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Alcatel Unveils Hero And Idol Alpha Smartphones
Alcatel One Touch shows off two Android-based smartphones, namely the Hero device and the Idol Alpha
US Government Issues Android Malware Warning
The American government has warned its staff about the prevalence of malware on the Android OS
Google Updates Action Bar For Android Apps
Android developers now have a backward-compatible version of the Android Action Bar for their apps
Android 4.3 Expands Developer Tool Choices
Android 4.3 offers developers a host of new tools, features, and other development improvements
Android Master Key Patch App Available
An app has been released to patch the “master key” vulnerability in Android phones, but only if they are jailbroken
Google Play Store Updated With Improved Interface
Google applies the new user interface to its redesigned Play Store for desktop users
Foxconn Signs Android Agreement With Microsoft
Fxconn signs Microsoft’s patent licensing campaign against Android, which Google previously called ‘extortion’
Malware Attacks On The Rise And Target Android
A new report has suggested that Android is currently bearing the brunt of malware threats out there
Android Boss Andy Rubin Steps Down
The influential boss of the Android OS, Andy Rubin, has stepped down to concentrate on other projects
China Expresses Unease At Android Domination
Google faces fresh headaches about China after a warning that Android controls too much of its smartphone market
Pentagon Approves iOS And Android Deployments
The Pentagon has signed up iOS and Android for duty in a move that will weaken Blackberry’s defence dominance
Gartner Forecasts Android Tie With Windows By 2016
Taking some shine off Microsoft’s Windows 8 launch party, Gartner forecasts that Android will tie with Windows by 2016
Researchers Show Off Android Hack Using NFC
Security researchers have demonstrated a way to hack Android phones through the NFC protocol
Mozilla Touts Speedy Android Browsing With New Firefox
Mozilla has released a speedier version of its Firefox browser for Android, that also promises more personalisation
Microsoft Snubs Motorola Patent Settlement Overtures
Microsoft has brushed off overtures by Motorola, which is seeking to settle their patent dispute
Android, iOS Enjoy Total Domination Of Mobile Ecosystem
Android and iOS now enjoy total domination of the mobile ecosystem, as Symbian languishes at just 6.8 percent
Android Did Not Infringe Oracle Patents, Jury Decides
Good news for Google after a jury ruled that Android did not infringe Java patents belonging to Oracle
Larry Ellison Slams Google For Not Licensing Java
Oracle boss Larry Ellison has criticised Google for not licensing Java in Day 2 of the courtroom showdown
SwiftKey Android Keyboard Offers Better Typing Experience
The popular Android app Swiftkey now offers a better typing experience thanks to its predictive capabilities
Making Android Malware in a Limo
Websense invites us into its lab in a limo to show us how quick it can make Android malware whilst on the move
Oracle Rejects Google Offer of Android Cut
Google’s offer to give Oracle Android earnings if the mobile operating system’s owner loses the case is rejected
Android Malware Surge Needs Vendor Action, Says Report
A surge in malware targeting Android devices has apparently surpassed the popularity of the mobile operating system
Google, Motorola Ordered To Hand Over Android Data To Apple
A US judge has ordered Google and Motorola to hand over data about Android’s origins to bitter rival Apple
MIT Offers Android App Inventor Beta
MIT has made available a beta of its App Inventor tool that allows for the easy creation of Android apps
Google Claims 850k Android Activations Daily
The stellar growth of Android shows no sign of slowdown with Google now claiming 850,000 daily activations
Box Updates Android Client, Offers 50GB Storage
Box has updated its Android client software with collaboration features, as well as 50GB of free storage
Android Attracts Most New Smartphone Buyers
Android is proving to be the more attractive mobile operating system for new smartphone buyers, a survey has found
HTC Patches Security Flaw On Android Phones
HTC has admitted to a security flaw on its handsets and revealed it has already issued a patch
Android Developers Urged To Halt Menu Button Use
Google is urging Android developers to stop using the Menu button and instead opt for the ‘Action bar’