When Google unveiled the Nexus One a couple of years ago, it was met with much applause as well as skepticism. But that was just the beginning. The Nexus gradually carved its way up the market. Today, the arrival of Nexus 7 has reports of already been sold out at many key retailers, making Google happy but not completely satisfied at the same … [Read more...]
Dave Dobbin, who had been chief executive with Mobilicity, a small company providing wireless services, feels that Apple needs to worry. This was following a news report on Google Inc launching their music service for competing with iTunes from Apple. The thoughts of Dobbin could not be totally baseless. Though the smartphone from Apple does not … [Read more...]
We mostly stick to Android news that happens stateside, but this just had to be brought up. Recently, Samsung received a preliminary injunction on its Galaxy Tab 10.1 so that it couldn't be sold anywhere in Europe except the Netherlands. The suit is against Apple (shocking I know). After 'winning,' Apple is once again tooting its own patent horn, … [Read more...]
It looks like another company is looking to quietly settle their lawsuit disputes. Just like Google's latest move against Oracle, it sounds like HTC may be willing to agree to a settlement with Apple, as long as it's fair. CEO of HTC, Winston Yung, had this to say about the matter: “We are open to all sorts of solutions, as long as the … [Read more...]
We're pretty sure by now that Apple isn't going to win its case against Amazon for using the term "app store." Apple isn't taking the hint though, and has now moved on to smaller competition, throwing a Cease & Desist letter at GetJar for using the same term. Just like Amazon, GetJar isn't backing down at all, instead firing back press releases … [Read more...]
Representatives from both Google and Apple with testify at a Congressional hearing on May 10th over recent location tracking revelations. This is just another step that both companies are now dealing with ever since it was revealed that both Android phones and the iPhone track and store your location data. This also begins a long Congressional … [Read more...]
Here's the thing. You can't really say the Samsung Galaxy phones don't at least look very similar to the iPhone. Look at the picture above. So it also shouldn't be surprising to anyone that Apple has decided to slap old Sammy with a lawsuit. Or, as Apple would put it: “Rather than innovate and develop its own technology and a unique Samsung … [Read more...]
In the latest of Android owning market share in the 2010, we have comScore. They check monthly smartphone data and as of December 2010, Android is second in terms of US market share. In one month alone, Android jumped up 7.3%, while Apple only moved up 0.7% and RIM fell 5.7%. That means that as of 2010, Google is only 3% away from taking over as … [Read more...]
You have to love hearing this. Steve Wozniak, a co-founder of Apple, has recently been quoted as saying that Android smartphones, not the iDon't, would become the dominant platform. He goes on to say that Android OS will likely win the way that Windows won in the PC world. He does defend the iDon't, of course, but it was more to note how Android … [Read more...]
If you have an Android phone, you most likely don't like Apple. For some, it's a war between two companies and they are loyal to Google, hating anything and everything Apple. For those that want to show exactly how they feel about Apple, this live wallpaper is for you. Created by ultra spikey from XDA Developers, this simple wallpaper does all the … [Read more...]
