Android's share in mobile OS market crosses 80% in Jul-Sept

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 18:08

Despite high saturation rates in number of mature markets, the overall smartphone space grew 39.9 percent year-over-year (y-o-y) in the third quarter.

'Over 34K PSU bank branches set to lose Windows XP support'

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 15:44

Over 34,000 branches of Indian public sector banks would become vulnerable as the popular Windows XP operating system would no longer be supported by Microsoft in about 150 days, shows a study conducted by the software giant.

Android OS continues to be ‘malware target’

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 15:58

The malware attacks Android due to its wide availability making it a big target as its market share has risen about 80 percent in recent times.

Google raises 5-fold reward for reporting bugs to $5,000

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 17:57

Google has decided to raise the reward amount it pays to those reporting bugs by five-fold, or up to USD 5,000.

Windows 8.1 set for October 18 release: Microsoft

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 09:53

A tweaked version of Microsoft's Windows operating system which restores the "Start" button missed by users and updates other features will be available on October 18.

Microsoft launches Windows 8.1 update to 'flawed' latest OS

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 14:05

The free downloadable preview of the update called Windows 8.1 will be launched on Wednesday but will be released to the general public later this year.

Microsoft accused of not offering users choice of OS

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 15:45

A Spanish group of open-source software developers has accused Microsoft of making it difficult for users of Windows 8 to install alternatives.

Apple app developers switching allegiance as Android dominates market

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 15:33

Google and its Android operating system for smartphones and tablets is claiming a victory over rival Apple, as computer software designers responsible for making iPhone and iPad apps are switching their allegiance.

Acer launches C7 Chromebook for $199

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 09:48

Acer has launched the latest version of Chromebook laptops- Acer C7 at USD 199.

Google's Android grabbed 75% of smartphone market in Q3

Last Updated: Saturday, November 3, 2012, 11:12

Google's Android mobile operating system powered three out of every four smartphones sold in the third quarter, according to industry research firm IDC.

Windows 8 to bridge gap between PC, mobile devices

Last Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012, 15:15

Microsoft launched a radical redesign of its world-dominating Windows operating system, introducing a touch-enabled interface that attempts to bridge the gap between personal computers and fast-growing mobile devices powered by the company's fiercest competitors.