Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Android, Windows Phone news Aug 29, 2012

Android

Consumers Likely To Feel Impact of Samsung Defeat

Apple's swift victory in defense of its iPad and iPhone designs with a jury verdict of patent infringement against Samsung is likely to have wide-ranging effects on other device makers that run Google's popular Android operating system -- and on their customers.
-mobile-tech-today



Huawei Bets Big on Lobbyists

Today in international tech news: A Chinese phone equipment company doubles down -- more like quadruples down -- on Washington lobbyists after the House launches an investigation into possible security threats. Also: Facebook has yet another problem in Germany; a report identifies the world's fastest-growing iOS and Android markets; and Samsung leaks an internal memo about Apple. -com


In Depth: Smartphone software updates explained

In Depth: Smartphone software updates explained
doubt about it – we all love to have the latest software on our smartphones. And that means regular updating. While iOS has its own centralised update system via your Apple ID, updates to Android devices involve a lot of legwork from your mobile network.To find out more, we spoke to Vodafone's Chris May who... -techradar



UPDATED: IFA 2012 highlights: what you need to know

UPDATED: IFA 2012 highlights: what you need to know
what to expectThe biggest date on the European technology calendar is nearly upon us once more, with IFA 2012 set to bring a bounty of new gadgets, gizmos and innovations from the tech world.The Berlin-based event opens to the press today, 29 August, and TechRadar will be there in full force, reporting from the show floor and offering up al... -techradar



Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to launch with Jelly Bean, larger screen?

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to launch with Jelly Bean, larger screen?
days to go before Samsung is set to officially unveil the Galaxy Note 2, a Korean newspaper has published what it claims are the "phablet's" final specs.The Galaxy Note successor will launch with Android 4.1: Jelly bean, according to Seoul Newspaper.And, according to previous rumors, the Galaxy Note 2'... -techradar



Windows Phone

Nokia reckons 'things are about to change' in video teaser

Nokia reckons 'things are about to change' in video teaser
released a teaser video promising that nothing will be the same after its September 5 announcement."Things are about to change," says the Finnish phone maker as a lady rides a bike dangerously around a shipyard for some reason. Like an advert for an online dating site, she leans coquettishly into the camera (pres... -techradar



Google Wallet to challenge iPhone Passbook through geo-location, tr

Google Wallet to challenge iPhone Passbook through geo-location, transit
for a digital wallet replacement rages on, as Google reveals plans to expand Google Wallet with new features.Google Wallet's head of product management, Robin Dua, spoke at a developers Q&A session about how the company will open up Google Wallet to information beyond mobile payment deta... -techradar



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