Android monthly update: Gingerbread still has majority, Jelly Bean climbs up
In this month’s update concerning the distribution of OS versions across devices, we’re seeing things move forward… at least a little bit. Here’s a rundown of the numbers: Version Codename API Distribution 1.5 Cupcake 3 0.1% 1.6 Donut 4 0.3% 2.1 Eclair 7 2.7% 2.2 …
Android 4.0+ inches forward in overall platform share
Android 4.0+ Ice Cream Sandwich and Android 4.1+ Jelly Bean have notched a few percentage points in the overall breakdown of the platform. Moving up ever so slightly, the two builds have grown month over month while others slowly diminish. Most of the movement comes …
This Day in Android: Sprint begins selling HTC Hero (2009)
It was exactly three years ago today that Sprint began offering its first Android smartphone, the HTC Hero. Monumental in more than a few ways, this was also the first time U.S. consumers were able to get their hands on device with Sense UI. Priced …
This Day in Android: LG announces first Android handset (2009)
Can you believe that it was three years ago today that LG announced their first Android-based smartphone, the LG-GW620? Seems like only yesterday (single tear from cheek). For reasons unknown, the handset didn’t even have a catchy name, just the strange model number. Nevertheless, it was …
New platform figures indicate Android 4.0 powers more than 100 million devices
The latest Android developer platform figures are online and show a steadily growing Android 4.0 and 4.1 experience. As of the 14 day period ending September 4, Ice Cream Sandwich now powers 20.9 percent of all Android devices, or roughly 100 million units. How did …
Google Handwrite allows you to write what you want to search
Google started as a search engine, and today their main priority and focus is still that. Today, it’s known as the father of all the search engines, and Google planned to take their mobile search experience to next level. Introducing Google Handwrite, which allow the user to …
Name That Android!
Hey everyone, Androidguys.com with be starting a new series! (Drum Roll Please!) “Name That Android!” This is a series we will do once a month and it will consist of naming the next updates of Android Operating System. This series is all about …
Google spills the Jelly Bean at Googleplex
We knew from the beginning that Google would launch the next version of Android OS at the Google I/O 2012, but we still didn’t know the final name of it. Google cleared the air today though when they spilled some huge jelly beans in their …
Google: Gingerbread leads all Android versions at 55.5% as Ice Cream Sandwich scratches surface
Android 4.0 has started to make a dent in the platform versions chart, but Gingerbread leads all.
Why to never “just go with the free one”
Many of my friends, when it’s time for an upgrade, ask me “What smartphone should I get?” My typical answer is, “What carrier do you have?” and we proceed to go online and look at that carrier’s selection of Android devices. I pick out a …
Gingerbread now on more than 50 percent of Android devices
The latest platform figures are out, and as expected, Gingerbread leads the pack. Gingerbread is now on more than 50 percent of Android devices while Android 4.0 is as absent as an official Verizon Galaxy Nexus release date. Froyo continues to decline but still remains …
Gingerbread leads all builds of Android at 44.4 percent
It is the start of a new month, which means the latest platform figures have been listed on the Android Developers blog. As we’ve seen over the last few weeks and months, Gingerbread has solidified its position as the most popular version of Android, leading …
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Platform Versions Chart Updated, Gingerbread Gaining Ground
It’s that time again! The Platform Versions chart has been updated, and the numbers look promising. As you can see, Froyo still holds a slight lead as the most used OS version, with Gingerbread coming in at a close second. Let’s break down the numbers, …
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Do a Lot More Than Just Check-in with Locai
A new app has recently landed in the Android Market which takes a slightly different approach to the whole check-in phenomenon. The app, Locai, is a mobile platform that helps young and social foodies and bar-hoppers get answers and start conversations while out and …
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30+ Must Have Android Apps for Football Fans
The College and Pro football season is officially underway, having kicked off (pun #1) over the last week. As we head into a new season of following our favorite teams and athletes, we thought it would be a good idea to share our favorite football-related …
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