Android Operating System

Android Users Face Fewer Usability Problems Compared To iOS: Report

The report analysed 12 common operations such as “how to screen record”, “how to share my location”, “how to take a screenshot”, and others on Android and iOS.

Jun 26, 2023, 08:39 AM IST

Can Facebook take on Google with its own operating system?

By moving to its own OS, Facebook could integrate more indigenous features into its devices - and hopefully privacy - creating custom OS for its AR glasses or Portal devices. The aim at the moment appears not to create an operating system for smartphones where Android share hovers around 87 per cent globally.

Dec 22, 2019, 11:00 AM IST

Google Android OS installed on 2 bn active devices

Google`s Android operating system has reached a milestone by powering 2 billion monthly active devices around the world, the company said.

May 18, 2017, 11:15 AM IST

Despite RBI caution, 2,500 Indians investing in Bitcoins daily

The company said it launched operations in 2015 to simplify bitcoin trade along with providing a seamless experience to Indian audience.

May 17, 2017, 18:42 PM IST

Android users to spend more money on apps than Apple customers

Users of Google`s Android operating system will spend $41 billion in total on apps and subscriptions in 2017, topping $40 billion for Apple, a new report has found.

Mar 30, 2017, 10:54 AM IST

Make your Android device smarter, safer with this mobile security app

If you are concerned about personal data breaches being reported on the popular Android operating system worldwide and want your device to remain safe from malware, here`s a new mobile security app that claims to fully protect your data and much more.

Nov 29, 2016, 14:29 PM IST

Google mobile Android operating system under US antitrust scanner

The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Google Inc is using its Android mobile operating system to stifle competition, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Sep 25, 2015, 23:26 PM IST

BlackBerry unveils Android phone in new reboot effort

BlackBerry announced plans Friday to sell an Android-powered smartphone, in the latest reboot effort from the faded star of the sector.

Sep 25, 2015, 22:23 PM IST

Android grabs 85% of smartphone market: survey

Smartphones powered by the Android operating system captured 85 percent of the worldwide market in the second quarter, threatening to marginalize rival platforms, a new survey shows.

Aug 01, 2014, 00:14 AM IST