Its Now ‘One’ Android And ‘Two’ iOS
Oct 28, 2011 Android Phones
In the race to dominate the smartphone market, Android OS has now leads Apple’s iOS in the total number of apps downloaded according tο ABI Research.
Android based mobile apps was downloaded 44% in the second quarter of 2011, as opposed to 31% of iOs based mobile applications. According to ABI Research, Apple is still ahead in terms of apps downloaded per user by two to one, but the number of users who uses Android phones makes up for the difference. Android’s install base now exceeds iOS bу a margin οf 2.4-tο-1 worldwide; bу 2016 thаt wіƖƖ grow tο 3-tο-1.
“Android’s open source strategy is the main factor for its success,” said Lim Shiyang, ABI research associate. “Being a free platform has expanded the Android device install base, which in turn has driven growth in the number of third-party multi-platform and mobile operator app stores.”
It is also expected that Android would surpass Apple in terms of total number of applications available by 2012.
“Apple’s superior monetization policies attracted ехсеƖƖеnt developers within іtѕ ranks, thus mаkіnɡ a better catalog οf apps аnԁ customer experience,” ѕауѕ ABI.
The open source strategy has led the Android Market to such a speedy growth. The statistics are encouraging for Android developers, but there are lot of areas where it can improve.
Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Nexus Vs iPhone 4S.
Oct 24, 2011 Android Phones
With the release of two amazing smartphones, many Android and iOS users would be confused as to which smartphone should be their choice. Below is the table which has a comparison of the newly released Galaxy Nexus sporting the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and the iPhone 4S.
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Verizon and LG announce new Android device : LG Enlighten
Sep 22, 2011 Android Phones
Verizon Wireless and LG, has announced a low end phone for all Android lovers.The LG Enlighten would be available online at www.verizonwireless.com today Sept. 22, and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning Sept. 29.
The LG Enlighten sports a 3.2 inch touch screen display and runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It comes with a easy to use full QWERTY keyboard. This has been ideally designed easy messaging and email.
Key Features
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 3.2-inch touch screen display (320 x 480)
- 800 MHz processor for performance and multi-tasking
- Full QWERTY keyboard with large keys for easy typing
- Adobe® Flash® 10
- 3G Mobile Hotspot allows users to share a data connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices
- Seven customizable home screens with shortcuts to apps, favorites and widgets
- Customizable apps menu
- 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera and camcorder
The Enlighten will be available for $80 with a two-year agreement after a $50 mail-in-rebate.
Tags: ANDROID, android 2.3, LG Enlighten, Verizon LG, Verizon Wireless
Medion’s new offering: Android Tablet and Android Smartphone, expected Q4
Sep 7, 2011 Android Phones
We have something to look forward to at the end of 2011, as Medion has announced the release new offerings to Android users. Medion plans to release a new Android Tablet and smartphone this year.
The Medion Android Tablet, Lifetab, will sport a NVIDIA Tegra 2 powered dual-core Android tablet running with a 10.1″ display, 3.2 Honeycomb, 1GB of RAM. Not much details of the tablet has been revealed but it would be available in 16GB or 32GB and is said to weigh only 720 grams.
The Android smartphone by median will sport Android 2.3 Gingerbread with the popular 4.3” display and a rear camera of 5MP. The picture above shows 3 navigation buttons though sadly no front facing camera. More details regarding processor type are yet to be revealed.
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Android Phones gets Google Video Chat
May 2, 2011 Android Phones
GTalk is going to get a new feature. Google has announced that they would be launching GTalk with video chat for Android Phones.
You can have a video chat with your contacts irrespective of whether they are using their Android phone or using Gmail with Google Talk on their computer. It supports calls over a 3G or 4G data network or Wifi.
Using this feature is very simple. All you need to do is touch the Video button that appears next to your contacts and you get connected. Checking out other applications is not a problem as the video can be paused. The audio will continue though the video has been paused so your call does not get disconnected while using another application.
Google has mentioned that the first to get this feature would be Google Nexus S users. This update is part of the Android 2.3.4 upgrade and would start rolling out to users in the next few weeks. Android 2.3+ devices will eventually get the video chat option though no set time has been said.
Tags: android 2.3, Android 2.3.4, Android phones, Google, Google Nexus S, Google Video Chat
Android Devices gets Mozilla Firefox 4
Mar 29, 2011 Android Phones
Android users can now have a better browsing experience with Mozilla 4. The Global, Non-profit organization has released its new version today. Mozilla 4 provides intutive interface, unparalleled customization and support for modern technologies. You also get it in 10 different languages.
Mozilla 4 includes features like tabbed browsing, bookmarks, add-ons and Firefox sync. Sync allows users to link your bookmarks, tabs, passwords and history from all of your other devices. If you are a first time user of Sync, you would have to download it on to your web browser and once that is done successfully, you can sync it up with your Android Device.
You can download this new version from the Android Market
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