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Read More »Google Store finally matches up to Apple App Store
One of Apple’s key smartphone marketing advantages has neutralised. Google has stated that there are around 700,000 apps now available for Android devices, meaning that it is now on parity with Apple’s all-conquering App Store according to VentureBeat. Apple announced in September that it had hit the 700,000 app milestone, …
Read More »Motorola moves to dismiss its lawsuit against Apple
Unopposed motion comes as twist ending to iPhone suit
Read More »Apple boss Cook apologises for iOS 6 Map debacle
Steve Jobs had Antennagate. Now Tim Cook has iOS Mapgate. Apple’s boss has issued an open letter to customers apologising for the iOS 6 Maps saga. For those not in the know, the latest version of Apple’s mobile OS ditches Google popular Maps app in favour of Apple’s new alternative. …
Read More »Google Play store celebrates 25bn downloads
Google has announced Android’s Google Play store has surpassed 25bn downloads. The company announced the news on the official android blog, adding that the store currently offers over 675,000 apps and games. In comparison, Apple’s iOS app store crossed the 25bn milestone back in March. Given how many recently released …
Read More »Google Play surpasses 25 billion app downloads
Digital store garners 15 billion downloads in just one year as it gains ground on Apple
Read More »The games market may be down, but digital engagement is higher than ever
The money spent on games may be dwindling, but the time spent researching them certainly is not. A new Google whitepaper entitled ‘Understanding the modern Gamer’ says that desktop searches for top tier” games in the ten months before and after release have increased 20 per cent year on year. …
Read More »Flash temporarily returns to Google App Store
Adobe pressured by 'strategic partners' to make browser plug-in available again on Android
Read More »Archos GamePad marries tablet touchscreen with Vita-like controls
A seven-inch Google tablet with Vita-like physical controls that costs less than a Nexus 7? That’s the promise from Archos, whose new ‘GamePad’ hopes to be the ideal offering for those who want the flexibility of a tablet PC and the usability of a portable games machine. The device houses …
Read More »Apple wants sales ban of eight Samsung phones
Google expresses concern that ruling could limit consumer access to Android devices
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