Android, Games, Mobile Phones, Robots, Smartphones, Software, Windows

Mech Arena: Robot Showdown

Mech Arena is a fast-paced PvP mech shooter with competitive mayhem for everyone. Choose from dozens of weapons and mechs with special abilities for endless combinations. Fight with friends or compete in a global arena of players, maps, and modes. Take on the world in the most explosive, fun, and chaotic sport the future has… Continue reading Mech Arena: Robot Showdown

Android, Hardware, Smartphones, Technology

Article: Smartphone with second e-ink screen unveiled by Yota

Smartphone with second e-ink screen unveiled by Yota http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20694019

Android, Apps, Smartphones

What Is Google Now and How Do I Use It?

When Jelly Bean was officially announced, Android users had a lot to be excited about. The latest version of the OS is super-smooth (like Butter!), there are expandable notifications that actually include functionality, there is a better keyboard, better widgets, and a better camera/gallery. The biggest announcements, of-course, were the addition of a better voice… Continue reading What Is Google Now and How Do I Use It?

Android

Updated Google Play app reveals gift card support, wish list coming soon?

If the images and link settings Android Police has dug up from the most recent (v3.8.15) Google Play APK that's rolling out are correct, we could see a coupe more features coming to the Android app and media store soon. First up are very fleshed out menus for the redemption of Play Store gift cards,… Continue reading Updated Google Play app reveals gift card support, wish list coming soon?

Android, Mobile Phones, Smartphones

IDC: Android and iOS continue to carve up the world, another record quarter for smartphones

According to IDC's latest figures, Android and iOS now account for 85 percent of the 152 million smartphones shipped in Q2 2012. Google's OS powered 68.1 percent of all smartphones sold -- with Samsung making the hardware behind for just under half of those. Apple's smartphones now claim a 16.9 percent marketshare and while plenty… Continue reading IDC: Android and iOS continue to carve up the world, another record quarter for smartphones

Android, Smartphones, Software

Android Hits 51.8% Market Share In the U.S.

Android has a bigger U.S. market share than all other mobile operating systems combined, according to a new report by Nielsen. Nielsen’s research shows that 51.8% of smartphone owners in the U.S. use an Android handset. Apple’s iOS has a 34.3% market share, and the rest is divided between RIM’s BlackBerry (8.1%) and Microsoft’s Windows… Continue reading Android Hits 51.8% Market Share In the U.S.

Android, Apps, Mobile Phones, Smartphones, Software

50 Completely Free Android Apps

There’s certainly no shortage of free Android apps, but a lot of these are really more like free demos: they’re ad-supported “lite” versions with accompanying paid apps, or they’re 30 day trials, or they require you to unlock extra features via in-app purchases or by paying for a monthly account. That’s not a bad thing,… Continue reading 50 Completely Free Android Apps

Android, Apps, Smartphones, Software

Google Now Better Than Siri

This is a first-hand comparison through experience of the new Google Now app and Apple's Siri... Google Now Better Than Siri - Business Insider.

Android, Hardware, Mobile Phones, Smartphones

Android Shines In 4.1 Jelly Bean Update

Google took the wraps off of the latest version of its operating system, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, at its annual developer conference Wednesday. Set to come to the Nexus series and the Motorola Xoom in mid-July, the OS is being born into a world where its predecessor -– Ice Cream Sandwich -– still hasn’t made… Continue reading Android Shines In 4.1 Jelly Bean Update

Android, Apps, Smartphones

Google Sound Search

Android Jelly Bean comes with a Google widget that lets you find the name of a song you're listening to. Just like Shazam or SoundHound, except that the widget links to Google Play, so you can quickly buy the song if you're in the US... See it in action at this link: Google Sound Search.