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Android

In App Billing version 3.0 is here for Android devs

• Monday, December 10, 2012
• By Richard Harris

While iOS freemium apps continue to show-off their revenue numbers, Google has just released it's latest iteration of in-app billing  (the equivalent to in-app purchases for iOS) to help Android developers earn more revenue.Google says it's more...

Android

Is Android getting too complex

• Monday, December 10, 2012
• By Richard Harris

I always chuckle a little when I read analytics that say android has most of the mobile market share. While this "technically" might be true, most of the time those statements are left open ended. What they should say is "Android has most of the mobi...

Android

INFOGRAPHIC Android 2012 James Bond Style!

• Saturday, December 8, 2012
• By Richard Harris

Papaya Mobile has drawn up a clever little info graphic covering most of the big topic items that occurred in the android world for 2012. Covering topics from monetization to user statistics you're sure to get a kick out of this well crafted – and in...

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Amazon AB Testing for Android Developers Announced

• Thursday, December 6, 2012
• By Richard Harris

Amazon announced a new way for developers to test functions of their apps without actually releasing the app to the general public today,  through a service called Amazon A/B Testing. The service is built on Amazon Web Services and &nb...

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Private Android Play stores open for businesses

• Wednesday, December 5, 2012
• By Richard Harris

Need to release an Android app internally for your business? Now you can with the extended ability of the Google Android Play store with a service named  Google Play Private Channel. You will need to have a Google Apps for Busines...

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An update to the Google maps API is here

• Monday, December 3, 2012
• By Richard Harris

It looks like Google has stepped up to the plate and fulfilled the request of many developers by updating their Google maps API which is available now on the Google android developers page.Google says there are numerous updates to the API that will m...

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Ouya shipment on time, Android developers rejoice!

• Saturday, December 1, 2012
• By Richard Harris

The much anticipated Android powered little cube called Ouya is set to ship out on time.  Still set for shipment on December 28th. Ouya successfully raised $8.5 million in funds through crowd source funding on kickstarter.com. The little An...

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The vanishing Android Developer and ADWLauncher

• Friday, November 30, 2012
• By Richard Harris

An early Android 2.x power user app called ADWLauncher climbed it's way into many users Android devices early in the Android marketplace. It allowed users to adjust the Android operating system to a customized look and feel. Everyone loved and i...

Android

$20 Indian Android Tablet Have a look

• Thursday, November 29, 2012
• By Richard Harris

A $20 Android tablet? This thing has to be complete junk! And how about a $2 / mo unlimited data plan? Sound way to good to be true? Maybe not, the results from this $20 tablet might really surprise you.The Ubislate 7ci, also known as the Aakash...

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Android app revenue gaining ground

• Thursday, November 29, 2012
• By Richard Harris

The revenue from apps in the Google play store is growing. As a matter of fact an official android report from App Annie states that it grew by 311% between October 2011 and October 2012.Despite that growth, in October 2012 global revenue from the iO...

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Amazon smartphone Watch out Google!

• Thursday, November 29, 2012
• By Richard Harris

As with Amazon's other forays into the hardware market, the initial product run will be limited, suggesting that, like with the Kindle, the phones will only be sold in the US to begin with.Although refusing to comment on the smartphone story, on Tues...

Android

Amazon maps API and developer help

• Wednesday, November 28, 2012
• By Richard Harris

Developers can now add interactive maps and custom overalys to Kindle appsIDG News Service - Amazon.com has opened its Maps API to all Kindle developers, who can now use it to integrate maps in their applications for the Kindle Fire family of ta...

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Amazon Appstore comes to Japan

• Wednesday, November 28, 2012
• By Richard Harris

Japan welcomes the arrival of Amazon as a new choice for an Android tablet portal. The giant in online retail announced earlier today that customers in Japan can now access content for their Android devices and Kindle Fire products.Amazon Appstore de...

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Android is gaining on Apple for dev revenue earnings

• Wednesday, November 28, 2012
• By Richard Harris

The mobile game *Kingdoms at War* earns over twice as much on iOS as Android, highlighting Android's historical struggle with developer preference due to Apple's higher revenue potential and uniformity. However, developers note Android is rapidly imp...

Android

Android app reviews gone! What happened Google

• Tuesday, November 27, 2012
• By Richard Harris

The mobile game *Kingdoms at War* earns over twice as much on iOS as Android, highlighting Android's historical struggle with developer preference due to Apple's higher revenue potential and uniformity. However, developers note Android is rapidly imp...