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Researchers Unveil An Android-Powered Humanoid Robot Resembling Sarah Palin In China

By Kamal Nayan - May 05, 2015 02:09 PM EDT

Researchers have unveiled a life-like humanoid robot that bears a scary resemblance to former governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. The robot, named YangYang was unveiled at the Global Mobile Internet Conference 2015 in Beijing, China.

Microsoft: Google Ships a Big Pile of... Code, With No Commitment To Update Your Device

By Kamal Nayan - May 05, 2015 02:07 AM EDT

Microsoft is slamming Android for its irresponsible update mechanism. Speaking during a keynote at Microsoft's Ignite conference in Chicago, Microsoft's Windows chief, Terry Myerson, slammed Google's Android plans saying the company doesn't commit to updates.

Airbnb's Debuts App For iPad and Android Tablets

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 30, 2015 06:47 AM EDT

Airbnb - a service for people to rent out lodging, has finally unveiled a new app optimized for iPad and Android tablets.

Windows 10 Might Support Android Apps, Says a New Report

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 29, 2015 04:31 AM EDT

Windows 10 might extend support to Android apps, according to long-time Microsoft watcher Paul Thurrott.

Google Bot Peeing on an Apple Logo in Google Maps And "Google Review Policy Is Crap"

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 24, 2015 10:43 AM EDT

Google Maps never ceases to amaze us. Some times it allows us to do crazy things - like letting us play Pac-Man on any street - but this one is rather out of left field even by company's wacky standards.

Facebook Hello: Three Features That Makes It Worth a Try

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 23, 2015 02:16 AM EDT

Facebook recently unveiled a new app - Hello, an Android-only dialer app that seeks to modernize phone calls while also working to put Facebook at the center of all your communications.

4 Awesome Features That Latest Android Wear Update Brings

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 20, 2015 01:26 PM EDT

Google's smartwatch platform Android Wear has received one of the biggest software update ahead of Apple Watch launch. Here're four major highlights from the update:

Microsoft To Bundle Apps With Cyanogen Android Smartphones

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 16, 2015 10:46 PM EDT

Microsoft and Cyanogen have struck a deal that will allow Redmond company to place some apps on Cyanogen's modified version of the Android mobile operating system.

Apple Now Accepting Android, Windows Phone Trade-Ins For iPhone

By Kamal Nayan - Mar 30, 2015 12:57 PM EDT

If you're about to ditch your phone for an iPhone, there can't be better time than this. The company has expanded its trade-in program to take Android, Windows Phones and BlackBerry devices for credit towards a new iPhone.

Chromebook Is Getting a New Launcher With Google Now

By Kamal Nayan - Mar 29, 2015 02:36 PM EDT

Google is rolling out new Chrome OS update that will add new features including a new launcher with a built-in Google Now for Chromebook user and Chromebox.

Xiaomi to Launch 40-inch FHD Mi Android TV 2 at $322

By Peter R - Mar 25, 2015 05:32 AM EDT

Mi TV 2 will go on sale March 31 in China.

Nearly Half of Android Devices Sitting Ducks for Malware

By Peter R - Mar 25, 2015 03:58 AM EDT

The vulnerability can be attributed to a flaw in the functioning of app installers in devices running versions of Android older than 4.3.

Android 5.1 Lollipop for Nexus Handsets News Update: Update Begins Rolling Out For Nexus 6 on T-Mobile

By Kamal Nayan - Mar 23, 2015 02:52 AM EDT

Android 5.1 Lollipop update for the Nexus handsets are being rolled out eventually and the latest to get the update was Motorola-made Nexus 6 under contract with US mobile carrier T-Mobile.

Google Rolling Out 'On-Body Detection' Feature

By Kamal Nayan - Mar 23, 2015 02:19 AM EDT

Google is adding a feature to Android's smart lock that can detect when the smartphone is being held or carried. It uses the accelerometer in the phone to detect its orientation.

Microsoft to Rope in Lenovo, and Xiaomi to Push Mobile Windows 10 in China

By Peter R - Mar 20, 2015 09:23 AM EDT

The Redmond giant said it would partner with the Chinese mobile makers to improve its market share.

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