http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/124685.aspxThu, 29 Dec 2011 10:29:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124685Wendy FinnWhether you want to monitor those calories and go on a diet, or you just want to get fitter with a little exercise, don't forget to take your Android phone with you. This guide to getting fit with Android covers calories, diets, cooking, heart monitors, fitness trainers, and sports accessories. We kick off our guide with some general, but reall...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/reviews/127116.aspxSat, 10 Dec 2011 20:07:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:127116Simon HillThe latest app to join the Google family on Android is Google Offers. It’s basically a way to get bargains and enjoy special offers through limited deals. It has limited availability right now. About a year ago Google reportedly bid $6 billion for the Groupon service and they were turned down. Enter Google Offers which is, essentially, exactl...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/127100.aspxThu, 08 Dec 2011 19:28:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:127100Simon HillThe original Motorola RAZR was the mobile phone to have a few years ago. One smartphone revolution later and the Motorola Droid RAZR is aiming to be similarly successful, but a lot has changed in the last few years. The Motorola RAZR was a flip phone that was released back in 2004 and it sold over 130 million units to become the most successful cla...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126756.aspxThu, 01 Dec 2011 00:23:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126756Simon HillIf you’re looking for a new high-end Android smartphone then there are two devices that should be vying for your attention right now – the Galaxy Nexus and the Motorola Droid RAZR. Let’s see how they measure up. At the top end of the market the Android smartphones just keep on rolling out. If you’re looking for the best of the bes...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126737.aspxTue, 29 Nov 2011 19:31:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126737Simon HillSmartphones can be incredibly useful devices for any business professional. The question here is -- which platform will serve you better? Will you be more productive with an Android or an iPhone? The chances are good that you now use your smartphone in your everyday business life. Beyond calls and messaging they can offer all sorts of mobil...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/reviews/126733.aspxTue, 29 Nov 2011 14:56:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126733Simon HillThe Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the new face of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, but what does it offer beyond the upgraded platform? There’s a lot of good stuff here, but there are a few disappointments as well.
 Samsung has become Google’s go-to manufacturer thanks largely to the success of their Galaxy range. The original Galaxy S was a...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/reviews/126709.aspxWed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126709Simon HillThe latest version of the Android platform is 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich. It offers a host of improvements and it brings smartphones and tablets together. We take a closer look in this review. The Android platform has been growing more and more popular, but it always falls prey to the same criticisms – it’s difficult to use and the platform is fragm...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126558.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 20:29:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126558Simon HillBeing a parent is a full time job and so help from any direction is generally welcome. In this round-up we delve into the Android Market to find some of the best apps for busy parents. As a parent you’ll find that your kids demand constant attention. They need to be fed, they need naps, they need to be taken to school, activities and friend’s house...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126548.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 17:13:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126548Christian CawleyDevelopers were reluctant to produce apps for Android 3.0 Honeycomb as it only appeared on one type of device -- tablets. But with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich there is greater impetus on developers to take advantage of the tools introduced in this new combined mobile phone and tablet OS. Barely a year goes by without the two main mobile phone pl...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126545.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 12:57:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126545Simon HillThe long-running smartphone platform war shows no signs of ending any time soon. Microsoft and Apple remain committed to challenging Android wherever they can, but Google won’t take it lying down. We’ve taken a look at the patent wars recently and discussed the fact that all this suing and patent trolling isn’t a positive thing for anyone exc...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126543.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 12:47:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126543Christian CawleyThey share the Linux kernel and that was the only common element between Ubuntu and Android, until the news that Canonical was planning to extend their Linux distro onto mobile phones and tablets. But is Ubuntu really going to be an attractive alternative to any established mobile platforms? There is a sort of hierarchy in popular computing whi...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126493.aspxWed, 09 Nov 2011 16:06:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126493Simon HillThere are loads of great apps on the Android platform that can help small businesses to stay organized and save money. Let’s take a look at some of the best options. If you’re running a small business then you’ll always be on the lookout for ways to keep those overheads down. If you have an Android smartphone then you can take advantage of so...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126469.aspxTue, 08 Nov 2011 15:38:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126469Simon HillThere have been various claims about the dangers of Android fragmentation and the comparatively high number of Android smartphone returns. Let’s take a look at what is behind this. There have been unsubstantiated claims about Android returns in the last few months and it has sparked a fierce debate about the platform. A recent report has prov...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126452.aspxMon, 07 Nov 2011 15:34:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126452Simon HillWe can all use a little help saving money and with the right apps your Android smartphone can definitely help. Let’s take a look at the best Android apps that save you money. There are various ways to save money with your Android smartphone and the right apps. You can find the best deals on the products you want to buy, get access to digital ...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126448.aspxSun, 06 Nov 2011 20:46:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126448Simon HillGoogle TV hasn’t exactly been a smash hit so far, but version 2.0 is built on Android Honeycomb 3.1 and it offers access to apps via the Android Market. Is it enough to spark interest in the platform? Internet access and apps are becoming more common on TVs. Google TV offers a mix of Google services allowing you to browse the web via the ...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126438.aspxSat, 05 Nov 2011 11:35:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126438Simon HillIce Cream Sandwich is version 4.0 of the Android platform for smartphones and tablets. It’s packed with tweaks and new features. Learn about the best it has to offer right here. The latest version of Google’s Android platform launches on the new Galaxy Nexus but it will soon be rolling out to a bunch of Android smartphones starting with the N...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126372.aspxMon, 31 Oct 2011 20:33:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126372Simon HillThere’s a tendency to focus on the latest and greatest releases in the mobile industry and while the cutting edge of the market is always hotly contested the budget segment is important too. Android seems well-placed to capitalize when compared to its competitors. The growth in the popularity of smartphones has been meteoric in the last coupl...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126331.aspxMon, 31 Oct 2011 14:28:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126331Christian CawleyYou don't always have to rely on your keyboard -- there are many handwriting apps available for Android that will either convert your script to text, save it as it is for quick note-taking, or require you to learn a series of symbols to enter characters into your phone. You don’t have to type emails and notes into your Android phone via a softw...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126230.aspxSat, 29 Oct 2011 13:11:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126230Christian CawleyThe Android mobile phone platform has been around for a few years now, but how much do you know about its founding years, the OHA and the various confectionary-based version names? You don't have to own an Android phone to take this quiz, but it might help! We'll be looking at some of the key people involved with the platform's deve...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/126188.aspxFri, 28 Oct 2011 09:30:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126188Christian CawleyMobile phone platform manufacturers have finally recognized the need for voice-activated features and in the last few weeks Apple and Android have both launched new tools. But which is best, Voice Actions for Android or Siri on iPhone? You’ve probably heard all about Siri, the new voice activated search and help tool for iPhones. Available with...