Looks like the end is near for Windows Phone. It is a shame that the main reason for Windows 10 was to get Microsoft into the smartphone market!Windows Phone market share sinks below 1 percent | The Verge:
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Showing posts with label Smartphone. Show all posts
Saturday, 18 June 2016
Windows Phone market sinks
Windows Phone numbers decline further ...
Looks like the end is near for Windows Phone. It is a shame that the main reason for Windows 10 was to get Microsoft into the smartphone market!
Windows Phone market share sinks below 1 percent | The Verge:
Looks like the end is near for Windows Phone. It is a shame that the main reason for Windows 10 was to get Microsoft into the smartphone market!Windows Phone market share sinks below 1 percent | The Verge:
Sunday, 27 September 2015
Android & iPhone 98.6 percent
Smartphone market is basically a two horse race ...
Android and iPhone have the mobile phone Operating System cornered with a total of 98.6 percent.
96.8 percent of new smartphones sold are either iPhone or Android devices | The Verge:
Android and iPhone have the mobile phone Operating System cornered with a total of 98.6 percent.96.8 percent of new smartphones sold are either iPhone or Android devices | The Verge:
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
Microsoft Crosses Boundaries
Microsoft apps for iOS and Android ...
Microsoft is really crossing boundaries and developing apps for both iOS and Android. Now it is a companion app for Windows 10 including Cortana!
Microsoft To Bring Cortana To iOS And Android With Companion App | TechCrunch:
Microsoft is really crossing boundaries and developing apps for both iOS and Android. Now it is a companion app for Windows 10 including Cortana!Microsoft To Bring Cortana To iOS And Android With Companion App | TechCrunch:
Smartphones and/or PC
Could this be the merging of Smartphones and PCs ...
Worth a read because it is a very interesting idea. If Microsoft could pull this off then it may it would put itself into a unique position compared to Apple or Google.
How Windows 10 will change smartphones forever | TechRadar:
Worth a read because it is a very interesting idea. If Microsoft could pull this off then it may it would put itself into a unique position compared to Apple or Google.How Windows 10 will change smartphones forever | TechRadar:
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
Phablets Becoming the Norm
Phablets become the standard Android tablet ...
Some very interesting statistics of where the smartphone, phablet and tablet sales are moving. Very different distribution between Android and Apple iOS.
Phablets Are Eating Phones And Tablets | TechCrunch:
Some very interesting statistics of where the smartphone, phablet and tablet sales are moving. Very different distribution between Android and Apple iOS.Phablets Are Eating Phones And Tablets | TechCrunch:
Friday, 30 January 2015
More on Project Ara
Another good article on Google's Project Ara ...
This is such a revolutionary smartphone development that you just can't have too much information!
Google's Project Ara customisable smartphone is on its way:
This is such a revolutionary smartphone development that you just can't have too much information!Google's Project Ara customisable smartphone is on its way:
Google’s Project Ara closer
Google Project Ara gets closer to market ...
This amazing Smartphone DIY project might actually get to market later in 2015.
Want Google’s modular Android phone? Find a food truck in Puerto Rico | Ars Technica:
This amazing Smartphone DIY project might actually get to market later in 2015.Want Google’s modular Android phone? Find a food truck in Puerto Rico | Ars Technica:
Monday, 26 January 2015
Adults and Smartphones
80% of adults now own a smartphone ...
Some interesting statistics in this article. Internet access from smartphones is rapidly approaching Internet access from PCs and lots more than from tablets.
80% Of All Online Adults Now Own A Smartphone, Less Than 10% Use Wearables | TechCrunch:
Some interesting statistics in this article. Internet access from smartphones is rapidly approaching Internet access from PCs and lots more than from tablets.80% Of All Online Adults Now Own A Smartphone, Less Than 10% Use Wearables | TechCrunch:
Friday, 2 January 2015
Torque takes on “OK Google”
Microsoft's answer to "OK Google" ...
Not sure what Microsoft is doing these days! They seem intent on developing and releasing apps for Android in preference to completing their own products for Windows.
Torque, Microsoft’s Alternative To “OK Google,” Now Works On Android Smartphones | TechCrunch:
Not sure what Microsoft is doing these days! They seem intent on developing and releasing apps for Android in preference to completing their own products for Windows.Torque, Microsoft’s Alternative To “OK Google,” Now Works On Android Smartphones | TechCrunch:
Sunday, 28 December 2014
Google’s LEGO-Style Phone
Google's Project Ara is taking shape ...
Worth a look at progress so far. It certainly seems to be taking shape and may be Prototype 2 to be launched mid January 2015 will be really something to think about.
Here’s What Google’s LEGO-Style Phone, Project Ara, Looks Like Right Now | TechCrunch:
Worth a look at progress so far. It certainly seems to be taking shape and may be Prototype 2 to be launched mid January 2015 will be really something to think about. Here’s What Google’s LEGO-Style Phone, Project Ara, Looks Like Right Now | TechCrunch:
Sunday, 2 November 2014
Android's grows to 85%
Android's continued growth really is amazing ...
Smartphone shipments up 27% from a year ago to 295 million. Android accounted for 85% and although Apple's iPhone increased sales, its proportion dropped to 11.9% from 13.4%. Meanwhile Microsoft's Windows share is down to 2.7%.
Android's smartphone market share grows to 85%, iPhone falls to 11.9% - IBNLive:
Smartphone shipments up 27% from a year ago to 295 million. Android accounted for 85% and although Apple's iPhone increased sales, its proportion dropped to 11.9% from 13.4%. Meanwhile Microsoft's Windows share is down to 2.7%.Android's smartphone market share grows to 85%, iPhone falls to 11.9% - IBNLive:
Monday, 29 September 2014
Bending New Mobile Phones
Apple iPhone 6 Plus not so rigid as some ...
This has become a major news item! I don't know why they keep saying this might happen in a trouser front pocket. I would have thought it was back pockets of tight jeans that were the more likely place for this to happen!
Bending All The Phones: iPhone 6 vs. HTC One M8 vs. Moto X | TechCrunch:
This has become a major news item! I don't know why they keep saying this might happen in a trouser front pocket. I would have thought it was back pockets of tight jeans that were the more likely place for this to happen!Bending All The Phones: iPhone 6 vs. HTC One M8 vs. Moto X | TechCrunch:
Saturday, 20 September 2014
Using Android Device Manager
A must for all Android smartphones ...
Well worth setting up for when you misplace or lose your Android smartphone. It also allows you to set a lock on your phone remotely even if you don't routinely lock your phone.
Using Android Device Manager | Android Central:
Well worth setting up for when you misplace or lose your Android smartphone. It also allows you to set a lock on your phone remotely even if you don't routinely lock your phone.Using Android Device Manager | Android Central:
Friday, 12 September 2014
Google Android One
Google and Microsoft chasing the next billion users ...
Whilst Apple has launched it iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus around the $1,000 mark, Google and Microsoft are chasing the next billion users with smartphones under $200.
With Android One, Google is poised to own the entire world | The Verge:
Whilst Apple has launched it iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus around the $1,000 mark, Google and Microsoft are chasing the next billion users with smartphones under $200.With Android One, Google is poised to own the entire world | The Verge:
Sunday, 13 July 2014
17 Key Items from Google I/O
An excellent summary of Google I/O 2014 from Verge ...
This text summary of the 17 most important things Google announced at Google I/O 2014 is well worth a read!
The 17 most important things Google announced at I/O | The Verge:
This text summary of the 17 most important things Google announced at Google I/O 2014 is well worth a read!The 17 most important things Google announced at I/O | The Verge:
Google I/O 2014 in 9 minutes
9 minute version of Google I/O Keynote Address ...
If you don't want to watch the whole 2.5 hours of the full Google I/O Keynote Address then this is for you! It still gives quite good coverage of the main announcements and the smartphone demonstration is good!
Android, Android, Android: watch Google I/O 2014 in under nine minutes | The Verge: "The Verge
If you don't want to watch the whole 2.5 hours of the full Google I/O Keynote Address then this is for you! It still gives quite good coverage of the main announcements and the smartphone demonstration is good!Android, Android, Android: watch Google I/O 2014 in under nine minutes | The Verge: "The Verge
Google smart watch at I/O
Smart watches are to be the next big thing ...
Tablets, smart phones and next the smart watch! I Really think that Google has found the "killer app" for smart watches. The "notification shade" now on your wrist rather than unlocking your smart phone dozens of times a day!
Google launches new Android smart watch at developers conference in San Francisco | News.com.au:
Tablets, smart phones and next the smart watch! I Really think that Google has found the "killer app" for smart watches. The "notification shade" now on your wrist rather than unlocking your smart phone dozens of times a day!Google launches new Android smart watch at developers conference in San Francisco | News.com.au:
Monday, 26 May 2014
Google Project Ara
Serious "thinking outside the square" from Google ...
This is a long article but interesting all the same. Project Ara is similar to the PC ATX standard that allowed cheap PCs to be built by a multitude of manufacturers.
Building blocks: how Project Ara is reinventing the smartphone | The Verge:
This is a long article but interesting all the same. Project Ara is similar to the PC ATX standard that allowed cheap PCs to be built by a multitude of manufacturers. Building blocks: how Project Ara is reinventing the smartphone | The Verge:
Sunday, 25 May 2014
Google Project Ara
The first DIY mobile phone may not be too far off ...
Google's Project Ara may allow you to build your own mobile phone.
Project Ara: Google pieces together the first modular smartphone | The Verge:
Google's Project Ara may allow you to build your own mobile phone.Project Ara: Google pieces together the first modular smartphone | The Verge:
Sunday, 6 April 2014
What is Telegram?
Messaging app with a difference ...
There are now so many messaging apps like WhatsApp, Kik etc what makes Telegram any different? Well it is Open Source and designed to be the fastest and most secure messaging system. Nowadays with the NSA and who knows who reading all our messages, Telegram might really have something to offer!
Why Telegram has become the hottest messaging app in the world | The Verge:
There are now so many messaging apps like WhatsApp, Kik etc what makes Telegram any different? Well it is Open Source and designed to be the fastest and most secure messaging system. Nowadays with the NSA and who knows who reading all our messages, Telegram might really have something to offer!Why Telegram has become the hottest messaging app in the world | The Verge:
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