Friday, November 30, 2012

Android, Windows Phone news Nov 30, 2012

Android

TechRadar.com

iOS vs. Android: will screen size determine top phone system?
between Apple's iOS and Google's Android for mobile-operating-system dominance has raged for some time, and neither side shows any signs of permanently pulling into the lead.But a researcher at Kantar Worldpanel told TechRadar that soon, the battleground could become hyper-focused on one deciding factor... -techradar



If Samsung violates Dutch Galaxy ban, it could fork over hefty sum

If Samsung violates Dutch Galaxy ban, it could fork over hefty sum
etimes be difficult to keep up with all of Samsung and Apple's globe-trotting patent lawsuits, with the latest ruling coming from a Dutch court ordering a ban on several Galaxy devices.The judge ruled in favor of Apple regarding a method of scrolling through photo galleries with a touchscreen, which will result in a Netherlands ban... -techradar



Google Nexus S helps resurrect webOS on smartphones

Google Nexus S helps resurrect webOS on smartphones
property of computing firm HP came and went in an embarrassingly short-lived adventure, but it's now back thanks to some dedicated volunteers.A team known as Phoenix International Communications has come together to produce a port of WebOS which runs over the top of Android on smartphones.Currently it only works on the Samsung made Google N... -techradar



iOS No. 1 OS in US once again thanks to iPhone 5, not so overseas

iOS No. 1 OS in US once again thanks to iPhone 5, not so overseas
rom research firm Kantar Worldpanel ComTech indicated on Tuesday that Apple's iOS reclaimed the top U.S. spot from Google's Android, thanks to the iPhone 5.But just barely - in the 12-week period leading up to and after the iPhone 5's release (ending Oct. 28), iOS earned enough new users to claim 48.... -techradar



Foxconn rumored as Surface phone manufacturer, Amazon phone too

Foxconn rumored as Surface phone manufacturer, Amazon phone too
s rumored Surface phone has, for lack of a better word, resurfaced with word that Foxconn is manufacturing the device.According to a Digitimes report, Foxconn International Holdings, a subsidiary of Foxconn Electronics, received orders from Microsoft for a handsets with a proposed launch of mid-2013. The repor... -techradar



Android 4.2.1 update brings December back to the People

Android 4.2.1 update brings December back to the People
come up with a fix to add December to the Android 4.2 People app, with an OTA software update now rolling out. December babies everywhere were outraged when it emerged that Google had forgotten to include their birth month in its People app in Jelly Bean. This meant that Galaxy ... -techradar



Windows Phone

Ballmer: Microsoft selling four times as many phones as last year

Ballmer: Microsoft selling four times as many phones as last year
held its annual shareholder meeting this morning and while we're sure it was exhilarating to hear CEO Steve Ballmer rattle off cash flow figures, there were some interesting tidbits to pick up. Notably, Ballmer told the gathered group that Windows Phone 8, though young, is already helping the Softies sell f... -techradar



Windows Phone 7.8 rolling out to Windows Phone 7.5 in early 2013

Windows Phone 7.8 rolling out to Windows Phone 7.5 in early 2013
rosoft has moved on to bigger and better things with Windows Phone 8, the company hasn't forgotten about the phones that preceded the new operating system.In fact, Microsoft announced plans Wednesday to bring some of the highly touted features of Windows Phone 8 to its Windows Phone 7.5 devices like the Noki... -techradar



Microsoft planning December fix for Windows Phone 8 random reboots

Microsoft planning December fix for Windows Phone 8 random reboots
Windows Phone 8 adopters: if your HTC 8X or Nokia Lumia 920 has up and rebooted itself without warning, Microsoft is going to issue a fix...in December. The Softies have apparently identified whatever is causing some WP8 handsets to randomly restart and plans to send out an over-the-air software pat... -techradar



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