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In the second quarter of 2013, there are more Android tablets sold than iPads. That claims research firm ABI Research. It would be the first time that Android tablets surpass the iPad.

According to ABI Research, the demand for Android tablets not only greatly increased during April – June also took interest in the tablets from Apple off. The researchers that Apple in the second quarter 17 percent less than iPads shipped in the previous quarter. Conclude Compared to the second quarter of 2012, Apple shipped or back 23 percent more iPads.

iPad mini

The second quarter was the first period in which the iPad mini sold more than its larger 9.7-inch brother. Roughly 60 percent of iPads sold was a mini iPad, compared with 40 percent for the ‘standard’ iPad.

Apple in the second quarter expected revenue of $ 6.3 billion are rotated with iPads. This is Apple accounted for half of the total tablet market, according to ABI turned a turnover of $ 12.7 billion.

New iPads

is expected to get the iPad sales later this year a boost. Apple will probably in October 5 and the iPad mini iPad 2 announcement, which then will be.

available within weeksRead

iPad mini 2: The latest news to stay informed of all the news about the new iPad mini informed. Interested in the larger iPad 5? Then read the file iPad 5:. The latest news

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"Yet ads in Android Gmail app '- Volkskrant

30/09/13, 12:21 – Source: Reuters / BuzzT

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In the Gmail app for Android will soon probably also shown ads. Android Police has the latest update scrutinized and there in the code instructions found.

years contained the Android app no ??advertising, unlike the desktop version of Gmail. If we are to believe Android Police is not going to be long. In the source code of version 4.6 is a new library that ‘ads’ hot. The update came out last week.

It would be possible in the future to save message. Ads Complaints that you like, so can be moved to your Inbox. The ads do not seem to be active. It is not known whether and when a change in this.

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'Screenshot 5 of Nexus shows up, shows Android 4.4 - Android Planet

Sunday, September 29th, 2013 (13:00) | Luke Velthoven

An alleged screenshot from a Google Nexus 5 which runs Android 4.4 KitKat has surfaced. On the screenshot you can see with white icons, a status the image has a resolution of 1080 × 1920 pixels and in the bug report that the Avatar was found are several references to the Nexus 5.

There were earlier alleged screenshots of the Nexus 5 leaked, a status which was seen with white icons instead of the blue that are still used in Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Earlier this week appeared there also other screenshots of Google’s new Nexus would come. This oogden much more colorful than we are accustomed to Android and are therefore most likely fake.

In the bug report is not only new information unfortunately. Only the name “Nexus 5 ‘,’ KeyLimePie ‘and the resolution of 1080 × 1920 pixels meet several times over.

The price and release date of the Nexus 5 is still a mystery. It is expected that the Nexus 5 announcement on October 14 falls, then the unit in late October or early November through Google Play and other online retailers is for sale.

The past has shown that Nexus smartphones not very quickly come to the Netherlands, leading many to get the device in Germany or France if at stores like Media Markt is available. Also order via eBay at a higher price is a possibility.

Android Planet thinks the Nexus 5 a suggested retail price of around $ 330 is going to get the 16GB model, slightly higher than the retail price of the Nexus 4. This was also the new Nexus 7 case. The 32GB model costs around $ 400 possible.

Via: Android Police

Google Search for Android gets voice commands - Nutech

The Google Search app for Android has received support for voice commands OK Google.

The iOS app Google Search had that voice commands already and also the Chrome browser is already used as a way to start without typing. a search word

The change could be made because the Google search engine would hit the various uses of the word google, that can be. example also used as a verb

confused

addition, the search algorithms of Google getting better at recognizing interrogative sentences. The company recently introduced the new search algorithm Hummingbird to its search engine.

Google should therefore yield better results when not in the form of loose key words but whole sentences is wanted.

Users of the Google Search app for Android have to turn on the new feature first. The update is free

'Sold Android tablets over iPad' - NU.nl

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That concludes research ABI Research . In the second quarter of 2013 the number of Android tablets were sold according to ABI greater than the number of iPads sold. That’s a first.

Apple shipped in the second quarter, according to ABI 17 percent less than iPads in the first quarter of this year. Compared with the second quarter of 2012 increased the number of iPads shipped with 23 percent for Apple.

For the first time, the iPad is the best selling mini version of the two sizes of tablets offered by Apple. Of the total number of iPads sold 60 percent had an iPad mini, the remaining 40 percent was the 9.7 inch iPad.

In the past quarter, total sales in the tablet market 12.7 billion dollars (9.4 billion euros). Apple would have turned to the iPad. Revenue of $ 6.3 billion (4.6 billion euros) It is the first time that Apple with its iPad only half of the total turnover in the market for tablets is.

ABI Research also points out that the average price of an iPad quickly reached the average of the tablet market. The iPad was last year average 17 percent cheaper, while the price of other tablets on the market by 17 per cent.

The research firm believes that the decline in sales of the iPad is due to the one-year renewal of the offer. Unlike many competitors, Apple usually only once a year, new tablets on the market.

The new iPad and iPad Mini are expected this fall. Get an overview of what we already know about iPads

Update Samsung Galaxy S4 to Android 4.3 roadmap French provider - GSMpedia.nl

A few days ago I wrote a post in which you could read that the Samsung Galaxy S4 would get the long-awaited update. probably in October 2013 to Google Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Earlier today published a roadmap of the French operator SFR which show that the Galaxy S4 will indeed get there.

in the October update

In the picture that shows the diagram, we can also read that the update can be downloaded via both Highlight over-the-air. The Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will receive the update in November or December.

addition to the Android update (which also applies for HTC One) we see that there is a major update for the Nokia Lumia 520 is on its way. The most commonly used Windows Phone handset in the world gets the GDR in October 2 update for its choosing. What this will keep exactly we do not know yet.

When the updates will land in the Netherlands is always a bit tricky and will depend provider. Let’s hope that soon everyone is equipped with Google Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Then we can start making for 4.4 KitKat!

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Android history: all Android versions - Android Planet

Friday, September 27, 2013 (12:16) | Daniel Verlaan

Google is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary. Therefore Android Planet looks back on the Android history of the past five years.

To celebrate the birthday of Google Android Planet Android does with its great Android versions Overview.

Here is all Android versions sorted chronologically, with screenshots and information about the appropriate update. So you get a good picture of the development of Android over the past five years. In the coming years this list maintained and updated with new information on all future Android versions.

Android

history

September 2008 (now over 5 years ago) was the first official Android version released (Android 1.0). In the following years there are many different versions released with several ‘sweet’ names. You can check which version of Android you have yourself.

Android versions: the highlights chronologically in a row

We have the main differences and highlights of the Android versions put you in one convenient list. You have as a quick overview of the most important features and highlights per android version:

• Android 4.4 (KitKat)
• Android 4.3, Android 4.2, Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Android 2.2 (Froyo)
• Android 2.0 (Eclair)
• Android 1.6 (Donut)
• Android 1.5 (Cupcake)
• Android 1.0

Android

history in brief

Android was developed by Android Inc. and Google acquired the startup in 2005. Andy Rubin, the former director and owner of Android Inc., Google moved back to where he was in charge of the development of Android. The mobile operating system using Linux and Java and was named to Android Rubin is crazy robots.

Google saw its data that more and more people took to the Internet via their mobile phone and wanted to make sure these users also use mobile Google services. With its own operating system for phones they’d better services such as Google Search and Gmail to promote. To ensure that as many manufacturers would use Android, Google decided to give.

the software away for free

Android now owns more than 80 percent of the smartphone market and growing mobile operating system hard in the tablet market. Google made recently announced that more than 1 billion Android devices are activated.

Read more about Android in our article What is Android?

Android growth in recent years

Android Planet has created an infographic that shows how Android has grown in recent years. The numbers are a percentage of the market share in the smartphone market.

Android, iOS, Blackberry and Microsoft | Infographics

Ten controversial Android Apps prohibiting got - Apparata

Posted 28-09-2013 at 13:58 by Erwin – No Comments »

In appwinkel Google are currently more than one million applications , and is now larger than the Apple App store. The latter incidentally runs a lot more sales, but Google comes with closer. However, today we look at the misfits . Apps that were short-lived.

10. TV Portal the
This free app provides access to a wide range of TV shows and movies. In a few simple steps could you the latest content streaming to your Android device, but there were Tim Chick this world not served. Google removed it promptly.

9. TubeMate the
Useful appje to download. videos from Youtube on your phone But, the parent company of the video service a grave hate, and so Google kicked him soon from the Play Store.

8. Rush Poker the
Poker apps are plentiful, but the commitment is concerned there virtual money. Okay, you’ll sometimes buy virtual coins with an in-app purchase, but bet real money is not there. Rush Poker did this differently and let users use hard currency, but that was against the Android guidelines. Ergo:. Ban

7. Secret SMS Replicator the
This app was after several hours already on the shovel. Secret SMS Replicator was one piece of software that you could install on the phone of another then there was invisible, and all incoming SMS traffic dropped to a chosen number. A tough spy app, but one that violated the rules.

6. Psx4droid the
This app is already running with me, and can be despite his spell in the app store Google still installed using custom ROMs. Who does this, then has an emulator to play games. The Playstation 1 Oh, the nostalgia.

5. Ad-Away the
applications that makes all advertisements invisible on your Android device? In the boardrooms of Google ad farmer they are still under the tables by rolling with laughter. No, this is not coming in the Google Play Store.

4. Retro Olympics the
What’s wrong with an old school game of the Olympic Games takes as a guide? Not much, except that the developers were not allowed to use the LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games). The word ‘Olympics’ That is purely reserved for paying sponsors. Bravo Game Studios, the app now transformed into Retro Sports .

3. Is My Son Gay? the
This questionnaire app was created by Christophe de Baran to promote. coming out his comic-book of the same title Although the app is full of satire, there were many groups that were offended, actions started on Twitter, and urged Google to remove the app. Google went with it.

2. SpoofApp the
This made it possible to call a custom number. another As in, you could choose a number that appears on the screen to another. Regulations made, however, that this kind of shenanigans are no longer allowed, and so got the app stamp ‘forbidden’.

1. Grooveshark the
One of the most prevalent music on the Internet, there was a long time as Android app, but after a series of lawsuits from record companies has he must leave. regular field Grooveshark recently signed an agreement with EMI, so perhaps this is the music streamer back soon.

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The best features of iOS 7 also on Android - ZDNet.nl

Summary: iOS 7 has some nice new features, but they do not have a monopoly on. Android can be a lot of, if necessary with apps.

Control center

One of the greatest achievements of iOS7 is the control center. iPhonegebuikers can now things like WiFi and Bluetooth, screen brightness and music easy and smooth operation.

Yes, this you also like Android User . You can get access to the previously mentioned operating elements. With a downward sweep from the top of the screen If music is playing, the player controls appear as a static notification.

the app shortcuts the app 1Tap QuickBar worry. Thus you can be any appicoon in your notification panel set, just like you can also, for example, to send to a favorite contact.

an SMS shortcuts

AirDrop

Available on the iPhone 5 and modern appliances. This tool allows users to do things such as photos and videos as long as they are close together.

Checkmate : Android Beam uses NFC and Bluetooth to do the same and can since version 4.0. Maps, photos, web links and contacts can all be controlled by keeping.

two NFC devices back to back against each other

Samsung has its own version of Android Beam that S Beam hot. The data transfer works in a similar way, but only used NFC to pair the devices and then switches to wifi directly to complete the data transfer. They know faster and more reliable

.

New Camera Features

iOS7 gave the camera a good turn: the interface is customized and there are filters available. Burst mode also comes to the iPhone 5 and people with an iPhone 5S can film in slow motion.

Android Options : here is a little more difficult, because the Android interface varies from brand to brand and the camera interface is usually where the biggest difference is. Moreover, the wide variety of hardware things really complicated.

So let us just focus on the most prominent new features: burst and slo-mo. Some phones like the HTC One and Galaxy S4 have those features, but let us assume that you have a different phone.

With over one million installed apps, Fast Burst Camera Lite is a favorite. You can take up to 30 photos per second take on newer devices and 5-10 on cheaper devices. For slow motion going to find any apps that will shoot 120 frames per second. You may have apps like AndroVid Video Trimmer use to slow down a video, but that is an inferior plakbandoplossingetje.

Multitasking

Iphone Users can always double-click on their home button to switch between apps in iOS 7 but we see really multitask, complete with an app preview and the ability to connect with a swipe.

apps

That can : Multitasking has always been very successful on Android. As a user may require to close with a long press on the home button. Your apps Better yet, some Androids have default-management app with the same controller movements.

A better notification center

Widgets are still nowhere to be found in iOS 7, but users already get a glimpse of information in the new Notification Center. The menu now has three tabs: Today, All and Missed. It is adjustable, does not hurt the eyes and is easily accessible, whatever you are doing.

Gotcha : Androids notification center, some of these things, but for all time-sensitive information in an interface trust to have your best on Google Now. Depending on the Android Phone Now Google can be opened with a long click. Once called you see reminders, upcoming events, traffic, sports scores and more. It is very adjustable and robust than what it offers your notification center.

Audio-only FaceTime

update that less is put in the spotlight, is calling via FaceTime without video. It immediately saves a lot of mobile data if no pictures have it. Only downside is that the recipient must also have.

an iOS device

There’s an app for : Skype is one of the most popular and widely used VoIP apps. You can almost assume that your family and friends have an account (or at least that they all want to download it).

Safari is smarter

default browser of the iPhone was an impressive facelift with improved search bar, tabbeheer with previews, private mode and an option ‘do not track’. Safari aat you know your Twitter friends have shared that you look at the time.

the page

Chrome can also or almost anyway. The Twitter Integration of Safari is cool and not available on Android. But Chrome can do all the rest. Dump so the standard Android browser and install Chrome. On top of all that Safari can, you’ll get a bonus that you can view, manage bandwidth and tabs can even synchronize with your desktop.

the desktop version of pages

HTC One Android 4.3 already begun rolling out for unlocked devices - Android Planet

Friday, September 27, 2013 (10:45) | Luke Velthoven

Earlier this week showed HTC’s Jason Mackenzie know that the rollout of the HTC One Android 4.3 update from late September to take place, with Developer Edition sets the first turn would be.

This promise seems HTC now come true: the update to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is in fact working on a global rollout of unlocked devices, as One report different users. Unlocked devices are not tied to a provider.

The update is 564.04 MB and brings some new things to the skin of HTC Sense. The HTC One Android 4.3 update introduces a new instance Gallery app and the camera shoots according to the changelog better pictures in low light.

Improvements Android 4.3

include Android 4.3 introduces a new app for the camera, allows you to enter phone numbers automatically; supports bluetooth smart and AVRCP 1.3, and provides limited support for user profiles. This can for example be used for your children. The battery life of Android devices would also be improved after the update to Android 4.3.

Current flagship HTC

HTC One is the attractive, high current from HTC and excels with its design, build quality and screen. The One is a block of aluminum and has this sleek and sturdy look. In addition, HTC has two speakers in the front to achieve. A stereo effect The HTC One also feature a 4.7 inch screen with a full HD resolution (1080 by 1920 pixels), 2GB of RAM and a fast 600 quad-core Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm.

Source: PhoneArena

The best features of iOS 7 also on Android - ZDNet.nl

Summary: iOS 7 has some nice new features, but they do not have a monopoly on. Android can be a lot of, if necessary with apps.

Control center

One of the greatest achievements of iOS7 is the control center. iPhonegebuikers can now things like WiFi and Bluetooth, screen brightness and music easy and smooth operation.

Yes, this you also like Android User . You can get access to the previously mentioned operating elements. With a downward sweep from the top of the screen If music is playing, the player controls appear as a static notification.

the app shortcuts the app 1Tap QuickBar worry. Thus you can be any appicoon in your notification panel set, just like you can also, for example, to send to a favorite contact.

an SMS shortcuts

AirDrop

Available on the iPhone 5 and modern appliances. This tool allows users to do things such as photos and videos as long as they are close together.

Checkmate : Android Beam uses NFC and Bluetooth to do the same and can since version 4.0. Maps, photos, web links and contacts can all be controlled by keeping.

two NFC devices back to back against each other

Samsung has its own version of Android Beam that S Beam hot. The data transfer works in a similar way, but only used NFC to pair the devices and then switches to wifi directly to complete the data transfer. They know faster and more reliable

.

New Camera Features

iOS7 gave the camera a good turn: the interface is customized and there are filters available. Burst mode also comes to the iPhone 5 and people with an iPhone 5S can film in slow motion.

Android Options : here is a little more difficult, because the Android interface varies from brand to brand and the camera interface is usually where the biggest difference is. Moreover, the wide variety of hardware things really complicated.

So let us just focus on the most prominent new features: burst and slo-mo. Some phones like the HTC One and Galaxy S4 have those features, but let us assume that you have a different phone.

With over one million installed apps, Fast Burst Camera Lite is a favorite. You can take up to 30 photos per second take on newer devices and 5-10 on cheaper devices. For slow motion going to find any apps that will shoot 120 frames per second. You may have apps like AndroVid Video Trimmer use to slow down a video, but that is an inferior plakbandoplossingetje.

Multitasking

Iphone Users can always double-click on their home button to switch between apps in iOS 7 but we see really multitask, complete with an app preview and the ability to connect with a swipe.

apps

That can : Multitasking has always been very successful on Android. As a user may require to close with a long press on the home button. Your apps Better yet, some Androids have default-management app with the same controller movements.

A better notification center

Widgets are still nowhere to be found in iOS 7, but users already get a glimpse of information in the new Notification Center. The menu now has three tabs: Today, All and Missed. It is adjustable, does not hurt the eyes and is easily accessible, whatever you are doing.

Gotcha : Androids notification center, some of these things, but for all time-sensitive information in an interface trust to have your best on Google Now. Depending on the Android Phone Now Google can be opened with a long click. Once called you see reminders, upcoming events, traffic, sports scores and more. It is very adjustable and robust than what it offers your notification center.

Audio-only FaceTime

update that less is put in the spotlight, is calling via FaceTime without video. It immediately saves a lot of mobile data if no pictures have it. Only downside is that the recipient must also have.

an iOS device

There’s an app for : Skype is one of the most popular and widely used VoIP apps. You can almost assume that your family and friends have an account (or at least that they all want to download it).

Safari is smarter

default browser of the iPhone was an impressive facelift with improved search bar, tabbeheer with previews, private mode and an option ‘do not track’. Safari aat you know your Twitter friends have shared that you look at the time.

the page

Chrome can also or almost anyway. The Twitter Integration of Safari is cool and not available on Android. But Chrome can do all the rest. Dump so the standard Android browser and install Chrome. On top of all that Safari can, you’ll get a bonus that you can view, manage bandwidth and tabs can even synchronize with your desktop.

the desktop version of pages

Samsung testing Android 4.3 for Galaxy S III, S4 and Note II - Android World

Samsung is currently testing the Android 4.3 update for the Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S III and the Samsung Galaxy Note II. The lords of SamMobile say even some release dates have.

Android 4.3

Android 4.3 was announced last July by Google and the next Nexus devices and Google Edition devices it is not yet officially available for other devices. Samsung is currently testing the Android 4.3 firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S III and the Samsung Galaxy Note II. When this will be available exactly will vary by country, but there is an indication available.

Android 4.3 brings some innovations with it. So there will be added for BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), which implies that these devices will include work with the Samsung Galaxy Gear, the smart watch from Samsung. Include support Android 4.3 will also run smoother and smoother than its predecessor, this has partly to do with how to deal with the different cores in a processor.

Availability

According to the usually well-informed SamMobile Android 4.3 will be available for the Samsung Galaxy S4 in October, the Samsung Galaxy S III is late October / November at the turn and the Samsung Galaxy Note II will end November / December of an update are. These data are of course indications and actual availability may vary. This does not necessarily mean that these are the only devices that have Android 4.3 in the Samsung lineup.

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Ruud Caris

Founder of Androidworld.nl, gadget lover, Redbull drinker and Android enthusiast. Started with the ADP (G1 version), now including Nexus 4, Nexus Nexus 7 and 10.