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Google CEO Eric Schmidt said that smartphones will outsell PCs in two years and the search giant has been adjusting its business accordingly. Speaking at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference, Schmidt said that Android is picking up steam, as there are now more than 60 devices from more than 20 manufacturers. This momentum doesn’t appear to…
It looks like Amazon is preparing to launch its own app store for Android devices, according to sources over at TechCrunch. As you know, Android phones get most of their applications from the official Android Market. This has been a relative success, as the store is almost at the 100,000 app mark. That’s still far…
Research In Motion is trying to bolster its developer environment in hopes that it will become on par with the Apple App Store and the Android Market. The BlackBerry maker introduced some analytic tools and an Eclipse plug-in for Mac OS to help in these efforts. There are already third-party analytics options for app developers…
The Apple iAd mobile advertising platform could prove to be a masterstroke by the iPhone maker, as new research from IDC suggests the new platform is gaining market share from its rivals. The research indicates that the Apple iAd mobile advertiser will finish with 21% of the nascent mobile ad market. Google is expected to…
Google is making a strong push with its app environment by rolling out paid app support in 12 more countries. As you may know, Android phones get its apps from the Android Market. One of the many complaints developers have is that Google doesn’t offer paid app support in multiple countries like the Apple App…
We all know that driving and texting while driving can be dangerous but many of us do it anyways because the convenience just seems to outweigh the risks. A new study from the Governors Highway Safety Association is contemplating the nuclear option to wipe out this problem: banning all cell phone use, even with hands-free…
You know your mobile app is a hit when you have Don Draper talking about it on late night television. Jon Hamm went on the Late Late Show to finally explain the Angry Birds phenomenon. As you can see from the video below, even Hamm can’t make the story seem cool: some green pigs have…
Despite growing competition between Apple and Google in the mobile space, the companies have recently extended its search deal, according to Google CEO Eric Schmidt. In an interview with Charlie Rose, Schmidt said: Apple is a company we both partner and compete with. We do a search deal with them, recently extended, and we’re doing…
It’s not really much of a surprise but Sony Ericsson said it is not working on any more Symbian devices in the near future. The handset maker will likely focus on Android to help it claw its way back into the top rungs of the market. “We have no plans for the time being to…
Netflix has just announced a deal with NBC that should make all of its mobile apps much, much better. The deal will bring much of NBC’s television content to Netflix streaming, which means you’ll be able to access these on the go with your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. We’re also expecting a Netflix Android…