Статьи по тегу «android»

Last November, we were introduced to the Nexus 6. At the time, our own Greg Kumparek referred to it as a “A Big, Beautiful, Cumbersome Beast.” It was a huge step in the life of the Nexus phones, as it finally became a phone that non-Android fans actually looked twice at. This year we’re being introduced to the next version, the Nexus 6P, made by Huawei. They’re… Read More... →

Google’s mobile platform now has 1.4 billion 30-day active users globally. Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed the new Android-related data point at its Nexus event in San Francisco today. Back in June, at its developer event, Google announced it had hit more than 1 billion monthly active users on the Android platform. Prior to that, Mountain View had released cumulative figures… Read More... →

Google is holding a press event in San Francisco today. The company’s invite-only event promised “tasty new treats,” but according to the latest rumors, Google will unveil two new Nexus phones today: a new LG-made Nexus 5 made and a new Nexus 6 made by Huawei. Chances are, Google will also tell us when Android Marshmallow will roll out to existing phones (assuming you have… Read More... →

The day is finally here! The rumor mill has been whispering about a massive Google announcement for weeks, and we’re live on the scene. So what’s coming? According to whispers, we’re bound to see everything from a new Nexus 5 and Nexus 6, to a new Chromecast, to new details about Android Marshmallow. Tune in for details straight from the event! The event is scheduled to start… Read More... →

This morning Google will show off the latest smartphones in its flagship Nexus line, as well as new Chromecast devices at a press event in San Francisco. You can stream the event live starting at 9 a.m. PT (12 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. UTC) right here — note, the video isn’t live yet, so check back for updates. While […]... →

Microsoft’s continued focus on making its products available cross-platform continues today with the launch of its communications apps, Skype for Android Wear smartwatches. The app, which rolls out with the latest version of Skype 6.4 for Android, allows you to receive notifications and read your messages on Android Wear devices including the Moto 360, Huawei Watch, LG Watch Urbane, or… Read More... →

After weeks of leaks and speculation, BlackBerry has finally revealed the first official photos of its first ever Android phone, called Priv. During its second quarter financial results last week, BlackBerry confirmed the long-standing rumors that it planned to launch a flagship handheld device that will “run on the Android operating system with BlackBerry security.” […]... →

Rambler&Co выпустил мобильное приложение «Рамблер.Почты» для iOS и Android. Предусмотрена интеграция с другими почтовыми сервисами — Mail.ru, «Яндекс», Gmail, Qip.ru, Microsoft Outlook. Об этом vc.ru сообщили представители компании.... →

В конце сентября издание Bloomberg сообщило о том, что власти США заподозрили Google в нарушении антимонопольных норм при распространении Android. Ранее ФАС России признала Google нарушителем антимонопольного законодательства и потребовала от компании устранить нарушения. Обозреватель vc.ru разобрался, почему власти проявляют такой интерес к ИТ-корпорации и чем это грозит компании.... →

Skype for Android has been updated to support Android Wear smartwatches, allowing users to check notifications, reply to chats, and accept or decline calls from the wrist (though the call itself is taken through your a smartphone). It’s certainly a long overdue update for Skype, and comes as Android wearables start to pick up wider adoption in […]... →

Samsung Pay, the device maker’s competitor to rival NFC-based payment services including Apple Pay and Android Pay, is now live in the U.S. following its earlier launch in South Korea, where it saw over $30 million in transaction volume during its first month. The payments platform, based on technology acquired from LoopPay, gives Samsung what it hopes will be a competitive advantage in… Read More... →

Samsung launched its Samsung Pay mobile payments service in the U.S. today, and because the service supports contactless NFC payments and magnetic strip it can already be used at more merchant locations than Apple Pay or Android Pay. The service is supported wherever Mastercard credit cards are honored, which means practically everywhere. The experience of using […]... →

Google today announced a change that should help Android developers who are building more complex apps and games: The size limit allowed on Google Play has been increased from 50MB to 100MB. While it’s possible to build an Android app or game of any size, the Play store has a cap. This limit serves two […]... →

OPINION: When the latest round of Android phones was announced earlier this year, I was mainly interested in the flagship devices from two competing South Korean companies. The Samsung Galaxy S6 (and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge cousin) was intriguing because it reset a lot of what the Galaxy product line had achieved. The LG G4 […]... →

With the arrival of Apple Pay and, more recently, Android Pay, consumers are becoming more comfortable with alternative ways of paying that don’t involve credit card swipes. And now, with the U.S.’s transition to EMV – smart cards that store data on chips instead of magnetic stripes, which offers increased security – many business owners will have to upgrade their… Read More... →

PayPal Here is announcing the roll out of a new chip card reading dongle in the U.S. that will also accept contactless mobile payments including Android Pay and Apple Pay. The announcement comes as Visa and Mastercard are shifting account holders over to chip-based credit cards. The new reader is set to debut on September 30 and will be available […]... →

You wait ages for the next gen of pro-privacy smartphones to come along and then a couple of contenders start making noise at once… Today Silent Circle’s Blackphone 2 has gone on sale — with an RRP of $799 (excluding taxes) — a few days after BlackBerry CEO John Chen finally confirmed the various leaks pointing to a forthcoming Android-powered BlackBerry, due to go on… Read More... →

Google AdWords объявил о запуске двух новых продуктов: Customer Match, который позволит рекламодателям нацеливать рекламу на существующих клиентов с помощью списка email-адресов; и универсальных кампаний для приложений (Universal App Campaigns). Customer Match позволяет загружать в сервис списки email-адресов и соотносить их с авторизированными пользователями Google в Gmail, Поиске и YouTube для показа им рекламы. Новый функционал будет доступен в ближайшие недели. Старший вице-президент по рекламе Google... →

Dropbox has released Zulip, a group chat app, under an open-source Apache license. The move, announced today, comes after Dropbox acquired Zulip in March 2014. The client and server code is available on GitHub. You can download the client for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android here. “The world of open source chat has for a […]... →

BlackBerry confirmed today that the new ‘slider’ phone it teased at Mobile World Congress earlier this year will indeed be its first Android device. While the imminent launch of the new Priv Android smartphone isn’t a huge surprise given the wealth of recent leaks, BlackBerry CEO John Chen has explained why the company is finally […]... →