News and notes on the latest from Google.
Google releases Android distribution numbers every month for developers to help them prioritize their efforts in supporting different devices. The month’s nearly over, so here are October’s distribution numbers:
Continue reading “October 2018 Android distribution numbers posted, still no Pie”
Google releases Android distribution numbers every month for developers to help them prioritize their efforts in supporting different devices. The month’s nearly over, so here are September’s distribution numbers:
Continue reading “September 2018 Android distribution numbers posted, still no Pie in sight”
Google usually releases Android distribution numbers in the first week of every month, but lately, that hasn’t been the case: June numbers weren’t posted at all, and we’re getting July’s numbers only now as we near the end of the month. Nevertheless, let’s dive into them.
Continue reading “Android Oreo usage doubles in July 2018 distribution numbers”
April has arrived, and it’s time for another round of Google’s monthly security updates.
Continue reading “Google releases April patch for Pixel/Nexus devices, ton of bug fixes”
It’s March already, and another round of Google’s monthly security updates for its devices has arrived—this time with a functioning “check for update” button.
Android Oreo in itself is a fine operating system, polished and ready for you to use. However, not all markets can afford devices that are expensive. In a lot of emerging markets such as India, Indonesia, and the Philippines, a cell phone is their first point of access to the internet in their lives, ever. The budget that they have is also limited, with a lot of people buying devices priced under $80.
Android Oreo Go Edition marks Google’s attempt to build Android centered around the “next billion users,” who will use a cellular device as their first point of access towards the internet. Naturally, a lot of Google apps that are built center themselves around the US cellular market. However, with Android Go, Google has worked with teams stationed in India to tailor an experience best suited for new users with low powered devices.
Continue reading “Google unveils Android 8.1 Oreo “Go Edition,” built for emerging markets”
Android 8.0 Oreo officially landed just two months ago, and today, we’re already getting a glimpse of the latest and greatest version of Google’s Android OS: Android 8.1.
Continue reading “Google announces Android 8.1 Oreo; developer previews now available”
