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Google Releases New Android SDK Tools Google Releases New Android SDK Tools

Google released the SDK for Android 4.2 yesterday, and developers are undoubtedly already digging into it. The Android team went over the main features of the SDK proper yesterday, but now it’s time to show off some of the new …

Google+ Now Lets You Download Android Apps From The Stream Google+ Now Lets You Download Android Apps From The Stream
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As Google continues to unify its various products into a larger Google experience, yet another small, but notable feature has been spotted. You can now share apps from Google Play on Google+, and Google will automatically add an install button, …

Google Nexus 4 Sells Out In Less Than An Hour Google Nexus 4 Sells Out In Less Than An Hour
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As promised, Google’s Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 both went on sale this morning. Both devices have proven to be pretty popular, but the Nexus 4 may just be Google’s most popular device yet. The Next Web reports that the …

Android 4.2 SDK Is Now Available Android 4.2 SDK Is Now Available

We’ve all seen the great new features coming to Android 4.2 by now. The Photo Sphere camera is pretty amazing, and multiple accounts on tablets has been a long time coming. Those features, however, are just the beginning. The new …

Your Next Android Phone May Come With An Ubuntu PC Your Next Android Phone May Come With An Ubuntu PC
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Android is pretty versatile as far as operating systems go. It can be a lot of things, but we still haven’t seen Android take on the PC space in a big way just yet. Ubuntu might just change that. Ubuntu, …

Google Improves The YouTube/Google TV Experience Google Improves The YouTube/Google TV Experience

YouTube announced today that it is making it easier for users to enjoy YouTube on TV by automatically pairing their devices. “With the updated YouTube app for Android and Google TV rolling out today, you can play any video from …

Verizon Droid Razr M Gets Android Jelly Bean Upgrade Verizon Droid Razr M Gets Android Jelly Bean Upgrade
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Verizon today announced that its customers using Motorola’s Droid Razr M smartphone will soon be getting an upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The upgrade will be pushed out to customers today, and those who would prefer a manual download …

Humble Bundle For Android 4 Brings Sword & Sworcery To Android Humble Bundle For Android 4 Brings Sword & Sworcery To Android

A common criticism of Android is that it doesn’t get all of the games that Apple’s iOS gets. This is true, but it’s quickly becoming a moot point. More and more developers are jumping on board the Android train, and …

Microsoft Office 2013 For iOS, Android Rumored For Early 2013 (Again) Microsoft Office 2013 For iOS, Android Rumored For Early 2013 (Again)

One month ago, Microsoft’s Czech Republic subsidiary jumped the gun with a press release stating that Microsoft Office 2013 will be available for iOS and Android starting next year, and that versions of the software will also be available for …

Android Developer Relations Team Answers Questions In This Hangout Android Developer Relations Team Answers Questions In This Hangout

Google has uploaded another Android Developers Office Hours hangout. It features the EMEA-based Android Developer Releations team (from the Google TV Team) answering questions. As usual, it’s about an hour long.

Guitar Hero Creator’s Next Project Lies In Mobile Hardware Guitar Hero Creator’s Next Project Lies In Mobile Hardware

The plastic instrument music genre is all but dead. Harmonix still puts out new tracks every week for Rock Band 3, but the developer’s focus on Dance Central speaks volumes about the state of the music game today. That’s why …

Samsung Galaxy Camera Goes On Sale In The UK This Week Samsung Galaxy Camera Goes On Sale In The UK This Week

Remember Samsung’s awesome Galaxy Camera from August? The Android-powered camera was a hot topic at IFA, but we’ve not heard anything about it since. That all changed today as our friends in the UK now have a solid release date. …

Android Fans Celebrate Five Years Of Google’s Mobile Operating System Android Fans Celebrate Five Years Of Google’s Mobile Operating System
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November 5 is a date that many people remember for different reasons. Most people on the Internet probably remember the date because of Guy Fawkes Day, the date that Anonymous has claimed as their own protest holiday. Others are remembering …

Here’s The Latest Android Developers Office Hours Here’s The Latest Android Developers Office Hours
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Google has uploaded an Android Developers Office Hours hangout from this week. If you have an hour to kill, enjoy:

Android Made Up Three-Quarters Of All Smartphone Shipments Last Quarter Android Made Up Three-Quarters Of All Smartphone Shipments Last Quarter

Google’s Android OS has grown a lot since its humble beginnings in 2008. Some may have thought that it couldn’t beat iOS, but its spread across multiple devices from multiple OEMs has insured its success. That success can be plainly …

Ice Cream Sandwich Is On A Quarter Of All Android Devices Ice Cream Sandwich Is On A Quarter Of All Android Devices

In its Android distribution reports, Google has shown that Gingerbread is slowly losing its grip on the Android market. The keyword here is “slowly” as the most prominent Android OS doesn’t seem to be giving up the fight just yet. …

Amazon Launches Cloud Drive Photos On Android Amazon Launches Cloud Drive Photos On Android
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Despite some confusion as to what the cloud actually is, many Americans are turning to it for all their storage needs. There’s big money to be had for the players in the cloud storage business and Amazon is one of …

Wikipad Delayed On The Day Of Its Launch Wikipad Delayed On The Day Of Its Launch

The Wikipad was a beacon of hope for hardcore gamers wanting more out of their Android devices. It’s a 10-inch tablet that comes equipped with a traditional dual-analog stick controller dock that lets players control games with the kind of …

Angry Birds Star Wars Gameplay Features The Droids Angry Birds Star Wars Gameplay Features The Droids
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We got our first look at Angry Birds: Star Wars gameplay earlier this week when Rovio revealed the Luke and Leia birds. Now Rovio has revealed another trailer that shows off some Droid gameplay. You’ll find that R2-D2 and C3PO …

Facebook Allows Advertisers to Target by OS, Device Facebook Allows Advertisers to Target by OS, Device

If your business makes trendy iPad covers, it would make sense that you spend most of your advertising dollars on customers with iPads, right? Or maybe market research has shown that your restaurant is really popular with Android users, but …

iPhone, Android Embraced at Department of Defense iPhone, Android Embraced at Department of Defense

In yet another blow to RIM’s formerly solid hold on security-minded enterprise and government clients, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) will soon allow some employees to use iOS and Android devices in the course of their duties. The Washington …