Android

Skype for Android tablets see a Material Design update

Skype has released an update that brings a Material Design refresh to its Android tablet app. Android phones have been enjoying their Material Design…

Google wins landmark legal battle against Oracle

After almost four years of legal wrangling, a US jury has ruled in favour of Google in its long-running dispute with Oracle. The jury…

Android Lollipop adoption hits 32.6 %, Marshmallow at dismal 0.7 %

Google has revealed its Android numbers for the period ending 4 January 2016. The data, collected from the Google Play Store app includes adoption…

Building a mobile app? We look at 11 of the best frameworks for you

When developing your mobile app there are several methods you can use. These methods include native, web apps, and cross-platform development. In this article,…

Google launches Beta test for the Google app

Google has opened its Google app to beta testers, bumping it from version 5.3 to 5.4. It is not clear yet what the plan…

Android is now used by 1.4 billion people worldwide

At last night’s Google Nexus event, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Android now has more than 1.4-billion active users. That’s 400-million up from…

Microsoft’s Cortana now available on Android in public beta

First announced in May this year, Microsoft has finally launched Cortana for Android devices in public beta. Some of the digital assistant’s features include searching…

Gorilla Glass 2 to debut at CES 2012

Without it, your fancy smartphone would have been cast to the back draw of your gadget graveyard years ago. It’s installed in a half-billion…

HTC wounded by Apple patent lawsuit

Apple now has exclusive rights to use “one-tap screen commands” for its devices. This lays an all-mighty smackdown on HTC, which is now forced…

Why you should be considering hybrid mobile apps

If you’ve ever had any need to develop mobile apps, you’ll probably be aware of the choice between going native or web app. For…

The quest for inner space — Google’s Floor Plan

Google launched its controversial product, Floor Plan, this week on the Android mobile platform to much cheering from those who are easily lost in…

Nine major changes in Ice Cream Sandwich

Version 4 of Google’s industry-shaking mobile operating system has hit the streets in the form of the Galaxy Nexus, just shipping now in the…

Twitter buys Android security specialists

The tech industry is scratching its collective head about a new acquisition by Twitter of a startup company that develops security software for Android…

Video-less rooted Kindle Fire sorted

Those who purchased the Kindle Fire and the swiftly proceeded to root it to allow the installation of unapproved apps would have swiftly hit…

Review: HTC Sensation of a near miss

I have a soft spot for HTC. My trusted Desire was my first Android-powered device, and needless to say, I love it. It’s a…

‘Dirty Dozen’ least secure smartphones – all Android

First, get ready with a pinch of salt, as security companies sounding alarms about security can be self-serving. Vested interest, and all. But Bit9,…

‘Buffy’ stabs at the heart of Facebook phones

Users have been bombarded with “Facebook” phones this year. Most of them, with the Vodafone 555 blue as a prime example, were pretty standard…

If Android’s so popular, where are all the Android phones?

It’s “all Android, all the time”. That’s what they’ll tell you. It’s “totally blowing away the competition“. According to Gartner, Google’s pet project (which…

Review: The Xperia Neo, shiny like a Chinese stereo

Looking for a midrange smartphone, want Android, don’t want to shell out iPhone prices? Look no further than the Xperia Neo. Just don’t look…

Adobe abandons mobile Flash

With a single leaked email, Adobe effectively announced the end of Flash for mobile. The email, intended for Adobe’s partners, details the demise of…

Samsung Galaxy Note review — bigger is better

The Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 makes me feel like an idiot for loving Apple. For years I defended the iPhone, calling it the next…

Android devices fail more regularly than Apple, Windows, BlackBerry [Study]

A smartphone running Android software is more likely to suffer from faults than one running, Apple’s iOS, Windows Phone, or BlackBerry‘s OS, a study…

Android triumphs over iPhone app store

The endless war between Apple and Android has seen a decisive victory, for the Android app store at least. In the second quarter of…

OPPO A6 Pro 5G launches in South Africa with bigger battery and tougher build

OPPO South Africa Enters New Growth Phase with Jace Chen as CEO

Understanding Forex Market Liquidity in South Africa

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel