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RIM unveils cheaper BlackBerry

Though RIM continues to do well in many overseas markets, the company faced numerous delays modernizing its operating system in an effort to compete with the iPhone and smartphones running Android.

Review: Google Now useful as a supplement to Siri

On an Android device, clicking a Google Now card will often take you to a built-in Google app such as Google Maps or Calendar for more details.

Google replaces exec in charge of Android software

The unexpected change announced Wednesday marks the first time that the Android software has been overseen by someone other than Andy Rubin.

HP to make $169 Android tablet, eschewing Windows

Most tablet makers, including Samsung and Amazon, have chosen Android as the best and cheapest operating system for products that can compete against Apple's iPad.

Review: iPhone Google Maps lags Android version

By contrast, the iPhone seems to stay fully charged if you plug it in.Of course, I could shut one Android phone down while I use another, but this probably isn't an option for most people.

Worldwide market share for smartphones

Google's Android software for mobile devices was running on 75 percent of smartphones shipped in the third quarter, as the search company extended its lead over Apple.

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SAN FRANCISCO: Google unveils maps, photo, music features

Android devices are the chief rivals to Apple's iPhones and iPads.

Google poised to show off latest devices, services

Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest...

ORLANDO, Fla.: RIM unveils cheaper BlackBerry

Research In Motion Ltd. unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry aimed at consumers in emerging markets,...