Android News and Articles

Google Extends Support for Linux Kernels Used for Android

11.07.2024

Because the LTS Linux kernel releases are so important to Android, Google has decided to extend the support period beyond that offered by the kernel development team.

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Simplifying data backup on Android devices

IN-DEPTH: Backup Assistant

Linux Android Backup offers an open source solution to backing up the most important content from your Android devices in just a few steps.

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Replacing Android with LineageOS

COVER STORIES: Fresh Breath of Life

Breathe new life into your old smartphone: The TWRP recovery image and the free Android offshoot LineageOS let you install the latest security updates every week.

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Figure 1: Elegant JSON Editor adds JSON editing capabilities to Firefox.

LINUX VOICE: Instant Android Apps

Jasonette makes it supremely easy to build simple and advanced Android apps with a minimum of coding.

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Figure 8: Running Damn Small Linux in Limbo.

Convert an Android Device to Linux

Linux on a Droid

15.07.2013

If you want to install Linux on an Android device, you have several options. We examine some of the possibilities.

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RunRev Releases Open Source Version of LiveCode

11.04.2013

Open source version of LiveCode is now available for developing apps, games, and utilities for all major platforms.

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Android OS Tops Smartphone Market

08.11.2012

136 million Android units shipped, making up 75% of the market.

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MegaDroid Project Studies Smartphone Security

11.10.2012

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have built a self-contained, Android-based network to study cyber disruptions and help secure hand-held devices.

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NEWS: News

  • Android gains market share
  • VMware Workstation
  • Perforce on Demand
  • openSUSE 12.2 released
  • CUDA 5 rc
  • Web Foundation index measures world
  • New Z shell release first since 2004
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Android Extends Lead in Smartphone OS Market

17.08.2012

Android's market share climbs to 64.1%– up 20.7 percentage points from 2011.

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