Microsoft's Android Tablet Apps Lose Their "Beta" Stabilisers
You'd think it didn't have a mobile OS all of its own.
Bought by Google back in 2005, the open-source operating system was brought to life in 2008 on the T-Mobile G1 smartphone. Since then, Google’s platform has been seen on mobile phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, smartwatches, and even household goods such as fridges and washing machines. It has been the most popular mobile OS since May 2012, with over one billion Android devices having been activated by September 2013. Check out this hub for all Android news, reviews and features.
You'd think it didn't have a mobile OS all of its own.
Microsoft continues its mobile software push beyond Windows Phone.
“It’s not very easy to have a DIY Windows Phone. On Windows, everything is very similar, it’s hard to differentiate. Android allows for different characters.” Shao Yang, Huawei’s chief marketing officer for devices.
The app has continued to improve since its launch, and is now fantastic, especially for Android.
Ignore it and hope it goes away.
Cyanogen, the company behind the popular open source operating system, wants to be even more independent from the Google-based software that lies at its foundation
HP unveils its latest line of tablets, the largest of which looks like a massive 12.3-inch HTC One (M8) mobile.
The latest world's thinnest tablet has great guts in a slim chassis with a striking design. Just ignore what they've written on the box.
Two-hour window to snap up the great but complicated-to-own smartphone.
Photo pros can now Google phone-edit on the fly.
Security analysts have discovered that almost one billion Android phones have a bug that leaves their phone open to hackers. Google knows the security flaw exists, but has no plans to fix it.
Terrified by the thought of identity-thieving cybercriminals, or over-zealous NSA agents snooping on your private data? Have a tinfoil hat for each DEFCON level?
New rumours suggest that upcoming Samsung phone won't have a whole lot of TouchWIz.
This one might be worth taking seriously.
Another day, another Android tablet. This one's got an 11-inch screen, magnetically-attaching keyboard, kickstand coming out the back...wait, that seems familiar.
CES 2015: There's a hot new virtual reality headset in town. At least that's what the booth decorations would have you believe. It's got head tracking! It's fully immersive! It's an Oculus Killer! Nope. The 3DHead VR set uses a tablet for its screen, is therefore massive, and ridiculous.
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