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It's the end of the 16th of December which marked the official launch of the Samsung Nexus S, the much anticipated next generation Google Phone. Also, have you entered our Google Cr-48 giveaway? You might want to get on that as, if you win, you'll be one of the...

Behold! The most fabulous of comic book readers and downloaders and presenters has finally been transformed into a version that works with Android. It's been rocking on iOS and the web for a while now, but finally, oh finally, its over 2,500 comics can now be purchased on Android....

Google's NFC intentions are gradually being fleshed out, with the news that the company has acquired Canadian start-up Zetawire to their acquisitions portfolio. Zetawire was yet to announce its launch plans, but according to a patent filing would specialise in mobile banking, advertising, identity management, credit card and mobile...

It seems like there are more and more patent lawsuits with each day that passes. Apple in this case is the predator, while Motorola is the prey. They are suing over the multitouch on the majority of their Android smartphones. As well as the multitouch, Apple is also suing over: Object-Oriented...

It's crazy how much some things can change. After a horrific Q3 last year, Samsung has shown great improvement. After Sony had released their Q3 numbers this morning as well, Samsung being the rival that they are, wanted to up the ante and released theirs as well. Their total...

Companies suing Google over the Android operating system is nothing new. The latest suit comes against Google and Android by Gemalto. Gemalto is a digital security company that claims Google and several other phone companies infringed on a patent it holds. The patent covers some high-level languages that operate on...

We have talked about the HTC tablet computers before that were expected to hit the market late this year. Rumors are coming in that the tablets are going to be delayed because Google is turning its support for the tablet friendly Android 3.0 release towards other tablet makers. DigiTimes cites...

Text entry on Android devices has another option today, with the release of MessagEase.  A free download from the Android Market, MessagEase shrinks the keyboard down to a cluster of gesture-controlled keys which can be triggered with a single finger. Exideas, the company behind the alternative keyboard, reckons that makes...

Google took a stand yesterday, against Oracle, in their continued debate over Java.  Google is trying to clear their name by disproving Oracle's claim that their implementation of the Dalvik virtual machine, in Android, has violated several patents. Google denied the infringement claims, and asked a judge to declare...

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is well known for making some crazy statements and acting more than a bit strange on stage during speeches. Ballmer is now claiming that Android really isn't free. Google lets handset makers use Android without licensing fees rather than the large fees Microsoft charges to...

Swiftkey, the insanely popular artificial keyboard in the beta stage of development, has now been the top paid app in the Android Market for a week and counting. If you do not know what SwiftKey is, it is an artificial keyboard that learns your writing style and habits and...

There is no doubt where Archos is headed for their future tablet development. They announced 5 new tablets, with the cheapest one starting right below $100. The tablets are called the Archos, 28, 32, 43, 70, and 101. The tablets will range from the sizes of 2.8 inches to...