Tag: Android
Verdict: Galaxy S4 and HTC One Google Play edition
There's universal agreement that both the S4 and One are the epitome of Android. But all is not perfect. Google's biggest problem: Nexus 4.
Android Dilemma “Google Edition”: Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One?
Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One, which is better? My research suggests the internet is split. Here's what I'm buying to replace a Nexus 4.
Next-gen 7″ Tablets: Nexus to beat iPad Mini to market
If the refreshed 7-incher does launch in July it will give Google at least a quarter, possibly more, to take sales away from Apple.
iOS 7: Apple loses on UI, wins on wheels
The most egregious offense is the design of the new flat icons. In a word: atrocious. Instead of creating a consistent, coherent aesthetic, they instead bamboozle the senses.
Samsung on top
On the heels of the Galaxy S4 launch, Samsung was able to outsell Apple, HTC, Nokia, Motorola, BlackBerry and every other notable smartphone maker in May.
Android Sales Scorecard: Samsung S4 10M units, HTC One 5M
Samsung could get another boost next month, when a special, non carrier-bloated version of the Galaxy S 4 hits the Google Play Store.
Google ‘All Access’ music subscription service is here
With the success of Spotify, Pandora, and upstarts like Songza (really terrific) it's no surprise that the heavies are now looking to jump into the subscription fray. Apple is widely expected to offer a similar iTunes-based model next month.
Yahoo Android app is just OK (Review)
I do like the visual presentation. Yahoo has smartly opted to go with large photos when possible. Most occupy almost the entire screen of my Nexus 4.
Google Now for iPad, iPhone
It might seem trivial at first, just getting sports scores, weather, travel information and other day-to-day info snacks. Use Google Now for a few months, though, and you begin to realize the value of the service.
