Android overtook Apple’s iOS in worldwide mobile app downloads in the second quarter this year, reported ABI Research. In terms of market share, Android now has 44% of total app downloads, while iOS app downloads are at 31%.
Posted inAndroid Tablets
Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime official micro-site live
After releasing the first promo video, Asus has now launched the micro-site for its upcoming tablet Eee Pad Transformer Prime. The tablet will be official announced at a press event on November 9, Asus Chairman Jonney Shih revealed at AsiaD conference recently.
Posted inManufacturers
Microsoft now takes patent licensing fees on 50pc of Android devices
ODM Compal is the latest entry in Microsoft’s Android Licensing Program With Compal as its latest victim, Microsoft has proudly announced that it now collects license fees from companies that account for over half of all Android devices shipments. Some of these are big names like HTC, Samsung and Acer. On the ODM front also, […]
Posted inIndia, Phones
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro priced in India at INR 23,990
When Sony Ericsson India recently announced its Android QWERTY slider Xperia Pro, it did not officially reveal the price of the smartphone. But, thanks for the product listing at online retailer Flipkart, we now have the official price-tag. Listed as “coming soon” Xperia Pro costs INR 23,990.
Posted inAustralia
Sony launches Tablet S in Australia, available from tomorrow for A$579
Sony has announced that it will start selling its Honeycomb Tablet S in Australia from tomorrow i.e. October 25. The 16GB WiFi only version of the tablet has been priced at A$579 while the 32GB version will sell for A$689.
Posted inIndia, Phones
LG silently launches Optimus Net in India for INR 10K
After recently releasing QWERTY smartphone Optimus Pro in the country, LG has launched another Android device Optimus Net. There has been no official announcement, but that is not odd considering that we don’t hear from LG India half the time. Looks like they are busy selling TVs and Refrigerators this festive season, rather than marketing […]
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Happy Birthday G1 aka HTC Dream
Today is the third birthday of first ever Android smartphone HTC Dream aka T-Mobile G1. It was released back in 2008 today i.e. October 22 in US followed by October 30th release in UK.
Posted inCanada, Phones
LG Optimus LTE surfaces in Canada as LG Eye
Remember the Android beast LG Optimus LTE, which was released in South Korea a few days ago on LG U+. Well, it seems we might actually see it outside Korean borders. The smartphone was spotted in Canada today as LG Eye and got a video demo by telecom operator Bell owned retailer The Source.