Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition went on sale yesterday that runs on Google’s stock Android OS. And though the phone offers a ‘Nexus-like’ experience, the software updates won’t be handled by the Android maker. Instead, the updates will be rolled out by Samsung. As review by AnandTech points out, the kernel found on the device […]
Google announces Galaxy S4 with stock Android OS
Google at the I/O just announced the Galaxy S4 with stock Android OS. Users will be able to experience pure Android OS on Galaxy S4’s superior hardware without any customisation from Samsung and will receive latest Android updates directly from Google. Google will sell the device from June 26 in the United States via its […]
Android head comments on Samsung’s dominance
There’s no doubt Samsung gobbles up most of the profit in the Android arena but Android head, Sundar Pichai is not worried of the Samsung’s dominance. In fact he claims Samsung is a “great partner to work with” and has a very strong relationship on a “day-to-day basis and on a tactical basis.” Pichai also […]
Eric Schmidt: Samsung relationship helped define Android
Google’s chairman Eric Schmidt has downplayed the rumour about its strained relationship with Samsung. During a Q&A session at Dive into Mobile 2013, Schmidt confirmed that the relationship with Samsung is “very healthy”. He does not see the equation between the companies change and in fact applauded Samsung’s decision to go with Android that has […]
Google Announces Nexus 10
We’ve already seen Nexus 10 in leaked images and a video but Google just made the Nexus 10 tablet official. Manufactured by Samsung, Google says the Nexus 10 tablet is a “premium entertainment device,” thanks to its 2560×1600 pixels 10.1-inch display. Furthermore, the device runs Android 4.2 that brings multiple user support, gives up […]