iPhone 6 has the world's fastest mobile processor .

the dual-core processor in the iPhone 6 is the world's fastest mobile processor. Yes, you read that right. The A8 processor, which has two cores and runs at 1.4 GHz, in the iPhone 6 is faster than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805, which is the fastest smartphone processor available to Android phones, even when the Snapdragon 805 has four cores and runs at a speed of up to 2.7GHz.

The reason why Apple's dual-core processor beats all the four and eight core processors is because Apple has made the right choices (and right compromises) in designing its processors while in the world of Android, companies are just chasing after the core count.

To understand this keep the following in mind:

-- The processing power of a chip depends on a lot of factor. Core count and the speed are just two aspects of it.

-- More important aspects when it comes computing performance is memory bandwidth, latency and ability to execute threads in a more efficient way. This governs the instructions per cycle (IPC) that a processor can push put.

-- IPC depends on many aspects but it is not a given that high clock speed or more number of cores leads to better IPC.

Keeping this in mind, here is what is happening in the mobile world. Apple, which started designing its own processors with A5 in 2011 probably because it felt no other company was taking the right approach, is going after the IPC. Now IPC is something that sounds bad on a marketing brochure. The number of core sounds more sexier. So other companies like Qualcomm and MediaTek are focussed on increasing the number of cores even though it doesn't matter.

Android 5.0.2

Android Lollipop 5.0.2 For Nexus 7

While Android 5.1 continues to be worked on ahead of an expected Q1 2015 release data, Google has rolled out a minor point version. Android 5.0.2 is starting to become available on the Nexus 7.  IBT has the news, while Android Police has the step-by-step instructions if you want to update your own Nexus 7, as the site has a copy of the relevant files to bump up your version of Android.

Arel Wars for android

Arel Wars

Android feels overloaded with tower defense games, but Arel Wars promises to mix things up with more RPG action and online player-vs-player battles. Arel  Wars is sure to keep you busy with campaigns spanning 120 stages, 8 battle maps, and 50 unique units.

Ubuntu For Android to be Shown Next Week at MWC 2012

On Tuesday Canonical revealed Ubuntu for Android, a release the company says will bring a full desktop computing experience to a docked Android smartphone. But don't expect to install this software on your current device (legally): it will only be available on new devices provided by participating manufacturers.

Canonical has reportedly combined the Ubuntu architecture with Google's 2.3 "Gingerbread" AOSP build at the kernel level. As the name indicates, it won't be out to compete with Apple's iOS, Microsoft's Windows Phone or even Android itself as a standalone OS, but serve as a "value-add" service that Canonical hopes will reduce the number of devices carried by Android consumers.

"Why carry two devices, when you could carry only one?" reads the Ubuntu for Android website. "Your next high-end smartphone has far more horsepower than you’ll need on a phone, and more than enough for a laptop. So we’ve brought Android together with Ubuntu, the world’s favorite free operating system, to give you a full productivity desktop that fits in your pocket. Android for the phone experience, Ubuntu for the desktop, all on one device, running at the same time."

According to Canonical, the software requires "minimal" custom hardware enablement, meaning it will be installed at the manufacturer level, and won't be possible to install on existing handsets. However since both Ubuntu and Android will share the same Gingerbread kernel, both will run concurrently when the device is docked. This allows both mobile and desktop functionality to co-exist in different runtimes.

"Shared services and applications are delivered using a Convergence API module which ensures the tight integration between desktop and mobile environments," Canonical reports. "Work is balanced across the cores of the phone. When the handset is not docked, both CPU cores transfer their full power to Android."

Hardware requirements for Ubuntu on Android include an ARM-based dual-core 1 GHz SoC (x86 may be possible in the future), 512 MB of RAM, HDMI output with a secondary frame buffer device, 2 GB of storage for the OS disk image, USB host mode, and video acceleration (shared kernel driver with associated X driver; Open GL, ES/EGL).

Consumers with Ubuntu installed on their Android smartphone won't notice anything different outside the typical Android experience, making calls, surfing the web and playing Angry Birds like any other Android smartphone user. But once the gadget is docked, users will get the full Unity desktop environment on the big screen. And based on screenshots, it appears that several Android apps will appear in a window, granting access to emails, SMSes, contacts and more without having to undock the phone. Even more, phone calls can be sent and received while the phone is still docked.

"Manage and view photos stored on your smartphone using the Ubuntu Gallery application. Then edit them on the Ubuntu desktop and save them back to the phone. Create, edit and consume, all on one device," Canonical states. "All your Android social network account credentials are synchronised seamlessly, using the Ubuntu social networking client to provide easy access to your online communities."

Ubuntu for Android is expected to make an appearance next week at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. To learn more about this piggy-backing OS, head here. Canonical is providing the software only, so we may see manufacturers like Samsung and whatnot showcase compatible docks and smartphones during the show too.

Minecraft for Android to release on September 29

Mojang, the publishers of the upcoming game Minecraft, has confirmed that the game will be released on Google Android platform on September 29. Minecraft is a construction centric game written in Java. Focused on creativity and building, the Minecraft has a sandbox style nature which means that there are no limits to the maps. Mojang will eventually release the game for iOS platform as well.

Minecraft is about testing your creativity to build things without any limitations. Featuring the 8-bit style graphics treatment, the game was expected to be released exclusively for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play running Android OS.

Mojang developer Daniel Kaplan shared the video of Minecraft — Pocket Edition that shows new touch controls for the Android devices. The game gets a new virtual Directional-pad on the left side of the screen to handle movement. The characters in the game carry smarter Artificial Intelligence which enables them to jump by themselves on approaching a ledge or climbing hills.

For mining the building blocks, players need to hold the screen and simply tap the screen again to drop the building blocks.

Unlike the social game CityVille, the Minecraft has dynamism and style of its own. It becomes super addictive over a period of time especially when you start building stuff in your map.

There are no details on the pricing but all Android smartphone owners need to check the Android Market after two days to get the Minecraft game.

Firefox 7 Android update

The new Firefox version bring enhanced security features along with better integration with social networks, faster browsing and much more.

A latest version of Firefox browser has been released for Android operating system based devices. The new Firefox 7 is the same version that is being used on PCs.

Some unique additions to the mobile browser include Firefox Sync, which allows the mobile browser on the Android device to share bookmarks and history, and even see open tabs with the synced computer. Social media has also become important and comes as an integral part of the browser. Just by pressing a button for long, users will be able to post content on various social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and now Google +.

Security and privacy features have also been revamped. With the tweaked tabbed browsing, users can expect better much faster web loading times along with improved memory utilisation.

Firefox's latest version of the mobile browser is compatible with devices running Android version 2.0 and above. It is advised to the users that they connect to a high speed internet source such as a WiFi hotspot to download this browser as the file is of 14 MB size. Firefox 7 is now available for download from Android Market. Users who wish to install it can visit the Android Market from their smartphone or they can followthis link to download it directly.

Nexus S Android improved version 2.3.6 out

It seems Google is finally making an honest effort to retain its clientele. The latest example of their noble intentions can be seen from the fact that world's most influential brand has rolled out a new and updated version of Android 2.3.6 for Nexus S. 


The company decided to abandon the previous edition as it was creating many problems. The company is believed to have put in special efforts and the latest model seemed to have carrying none of the problematic traits of its predecessor. Named GRK39F, the update will soon be available for download on various platforms. Meanwhile, users will be notified through various ways about when and from where they can download this update.

A detailed explanation of the procedure has been given below for users convenience. Following these instructions will help them updating their Nexus S to Android 2.3.4.

To begin with, the user will have to go to GRJ22 build for ensuring manual update.

Step 1. Download the update file.
Step 2. Convert the downloaded file to zip format.
Step 3. Move the file to SD Card root by any way.
Step 4. Switch off the phone for seamless updating.
Step 5. Switch the phone on by pressing Volume Up + Power.
Step 6. Initiate Recovery.
Step 7. Just when the exclamation sign along with triangle surfaces on the screen, press Powert and Volume Up buttons. Continue doing so until you see the recovery screen.
Step 8. Now choose 'Apply' SD card update.zip file.
Step 9. Reboot and start enjoying.

Samsung Galaxy S III and Nexus Prime

Rumor mills are working overtime as Samsung Galaxy S III 'the superphone' is around the corner. Don't believe us; well that's exactly what market is abuzz with. According to Android Community, With supposed details about 'the superphone' already out -2.0 Ghz Quad-core processor (apparently created by the company itself) along with 1.5 GB RAM, 32 GB embedded memory with SD card slot of expansion, prospective buyers are certainly impressed.

In addition, the dream superphone will come with a 4.65-inch 1280 X 1024 resolution HD AMOLED III touchscreen. On top of that, a 10-mega pixel snapper too have been given. Sounds too good to be true, isn't it? However, this is the very reason why a large section of media and majority of experts are dismissing it as a 'baseless figment of imagination.' As far as OS is concerned, the phone is likely to wield Android 2.4 or 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in an all aluminium design.

Same is the case with Samsung Nexus Prime. The reports floating about this another super communication device are more or less the same. The device shares the striking similarity with Samsung Galaxy S III in specs. The only difference is the shape which too, is on the lines of SGS II however; the curved glass feeling will remind you of Nexus S.

But according to experts, Samsung won’t risk such launches especially at times when tech world hangs in balance. After failing miserably on tab front, the brand would definitely like to keep its next move well-guarded. Since, it looks that ‘overexposure’ in recent past has done it major damage. But the good thing is, Android is showing faith in the brand and is using it by pitting it against the growing Apple brand.

Breitling Reno Air Races

In celebration of the 48th annual Reno Air Races, Breitling presents the free “Breitling Reno Air Races” game for Android and expands on the already hugely successful (with over one million downloads) iOS version with new updates.

Breitling, the presenting sponsor of the National Championships Air Races, the legendary Reno Pylon races (Nevada, USA), announces the launch of a free Breitling Reno Air Races Android game.

 check it out-it’s free!

Android Ice Cream Sandwich by this October

It appears that the people behind the long-silent Notion Ink group have come back from the dead to note that they’d not only be adding Ice Cream Sandwich to their Android tablet “Adam”, they’d be doing so in November, right after the launch date of the platform which is, they say, late October. Now it’s not too much of a stretch to think that the author of this news release, Rohan Shravan, has just been reading Android blogs for the past few weeks and is just guessing that the rumors are true, but there is a point to consider: he’s been right before. On the other hand, he’s been terribly unreliable before as well.

In a news release showing up this weekend, Shravan notes the following: “Official (“update button”) Ice Cream Sandwich update in November after Google’s launch in late Oct”. This follows the information we just this past week from Eric Schmidt himself as he noted either October or November as the launch window. Next, Shravan notes that he’s pretty sure OMAP will be the chipset of choice for the next-generation Android system. Shravan says “if you go by the industry signals, OMAP is the preferred platform for the next wave of devices.”

If you follow SlashGear, you also know that OMAP with Ice Cream Sandwich is a likely situation. While the last processor manufacturer for a hero device made in accordance with Google’s strict specifications for their version platform launch was NVIDIA and their Tegra 2 SoC for Honeycomb, we’re also banking on the idea that Texas Instruments and their OMAP4 chip will gain an audience with the Google gods.

That said, Shravan is also probably following along, as everyone else in the Android world is following along, with the leaks and spilled possibilities of the Nexus Prime coming quite soon if Samsung has anything to say about it, a hidden code and a legal team all that lies between us and, again, an October release of the Ice Cream Sandwich hero device.

[via Android Community]