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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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2012's 5 Most popular Linux stories
From Goobuntu to Mint to Windows 8, the un-Linux, here are the year's most popular Linux stories.
Good-bye books, hello e-books
The number of people who are reading printed books is declining. But reading isn’t. According to the Pew Research Center, we're buying Kindles and Nooks and reading more e-books at a rapidly growing rate.
SugarSync 2.0; one of the sweetest multi-platform cloud solutions available
SugarSync is one of my favorite cloud backup and storage solutions because of its multi-platform support. The new 2.0 beta version includes significant UI improvements to make it much more user friendly.
Podcast: Mobile device platform wars
Jason Perlow and Veeam's Rick Vanover discuss the merits of Apple iOS, Google Android, Microsoft Windows Phone and RIM BlackBerry 10.
Acer readying $99 Android tablet for emerging markets, plus cheaper Windows 8 tablet
The computer maker is planning to undercut the pricing of the Amazon Kindle Fire and other 7-inch competitors with a new model next year, but there are no official plans to bring it to the U.S. It could also introduce a less expensive Intel-based Windows 8 tablet.
Year in Review: Best of Tech Broiler 2012
These were the articles from my column that inspired you the most this year. Surprise, surprise, it was all about Mobility and Tablets.
Archos launches 97 Titanium HD Android Jelly Bean tablet with Retina Display-like resolution
An ultra-high-resolution screen doesn't have to come from a major brand anymore, though we don't know the price of this new tablet yet.
Google and Motorola tighten their smartphone ties
A new report says Google's wholly owned Motorola subsidiary is working on a top-secret "X phone," with a tablet not far behind. What will its Android handset partners think?
Dragon Mobile Assistant 2.0 update adds app launch and alarm setup functionality
Voice is becoming a more accepted input and control method on your mobile device and the latest version of Dragon Mobile Assistant for Android adds some keys functions.
Enjoy a holiday-themed keyboard with Adaptxt on your Android smartphone
Custom text input methods are fun to use on Android devices and this holiday season you can share your spirit with a holiday keyboard layout.
Christmas comes early for Galaxy SIII: Samsung rolls out Premium Pack update to UK
Samsung Galaxy S3 owners in the UK using the Jelly Bean version of Android will start receiving an update for their handsets that adds new features found on the Galaxy Note II, such as dual-window app support, from Thursday.
Samsung aims to fix severe Android device vulnerability
The world's top mobile phone maker says it is working on a fix for a security flaw that affects some of its flagship smartphones and tablets.
Five good Instagram replacements
If Facebook playing games with Instagram's terms of services has left you with a bad taste in your mouth, here are some Instagram alternatives for you.
China is largest single Android market, but U.S. is catching up, says analyst
Android is doing incredibly well in China, and Apple is going to need to pull out the stops to keep its market share from eroding further.
Microsoft's Windows Intune: How 'Wave D' changes the mobile-device management game
The fourth version of Microsoft's cloud-based device-management service, is adding agent-management support for Windows RT, Windows Phone 8 and iOS devices.