Sunday, July 15, 2012

Android, Windows Phone news Jul 15, 2012

Android

iPad Mini Could Dampen Android Tablet Sales

Industry analysts expect Apple to take the wind out of the sails of its tablet rivals by launching a new iPad mini in a 7-inch or 8-inch form factor in time for this year's holiday shopping season.
-mobile-tech-today



Following Microsoft's Recipes for Android Self-Programming

Microsoft is involved in a project geared toward self-programming and extending the functionality of the Android smartphone environment. That's surprising, because Microsoft has got its own phone OS that competes. However, on{X} in beta is bringing some unique JavaScript APIs to the table that let you program your phone remotely. -com


HTC quad-core 1080p smartphone leaked for Verizon

HTC quad-core 1080p smartphone leaked for Verizon
smartphone has been revealed via GLBenchmark, a well-known site for device benchmarking.The mystery device appears to be headed to Verizon to connect with the carrier's 4G LTE network.More importantly, it packs a full-HD 1080p display and a new quad-core Snapdragon CPU capable of speeds that have never been achieved by the existing S4. What is... -techradar



Samsung filings reveal Apple's efforts to remove banned devices from stores

Samsung filings reveal Apple's efforts to remove banned devices from stores
urt rulings may have temporally put the kibosh on Samsung's Android-based Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy Nexus, but that apparently wasn't enough for Apple, who is being accused of pressing retailers to remove the products from store shelves.According to one published report, two Samsung filings r... -techradar



In Depth: How can you use a phone if you can't see?

In Depth: How can you use a phone if you can't see?
n 30 people in the UK suffering some sort of sight impediment, it's easy to forget how the smartphone revolution could be passing them by.As tech fans, we've become a bit blasé about cutting edge features, always looking to next and more impressive thing, even before other features have emerged.This is true... -techradar



BBC Sport's Olympic apps hit Android and iOS today

BBC Sport's Olympic apps hit Android and iOS today
has released its Olympics apps into the wild, with Android and iOS users able to download them from today. Once the Games begin, the apps will offer 24 live streams to users in the UK, as well as commentary, results pages, event catch-ups and daily news stories which you can save to read offline while you're stuck on the tube for seven... -techradar



Week in Tech: O2 network woes and Google's nifty Nexus

Week in Tech: O2 network woes and Google's nifty Nexus
e an impression? Of course you do. Here we go!...Good, wasn't it? That was us, pretending to be O2's UK network. After a fault that may have involved a giant hamster, a wheel and an elastic band, O2's network fell over on Wednesday, leaving many users unable to text, call or access the internet. Who's to blame? We don't know yet, but this... -techradar



HTC Vertex tablet to rival Google Nexus 7?

HTC Vertex tablet to rival Google Nexus 7?
like it could be set to go head to head with Google's Nexus 7 tablet after a benchmark for a powerful device was leaked.The NenaMark2 results, which often throw up new phones and tablets that haven't been released to the market as engineers test them, promise a device that comes with an nVidia Tegra 3 processor and a screen reso... -techradar



Some free android apps pose a security risk

Some free android apps pose a security risk
ile landscape advances, so do the invasive methods used by advertisers, which can result in your personal data being compromised.Free apps are often still profitable for app developers due to the use of advertising networks and services. It's a common practice, which mobile security firm Lookout found in nearly half of the f... -techradar



Android devices make up over half of smartphone sales in much of the world

Android devices make up over half of smartphone sales in much of the world
ndroid OS may have started as the underdog in 2008, when Apple's iPhone had already achieved dominance in the U.S., but in 2012 it's the leader in handset sales in much of the world.Research firm Kantar Worldpanel ComTech reports that Android devices make up at least half of all smartphone sales in the U.S., U.K... -techradar



In Depth: 18 best Android apps - paid apps

In Depth: 18 best Android apps - paid apps
ndroid apps - paid appsWe've already shown you our favourite 60 best free Android apps, but what of the produce from those developers keen to actually make a bit of money from spending all their spare time hunched over a development phone?More great apps at Top 150 best Android appsIt is possible to find free alternatives that off... -techradar



Windows Phone

Amazon Hires Windows Phone Exec Amid Smartphone Rumors

With Amazon's new hire, the rumors around a smartphone coming out of Seattle are getting louder. Amazon just brought a Microsoft phone executive into its fold.
-mobile-tech-today



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