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Via Technologies release Android PC to rival the Raspberry Pi

Via Technologies release Android PC to rival the Raspberry Pi

NEWS

Taiwanese manufacturer Via Technologies has unveiled the APC, an Android-based 'pocket PC' to rival the Raspberry Pi.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 25th 2012 at 10:30AM
Google's multi-Nexus Android strategy

Google's multi-Nexus Android strategy

NEWS

Google is set to alter the market strategy for the Android operating system according to a Wall Street Journal report, providing early access to the latest Android OS builds to ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on May 16th 2012 at 12:56AM
Java judge will not rule on Android

Java judge will not rule on Android "fair use"

NEWS

The Judge presiding over the Oracle vs Google court case has refused to rule on the issue of 'fair use' over Google's use of Java APIs in the Android OS, ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on May 11th 2012 at 1:52AM
Jury fails to fully decide in Oracle vs Google

Jury fails to fully decide in Oracle vs Google

NEWS

The Jury in the Oracle vs Google court case has found that internet giant Google has indeed breached Oracle's copyright but was unable to deliver a verdict on the issue ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on May 7th 2012 at 10:28PM
Jury struggles for verdict in Oracle vs Google

Jury struggles for verdict in Oracle vs Google

NEWS

The jury deliberating the recent Google vs Oracle trial over the use of Java in Android have retired over the weekend in the hope they can agree on a verdict.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on May 6th 2012 at 11:56PM
Samsung goes large with Galaxy S III

Samsung goes large with Galaxy S III

NEWS

Samsung has launched the latest in the line of Galaxy S smartphones with the Android 4.0 quad-core Galaxy S III.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on May 3rd 2012 at 11:51PM
ESET releases Mobile Security for Android smartphones and tablets

ESET releases Mobile Security for Android smartphones and tablets

NEW GEAR

Security solutions provider ESET has announced the release of its flagship product for the mobile ...

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 27th 2012 at 4:39PM
Intel's first x86 Android phone reviewed

Intel's first x86 Android phone reviewed

NEWS

Tech boffin site Anandtech has put Intel's Medfield foray into mobile phones under the microscope with a look at the first Intel-powered Android phone.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Apr 26th 2012 at 12:13AM
Acer Iconia A510 tablet is Olympic-themed

Acer Iconia A510 tablet is Olympic-themed

NEWS

The Acer Iconia A510 'Olympic Edition' tablet has gone on sale in the US for US$450 but so far there's no sign of the Android tablet in the UK channel.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Apr 18th 2012 at 1:58AM
Samsung Galaxy S III unveil for 3rd of May

Samsung Galaxy S III unveil for 3rd of May

NEWS

Korean electronics giant Samsung has sent out press invitations to a London event to "meet the next galaxy", presumably the Galaxy S III, on the 3rd of May.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Apr 16th 2012 at 10:22AM
Instagram arrives for Android

Instagram arrives for Android

NEWS

Massively popular iPhone app Instagram has finally launched on Google's rival Android platform, bringing the social photo app to an even greater audience.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Apr 3rd 2012 at 11:01PM
Motorola RAZR Maxx hits the UK next month

Motorola RAZR Maxx hits the UK next month

NEWS

A battery beefed-up version of the Motorola RAZR dubbed the RAZR Maxx is to launch in the UK next month, with the new Android handset boasting over 17 hours of ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Apr 3rd 2012 at 9:58PM
Google Maps 6.5 beefs up navigation features

Google Maps 6.5 beefs up navigation features

NEWS

Google unveiled Google Maps 6.5 for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, sporting an updated navigation screen as the firm announced that Maps had provided navigation instructions for trips totaling 50 ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 28th 2012 at 10:03PM
Samsung Galaxy Note sells five million

Samsung Galaxy Note sells five million

NEWS

Samsung's oddly sized Galaxy Note 'phablet' has managed to sell five million worldwide in a surprising thumbs up for the massive 5.3-inch form factor.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 28th 2012 at 9:17PM
HTC One X and S on preorder at Vodafone

HTC One X and S on preorder at Vodafone

NEWS

Mobile operator Vodafone is now offering pre-orders for the high-end HTC Android smartphones, the One X and the One S.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 26th 2012 at 12:02AM
Asus-made Google Nexus tablet rumoured

Asus-made Google Nexus tablet rumoured

NEWS

Mounting rumours suggest that Asus is to produce an Android tablet to branded as a Google Nexus device.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 18th 2012 at 9:50PM
Download the PCR Android and iOS apps

Download the PCR Android and iOS apps

NEWS

Your favourite PCR online content is now available as an app for phones powered by Google's OS, sponsored by VIP Computers.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Mar 16th 2012 at 3:17PM
Samsung Galaxy S II Android ICS next Monday

Samsung Galaxy S II Android ICS next Monday

NEWS

The popular Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone is to finally begin receiving an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in the UK market as of next Monday the 19th ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 14th 2012 at 7:58PM
Two Amazon tablets rumoured this year

Two Amazon tablets rumoured this year

NEWS

The Far Eastern supply chain rumour mill is now suggesting that Amazon will launch two new tablets in the second half of this year in 7 and 10-inch sizes with ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 8th 2012 at 7:17AM
Samsung compares Galaxy Note with iPad 3

Samsung compares Galaxy Note with iPad 3

NEWS

When Apple chief Tim Cook unfavourably compared Android apps running on Samsung's Galaxy Tab with the firm's newly launched iPad 3, Samsung  wasn't going to let the trash talk slide.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 8th 2012 at 1:34AM