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Article | 15/05/2013 Google I/O: A lower-key Android keynote, but devs get huge set of new tools
Those hoping for a major new Android version or splashy device launch were likely disappointed by the Android portion of the keynote today at the Goog...
Article | 14/05/2013 BlackBerry Messenger is expanding to iOS and Android
BlackBerry's free Messenger service is being expanded to work with iOS and Android devices, the company announced today at its BlackBerry Live event.
Article | 14/05/2013 Upbeat BlackBerry launches new Q5 qwerty smartphone
The annual BlackBerry Live conference was kicked off Tuesday with the launch of a new 3.1-in. qwerty smartphone, the BlackBerry Q5, that's slated to g...
Article | 6/05/2013 Gates sticks to company line on tablets, knocks iPad
Microsoft co-founder and chairman Bill Gates today stuck to the company line on tablets, and disparaged rival Apple's iPad for its lack of a keyboard ...
Article | 17/04/2013 Facebook Home on iPhone? Not a chance, say experts
There is absolutely no way that Apple will surrender its iPhone interface to Facebook Home, analysts said today.
Article | 9/04/2013 Google Play speeds up instant gratification
Google has released what it calls a "fresh look" for Google Play, with a goal of making a purchase quick and easy.
Article | 9/04/2013 Google gives Play store a facelift, as Android tweaks continue
Google today rolled out a redesign of its Play store for Android, changing the interface for smartphone and tablet users looking for apps and media co...
Article | 4/04/2013 Facebook unveils Android Home screen and app family
Facebook is not building its own smartphone. Instead, it today unveiled Home, a Facebook-focused home screen designed to give Android users quick acce...
Article | 26/03/2013 Google+ updates mobile apps for iPhone, Android
Google has released updates for its Google+ apps for iPhone and Android.
Article | 19/03/2013 Z10 sales start Friday in U.S., but Blackberry's future still far from certain
BlackBerry Z10 sales kick off this Friday in the U.S., but it is still unclear how popular the smartphone and its Q10 cousin running BlackBerry 10 wil...
Article | 14/03/2013 BlackBerry extends Balance dual-personality features to Android, iOS
BlackBerry today announced technology designed to securely separate work and personal data on Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, as its Balance ...
Article | 13/03/2013 Google's Andy Rubin steps aside as Android gets new leader
Android head Andy Rubin is stepping aside and that could mean big changes for Google's mobile platform as well as for its Chrome operating system.
Article | 25/02/2013 Firefox OS 'too late' to shake up mobile
Analysts today were skeptical that Mozilla's push into mobile with Firefox OS would meaningfully change the game.
Article | 18/02/2013 New super-duper smartphone cameras likely won't help HTC and Nokia, analysts say
HTC and Nokia are separately expected to announce super-high-quality cameras in new smartphones expected to be unveiled the next week.
Article | 14/12/2012 Google Maps' return to iOS may not be permanent, says analyst
Google Maps' return to the iPhone and iPad this week may not be permanent, an analyst said today.