It is a numbers game in the highly competitive smart phone market, though there are only 2 serious players with their respective OS influencing more than 95% of the market. Yet, when it comes to profitability, it is Apple that has the edge over Google despite a much lower market share. Market share scenario unlikely to change Google has a stranglehold on the numbers. More than 80% of smart phones operate on Android but in terms of profitability, it is not going to enthuse its shareholders too…
The initial reports and peek reviews of the Android M have been quite encouraging. However, so it was with the Lollipop and data shows that over the last one year, the penetration or those upgrading to the Lollipop is just over 20%. It means users are not very keen to upgrade from their existing OS and are in no hurry as well. Google’s struggle with fragmentation The trend has been like this ever since Google came out with its first Android version in the year 2008. The Alpha, Beta versions…
Even as excitement mounts among developers awaiting the release of Android M, they are also apprehensive about the new data sharing process Google wants to implement. As of now, app developers are able to get many details about each user who downloads their particular app. Moving forward, though, this will become selective, and users will not be required to share what they have been sharing up until this point. USERS WILL BENEFIT MORE This change will be welcomed by users because they…
Some decisions are taken based on available data and on a hunch. When they turn out to be good, there are many who will praise and commend the decision. If it fails, not many will be around to comfort or provide encouragement. Google took the decision to go Android years back and now commands more than 80% of the smart phone market with this OS. Its nearest competitor is Apple with the iOS and as of now, nobody else seems to be a threat. Xiaomi Vice President praises Google So much so that…
Within weeks of Google announcing its plans of launching the Android M, Apple has followed suit and has unveiled the iOS 9. Both these platforms are expected to roll out by Fall, though this timeline looks ambitious for the Android, given its fragmentation and other technical concerns. So what will be the key differentiators between these two OS heavyweights? Let's take a deeper look. Interface The first is the interface. Android M is likely to retain the same Lollipop interface apart from…
Though Google has a commanding market share in the Android space, it is not taking things lightly any longer owing to the cut-throat nature of the competition in the smartphone market. It is ensuring that users are kept aware of its contribution with regard to the tweaking it does of the application designs. Through changes such as making splash screens part of the Android landscape, it is sending out clear signals that it will compete against the likes of Microsoft in providing cloud…
With the development of the Android Studio in full swing, it is now certain that Android will no longer support any more activity on the ADT or Android Developer Tools currently happening in Eclipse. Instead, this shift from the Eclipse will see the arrival of the Android NDK within Android Studio. The future will also usher in the migration of high end performance tools like the Trace Viewer and DDMS that are also stand-alone in their ability to deliver optimum results. It is clear that Google…
The Android Lollipop promised a lot and delivered on many of its promises, but it failed hard when it came to one all-important feature – battery power. This remains one of the most wanted and sought after improvement by every user of a smart phone to date. The expectations of users from the Android Lollipop were sky high on this front when it was announced as an update. Unfortunately, their hopes have been belied with many complaining of faster battery drain when they use mobile data and not…
Those of you familiar or have seen the Commodore PET and remember it as a chunky computer of the 1970s will relate immediately to the latest Android smart phone. Yes, a new model with the name Commodore is all set to be launched and this one will double up as a phone and a console that is handheld. You can thus play Commodore 64, Amiga with emulators and get whisked back in time. Old warhorse and a leader in the PC market The Commodore was a US company that established an early lead in the PC…
Android M is promising to bring in some new stuff that was not possible in earlier versions of the OS. The Lollipop did bring in the Material Design but has not been able to generate a lot of enthusiasm among users to upgrade in a hurry. Currently only 12% of users are on Lollipop with a majority still on Kit Kat and earlier versions like the Jelly Bean. A key differentiator on the cards One feature that will differentiate the Android M will be the visual voicemail that would be built into…
