Tag Archives: Android OS

Latest Nexus 7 Ad Puts an Aquarium On Your Roof

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Joe Gillis

Even though tablets from Apple are still the most popular, many people prefer buying a device from someone else that runs the Android OS. One very popular alternative to the iPad that does just that is Google’s own Nexus 7. … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Tech | Tagged Advertising, Android OS, Commercials, Google, Google Nexus 7, iPad, Mobile, Nexus, Nexus 7, Tech | 1 Comment

Google Updates Android Jelly Bean for Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus to Version 4.1.2

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Joe Gillis

Not one of the ones who get a new iPhone 5 and are using a Galaxy Nexus smartphone or one of those fancy new Nexus 7 pads? Well then, this is your lucky day. Why? Well, the kind folks at … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Tech | Tagged Android, Android OS, Android OS 4.1.2, Asus, Galaxy Nexus, Google, Google Nexus 7 Tablet, Jelly Bean, Mobile, Nexus 7, Samsung, Software, Software Updates | Comments Off

Google to Acquire QuickOffice

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Joe Gillis

As has been discussed many time before at this site and elsewhere, Apple pretty much dominated the tablet world with the iPad. When using the iPad, Apple has even provided iWork (at an extra charge of course), which are a … Continue reading →

Posted in Google, Mobile, Mobile Apps, News, Tech | Tagged Android OS, Chrome OS, Google, Google Android, iOS, iPad 2, iWork, Mobile Productivity, New iPad, QuickOffice, Tablets | Comments Off

Google Reportedly to Unveil New Nexus Tablet at Google IO Next Month

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Joe Gillis

In the tablet world, Apple’s iPad is pretty much the undisputed market leader. However, that doesn’t stop others from trying to enter the space with tablets of their own. The next competetor looking to enter the ring is Google, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, Mobile, Mobile Apps, News, Tech | Tagged Android, Android OS, Android Tablets, Google, Google I/O, Google I/O 2012, Jelly Bean, Mobile, Nexus, Nexus Tablet, Nexus Tablets, Tablets | Comments Off

New Google+ Update for Android Brings UI Improvements, Hangouts and More

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Joe Gillis

If you’re an Android user who also enjoys using the Google+ social media service, you may have been a bit miffed to see the iOS version of the G+ app get a big update a few weeks ago. Well don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, Google, Mobile, News, Tech | Tagged Android, Android 4.0, Android OS, Apple, G+, Google, Google Plus, Google Plus App, ICS, iOS, iPhone, Mobile, Social Media | 3 Comments

Google to Acquire Motorola Mobility

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Joe Gillis

Some days news from the tech world is pretty amazing. Today is one of those days. Why? Read on. Today, Google announced that it will be acquiring Motorola Mobility for $12.5 Billion. Yes, you read that right. Google is buying … Continue reading →

Posted in Google, Mobile, Mobile Apps, News, Tech | Tagged Android, Android OS, Google, Google Mobility, iPhone, Mobile, Moto, Motorola, Smartphones, Tech | Comments Off

Android OS 2.2 ‘FroYo’ Now Available

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Erik Jensen

The long-awaited Android Mobile OS v.2.2 (AKA “FroYo”) has officially rolled out, but before you get too excited, it’s only for Nexus One owners. Revealed last month at Google’s I/O Developer Conference, FroYo represents a huge leap forward in features … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear, Google, Mobile Apps, Software, Tech | Tagged Android 2.2, Android OS, Froyo, Google, Nexus One, Software | Comments Off

Huge Announcements from Google’s I/O Conference Day 2

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Erik Jensen

Day two of Google’s annual developer’s conference proved to be quite a bit more exciting in terms of new announcements. As I said earlier, day one was all about HTML5, Wave and open-source video codec, VP8. Today, Google announced the … Continue reading →