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Android

Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. Google Inc. purchased the initial developer of the software, Android Inc., in 2005. Android's mobile operating system is based on a modified version of the Linux kernel. Google and other members of the Open Handset Alliance collaborated on Android's development and release. The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is tasked with the maintenance and further development of Android. The Android operating system is the world's best-selling Smartphone platform.

Articles About Android

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Google's Eric Schmidt Says it is 'Pretty OK' on EU Anti-Trust Investigation

By IBTimes UK

Google's Eric Schmidt speaks about Google's anti-trust issues, connecting the next five billion, privacy, and the company's recent Motorola acquisition. (4:58 pm)

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Vs HTC Sensation 4G: Which Android Smartphone Should You Buy?

By IBTimes UK

The technical specifications comparison of Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC Sensation 4G. (3:20 pm)

MORE TOPICS: SAMSUNG, SMARTPHONE, HTC

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Will Your HTC Smartphone Get Ice Cream Sandwich? [FULL LIST & TIME-TABLE]

By IBTimes UK

Check out the complete list of HTC devices which will get Ice Cream Sandwich, besides their respective time frame. (3:02 pm)

MORE TOPICS: SMARTPHONE, HTC

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Google-Motorola Deal: Dennis Woodside is New CEO of Motorola

By IBTimes IN

After acquiring Motorola Mobility Holdings for $12.5 billion, search engine giant Google Inc has named Dennis Woodside, former president of Google's Americas region, as the new CEO of Motorola. Sanjay Jha, former CEO of Motorola, has stepped dow... (2:56 pm)

MORE TOPICS: GOOGLE INC., LARRY PAGE, RUSSIA

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HTC Android Ice Cream Sandwich Update List

By IBTimes UK

HTC announces complete list of all devices that will get updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. (12:33 pm)

MORE TOPICS: HTC

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Samsung Galaxy S3: Samsung Blocks S-Voice for Unsupported Devices

By IBTimes UK

Samsung has started blocking unofficial request for S Voice which is exclusive to the Galaxy S3. (12:18 pm)

MORE TOPICS: SAMSUNG, SMARTPHONE

Steve Ballmer: New Windows 8 Was Designed to Dominate
Steve Ballmer: New Windows 8 Was Designed to Dominate

By IBTimes AU

Microsoft is all set to deploy a re-engineered Windows system on its new Windows 8, which replaces the highly successful Windows 7. (5:34 am)

MORE TOPICS: MICROSOFT, STEVE BALLMER, SOUTH KOREA, CLOUD COMPUTING

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Samsung Galaxy S3 U.S Pre-orders Hit Amazon with Hefty Price Tag

By IBTimes

Samsung Galaxy S3 enthusiasts in the U.S, who don't want to wait until the summer for the phone's release, can buy the unlocked international version of the phone from Amazon for $800. (6:17 pm)

MORE TOPICS: SAMSUNG, SOUTH KOREA, SMARTPHONE

Google names new Motorola Mobility CEO

By Reuters

Google Inc completed its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc and named a new chief executive for the cellphone maker, who vowed to focus on "fewer, bigger bets." (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOOGLE INC.

China Approve Google's $12bn bid for Motorola
Google Acquires Motorola Mobility for £7.9bn

By IBTimes UK

Google has finally announced its acquisition of Motorola Mobility for $40 per share and promises to keep Android 'free and open' for five years. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: LARRY PAGE, RUSSIA, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, SMARTPHONE