Android powered 79% of smartphones sold in 2013: Study

Android powered 79% of smartphones sold in 2013: Study The Google Android system was used on 78.9% of smartphones sold globally in 2013, a survey showed. WASHINGTON: The Google Android system was used on 78.9% of smartphones sold globally in 2013, a survey showed. The report by the research firm Strategy Analytics confirms the ascendancy of Android, which has extended its lead over Apple's iOS, which is...

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Tablet sales up 50% in 2013, iPad share falls: IDC

Tablet sales up 50% in 2013, iPad share falls: IDC Global sales of tablets surged 50.6% last year, with Apple clinging to the top vendor spot amid strong gains by rivals. WASHINGTON: Global sales of tablets surged 50.6% last year, with Apple clinging to the top vendor spot amid strong gains by rivals, a survey showed. International Data Corp (IDC) said worldwide tablet shipments totaled 217.1 million, up from 144.2...

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Why Facebook can celebrate its 10th birthday early

Why Facebook can celebrate its 10th birthday early The results from its latest quarter showed that for the first time, mobile advertising accounted for more than half of its total ad revenue.  NEW YORK: Facebook can celebrate its 10th birthday a few days early. The results from its latest quarter showed that for the first time, mobile advertising accounted for more than half of its total ad revenue....

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants to change how tech industry works

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants to change how tech industry works Speaking to this engineering audience, Zuckerberg was much less guarded than usual about what he has done and where he is going. SAN JOSE: Mark Zuckerberg was in his element. Zuckerberg, whose social network turns 10 years old next week, spoke at a meeting of theOpen Compute Project. Open Compute is an initiative that Facebookstarted...

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Lenovo deal won't affect Motorola Moto G launch in India

Lenovo deal won't affect Motorola Moto G launch in India NEW DELHI: In a surprise announcement,Google said that it was selling Motorola's hardware (phone) division to Lenovo. But this will not affect the launch of Moto G, Motorola's budget phone in India, expected to take place in the coming days. The deal between Motorola and Lenovo comes days ahead of Motorola's expected announcement to re-enter the Indian...

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Oppo N1, smartphone with rotating camera launched @ Rs 40k

Oppo N1, smartphone with rotating camera launched @ Rs 40k Chinese handset maker Oppo has launched Oppo N1 in the Indian market at Rs 39,999.  NEW DELHI: Chinese handset maker Oppo has launched Oppo N1 in the Indian market at Rs 39,999. The launch marks the entry of the brand in Indian smartphone market.Launched in September 2013 in China, Oppo N1 boasts of a swivel camera...

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Samsung named India's most trusted brand

Samsung named India's most trusted brand Samsung has emerged as the most trusted brand in India, followed by Sony and Tata, says a report. NEW DELHI: South Korean electronics majorSamsung has emerged as the most trusted brand in India, followed by Sony and Tata, says a report.Last year, these three brands had been ranked second, third and fifth respectively, as per theBrand Trust Report 2014."Samsung...

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India look for consolatory victory in final ODI against New Zealand

India look for consolatory victory in final ODI against New Zealand Dhoni and his men need to view this fifth ODI in singularity and not as part of the already lost contest. (Getty Images) WELLINGTON: Their morale dented after losing the series, India would be desperate to salvage some lost pride by notching their maiden win on the tour when they take on a sprightly New Zealand in the fifth and final one-dayer on Friday.The...

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iPhone 5c to get a price cut? Tim Cook is not ruling it out

iPhone 5c to get a price cut? Tim Cook is not ruling it out Apple said on Monday that record sales of iPhones drove revenues to new heights in the past quarter, resulting in a profit of $13.1 billion. The California tech giant revealed it had record quarterly revenues of $57.6 billion, helped by selling 51 million iPhones. The company said it sold 26 million iPads during the quarter to December 28, also an all-time quarterly record,...

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