge the display would not only prompt a record number of upgrades - which pre-order numbers appear to back up - but that also, Android users would switch in their droves. Given that the general sale has yet to commence throughout the world as yet, it's hard to make any definitive judgments, but according to one report, quite a few Droidsters have ditched Google's platform for the iPhone 6 / 6 Plus on iOS 8.

Apple’s Official Guide Helps Android Users Switch To iPhone 6

Ben Reid·September 17, 2014

It was suggested in the build-up to the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, particularly by analysts, that Apple's decision to increase the display real estate would prompt a surge in upgrades. The same reports also indicated that hordes of Android users would jump ship, and the 4+ million pre-orders of the Cupertino company's latest smartphone would appear to corroborate this notion. While, for existing iPhone users, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will seem familiar for the most part, those making the leap from Android mightn't be as seamless, and so, rather nobly, Apple has prepped a guide on how those switching allegiances can do so painlessly.

How To Display Owner Info On Your Android Device’s Lock Screen In Case It Gets Lost

Ben Reid·September 9, 2014

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