The Guardian

Google v Oracle: we wanted to take on Android, admits Ellison The Guardian Oracle chief executive Larry Ellison has admitted that he wanted to enter into competition with Google's Android software in the smartphone market before deciding instead to sue his potential rival for copyright and patent infringement. Oracle looked at buying RIM and Palm, Ellison saysComputerworld Oracle trial against Google turns into CEO dayReuters Google says it had Sun's full support in building AndroidInfoWorld ABC News -San Francisco Chronicle all 829 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

Google denies stealing Oracle's technology to develop Android Washington Post April 17 (Bloomberg) — Google Inc., whose Android software runs on more than 300 million mobile devices, denied stealing Oracle Corp.' technology to develop the program. Google outlined a defense today in federal court in San Francisco against … Ellison Testifies Oracle Explored, Dropped Making Java PhoneBusinessWeek Google, Oracle CEOs Accuse Other Of Misusing TechWall Street Journal Oracle CEO calls Google's Android a 'cheap knockoff'Fox News Computerworld -Wired News -Houston Chronicle all 717 news articles »

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The Guardian

Oracle v Google court case over Android begins The Guardian It's being billed as the technology trial of the century: Oracle v Google, in which the database giant, a longstanding fixture in Silicon Valley, is trying to persuade a jury that the search giant knew it was misusing intellectual property that … Oracle: Google execs damned themselvesSlashGear Google and Oracle battle over Java patentsBBC News Oracle says Google's own emails show its guiltReuters Hindustan Times -Denver Post -USA TODAY all 487 news articles »

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Oracle v Google court case over Android begins The Guardian It's being billed as the technology trial of the century: Oracle v Google, in which the database giant, a longstanding fixture in Silicon Valley, is trying to persuade a jury that the search giant knew it was misusing intellectual property that … Google and Oracle battle over Java patentsBBC News Oracle says Google's own emails show its guiltReuters Google's own emails show its guilt: OracleHindustan Times Denver Post -USA TODAY -BusinessWeek all 487 news articles »

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Telegraph.co.uk

Oracle Tells Jury Google Stole Technology to Make Android San Francisco Chronicle (Updates with Google e-mails in seventh paragraph.) April 16 (Bloomberg) — Google Inc. knew as far back as 2005 that it had to license the Java programming language to develop Android software and didn't strike a deal because it didn't want to share … Oracle skewers Google at Android trialUSA TODAY Trial Begins On Oracle Copyright And Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against GoogleThe San Francisco Appeal Oracle Claims It Will Prove Google Stole Java APIs to Build AndroideWeek PCWorld all 463 news articles »

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CBS News

Dropping Instagram already? Try these Android alternatives CNET If Facebook's acquisition of Instagram left a sour taste in your mouth, then check out these three powerful social photo apps available for your Android. by Jaymar Cabebe April 11, 2012 5:24 PM PDT Follow @jaymarcabebe It seems like almost immediately … Why Facebook Bought Instagram: IPO Buyers And AppleForbes 8 Things Instagram Did RightReadWriteWeb Review: Warming up to Photo-Sharing App InstagramABC News all 3,556 news articles »

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Wired News

Topping 5 Million Android Downloads, Instagram Shows No Signs of Slowing Wired News By Mike Isaac While Instagram may have been Apple's App of the Year in 2011, this year is looking even better. The photo-sharing service surpassed five million downloads on the Android platform on Monday — this no more than a week after the app's … Facebook buys Instagram: is the latest internet bubble about to pop?Telegraph.co.uk Facebook's Instagram Buy: Perfect Copy of a MySpace Mistake?DailyFinance Is Instagram the next YouTube or the next Flickr?The Guardian CNN -SlashGear -Forbes all 2,594 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

Instagram for Android hits 5 million downloads already Los Angeles Times By Michelle Maltais And on the sixth day, there were more than 5 million downloads of Instagram for Android. That's right, in just six days, the free photo-sharing app has registered 5 million to 10 million downloads on the Google Play site. Instagram Android downloads hit 5 millionUSA TODAY Instagram for Android Hits 5 Million Downloads in 6 DaysMashable Instagram is worth $1B to FacebookBetaNews The Guardian -Bloomberg -ABC News all 2,454 news articles »

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NDTV

Google Won't Release New Android Tablet Before July Search Engine Watch by V3, April 7, 2012 Comments Google has reportedly delayed the release of its branded Android tablet until July of this year. Company sources told The Verge that the company had originally planned to debut the device in May, but concerns over pricing … iPad Mini: 6 Reasons Apple Must Do ItInformationWeek Google's Page: Apple's Android Pique 'For Show'BusinessWeek First Google tablet now expected in July due to effort to cut priceThe Verge Bloomberg -PCWorld -PC Magazine all 257 news articles »

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BBC News

Google's Page: Apple's Android Pique 'For Show' BusinessWeek By Brad Stone on April 04, 2012 On April 3, Google (GOOG) co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Larry Page sat down with Bloomberg Businessweek to discuss his first year at the helm of the technology giant, his plans for the future, and the company's … Larry Page letter highlights Google's conflictsComputerworld Larry Page Delivers 2012 'State of Google' AddressSearch Engine Watch One Year Later, Google's Page Defends Changes, Looks AheadPC Magazine USA TODAY -CNET all 563 news articles »

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Telegraph.co.uk

How the Retina Display Gave an Android User iPad Envy PCWorld By Peter Smith, ITworld I live in a tech bi-lingual household. My girlfriend uses an iPhone and an iPad, I use an Android phone and tablet. It worked for us. We were both content with things the way they were. She had her stuff and I had mine and we'd … Why Google's Tablet Store Isn't the Nexus One All Over AgainPC Magazine Why Amazon can't win a tablet price war against GoogleComputerworld Google Tablet Partnerships Could Take a Bite Out of AppleeWeek The Driod Guy -Rethink Wireless -Tom’s Guide all 85 news articles »

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Coolest Gadget Reviews

Why Google isn't worried about Android revenue GigaOM By Tom Krazit Apr. 1, 2012, 6:00am PT 3 Comments Not all investments are made with the expectation that a big payoff is around the corner. Google's decision to bankroll the development of Android was just such an investment, which makes the past week's … Why Amazon can't win a tablet price war against GoogleComputerworld Google Tablet Partnerships Could Take a Bite Out of AppleeWeek NVIDIA Hints At $199 Google Nexus TabletSolar Panels News Geek Sailor -Digitaltrends.com -Forbes all 37 news articles »

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USA TODAY

iPhone, Android Smartphone Use Jumps, BlackBerry Falls: Nielsen eWeek Apple's iPhone and Android smartphones continue to see high adoption in the United States, according to Nielsen. On the flip side, RIM continues to see BlackBerry's share drop. Apple's iPhone and devices based on Google's Android operating system are … BlackBerry Just 5% Of Recent Smartphone PurchasesInformationWeek Young, affluent snap up smartphonesUSA TODAY Windows Phone Market Share is So Small, Nielsen Doesn't Even List ItPCWorld CNET -msnbc.com -Apple Insider all 139 news articles »

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NDTV

Amazon's Android customers spend more money than Google's NDTV Mobile analytics firm Flurry has released numbers that indicate Amazon's Appstore makes nearly four times money per-user via in-app purchase than Google Play (or Android Market as it was called until recently). Apple's App Store continues to lead both … Study: Amazon Trouncing Google in Android App RevenuePC Magazine 10 Essential Android Apps For SMBsInformationWeek Amazon Appstore earns 3X more than Google Play, Apple's App Store still leadsApple Insider Fortune -TechCrunch -VatorNews all 42 news articles »

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New York Times

Nokia Hires Vespa Rider in China Android Race BusinessWeek By Diana ben-Aaron on March 28, 2012 Adam Guli, a 35-year-old social media entrepreneur who commutes across Beijing on a Vespa scooter, is giving Nokia Oyj (NOK1V) a ride in its race against Android handsets and Apple Inc. (AAPL) (AAPL)'s iPhone in … Windows Phone Marketplace now available in Iceland and 12 other countriesEngadget Windows Phone challenge attracts a bad element: LawyersCNET Windows Phone Smokes Android, But Can't SellPC Magazine Reuters -InformationWeek -Wall Street Journal all 995 news articles »

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NDTV

BlueStacks Android App Player hits beta TG Daily The software – which supports Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 – enables Android apps to run in windowed or fullscreen mode on a PC. Indeed, the latest iteration of BlueStacks includes a feature dubbed "LayerCake" which allows apps written for ARM … After Alpha Attracts 1M Users, BlueStacks Goes Beta To Bring 450K Android Apps …TechCrunch BlueStacks App Player beta-1 brings Android apps to PCsSlashGear BlueStacks App Player Brings Android Apps To Your PC DesktopMashable Android Community -VentureBeat all 29 news articles »

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TIME

SXSW: Instagram Teases Android App TIME By Jared Newman | @OneJaredNewman | March 12, 2012 | + Good news for Android users who love faux-vintage photos: Instagram's Android app is nearing completion. Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom briefly flashed the app on stage at South by Southwest. Today in Tech: Instagram hits 27 million usersFortune Picture this: Photo-fiddling app Instagram on Google AndroidRegister Instagram reaches 27 million registered users, shows off upcoming Android appTechCrunch Yahoo! Contributors Network -ZDNet (blog) -ValueWalk all 150 news articles »

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Fortune

Today in Tech: Instagram hits 27 million users, Android version coming Fortune By JP Mangalindan, Writer-Reporter March 12, 2012: 5:30 AM ET Fortune's curated selection of tech stories from the weekend. Sign up to get the round-up delivered to you each and every day. * Instagram reported that it now has 27 million registered … Instagram for Android coming “very soon”SlashGear Instagram launching on Google Android 'very soon'Digital Spy Instagram reaches 27 million registered users, shows off upcoming Android appTechCrunch Business Insider -Mashable -Firstpost all 99 news articles »

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VentureBeat

Instagram hits 27M users, founder waves anticipated Android app in front of crowd VentureBeat Instagram announced that it hit 27 million users today, and continues its ongoing mantra that the photo sharing app will come to Android “really soon.” Instagram is a photo sharing social network that only exists on the Apple iPhone. Instagram's Highly Anticipated Android App Is Coming SoonWired News (blog) Instagram hits 27 million users, says Android app coming 'soon'Fox 13 Now – Salt Lake City Instagram reaches 27M users; Android app almost hereVatorNews TechCrunch -PC Magazine all 74 news articles »

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Instagram for Android Coming 'Soon' PC Magazine By Chloe Albanesius Instagram is prepping an Android version of its photo app, the company's CEO said during a Sunday panel at SXSW. Instagram for Android is coming soon and "in some ways, it's better than our iOS app. It's crazy," Kevin Systrom told … Instagram reaches 27 million registered users, shows off upcoming Android appTechCrunch Instagram coming to Android 'really soon'CNET Instagram hits 27 million users, says Android app coming 'soon'CNN Android Police -Mashable -Engadget all 20 news articles »

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