Tag: Android

  • Dell dumps Android platform for Windows 8

    Dell dumps Android platform for Windows 8

    This year’s Dell World Conference in Austin may have heard words that could well change the way the power focus on the smartphone market swings. It’s true that Dell tablets and smartphones aren’t bestsellers. Yet, with another manufacturer pledging fealty to the Windows 8 platform, there is fair buzz in the market. At the aforementioned…

  • Android-controlled JVC Everio camcorders arrive in Japan

    Android-controlled JVC Everio camcorders arrive in Japan

    It looks like JVC is planning some interesting line-up treat for us. This time it’s camcorders and none other than the Everio line, with five new models in tow. Two of these, namely the 16GB GZ-EX350 and 32GB GZ-EX370, will come with a remote control. How this works is the camcorders make use of Wi-Fi…

  • Google employee post image, raises hopes of Key Lime Pie name

    Google employee post image, raises hopes of Key Lime Pie name

    Desserts and Android operating system versions are just about synonymous. From the ancient Cookie, we’ve come all the way up to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. When Google were to disclose the sequel to the latter, there was much excitement and among the probable names came one that sounded as realistic as Google would have it.…

  • Facebook HQ has posters urging employees to chuck the iPhone for Android

    Facebook HQ has posters urging employees to chuck the iPhone for Android

    Way back in August the Facebook app for Android was so pathetic that the company actually urged its employees to switch from iOS devices to Android so that they can also experience the suffering that millions of Android users go through daily. Some of the flaws have been addressed but the Android app of the…

  • Samsung SCH-W2013 a dual screen Android flip phone designed for Jackie Chan

    Samsung SCH-W2013 a dual screen Android flip phone designed for Jackie Chan

    Samsung has turned into one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone universe. The South Korean consumer electronics giant has recently unveiled a one-of-a-kind phone, the SCH-W2013, a premium dual-screen flip-smartphone. Unveiled at a charity event, this phone packs 1.4GHz quad-core brain.

  • Sony Yuga leak reveals 2GB RAM, 1.5GHz quad-core CPU

    Sony Yuga leak reveals 2GB RAM, 1.5GHz quad-core CPU

    The Nexus days are now no more exciting and we have our periscopes reaching out for new finds. And we found some more! The Sony Yuga is the next best Android offering to touch our shores and it comes powerfully packed with the sucker punch we’re all looking forward to. The device packs a cool…

  • Android’s 5th Anniversary: Yesterday once more

    Android’s 5th Anniversary: Yesterday once more

    Back in 2007, Open Handset Alliance cooked up an amazing dish. It was a dessert but they couldn’t tell. They called it Android and backed it with impeccable perfection, suiting every taste-bud that populated the planet. Back then, Android was built to muscle up against the then dominant Windows Mobile, Palm OS and Symbian. The…

  • Best looking glove mouse controls Android devices and PC

    Best looking glove mouse controls Android devices and PC

    The power of hand gestures was acknowledge when we saw Magneto and Yoda affect changes of magnificent splendor. Now you can come an inch closer to their prowess with this amazing Gesture Glove Mouse. It can be worn on the right hand, by strapping a sensor to the index finger. Users can then maneuver the…

  • There may be a 64GB Nexus 10 in the horizon

    There may be a 64GB Nexus 10 in the horizon

    Samsung have been quite active on the release front, now that they have a phone to show off Windows Phone 8 and a few more to ride the all new Android 4.2 Jelly Bean platforms. Among the many things they have been raving about is the Nexus 10 tablet. Armed with a 10-inch form, an…

  • Key Lime what? The LG Nexus 4 is here with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

    Key Lime what? The LG Nexus 4 is here with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

    All the talking and ranting of the new Android platform sticking to the usual alphabetical progression that Google have religiously followed has not really materialized In fact, what we do have is a new platform with the same name as Android 4.1. Yes, the Nexus 4 will still be called a phone that runs on…