According to research group Gartner, more than one billion Android-powered devices will be sold in 2014.

The consultancy claims that some version of the Android OS will be found on 1.1 billion tablets, smartphones, watches and other gadgets purchased this year — an increase of 26 percent compared with 2013.

Google has teamed up with Audi, GM, Honda, Hyandai, and NVIDIA to launch the Open Automotive Alliance, a global partnership committed to bringing the Android platform to cars throughout 2014. The move will see Android-powered systems integrated into upcoming vehicles, enabling those vehicles to become connected Android devices.

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Earlier today, Samsung took to the stage at CES to introduced us to its new range of Galaxy Tab Pro variants, all of which pack some pretty impressive specifications, not to mention their absolutely stunning design. The Tab Pro is available in three sizes — 8.4, 10.1 and 12.2 inches — whereas the Note Pro is only available in the larger size of 12.2 inches.

ASUS unwrapped a trio of affordable Android-powered smartphones at CES earlier today, available in four, five and six-inch models. The ZenFone 6 is the company’s latest flagship smartphone, packing a fairly sizeable 6-inch display. Whilst both the ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 5 are both targeted at the lower, more budget-friendly market.

Earlier today, ASUS introduced us to a more compact, scaled-down and lightweight version of its flagship Padfone unit, entitled the ‘Padfone mini’. The 4-inch smartphone will now slot into the 7-inch tablet dock in a portrait orientation, as apposed to landscape one, which was typical for the two previous generations of this device.