While Google dominates many areas, other options do exist. I take a look at Google service alternatives to Gmail, Google Docs, and more.
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Tag: Android
Android turns 10: My experiences with Google’s mobile OS
Google’s Android operating system turns 10 this year; I take a look back at how the OS has changed, and my own experiences with it.
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Google turned 20 years old this week. With an infographic’s help, I look back at some of the highlights over the tech giant’s existence.
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Android P to be named “Pie”
Google’s announced the name of the next version of its Android mobile operating system, Android Pie. What new features does Pie offer users?
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Whatever happened to Microsoft and Blackberry’s mobile presence?
Android and iOS are now pretty much the only choices for mobile operating systems. Meanwhile, what mobile activities are Blackberry and Microsoft up to these days?
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A short review of the 2017 Fire HD 8 tablet
Over the holidays, I bought the 2017 Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet. How well does it hold up for my digital comic reading and Netflix-watching?
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Android O to be named “Oreo”
Google’s announced the name of its newest version of Android, “Android Oreo.” Oreo offers some improvements over Nougat, including text autofill.
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The most popular Android apps I actually use in 2017
A look at the most popular Android apps used in the United States and globally, as well as which of those I do or don’t use (and why).
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Android is now the world’s most used operating system?
What’s the world’s most popular operating system? According to StatCounter, as of March 2017 it’s Android, narrowly beating Windows for the first time.
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Windows 7 dominates desktops, while Chrome OS rules US schools
Windows 7 and Chrome OS, despite being two very different operating systems, both show signs of strength in separate categories.
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