It’s no secret that HTC has been getting its ass kicked in the smartphone market. It’s really quite sad to watch it happen, especially since HTC started this dream (see what I did there). HTC created the very first Android smartphone and even gave birth to the first Nexus smartphone. Their build quality was top notch and they were highly revered among the Android community. But something happened. We’re not sure where they lost it, but… they lost it.
Rovio is gearing up to release its first new episode for their most recent hit, Angry Birds Star Wars. This new episode includes our favorite snowy planet Hoth, chock full of pig driven AT-AT walkers. The update is set to go live sometime tomorrow and should keep you Rebel Alliance Angry Birds lovers busy for a bit.
Verizon customers who pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy Note II are starting to receive tracking information with arrival dates as early as tomorrow. This is great news, as Verizon is the only major US carrier yet to have the device available.
Owners of the Galaxy Nexus (Takju) can now sleep well knowing that December will not be forgotten. The “December update,” Android 4.2.1, is now rolling out to Takju Galaxy Nexus owners after already making its way to the Nexus 4, 7, and 10.
Winning?
Android tablets have grabbed 14 percent of tablet market share, according to new research. While Apple’s iPad is still king, with up to 55 percent of third-quarter tablet shipments, tablets running the Google Android system are gaining ground, and fast.
ABI Research found data that shows the iPad losing more of its dominant position to Android competitors, as reported on CNET today. The iPad is showing a decline of 14 percent, the lowest its been since the iPad was introduced two years ago. Samsung, Amazon, and Asus tablets were among the tablet manufacturers that account for that Android increase, with the Google operating system powering over 44 percent of all tablets shipped.
