Android Leftovers
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90 days of Android sales almost beat 9 months' worth for all flavours of Win 10
Microsoft has trumpeted the fact that 300 million devices now run Windows 10, but the scale of its failure to extend its operating system dominance into mobile can be seen in the fact that of the 349 million smartphones sold in 2016's first quarter, 293.7m ran Android. And just 2.4m ran Windows Phone.
Those numbers come from Gartner's latest assessment of worldwide smartphone sales.
Two factoids stand out in this quarter's data. Firstly, Chinese manufacturers now fill spots three through five on Gartner's top five list. Huawei and Oppo are growing like weeds, although Xiaomi has flattened out worryingly.
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Google and Oracle's Android copyright fight is up to a jury now
Oracle and Google’s fierce court fight over the code inside Android went to a jury on Monday after closing arguments that sharply differed on the most basic issues.
The federal jury in San Francisco is now deciding whether Google’s use of copyrighted Java code constitutes fair use, an exemption that would free the company from having to pay Oracle damages.
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Pebble’s Core is a tiny Android computer that tracks runs and plays Spotify
As the wearable space becomes increasingly crowded, Pebble is holding strong amid stiff competition. Companies like Fitbit and Garmin are trying to turn fitness trackers into all-purpose smartwatches, but Pebble's CEO Eric Migicovsky is making sure that Pebble does "a couple things really really well." That's the premise behind Pebble's newest and most unique device, the Pebble Core smart running module. It's a tiny computer that tracks running and can sync with your Spotify account so you really don't have to take your phone with you on a workout anymore.
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Android N: Cool features to look out for in new Google operating system
Google is setting its sights on Apple and the ever-popular iPhone as it prepares to release Android N, its new mobile operating system, later this summer. At the annual Google I/O developer's conference earlier this month, some of Android N's features were outlined, while a developer's preview of the software has been available since March, CNET reports.
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New Asus ZenPad Android tablets emphasize user experience over hardware specs
The 10-inch ZenPad Z300M and 8-inch Z380M feature technology designed to enhance the viewing experience along with an updated ZenUI that builds on the standard Android 6.0 Marshmallow interface.
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Twitter is testing a night mode on Android
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Nutella? Nougat? What Should Android Name Its Next Treat-Themed Operating System?
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How to control VLC media player from your Android device
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Samsung Galaxy Android N Update Info (2016)
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Google to kill passwords on Android, replace 'em with 'trust scores'
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Google plans to eliminate passwords from Android
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Best Windows, iOS, Android and Linux tablets of 2016
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NCP engineering Optimizes New Android VPN Clients
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