Google becomes second most valuable brand behind Apple, surpasses IBM
According to a list published by Millward Brown Optimor, Google has just sneaked ahead of IBM to become the world’s second most valuable brand, behind Apple. According to the BrandZ list report, Google has a brand value of $113.669 billion. That’s well behind Apple’s $185.071 …
Apple sets sights on Samsung Galaxy S4 in patent infringement lawsuit
Apple currently has a pretty massive “anti-Android” lawsuit going, and they’re looking to add yet another device to their list of culprits. Apple says that: Samsung recently released its newest smartphone, the Galaxy S4, which began shipping in late April 2013. Based on Apple’s analysis …
Android now powers almost 60% of mobile devices – about 3 times the amount of iOS devices
During the first quarter of 2013, Android continued to surge forward. Google’s mobile platform powered an impressive 59.9% of all “smart” mobile devices sold, with a total shipment level of 308.7 million units. in comparison, Apple’s iOS powered only 19.3% of devices sold – 3 …
Google may be announcing “Google Playground”, a rival to Apple’s GameCenter, on May 15th
According to various sources around the internet, some very special people are receiving some very special invites. The invites supposedly offer people an opportunity to “reinvent the playground” at Google I/O on May 15th at 9 AM. Here’s a look at the invite: Now, …
Google: We want Glass hacked
…Not only that, Google plans to show you how.
Electronic Frontier Foundation shows Google fights for user privacy more than Apple, others
If you have an interest in your privacy – and, let’s be honest, you really should – then this information from the Electronic Frontier Foundation should be of interest to you. According to a recent report from the EFF, Google has ranked as one of …
Samsung working on an Android wristwatch?
Last year, Sony introduced Sony SmartWatch, a wristwatch that keeps the user in touch with their Sony smartphone. Now, it looks like Samsung is planning to bring the whole Android experience to a wristwatch. Reuters is reporting that Samsung is working on a device similar …
HTC: Enough of this ‘quietly brilliant’, we’re challenging Apple and Samsung
HTC, as you all know, is one of the leading smartphone brands in the world, and especially in the Android space. While Apple and Samsung are two of the top mobile brands in the world, HTC has been slowly slipping in market share. So, now …
Google files a patent for backside controls on future devices
The US Patent & Trademark Office recently published a patent application from Google that shows their intentions to bring backside controls to future Android devices. These controls could possibly turn the page of an ebook, flip through photos, and even change music albums in a …
Former Apple evangelist Guy Kawasaki hired to advise Google-owned Motorola
Guy Kawasaki, former Apple evangelist and book author, announced earlier this week that he has gone Android by accepting an advisory role at Google-owned Motorola. His new role with Motorola will have him focused on product design, user interface, marketing and social media. One of his …
What is Google’s true aim with rumored X Phone?
Some readers may recall recently reading that Motorola Mobility is making an Android powered device codenamed ‘X-Phone‘. While the known details are somewhat limited at this time, it seems pretty obvious that this may be Google’s attempt at directly taking on Apple… and Samsung. Sure, …
HTC and Apple start playing nice, Peter Chou negates media estimates
If you haven’t heard, HTC and Apple reached a sudden 10-year licensing agreement in their ongoing patent lawsuits. It made a little noise, and gave us hope that OEMs will stop pointless patent wars and get back to innovating. No details on the deal were …
Calling off the dogs: Apple and HTC settle all patent litigation in 10-year license agreement
After being at each other’s throats for years around patent rights, Apple and HTC have decided to let bygones be bygones. The two companies have entered into an agreement to settle any and all patent disputes. The “global settlement” not only dismisses all patent complaints …
Comparing the Nexus 7 to the iPad mini
Well, it’s official. Apple has a 7.9-inch iPad mini coming in the next few weeks and it cost $329 or more. Hide yo kids, hide you wives, this thing is going to kill off Android tablets. If you listen to Apple tell it, the new …
Motorola pulls its ITC lawsuit against Apple
Motorola today pulled its lawsuit against Apple, just weeks after filing against the Cupertino-based company. Initially centered around seven alleged patent violations, Motorola did not give any reason for the withdraw but made certain to iterate that “there are no agreements between Motorola and Apple, written …
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