Android Jelly Bean Reaches 13.6% Devices, Gingerbread Still Leads With 45% Share
It has been quite a while since Google released its latest Android iteration, namely Jelly Bean. However, the latest version has still been adopted only by 13.6% of the total Android devices. That may look bleak but Jelly Bean seems to be picking up, having passed the 10% mark only last month. Gingerbread still dominates with 45% of the Android market share.
7.1% Android Users Use Ice Cream Sandwich Now
Android Ice Cream Sandwich has been released by Google since quite some time. However, it has gained really slow traction in the world of Android devices since a lot of vendors have rolled out the update quite late. Now, Google has revealed that out of total Android users, 7.1 percent are currently using Ice Cream Sandwich.
Sony NWZ-Z1060 32GB Walkman Powered By Android
Sony has announced their new Z series mobile media walkman player which model number: NWZ-Z1050BLK. A user will satisfy for its premium sound by Sony, both in-ear and out loud. This walkman has 4.3″ touch screen, S-Master MX for superior sound, Android 2.3 platform, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, tablet quality NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and Music Unlimited access.
Motorola DROID 4 – The Ultimate 4G LTE Sametphone, Hitting the Shelves Tomorrow?
A while back, it was rumored that Motorola was gathering its strength in order to bring another 4G LTE capable smartphone to the all mighty Verizon family. The new device, that’s right, you know it, is called the Motorola Droid 4. Of course there are the additional coupled rumors of the extended version of the Droid 4 – the Droid RAZR MAXX handset, which is supposed to come to the market soon enough.
ZTE Skate Launches Globally
ZTE Skate marked the completion of the first phase of its worldwide launch and this is the first release of the handset in the Asia Pacific region. ZTE Skate will target the average Joe on the street who wants a functional Android phone without looking as though its design is stuck sometime in the past and it will measure 11.35mm thick, sporting a 4.3″ TFT capacitive display at 480 x 800 resolution, tipping the scales at 148 grams. This smartphone hopefully run smoothly on the wheels of Android 2.3 Gingerbread and the style was inspired by the skateboard……………..
Sony Ericsson Updates Xperia With Gingerbread
Sony Ericsson updates Xperia line with the latest Gingerbread goods and 2011 Xperia range to be upgraded to Android Gingerbread platform version 2.3.4, enhanced Facebook inside Xperia functionality. Sony Ericsson also introducing Xperia neo V Android smartphone with the best of entertainment technologies from Sony and Google. Facebook integration that’ll let you like and share your app discoveries with friends and 3D sweep panorama technologycan snap those self-portraits for 3DTV viewing…………..
Samsung Galaxy XCover – Water-resistant Case With Android 2.3
The world’s first Android device with IP67 certification, that’s means it can be submerged in water up to 1 meter deep and can hold its own against a continual onslaught of dirt and dust. Scratch-resistant touch screen display, Android and Samsung Social Hub 2.3 makes the Samsung Galaxy Xcover an ideal device. The Xcover features with Gingerbread additional features are 3.6-inch scratch-resistant display, a 3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash, and 7.2Mbps HSDPA. The company do not share more details such as pricing and availability but the only country announced is Germany, should be available in October. For now checkout the press release bellow.
Elektrobit Introduce Specialized Device Platform, More Secured Android-Based Device
EB, Elektrobit Corporation, a leading developer of edge embedded technology solutions for automotive and wireless industries. This company has just announced the EB Specialized Device Platform, an Android-based mobile device platform for specialized markets. The lower cost, faster development approach, EB’s service marries the makes the device best of the traditional mobile world.
Motorola “Pax” Image Leaked: May Feature Dual-Core & CDMA-Based Push-To-Talk Service
Motorola recently said it would launch up to 10 devices via Sprint this year, it ready introduced the XPRT, Titanium, Triumph, and Photon 4G. Now a new Motorola phone leaked which has the same from factor the XPRT and Titanium have named Motorola Pax. Motorola Pax is the first dual core BlackBerry form factor Android smartphone and support Sprint’s new CDMA 1XAdvanced Push-to-talk technology……………..
T-Mobile’s G2x On The Way Of Gingerbread Update
T-Mobile’s G2x will receiving the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update very soon – which ain’t too shabby since the G2x rolled out in April this year with Android 2.2 Froyo in tow. This piece of “news” comes about courtesy of a moderator over at LG’s official forums, where said mod responded to a question concerning the G2x’s Gingerbread update, by saying, “I’d be really surprised if it was more than a month out.”
HTC EVO 3D And HTC EVO View 4G Coming In June
HTC EVO 3D launches on June 24th for $200 joined by EVO View 4G tablet at $400 and both equipped with WiMAX radios and Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) as their OS. The 1.2GHz dual-core EVO 3D costs $200 on contract, with pre-orders available right now provided you buy a $50 Sprint gift card and the 1.5GHz single-core EVO View 4G will set you back double that, at $400, while still requiring a two-year contract………
HTC ChaCha Coming To Phones 4u
HTC ChaCha coming to Phones 4u in the UK, free on contract and the price will skyrocket to £299.95, at which point you might want to consider buying it through Amazon and saving yourself a precious £50. This smartphone features 800MHz processor, it’s an Android 2.3 device and have a penchant for QWERTY keyboards and peeping other people’s vacation photos………
T-Mobile Samsung Exhibit 4G And Gravity Smart Now Available
T-Mobile is back for more Android fun with the new Exhibit 4G and Gravity Smart, both smartphones carry a budget price tag and will be out in June. The Exhibit will join Samsung’s Gravity Smart, both featuring grounded sub-$100 price tags when they hit stores and T-Mobile displaying the Exhibit with violet and black finishes, and says you’ll see theoretical peak download speeds of 21Mbps on the HSPA + handset…………
HTC Flyer Goes On Sales At Best Buy On May 22nd for $500
The HTC Flyer’s wifi-only version is set to go on sale the 22nd at Best Buy locations around the country, but an internal memo was recently leaked that prompts Best Buy employees to go ahead and begin selling the tablet if they have it in stock.
KDDI Android-based INFOBAR A01 Smartphone
KDDI announces Android-based INFOBAR A01 smartphone with glanceable iida UI and it runs Android 2.3, but you wouldn’t know it from the interface: a completely custom UI designed by Yugo Nakamura that follows some similar glanceable design principles to Windows Phone 7. It features a 3.7-inch qHD display, an 8 megapixel camera, a 1Seg TV tuner, and dual-mode GSM / CDMA connectivity and available in your choice of four different color schemes, no less, along with some optional silicone and leather cases designed to match the phone………
