News tagged ‘android’
Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012
Revamped Yahoo Mail Focuses on Speed and Mobile
Yahoo has released a completely redesigned Yahoo Mail, which places heavy emphasis on speed and efficiency. Yahoo updated the existing web client and Android app with the new design, while introducing new apps for the iPhone and Windows 8 platform.
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2012
Twitter Rolls Out Photo Editing Features
The update to Twitter's iPhone and Android applications will allow users to edit photos in new ways, such as adding filters, photo frames, as well as an auto-enhance capability to its image sharing feature.
Instagram 3.2 for iOS Sports An All-new Camera and a New Willow Filter
Instagram 3.2 for iOS brings several improvements to the app's look and speed. For example, it sports an all-new camera design and a new Willow filter. Also, Instagram for Android is updated.
Friday, 7 Dec 2012
Snapseed Arrives on Android, Updates iOS Version
Acquired by Google in September, Snapseed, a popular photo-editing app, is now finally available for download on Google Play for free. Likewise, the iOS version of the app is also free for now (originally US$4.99), and is also updated to include Google+ integration and some new filters.
Thursday, 6 Dec 2012
Samsung Galaxy S III to Get Galaxy Note II Software Features in Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update
Samsung is currently seeding the Android 4.1.2 update, which includes the Multi-View multi-tasking feature, over-the-air for its popular S III device. Poland will be the first country to receive it.
Thursday, 29 Nov 2012
Google Drive Adds Spreadsheet Editing to its Mobile App
It's odd that the Google Drive mobile apps for Android and iOS didn't allow you to edit spreadsheets, but Google has rectified that with the latest version of the apps. Hit the link to find out what other changes the updated apps bring.
Tuesday, 27 Nov 2012
Facebook Encouraging Employees to Switch from iOS to Android
The popular social networking group has now "plastered posters across its headquarters", egging on employees to "switch from [iOS to Android] today", according to TechCrunch.
Monday, 19 Nov 2012
Lenovo to Launch Android Smartphone with 5.0-inch 1080p Display?
Spotted on Sina Weibo earlier this week are three screenshots that showed off the company's own Android UI in 1080p, pointing to allegations that Lenovo will be releasing a smartphone device with a 5.0-inch screen.
Samsung to Showcase 4.99-inch 1080p, 441PPI Super AMOLED Display at CES
The Korean company is alleged to be unveiling a 4.99-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080p resolution and 441ppi pixel density at CES 2013.
Thursday, 15 Nov 2012
Only Three Smartphone Manufacturers Profited in Q3 2012
According to a tweet by market analyst, Horace Dediu, the smartphone market is currently "largely dominated by Apple and Samsung with HTC being a distant third", where profits are concerned.