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Facebook Messenger App Tops Billon Downloads, Gets Its First Game

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 10, 2015 12:40 PM EDT

Android version of Facebook Messenger has topped one billion downloads, the company said Tuesday.

'Move to iOS,' Will You? Apple Unveils Yet Another Android App To Help You Migrate From Android

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 09, 2015 03:21 AM EDT

Apple Music is not the only Apple app that's coming to Android; 'Move to iOS' is yet another Android app developed by Apple that will help Android users migrate to iOS.

Facebook Unveils Facebook Lite: Lighter Version of Facebook (For Android Only)

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 05, 2015 07:37 AM EDT

Facebook has launched a new Android app that is faster, smaller and lighter on data but has all the features of its full app. Called Facebook Lite, it uses less data and runs faster in areas with spotty connections.

Google Describes Android 6.0 Codenamed 'M' at I/O Developer Conference

By Peter R - May 31, 2015 11:47 PM EDT

The new operating system will have superior functionality and enhanced security compared to Lollipop.

Whatever, But It's Not Called Android M 'Milkshake'

By Kamal Nayan - May 29, 2015 08:22 AM EDT

Android M might be named anything but not Android M 'Milkshake.'

Android Auto Is Here And Everyone Seems To Be Liking It

By Kamal Nayan - May 27, 2015 11:44 AM EDT

Android Auto is finally here and the first car featuring it is 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The in-car infotainment system was first announced at Google I/O 2014.

Microsoft Launching Its Personal Digital Assistant Cortana For iPhone and Android

By Kamal Nayan - May 27, 2015 03:38 AM EDT

Microsoft Tuesday announced that Cortana, its smart personal assistant for Windows 10 PCs and Windows phones, will be arriving on Android phones at the end of June and on iPhones later this year.

Twitter's Live Streaming App Periscope Arrives For Android

By Kamal Nayan - May 26, 2015 11:21 AM EDT

Two months after iOS launch, Twitter owned live streaming app, Periscope is launching for Android.

Factory Reset On Android Phones Retains Data Traces, Researchers Have Shown

By Kamal Nayan - May 23, 2015 03:41 AM EDT

Factory reset on Android advertises that it removes Google account, system and app data settings, downloaded apps, music, photos and other user data, but in reality it still retains data traces which can be exploited to recover old data such as contacts, emails and Wi-Fi passwords.

Grammy-Winning Producer, Google Unveil Smartphone Case That Beams Live Images From Space

By Kamal Nayan - May 21, 2015 08:34 AM EDT

Google and Grammy-winning producer Skrillex have unleashed a wacky smartphone case that beams images from space and puts live wallpapers shot by Skrillex's satellite (yes, Skrillex owns a satellite).

Google Temporarily Shutting Down Map Maker Following Vandalism

By Kamal Nayan - May 11, 2015 02:39 PM EDT

After Google Maps users mis-used Map Maker to draw an Android peeing on the Apple Logo and other hacks, the search giant announced that it will temporarily shut down its online map editor and it'll rethink its approval process.

Android Users Will Be Able To Pre-Register For Upcoming Apps

By Kamal Nayan - May 11, 2015 03:22 AM EDT

After being able to pre-order movies, smartphones, Internet users will now be able to pre-order apps as well, thanks to the new initiative by Google Play.

For The First Time Android Generated More Revenue for Developers Than iOS, Says Two New Reports

By Kamal Nayan - May 08, 2015 04:49 AM EDT

Google always had the edge in terms of number of devices running the operating system and it seems like that edge is paying off. According to a recent report, Android is leading iOS in terms of revenue as well.

Android M: Google's Next Version of Android Will Be Launched At Google I/O 2015

By Kamal Nayan - May 07, 2015 05:00 AM EDT

Google is likely to unveil the next version of its mobile operating system - Android M, at the upcoming Google I/O this year.

More European Android Users Are Switching to iPhones

By Kamal Nayan - May 07, 2015 02:55 AM EDT

More and more Android users are switching to Apple's latest iPhone, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in European countries, according to a new report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech. The iPhone's market share rose by 1.8 percentage points, while Android's slice slimmed down by 3.1 points, the report found.

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