Tag: android

Samsung Galaxy S II Finally Arrives in the United States

Posted: July 27, 2011 at 8:06 am   /   Local, Technology

The Galaxy S II first debuted on February 13th at this year’s Mobile World Congress and launched in South Korea (Samsung’s home-base) on April 29th. Just 10 days after release, Samsung was looking at 3 million pre-orders worldwide. At that point in time, the only countries actually selling the device were South Korea, the U.K., […]

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Android and iOS Inhaling the Competition

Posted: July 6, 2011 at 8:10 am   /   Local, Technology

Latest comScore results came in today, and it’s more of the same trend that’s showing a dying RIM practically handing over users left and right to both Android and iOS. Android continues to maintain a strong rise in subscribers that has been in effect for the past 20 months. Apple’s iOS made history in April […]

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Next Nexus Exposed? Google Nexus 4G Pictures, Specs Revealed

Posted: June 15, 2011 at 12:17 pm   /   Local, Technology

BGR released the latest details today about Google’s upcoming Nexus-branded Ice Cream Sandwich superphone due to release this November. Some of the expected specs such as a dual-core processor along with 1 GB of RAM, 1080p video capture, and 4G support are present. But there are a few surprises that Google has in store for […]

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Apple iOS Overtakes Blackberry For #2 Smartphone in U.S.

Posted: June 6, 2011 at 7:25 pm   /   Local, Technology

Recent data from comScore shows that Apple has now overtaken RIM for the first time to claim the #2 spot in U.S. smartphone market share. April 2011 is also the highest market share ever recorded for Apple with 26.0% of all smartphone owners in the United States having an iPhone as their handset of choice. […]

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Apple stays strong, Android is stronger… smartphones for everyone!

Posted: May 19, 2011 at 3:19 pm   /   Local, Technology

Gartner released their quarterly report today comparing the smartphone market in the first quarter of 2010 with 2011. The latest data puts the numbers at an overall sales increase of 84.88% since this time last year with over 100 million smartphones sold so far in 2011. Smartphone sales have undoubtedly ramped up in recent years. […]

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“Danger” is Google’s Middle Name

Posted: May 12, 2011 at 2:06 pm   /   Local, Technology

Google I/O 2011 brought great news for Android fans, Chrome fans, and fans of free stuff. One of the biggest announcements was not even formally announced: Joe Britt and Matt Hershenson have joined Google to head their recently formed hardware division. The significance here comes when you examine their resumes: Joe and Matt were one […]

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Apple More Valuable Than Google?

Posted: May 9, 2011 at 2:41 pm   /   Local, Shopping Reviews, Technology

Big news in the tech world yesterday as it was announced that Apple has overtaken Google in global brand value. Over the past year, Apple has seen an 84% increase to $153 billion, while their rival in all things mobile drops to the #2 position with a 2% loss and a brand value of $111 […]

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