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Google's Android operating system has rounded up developers and a bevy of hardware partners to swamp the smartphone industry with devices. Android's market share has surged courtesy of devices from HTC and Motorola and analysts are generally upbeat about the platform's prospects and ability to crack the top three platforms.
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LG Optimus G Pro coming to AT&T on May 10th with 5.5 inch display
LG is coming out with some solid Android smartphones and the new LG Optimus Pro G looks like a fantastic alternative to the Note II, Galaxy S4, and HTC One.
Could Android fail?
Could we wake up one morning and find Android gone? One analyst believes that security vulnerabilities could result in litigation, which in turn could make Android too rich for Google's blood.
Google Glass: Let the evil commence
Glass has now been 'jailbroken' with a well-documented exploit. So what can you (or others) do with a hacked headset? Apparently, a whole lot.
Google builds up Glass anticipation with how-to video
If you weren't excited about Google Glass already...well, the Internet giant isn't planning to leave you alone anytime soon.
Jawbone announces the UP Platform and acquires BodyMedia
The Jawbone UP is my preferred activity tracker and now with their expanding developer support and acquisition of BodyMedia, I look forward to even more great things from Jawbone.
Kantar: Android top-selling mobile OS in Q1; Windows gains
Android took the crown for mobile operating systems last quarter, but Windows Phone made some notable improvements.
The Google Now killer feature almost no Android device can use
Google Now has just hit iOS, but it's been on Android for a while. The more you use it, the more useful it gets, as it figures out what you need. Unfortunately, one killer feature is not available to the majority of Android users.
MicroSD isn't a benefit on 16GB Samsung Galaxy S4, with less than 10GB for apps
The microSD card slot and removable battery are the two main arguments people make for the Galaxy S4 over the HTC One. However, only the 16GB S4 is currently available in the US and it has less than 10GB for apps.
Google Glass's Android code now available
Ready to start programming for Google Glass? The tools are out there. While only a handful of Google Glasses are out, Google quietly released its Android-based core kernel code.
Business road warriors might look forward to 'rugged' Samsung Galaxy S4
A more rugged version of the latest smartphone from Samsung might be more appealing for field work.
Google outlaws Android app updates that don't come from its Play store
Doing what Facebook did in March will now considered a 'dangerous' act for Android developers. From now on, apps listed on the Play store can only be available through that channel.
Good Android apps for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
I have been using the Galaxy Note 10.1 for a few weeks and find the big screen is great for most apps. This is a collection of some really good ones including some apps preinstalled on the Galaxy.
Asus PadFone 2 review
The second generation of this dockable smartphone/tablet combo has a lot to recommend it, although we'd prefer a better tablet screen, a storage expansion slot (or two) and a standard Micro-USB connector.
32GB variant of Google Nexus 7 now available in India
The 32GB variant rolls out at 18,999 rupees (US$350.9), less than a month after the launch of the US$55 cheaper 16GB version.
Microsoft to Android phone users: There's a WP8 app for that
Microsoft is poised to launch an app-comparison program designed to sway Android phone users that Windows Phone 8 is worth another look.