BlackBerry woos rival users with in-browser demo
Blackberry has launched a new tool that lets iPhone and Android users test its new mobile operating system, as the former smartphone leader looks to reclaim market share from its rivals.
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Facebook unveils ‘Home’ software for Android mobiles
Facebook has launched ‘Home’, a new app that that puts feeds from the social network on the home screen of Android phones.
Half of Instagram users now come from Android
Photo app Instagram has revealed that half of its users now come from Android, just one year after launching on the Google-owned mobile operating system.
Facebook mystery event: Smartphone rumours spark again
Facebook has sparked further rumours of a possible smartphone launch, inviting press to see its new ‘home on Android’ this Friday.
Android vs. iOS: Differences every marketer needs to know (infographic)
With Android and iPhone now combining for nearly 90% of the U.S. smartphone market, many app developers and marketers are concentrating their efforts on serving the majority of smartphone users through these two platforms- but as this comScore infographic shows, there are some key differences.
Flipboard lets users curate their own magazines with ‘2.0’ revamp
Flipboard has updated its popular digital magazine app for iOS, letting users curate their own personal magazines from selected news feeds.
Google working on own smart watch?
Google is developing its own smart watch to rival Samsung and Apple in the growing wearable technology market, according to news reports.
Facebook free voice call app hits UK: a threat to mobile networks?
In a potential challenge to mobile networks, Facebook has expanded its Messenger app to the UK, offering uses with free voice calls with friends on the social network.
Samsung Smart Watch plans confirmed- a companion device for the S4?
With wearable technology on the rise, Samsung has confirmed a Galaxy Smart Watch product is ‘definitely’ on its way, according to news report.
Google Reader users flock to Feedly: RSS tool gets 500,000 new users in two days
As Google Reader winds down, users are flocking to several RSS alternatives- with rival Feedly becoming one of the biggest beneficiaries.