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Slideshows about Google Android

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  In pictures: Android 4 'Ice Cream Sandwich'

  Google's mobile OS gets a major upgrade this week if the tipsters are right, but there's no need to wait to see some of the new capabilities in action.

  In pictures: Android 4 'Ice Cream Sandwich'
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  A brief history of Android

  In 2007, many pundits were expressing disappointment that Google was only releasing an open-source mobile operating system rather than a smartphone of its own design to compete with Apple’s just-released first-generation iPhone.

  A brief history of Android
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  Cisco's Cius business tablet: A visual tour

  Cisco gets down to business with its Cius business tablet that will let you perform video conferencing and is optimized for apps such as WebEx Meeting Center.

  Cisco's Cius business tablet: A visual tour
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  10 Must-Have Android Apps for Business

  The keyboard on the Motorola Droid makes that smartphone great for cranking out e-mail while you're on the move. The HTC Desire and Google Nexus One are good choices, too, if you don’t mind typing on glass. Why not make your workday more pleasant and productive with some great business apps for Android? To get you going, we've selected ten of the best and most useful apps for your Android smartphone; all are available at the Android Market.

  10 Must-Have Android Apps for Business
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  Android apps for developers and IT pros, at a glance

  These eight apps allow you to open a shell, run a shell script, tap the Linux command line, or otherwise put your Android-based smartphone to productive use. Most are available in free editions, and none will set you back more than a few dollars.

  Android apps for developers and IT pros, at a glance
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  In pictures: Google Goggles Visual Search

  Mobile searching has just gotten way, way cooler with the new Google Goggles visual search tool for Android, bringing a high-tech twist to accessing information on the go.

  In pictures: Google Goggles Visual Search

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News about Google Android

• Huawei tests smartphone with own operating system, possibly for sale this year

  Testing Hongmeng-powered handset, according to Chinese state media

• Huawei files to trademark mobile OS around the world after U.S. ban

  Trademarks Hongmeng OS in at least nine countries

• Microsoft and Nokia outflank Apple and Android rivals to crack O'Brien deal

  O'Brien will roll-out Nokia's Lumia 625 smartphone across 500-strong workforce

• BlackBerry turns to channel to save business

  Blackberry pivots to enterprise mobility, security, health and Internet of Things

• Android, not iOS, is tops in mobile ad traffic for first time

• EXCLUSIVE: Acer turns a corner with another big contract win in 2014

  Victoria Police join Electoral Commissions and Woolies on Acer's books

Features about Google Android

• Smartphone showdown: Sony Xperia Z Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3

  A smartphone battle of mammoth proportions: Xperia Z Ultra vs. Galaxy Mega 6.3

• Is Android in the business world to stay?

  Why has Android's dominance taken such a long time to translate into broader uptake in the business world?

• How to update your Galaxy S III to Jelly Bean right now

  An easy, step-by-step guide to upgrading your Galaxy S III to Jelly Bean

• A first look at the Galaxy Nexus

  We take a first look at the latest flagship Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus

• A first look at the Samsung Galaxy Note

  We go hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Note, an Android smartphone with a huge 5.3in screen

• Where can you buy the Galaxy Nexus?

  How to purchase the Galaxy Nexus Android phone in Australia