The Android platform for smart phones has proved to be a money spinner for its handset manufacturers with sales going up exponentially. However, some or the other vulnerability keeps cropping up from time to time, dampening the success to an extent. The latest one is the futex liability that affects all Linux kernels used by Android. This was recently used to successfully root a device like Galaxy S5 for the very first time. Earlier threat still looms large However, what is even more…
There is no disputing the growth of the Android platform and its influence is all pervading. The sales of smart phones running on Android have zoomed exponentially in the last 2-3 years. People are using it to better their personal and business lives and to become more productive as well as efficient. The numerous apps on this platform have made it possible for users to organize stuff effectively. But this was not always the case when Google started off with its vision of providing this…
Android as the operating platform would appear to be all over the place if reports are to be believed. The most recent report from a reputed data compilation agency has pegged the use of Android to be much higher than the iOS. That in many ways is a significant victory for this platform. Net Applications, the one which came out with a report diligently measures traffic on the web spread across more than 150 million monthly visits. It reported that more than 44.5% of web traffic came from…
The Android community is eagerly awaiting the launch of the Android L. However Nexus users are more than anxious and keen to see how the Android 5.0 L update will make user experience enjoyable. After all, updates that were foisted upon them by Google in the past have not had the impact that was desired. Even now, there is no mention of the exact time when users of Nexus 4, 5, 7 and 10 would be able to enjoy the incremental update. Only estimation can be made taking into account previous…
There is no longer any doubt about the flexibility of Google’s Android as an operating system. However, for the uninitiated and even for somebody well versed with the working of a smart phone, it can be a tad difficult to pick up all the nuances about this wonderful system without assistance. So here we go, covering some relatively unknown aspects which will help you optimize the working of your smart phone. a) Stick to the Google Play Store for your apps requirement. It has been found…
If you’ve looked at the latest Android numbers, then you know that nearly 9 out of 10 smartphones sold today are Androids. Android recently achieved a stunning 85% market share around the world according to a market research firm called Strategy Analytics (which is the most market research-y name ever). That’s impressive, but iOS is still leading in one crucial category: app store revenue. You see, 20% of smartphones sold today are “forked” Androids. What is a “forked”…
The Samsung Galaxy Note has been released every fall for the past 3 years. 2014 is no exception. The world has been expecting a Note 4 ever since the Note 3 was first released last year. Now, we finally know the exact date when that Note 4 will be revealed: September 3 Samsung all but confirmed that date in a recent press release. Samsung announced that an “Unpacked” event will happen on September 3. More notably, Samsung also told the press to “Note the date!”…
There were two heartwarming pieces of Android news released this week. First, we heard the news that Android reached a market share of 85%. Second, we heard that Android is beating iOS in terms of web usage – something that Apple has repeatedly waved in the face of Android fans. Let’s break down these news items and explain why they’re so exciting. A total market share of 84.6% for Q2 2014 Strategy Analytics and the IDC both released similar reports for Q2 2014. Strategy…
A headline like “Samsung and Apple reach patent war truce” would be a landmark moment in history. Unfortunately, this headline is only a partial landmark moment in history. Apple and Samsung have officially reached a truce in their lengthy patent war. Unfortunately for mobile users, that truce only exists outside the United States. Specifically, Samsung and Apple will not sue each other over silly patents in the following countries: -Japan -Germany -South…
Have you heard of PlayStation Mobile for Android? Probably not, which is why Sony is cancelling it. PlayStation Mobile for Android was part of the company’s initiative to support cross-platform game development. The idea was that developers could publish apps for Android and PS Vita at the same time. Sony is officially cancelling PlayStation Mobile, which means that it is no longer “guaranteed to work” on Android versions 4.4.3 and higher. It will, however, continue to be…
