windows - Android Community

BlueStacks is Android on Windows PCs

By Chris Burns
on 4 Apr, 2011

Well would you look at that? I suppose it had to happen eventually: a company by the name of BlueStacks has developed a software solution that works on Windows based PCs which allows users to utilize a full Android experience. As our sister-site SlashGear's Ben Bajarin notes, several PC companies have shown interest in this odd solution already, OEMs thinking that it might not be a terrible idea to try out the ability to run this ever-growing mobile OS out on their not-so-mobile hardware. Why not?

ViewPad 10 Pro [Close Up]

By Chris Burns
on 18 Feb, 2011

Whilst sitting in a press conference atop the ViewSonic booth at this weeks Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, we were treated to a close look at their upcoming ViewPad 10 Pro. ViewSonic says that this version will effectively replace the ViewPad 10, and that the this new version will be running both Windows 7 and Android. The switch between operating systems will be made with a simple switch, with Windows 7 working primarily, and Android running in virtualization on top.

Samsung Acclaim Receives Android 2.2 Froyo

By Dylan Bailey
on 13 Jan, 2011

Samsung has now published their Android 2.2 update for the Acclaim on U.S. Cellular. The update is available from Samsung's website and will require a Windows (XP/Vista/7) computer to perform.

HTC Sync Windows Application gets Updated to 3.0

By Dylan Bailey
on 18 Nov, 2010

HTC Windows syncing application "Sync" has now been officially updated to version 3.0 bringing in an array of new features. This software is available for the following devices : HTC Desire, DROID ERIS, DROID INCREDIBLE, HTC Aria, HTC EVO, myTouch 3G Slide.

Android continuing to surge in Cellphone OS Market share, others decline

By Dylan Bailey
on 15 Sep, 2010

Android is continuing to grow in the cellphone OS market, now passing Microsoft. In the three month period ending in July, research company comScore Inc. has documented the market percentages in the cellphone OS market. With all of the phone releases in the past few months on top of the openness of the Android platform it is not shocking that Android is gaining market share. However, the rate of which it’s occurring is very impressive and the future is looking bright for the famed Google OS.

Android Notifier bringing incoming calls and alerts to your desktop

By Dylan Bailey
on 10 Sep, 2010

When working, many people are distracted from and pay little attention to their phones. sometimes missing incoming calls or messages. Now there is a way to get those notifications on your desktop over WiFi or Bluetooth from your mobile Android device.

Acer Aspire One D260 Android Compatible Netbook

By David Junior
on 9 Jun, 2010

Acer recently announced the D260 netbook. This netbook will have the ability to dual boot Windows 7 and Android. It will be released on July 1st, finally an Android netbook/tablet type device that we can actually go out and purchase.

Motorola Droid clone, runs WinMo?

By David Junior
on 1 Jun, 2010

They say imitation is the best form of flattery, this doesn’t fall under that motto. It’s an utter disgrace to see such a vile piece of electronic garbage. Well, maybe it’s not that bad but it is a waste of electronic hardware. A company in China has just made a Motorola Droid clone that runs Windows mobile.

Lenovo Skylight and UI Hybrid will now feature Android

By David Junior
on 29 May, 2010

Since we first laid eyes on this innovative tablet at CES, we’ve always wondered what it would be like if Android was running on such a device. Well, our dreams have come true, Lenovo has opted out of using their own custom version of Linux in favor of Android. They also have pushed back the release most likely in preparation for an Android loaded Skylight and UI Hybrid.

World’s first $99 laptop goes Android, Cherrypal drops Linux in favor of Android (still Linux)

By David Junior
on 11 May, 2010

Everyone is jumping on the Android bandwagon as of late. And that’s great news for us, we will get a bunch of new different devices from almost every sector of the tech world. The Cherrypal Asia will be a $99 android laptop. It will ship with Android 1.6 and will feature a 7inch screen. There will also be an option to upgrade to a wide screen 10.1 inch version.