Devices running Android 4.0 are still rare. Google’s latest distribution numbers show that Android 4.0 is barely on 1.6% of all Android devices. But that is set to change in Q2, according to Digitimes. While new devices and upgrades are expected to grow that number significantly in Q2, Google is hard at work on the next major version. Citing its […]
Rumour: US$149 Google Nexus tablet a “done deal”
A new rumour has shed more light on the oft-rumoured Google-branded tablet. Recent rumours have pointed to Google working with ASUS on a 7-inch tablet inspired by the MeMo tablets unveiled at CES 2012. Citing “a senior employee at a supply chain company,” Android and Me is now reporting that “It’s a done deal” and outlines what we can expect. […]
Android 4.0 coming to Google Nexus S in “next few weeks”?
There may be some good news for Nexus S owners still waiting for their promised Android 4.0 upgrades. Engadget is today reporting that one of their “trusted sources” has confirmed that the official Android 4.0 update is expected “to drop in the next few weeks.” Both the 9020A and 9020T (AWS) versions of the software are expected. Google had originally […]
Google I/O 2012 registration opens March 27th
Google today announced that registration for the upcoming Google I/O 2012 will open on March 27th at 0700 PDT. Mark your calendars as the event has sold out quickly in past years. The event will take place over three days rather than the two seen in previous years. Along with a longer event have come higher ticket prices though. General […]
Co-branded ASUS and Google 7-inch tablet to launch in May?
Rumours of a Google branded tablet made by ASUS continue to gather steam. On the heels of a report last week, Digitimes is now reporting that Google and ASUS could unveil a co-branded tablet as early as May. It could also be the first tablet to use the just announced Google Play Store. The report adds that Google chose to […]
Google launches Google Search App for Windows Phone 7.5
For those using Windows Phone 7.5 but still looking to use Google as their search engine, Google has released the Google Search app for Windows Phone. Google Autocomplete, My Location, and Voice Search are all supported. Whether you really need the Google Search app is up to you. It basically offers the same functionality the Google search website. The only […]
Google rebrands Android Market as Google Play
Google today announced that it is rebranding its storefronts, including the Android Market, Google Music and the Google eBookstore. The Android Market name has been retired and all storefronts are now part of Google Play, a single overarching portal. Google Play is your one-stop shop for all your favorite entertainment. With over 450,000 apps, millions of songs and books, and […]
Android ‘Key Lime Pie’ to follow ‘Jelly Bean’?
Google has yet to officially name the next version of Android that The Verge is reporting that Google has already selected the name of the version after. According to a “reliable source,” Jelly Bean will be followed by “Key Lime Pie.” Given that there is no timeline and version number for Jelly Bean (or even an official Google confirmation for […]