Android Software

Microsoft acquires Double Labs, a company best known for the Echo Notification Lockscreen for Android. This software mainly focuses on displaying notifications quickly. It is not clear what Microsoft wants with the company.The Redmond…

During its I/O keynote, Google announced that its Cloud Messaging platform will also work with Apple's iOS platform. There will also be a 1.3 version of Android Studio with support for C++ and C, and the new Polymer should make web apps…

The makers of the popular custom Android software CyanogenMod are planning to release an SDK that allows developers to modify or add components to the operating system themselves. First, an api has been made available to customize the…

Google and ARM have teamed up to develop a new compiler to replace the current ART compiler, which runs on Android 4.4 and above. The Optimizing compiler could make Android apps significantly faster, although it takes longer to…

Microsoft would have negotiated an investment with Cyanogen, but the two would not have come to an agreement. However, Microsoft would still be interested in providing its software with the Android-based CyanogenMod.This is reported by…

Google says it will stop updating its Chrome browser for Android 4.0 next month. The reason is, among other things, the declining share of the mobile operating system, the developer announced on Tuesday.Google reports in a blog post that…

Oppo has announced that it will release its ColorOS, a custom skin for Android, for the LG G2. It is still a test phase, but it is possible that the manufacturer will subsequently release its Android software for other smartphones.The…

The makers behind the popular alternative Android installer Miui have announced a new version. Miui 6 is based on Android 4.4 and has, among other things, a new interface. A beta test has now started.The new version of Miui was made…

Google has made its alternative Android launcher based on the Now search and information service available for Android devices from version 4.1 and above, while it previously required Android 4.4. As a result, the launcher can now be…