Android's lack of app payment infrastructure in many countries is creating a population of app pirates, observers say
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GPS Tracking Trojan Hidden In Android App
A Trojan, hidden within an Android phone application, enables third parties to secretly track the location of the user via GPS
Google Vows ‘Strong Defence’ Against Oracle Lawsuit
Google has pledged to "strongly defend" open-source standards and protect its Android operating system from Oracle's patent infringement lawsuit
Google Extends Voice Search for Android
Voice Actions allows the use of spoken commands for browsing, texting and making calls, similar to technology from Siri and Vlingo
Java Creator Admits ‘No Surprise’ Over Android Lawsuit
Java creator James Gosling has admitted he is not surprised at Oracle's lawsuit against Google over claims that Android OS breaks Java patents
Google Suit: Now We Know What Java Means To Oracle
Friday 13th could be a very unlucky day for Java, whatever the outcome of Oracle's lawsuit, says Peter Judge
Oracle Sues Google Over Android’s Java
Oracle claims that Google's Android OS breaks the Java patents it acquired from Sun
Sony Developing Android 3.0-based Gaming Phone
Sony Ericsson is developing a phone and gaming hybrid device that will use the Android 3.0 operating system, codenamed Gingerbread
Palm Pre At Centre Of Bugging Concern
The Palm Pre handset is at the centre of concerns that attackers could turn mobile phones into bugging devices
Is Microsoft Developing Another Mobile Operating System?
Reports are emerging that Microsoft could be developing a new mobile OS, other than Windows Phone 7. Tom Jowitt asks if Redmond has taken leave of its senses?
Android 2.2 To Debut On Droid X Next Month
Motorola's Droid X smartphone will be upgraded to Google's Android 2.2 operating system in early September
Google Nexus One To Continue As Developer Phone
The Nexus One has received an extension to its life after Google made the smartphone its official phone for developers
Android To Outpace iOS By 2012
An iSuppli report has found that Android is headed for steep growth, due to hardware flexibility and revenue sharing
Android Handsets Outsell BlackBerry, iPhone
Smartphones running Android are now outselling Research in Motion's BlackBerry and Apple's iPhone according to new figures
Motorola Developing Android TV Tablet
Motorola is reportedly working on a tablet computer geared up for users who want to watch TV on the move
Android Is Still Scaring Off Enterprise Customers
If Android is going to succeed in the enterprise, Google needs to address some of the basic security and privacy issues that make IT managers shy away
Android Grows User Base Faster Than Apple iOS
Google's Android operating system grew 27 percent for the second quarter, which is higher than the growth of Apple's iPhone
Android 2.2 To Debut On Motorola Droid
Motorola said in a community forum that Google's Android 2.2 operating system (Froyo) will be pushed out to the Motorola Droid in August
Apple Faces iOS4 Embarrassment
Apple is investigating reports that iPhone 3G users are experiencing a number of problems with their handsets after upgrading to iOS 4
Ten Stumbling Blocks That Could Derail Google Android
Android might be doing well, but concerns about security, privacy and an enterprise focus could hold the mobile operating system back
Google Android Clamps Down On Unauthorised App Use
As part of its effort to make the Android market a more serious option, Google has created a security tool to prevent the illegal use of paid Android apps
UK Android Sales Up 350 Percent This Quarter
Google's Android operating system now dominates more that 13 percent of the UK contract smartphone market
Analysts Differ On Popularity Of Corporate Android
Analysts Michael Gartenberg and Jack Gold differ on just how enterprise ready the Android Froyo build is
eWEEK Europe Readers Prefer Android To iPhone
Android shot ahead of BlackBerry and iPhone in our readers poll, leaving Windows Mobile and Symbian in the dust. Next up: do you like mainframes?
Droid 2 Set To Arrive With Android 2.2, Froyo
The next generation of the well-received Motorola Droid handset, is set to arrive running Android 2.2., codenamed Froyo
Asus Opts For Android Over Windows For New Tablet
Asus says it will use Google's Android platform rather than Windows for its EP101TC tablet computer
Lenovo Plans ‘LePad’ Android Tablet
Reports say the Lenovo LePad willl run Android, will be optimised for 3G, and will arrive before the year’s end
Nokia Buys Motorola Wireless Network Assets
Nokia Siemens Networks had agreed to acquire Motorola’s wireless network infrastructure assets for £785 million
Cheap ZTE Android Phone Arrives In The UK On 3
A budget priced Android-based handset, the ZTE Racer, is now available on the mobile network of 3UK
Windows Phone 7 Reaches Technical Preview Stage
Microsoft is releasing a build of Windows Phone 7 to developer partners