Affordable Android One Smartphones Launch in India

Google kick off its Android One program Monday in India, introducing a new line of affordable smartphones that will help it crack into emerging markets.

Apple Gains Market Share In US Against Android Ahead of iPhone 6 Release

Although Android has been making steady gains around the world, the popular operating system lost a bit of ground to Apple's iOS this summer in the United States, according to new comScore data.

Google Nexus 8 Rumor Roundup: What We Know So Far

Details about Google's supposed next-generation Nexus tablet, the Nexus 8, are slowly trickling out into the technosphere: here's what we know about the device so far.

Android Continues to Gain Market Share in Latin America and Europe

Google's Android operating system continues to make gains against Apple's iOS around the world, with market share data indicating that Latin America and Europe are in Google's camp.

Threat Level Thursday: NSA's Search Engine, Encryption, and Android's Weakness

Welcome to this week's Threat Level Thursday, where we'll see how the NSA shares its information with other law enforcement agencies, the power of encryption, how Android may be the bane of some Android apps, and the unnerving conviction of a former U.S. cybersecurity official.

New Android L Preview Update Brings Google Fit APIs

Android L developers with a Google Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 got a nice little update last week aimed at promoting Google's approach to health: Google Fit. Here's a quick look at what it brings.

Android Gains vs. iOS in Enterprise Market

Google's Android mobile operating system continues to make gains against Apple's iOS, and this time the open source code seems have to have a dent in the enterprise market.

Majority of Americans Personally Averse to Riding in Driverless Cars, Still See Benefits — Study

Americans are more concerned about self-driving cars than people in the U.K. and Australia, according to a new University of Michigan survey.

Google Nexus 6 by Motorola with Release Date in November?

If one new rumor is correct, then there is, in fact, a Nexus 6 handset in the works and it should release in September.

Google Celebrates Chromecast's First Birthday With 90 Days of Free Play Music

It's been a year since the Google Chromecast was first introduced, and Google is celebrating with a new deal for Chromecast buyers that almost rivals its debut offer of three months of Netflix free.

Acquiring Flurry Analytics, Yahoo Seeks to Boost Its Presence and Profit in Mobile

Yahoo has made a new acquisition, this time of a more behind-the-scenes asset than a Tumblr or Blink. Yahoo has made a deal with mobile analytics company Flurry, and despite the fact that you've probably never heard of the company before, it could be one of the largest Yahoo buys under CEO Marissa Mayer.

HTC One M7 Android L Update: Developer Preview Port Lands

Owners of the HTC One M7 from 2013 can now join the elite club of devices that can run an early version of Google's latest version of its mobile operating system, Android L.

Android vs. iOS: Google OS to Pass 1 Billion Shipments in 2014, Predict Analysts

If trends continue, Google's Android shipments this year could surpass the magical number of 1 billion.

Google for Nonprofits Offers Organizations Free, Enhanced Apps Access and $10,000 Ad Grant

Google has been working on improving efficiency in nonprofit organizations with its Google for Nonprofits program. At the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) annual national convention, Google's Public Policy Analyst Jennifer Bernal discussed Google for Nonprofits and the kinds of services the company offers besides its search engine.

Android L Battery Life at a Glance: Project Volta and ART

Google's new Android L operating brings plenty of noticeable improvements on the aesthetic front, but what does it do for your battery life?

Samsung Galaxy S5 Steals Some iPhone Owners Away from Apple

Google's Android continues to dominate iOS around the world in most major markets, according to recent Kantar Worldpanel numbers, and Samsung's Galaxy S5 seems to be attracting some former Apple heads.
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