Android

Recently the Finnish company behind the seminal Angry Birds, Rovio, announced that their game had been downloaded more than 200 million times, cementing its title as the most popular game of the smartphone era, and the most popular game of all time, eclipsing Tetris by almost 2-to-1.

E-commerce software firm Insterpire plans to expand its footprint in its Austin, Texas office from around 40 employees to 70 workers by the end of 2011. The Sydney-based company announced …

Ah – the old “robots have taken over the world!” plot. Not especially original, but it has provided us with some good material over the years.  Most notably the Terminator …

While Google worked closely with Nvidia on its Gingerbread and HoneyComb versions of Android, Texas Instruments (TI) is the software firm’s latest best buddy when it comes to Ice Cream Sandwich, with Qualcomm rumored to be on the BFF list once Jelo comes around.

It is not often that we hear about big companies bowing to customer pressure. All the more reason, then, why we should applaud HTC for doing exactly that.  After a …

Barnes & Noble’s Nook Color has been on the market for around seven months now, and although it hasn’t managed to make a huge splash, it has generated some noticeable ripples. The lost-cost device, sporting an Android core with a custom Nook skin on top, has become a hackers favourite due to its uncomplicated, quality components and cheap price.

On the afternoon of June 1st, Microsoft VP Steve Guggenheimer will take the stage for a Windows lovefest where it’s rumored we’ll see the first glimpse of the company’s upcoming Windows 8 operating system (OS) running on tablets.

Google is accelerating its march to join the mobile payment business by partnering with Citibank, Mastercard, Spring and several retailers including Macy’s, American Eagle and Subway. The company is expected …

AccessU, a unique conference focused on universal design and drawing expert trainers from around the world, recently celebrated its tenth year, with a special focus on mobile applications.
The conference is produced by Knowbility, Inc., an Austin-headquartered non-profit and recognized national leader for providing equal access to technology for people with disabilities.

Editor’s Note: In this piece by Carlos Urreta, guest columnist and techie from Austin, Texas, Urreta reveals loopholes to securing the cheapest cell phone deal a user is likely to …

According to the MobileMix 2011 report released by advertising firm Mellenial Media, Google Android has become the most used mobile advertising platform for US advertisers. The report revealed Android receives …

Austin-based Tabbedout, a mobile payment solution provider, will be at local watering hole Shiner’s Saloon (422 Congress Ave. Suite D) to demonstrate and promote the company’s app to encourage patrons …

Analyst firm Gartner today released their latest worldwide handset sales figures, including numbers for the first quarter of 2011 from all the big manufacturers. The headlines are that total handset sales have risen 19% year-on-year, with smartphones continuing to accelerate, seeing 85% growth since the same period in 2010.

“I’ll take your iPad and raise you 10” – seems to be Intel Corp.’s message to tablet hungry consumers, as the firm readies itself for the launch of almost a dozen new devices running on its own Atom chips at Computex, Taipei.

On Monday Google unveiled its latest efforts in its quest for local relevance by announcing its new mobile “News Near You” feature for smartphones. As the name indicates, the new …