Android at 200 million? In case you were wondering how popular Android really is, Google reminded us at yesterday’s announcement by revealing the number of Android devices there are currently activated on the planet. As of May, 2012, there were roughly 100 million phones, tablets, and other devices powered by the hugely successful mobile OS. Now, fast forward to today — six months late... »
Quanta was the most recent Android manufacturer to sign a patent licensing deal with Microsoft. Well, until now that is. According to a press release, we can now add Compal to the list of companies Microsoft will be mooching Android sales from. Compal is a company that makes tablets and eReaders, and they’re the latest victim in Microsoft’s onslaught to make as much money off of Androi... »
Oh, Ballmer. What would we do without your antics? Apparently Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, thinks that you must be a genius to understand Android. Well, we’re flattered. If I’m a computer scientist, I’m not exactly sure why I’m doing this for a living. Here’s what Ballmer said: “You don’t have to be a computer scientist to use a Windows Phone, but you ... »
