Entries in 'android' (125)

UK Android console project unconcerned by Ouya

UK Android console project unconcerned by Ouya

Casual games firm PlayJam has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new console that plugs directly into a TV’s HDMI slot.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 2nd 2013 at 11:13AM in News
Samsung on track to eclipse Apple in smartphone market in 2013

Samsung on track to eclipse Apple in smartphone market in 2013

ComScore data suggests that Samsung will soon bypass Apple to become the top choice smartphone brand in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 20th 2012 at 2:48PM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

Games Radar opens up shop down under this week, while THQ staff resurface at Bluemouth and Android overtakes Apple.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Dec 14th 2012 at 5:57AM in News
Hold tight - there's ANOTHER Android games console on the horizon

Hold tight - there's ANOTHER Android games console on the horizon

With the Kickstarted Ouya now very much on the way, you might think that the Android Console market was all sewn up.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 11th 2012 at 2:39PM in News

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iOS recaptures US smartphone crown thanks to iPhone 5

iOS recaptures US smartphone crown thanks to iPhone 5

New data from Kantar Worldpanel suggests that the launch of the iPhone 5 has propelled iOS back into the leading position in the US handheld market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 27th 2012 at 12:44PM in News
App Store passes 1m submissions

App Store passes 1m submissions

The number of apps created for iOS has passed one million, says social app discoverability company Appsfire.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Nov 20th 2012 at 2:44PM in News
Xbox Smartglass now available on iOS

Xbox Smartglass now available on iOS

The iOS version of Microsoft’s Smartglass is now available to download on the Apple App Store.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 7th 2012 at 9:31AM in News
Google Store finally matches up to Apple App Store

Google Store finally matches up to Apple App Store

One of Apple’s key smartphone marketing advantages has neutralised.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 31st 2012 at 1:42PM in News

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Hotline Miami dev in talks over possible PlayStation release

Hotline Miami dev in talks over possible PlayStation release

Cult ultra-violent PC indie hit Hotline Miami could be on its way to a release on PS3 and PlayStation Vita.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 30th 2012 at 9:33AM in News
GAME Reward smartphone app goes live

GAME Reward smartphone app goes live

The UK’s leading game retailer GAME has pushed live its new smartphone app on the Apple App Store and on Android’s Google Play.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 29th 2012 at 2:11PM in News
Grand Theft Auto Vice City gets 10th anniversary iOS and Android release

Grand Theft Auto Vice City gets 10th anniversary iOS and Android release

Rockstar is to add to its Grand Theft Auto iOS library by releasing 10th Anniversary Edition of GTA Vice City.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2012 at 2:11PM in News
Terry Cavanagh's Don't Look Back arrives on iOS

Terry Cavanagh's Don't Look Back arrives on iOS

Super Hexagon and VVVVVV creator Terry Cavanagh has released his indie classic Don’t Look Back on iOS and Android.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 18th 2012 at 3:54PM in News

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Google Play store celebrates 25bn downloads

Google Play store celebrates 25bn downloads

Google has announced Android’s Google Play store has surpassed 25bn downloads.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Sep 27th 2012 at 3:18AM in News
Super Hexagon hits 10,000 downloads, heading to PC/Mac and Android

Super Hexagon hits 10,000 downloads, heading to PC/Mac and Android

Terry Cavanagh, much to his surprise, appears to have a hit on his hands with Super Hexagon.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Sep 11th 2012 at 12:11AM in News
Forget the new Nokia - Amazon is about to launch a smartphone

Forget the new Nokia - Amazon is about to launch a smartphone

Nokia and Microsoft may have grabbed the headlines yesterday with the new Lumia 920, but their time in the spotlight may be short-lived.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 6th 2012 at 2:49PM in News
Indie dev PerBlue reveals huge sales figures, sees Android passing iOS

Indie dev PerBlue reveals huge sales figures, sees Android passing iOS

Mobile developer Perblue has revealed staggering financial figures for their free-to-play MMO Parallel Kingdom, also declaring that Android is currently outpacing iOS in nearly every way.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Aug 15th 2012 at 8:15AM in News

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Temple Run sprints past 100m downloads

Temple Run sprints past 100m downloads

Temple Run has surpassed 100m downloads on iOS and Android just one year following its debut on the App Store.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Aug 3rd 2012 at 7:29AM in News
Android title Dead Trigger goes free due to heavy piracy

Android title Dead Trigger goes free due to heavy piracy

Madfinger has announced a price removal for its mobile title Dead Trigger, due to what the developer describes as ‘unbelievably high’ piracy rates on Android devices.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jul 24th 2012 at 7:17AM in News
Ouya nears $5m on Kickstarter but are the lies catching up?

Ouya nears $5m on Kickstarter but are the lies catching up?

It’s only $45,000 off the magic $5,000,000 mark, but the questions hanging over the Ouya console project are only getting bigger.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 17th 2012 at 9:00AM in News
The Dark Knight and Justice League mobile titles hit this month

The Dark Knight and Justice League mobile titles hit this month

A couple of new titles featuring comic superheroes make their way to mobile devices this month.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jul 17th 2012 at 6:36AM in News
Android grabs smartphone majority in key markets

Android grabs smartphone majority in key markets

For the first time ever, Android has accounted for over half of the overall smartphone sales in key global markets over a 12 week period.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 11th 2012 at 12:26PM in News
UPDATED: Ouya console raises $950k Kickstarter goal in eight hours

UPDATED: Ouya console raises $950k Kickstarter goal in eight hours

A proposed $99 console built on Google's Android operating system has hit its $950,000 fund-raising target in just eight hours on crowd-funding site Kickstarter.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 11th 2012 at 9:16AM in News
Call of Duty Mobile in development at Activision Leeds

Call of Duty Mobile in development at Activision Leeds

UK industry stalwart and UKIE chairman Andy Payne has revealed that Activision is working on an iOS and mobile version of Call of Duty.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 6th 2012 at 12:02PM in News
Former Xbox exec backing $99 "hackable" Android console

Former Xbox exec backing $99 "hackable" Android console

A number of high-profile backers have put their names to a new startup that intends to deliver a $99 Android-based console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 5th 2012 at 10:51AM in News
E3 2012: MS to join Sony by announcing streaming game strategy

E3 2012: MS to join Sony by announcing streaming game strategy

Sony may not be the only platform holder to announce a streaming content strategy at E3 this week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 4th 2012 at 2:22PM in News