Oracle denied another Java trial
We will keep appealing until we win
Oracle’s attempts to get a new trial on Java API’s have been rejected by a Judge who happens to know about programming.
Qualcomm might be to blame for lack of Nougat on some mobiles
No updates for Snapdragon 800/801 graphics drivers
According to a post coming from a ROM developer and usual HTC leaker, it appears that some older smartphones might not be getting Android 7.0 Nougat update due to an alleged lack of Qualcomm updates for Snapdragon 800/801 chipset.
Sony unveils a list of Nougat-loving devices
Xperia... Sony has heard about the English language....
Following most other smartphone manufacturers which have released partial lists of devices that will be graced with Google's latest Android 7.0 Nougat OS, Sony has also "unveiled" its own negligee like list of devices.
Microsoft getting closer to Lenovo
Being seen together in public and talking about marriage
Software King of the World Microsoft has apparently been seen in public with the PC supremo Lenovo and insiders have been told that they want something more serious.
Blackberry reduces the pricey Priv again
Testing a lower price band
Blackberry has finally reduced the price of its first android device, the Priv in a move which could be designed to clear stock or an admission that the price was too high in the first place.
Blackberry turns into patent troll
Sues Avaya
Troubled mobile phone maker BlackBerry has decided to make a bit more money by suing those it thinks stole its ideas.
Google pushes out Chrome 52 for Android
Two weeks after the PC version
Search engine outfit Google has finally got around to launching the Android verson of its latest Chrome browser.
Blackberry launches "most secure Anroid Phone"
More nailed down than Jesus
BlackBerry has announced its second Android smartphone today claiming that it is the world's most secure Android phone.
Motorola will not bother with monthly security updates
Too much like hard work
Motorola has dubbed Android's monthly security updates "difficult" and says it cannot commit to them.
Android Nougat will not boot if you have malware
Compulsory boot check
The newest version of Android has a compulsory boot check which will prevent you starting your phone if you have malware installed.