Android reaches massive 80% market share, Windows Phone hits global high, iPhone languishes! Global smartphone shipments grew 47 percent to hit 230 million devices in the second quarter of 2013, according to a new report from research firm Strategy Analytics. And Android
Google launches Views, a community site for contributing Android’s photo spheres to Google Maps
Google today announced the launch of a new community site called Views. The new service serves one main purpose: it’s a place to publicly share your photo spheres to Google Maps. If you need a refresher, Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and above comes with
Android ‘Master Key’ Security Hole Puts 99% Of Devices At Risk Of Exploitation
Mobile security startup Bluebox Security has unearthed a vulnerability in Android’s security model which it says means that the nearly 900 million Android phones released in the past four years could be exploited, or some 99% of Android devices. The vulnerability has
Smartphone becomes in-car head-up display
Sat-nav firm Garmin has made a portable head-up display (HUD) for cars that projects turn-by-turn directions on to a vehicle's windscreen. The portable HUD works with a smartphone and Garmin app to generate navigation information. The gadget can project directional arrows, distances,
Google Building Android Game Console
Google Inc. is developing a videogame console and wristwatch powered by its Android operating system. WSJ's Amir Efrati reports.Google Inc. GOOG -0.63% is developing a videogame console and wristwatch powered by its Android operating system, according to people familiar with the matter, as the