Russia plans to leave Apple, Android behind by building its own smartphone software

Russia wants to create its own smartphone operating system in an effort to reduce its dependence on Western technology. Russian minister of communications Nikolai Nikiforo announced plans to replace Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms with new ... Read more

All Tips and News about Android Smartphone - May 18, 2015

Microsoft: Continuum Could Turn Windows 10 Smartphones Into Office Computers

The possibility of using Windows 10 smartphones as energy-efficient computers is another strong reason for investors to keep their long position on Microsoft. Unlike the current versions of Android and iOS, Windows 10 is actually promising to help ... Read more

HTC to Start Selling AMOLED Android Smartphones This Year

While HTC might not be doing so well in terms of raw revenue, the company is far from down for the count. While Samsung and Apple dominate the high-end smartphone market, leaving the rest to be mopped up by LG and Motorola, there's still money to be made. Read more

Tim Cook used a graduation speech to trash Android phones

Apple CEO Tim Cook gave a commencement speech at George Washington University on Sunday. Cook spoke about Martin Luther King Jr., working with Steve Jobs, and meeting President Jimmy Carter. But Cook couldn't resist making a little joke aimed at the people ... Read more

AT&T's LG Escape 2 is a curved smartphone with decent specs for $180

It'll be running Android 5.0 Lollipop with LG's custom user experience ... but if you're not interested in paying boatloads for that sort of smartphone this certainly doesn't seem to be a bad option. You can get it at full retail price, Read more

One of the best smartphones for photography is now on sale

LG began its global rollout on Monday of its new flagship G4 smartphone, which reviewers said could be one of the best Android phones out there. The G4, already on sale in South Korea, will first hit the Hong Kong market before rolling out into Turkey ... Read more

10 Best Android Apps & Games This Week

You will also be able to choose from multiple card packs and earn daily rewards. If you use the Chrome browser on your Android smartphone or tablet, and you are also curious to try out all the newest features, then perhaps Chrome Dev is the app you need ... Read more

Vodafone launches 'most affordable Android smartphone' in Qatar

(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Vodafone has announced the launch of the Vodafone Smart first 6, which the company describes as the "most affordable Android 4" smartphone", to celebrate World Telecom Day that falls annually on May 17. Vodafone Smart first 6 is a ... Read more

LG G4 Review: A Competent, Capable Android Alternative

as those phones are sometimes more specialized in terms of features. Indeed, the rich, diverse feature set on the G4 is likely only there because it seems to target a more specific user base: folks who fell in love with Android for its natural flexibility. Read more

Microsoft makes a big smartphone push

Microsoft, which bought Nokia's handset business last year, has only 3% of the global smartphone market. By contrast, Android phones, led by Samsung, control 81% of the market and Apple 15%, according to Strategy Analytics. But in recent months ... Read more