Google promotes ‘offers’ on home page for first time
Google has promoted a daily deals offer on its US home page for the first time, as the Internet giant gets serious about shopping.
Android
Right to reply: Is it a tablet? Is it a smartphone? No, it’s Samsung’s new Note device
Samsung has launched its latest mobile device, the Galaxy Note…but journalists can’t decide what it is. Daniel Ashdown, analyst at Juniper research, takes a closer look…
Sony unifies online services, launches tablets
Sony has unified its online services for music, video and games under the umbrella brand of the Sony Entertainment Network.
Top 5 mobiles and platforms in the US: Samsung and Android lead the pack
More than 80 million Americans now own smartphones, with Samsung and Android being the top manufacturer and operating system respectively, according to new data.
Amazon to launch $300 tablet in October?
Amazon is reportedly set to launch an Android-based tablet in October, rumoured to undercut the price of the iPad and other devices by ‘hundreds less’.
Money talks: Google to charge for new Translate tools
Google has launched a paid version of the Google Translate API which will translate between more than 50 languages, and can be used in commercial products.
Facebook drops ‘Places’ for universal location tagging
Facebook is phasing out its ‘Places’ feature in its iPhone and Android apps, as the social network expands it location tool to photos, wall posts and more.
Android ‘to be top global mobile ad OS by the end of 2011’
Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility this month will strengthen Android’s ambitions to lead the global ad market by the end of the year, according to new data.
App developer survey: Android army catching Apple
Although iOS development remains strong that the Android army is catching on fast, with developer interest in Android and Windows 7 growing at the expense of iOS, according to a new poll.
Top tips: Back to school guide offers top tech for students
With so many families anxious to save money this year, and today’s college-bound students “needing” more technology, Andrew Eisner, Retrevo.com Director of Community and Content has launched a Back-To-School Technology Guide designed to help parents and students save money and find technology that meets their needs.