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Google May Unveil Android 5.0 Jelly Bean During Third Quarter

We have been hearing about the upcoming OS release from Google, termed Jelly Bean. Google hasn’t given a definite date of the release of Android 5.0 but rumors have it that the company may be planning to unveil the OS during the third quarter this year. The third quarter also features Google I/O, the annual developer conference of Google. And if the rumors be true, Google may actually launch Jelly Bean at the very occasion.

Study Reveals Developers Now Prefer Web Apps Over Android Development

A study has revealed that mobile programmers and developers increasingly prefer Android less and are moving more towards Web apps development. These results were revealed by Appcelerator, the company that creates programming tools used by 280,000 programmers. According to its survey, the overall number of programmers who fall in the ‘very-interested’ category for Android development has declined for second continuous quarter.

Android Apps Waste 75% of Battery On Ads

Android 4.0 Kernel Source Code Released By HTC And Samsung

Whereas Apple continues to stick to its policy of keeping its operating system and most of the other software closed, Android community is actively adhering to its philosophy of openness. In the past, we have seen a number of Android vendors release the source codes and unlocking the devices. And now, HTC and Samsung have released the kernel source code of a number of their devices.

Root Access By Default In CyanogenMod Disabled, Requires User Configuration Now

A number of Android ROMs conventionally provide root access to users by default. However, the developers have been raising concerns regarding the security issues that are prompted due to this. Now, CyanogenMod, one of the most popular custom ROM choices for many users, has disabled the option to have root access by default. Users can still gain such access through manual configuration.

Panasonic To Adopt Android As Operating System In Its Upcoming Cameras

Instagram Coming Soon For Android Platform

Recently Instagram hits 27 million users milestone and it is a most popular photo sharing app for iOS platform. Instagram expects that they will more success on Android and Mr. Systrom explains it “one of the best Android apps you’ll ever see”. Surely it is says that in the near future, Android users will be able to start sharing images on Instagram.

Android Devices Get A Roku Remote Control App

If you are a user who owns Android devices and, at the same time, makes use of Roku streaming player, this ought to be piece of really exciting news for you. The company has released a remote control app that turns your Android devices effectively into a remote control for your Roku box. The Android device must be running Android 2.1 or higher to make use of the app.

Camera ICS: Control Existent Camera App For Android

Google+ And Google Wallet App Updates Released For Android

Android 5.0 Is Coming In This Summer

Sony SmartWatch – Works As Android Remote [Hands-On Photos]

With new Sony Xperia series Sony shown off new version of their SmartWatch with many feature and color. Here we have hands on photos.

Android Malware Infects Devices Through Facebook App

Google had recently upped the security of it’s Android Market, scanning apps for possible malware and deleting such apps which contained any. However, it would seem that the authors of Android malware had adapted quite fast. According to security firm Sophos, the Android malware is now spreading the Facebook app, rather than directly through the Android Market.

Android Apps Cost More Than iOS Apps According To A Study

Android devices tend to cost much less that Apple’s iOS devices. Not only that, the accessories of iOS devices as well as the upgrade options are much costlier than those of Android devices. However, the aspect in which Apple does beat Android devices is that the ecosystem Apple provides is more affordable, and diverse, than that offered by Android vendors. According to a study, on average, the Android apps cost much more than iOS apps.