Google has working hard to improve its Google Play platform, so as to pitch it effectively enough against Apple’s popular App Store. While Google Play still has a lot of catching up to do, the good thing is that Google is regularly adding newer and better features to its platform. Now, for instance, Google has added the option of in-app subscriptions for Google Play.
You must be aware of the feeling when you pay for an app, then start using it and suddenly you realize that you were expecting something different. Its like finding out the reality a little too late since you already paid. However, with the Appstore Test Drive feature, this may change for at least some apps. Android users will be able to ‘test drive’ the apps before they decide to purchase it.
Google’s flagship device, Galaxy Nexus and other devices in the Nexus lineup have been quite a hit with the world of Android users. While Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S were initially through carriers or non-Google retailers, Google has been selling the Nexus One device directly through its site. The device was sold as unlocked. Now, it seems that Google plans to expand on this strategy.
One of the primary attracting for users to the Android platform is the fact that Android vendors are able to tweak the open-source software and make it more useful and beautiful. We have seen Samsung runs its skins atop Android, making the whole experience of using Android much more awesome! And now, LG has announced that it will be releasing a new user interface for its ICS devices.
T-mobile has announced that an optional OS update will be available for the HTC Sensation 4G from May 16. The company has confirmed that HTC Sensation 4G users will get the latest operating system, Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Users will be required to add Wi-Fi mobile Hotspot feature to use the service after the up-gradation.
The last time we updated you about the Android IP Trial which is basically a legal tussle between Google and Oracle, it seemed that Oracle hadn’t gained much from the case. It was awarded only statutory damages for the infringement which the court ruled Google did commit. But statutory damages are too tiny a sum to make any difference to Oracle. Naturally, the company wanted to go after a share in Android’s profits.
For long, iOS users have been able to keep track of all their games and leaderboard through a native app, Game Center. The app not only lets them keep tabs on their own games, it also tells them what their friends are playing and who, among them, is scoring the highest. Android, so far, has no such app to consolidate all Android games.
Google and Oracle have been locked in a bitter legal feud over the issue of Google’s use of Java APIs in Android software. Surprisingly, the case had proceeded at a fairly fast pace and now, the jury is out with the verdict. According to the verdict, Google did violate Oracle’s copyrights. However, the jury was unsure as to whether or not Google was entitled to this by making fair use of the Java APIs.
While many Android users are rather unhappy about getting late ICS upgrade on their devices, Google seems all set for the release of the next Android, Jelly Bean. It is expected to be launched by the third quarter this year and now, a rumor suggests that Jelly Bean will first come to a GSM version of Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus.
Instragram has been immensely popular with iOS users and ever since the company has announced plans to launch an app for Android too, Android users have been ecstatic. However, it now seems that many rather notorious fellows are trying to play at this popularity by creating fake Instagram apps to make quick money out of it through hidden, nefarious malware.
A number of apps store user’s personal data for their use. Most of the times it is authorized by the user and is genuinely required by the app. However, if the app doesn’t properly encrypt the data, it can cause a lot of problems for the user. For instance, now it has been found that the Coollris Android gallery stores unencrypted copies of complete addresses of user. These can be accessed by another malicious app and easily misused.
There have been a lot of rumors that Google may launch an Android tablet of its own some time soon. Whereas that remains a possibility, Google’s CEO Larry Page is of the view that the Android platform is not just about tablets, but about the entire ecosystem that surrounds this platform. This essentially means that Google will continue focusing on key features of this ecosystem such as Google Play and Android apps.
Finally Instagram app for Android has been launched. This app will work with OpenGL ES2 supported Android versions, starting from Android 2.2. For those, who are not acquinted with Instagram, it is a photosharing app and you can share your photo to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Foursquare. The Android version of Instagram will support tablets, WiFi handsets and SD card installs.
After releasing the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, its growth rate has been increased. Though Ice Cream Sandwich is the latest version of the Android but most of the Android devices run on the Gingerbread till now. Recently Android developers has provided this data. Gingerbread still reigns supreme, running 63.7 percent of the Android devices.
Most of the users prefer Android market to find apps, games, and books. The Amazon’s App store is a third-party app market that was launched to compete with Android’s marketplace. It is said that over last few months’ number of downloading from Amazon’s app store is increased significantly. But a question may arise here, which one is considered as a better app store? Following are some quick comparison between Android market and Amazon’s app store.
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