Google Now for the web: Google testing a much more data-heavy home page

In the early 2000's, then-Google VP of user experience Marissa Mayer used to get mysterious emails from a complete stranger, each containing only a single number: 45, 52, 56.

Facebook Home over a week later: only 500K installs and a two-star user rating

Facebook's betting a lot on its Home Android skin -- but it looks like users aren't biting just yet.

Why settle for Facebook Home when you can have Twitter Home, too?

So. Facebook Home doesn't work on your particular Android device. And you've seen that Facebook Home has an abysmal 2.2 average rating -- more than half of Facebook Home users rate it one single solitary lonely star.

What's a social news Android addict to do?

Why 75 cents of every dollar spent on mobile advertising is spent on iPhone and iPad

There's a reason that even though Android has almost caught up to iOS in downloads, it's still way behind in monetization.

PowerA lets loose its Moga Pro game controller for Android devices

The $49.99 controller is aimed at improving your Android game experience.

Google Play now at 90% of iOS app store downloads; iOS still holds a 2.6X revenue lead

Google Play is quickly catching up to Apple's App Store, both in download numbers and in revenue.

Microsoft’s lawyers reel in a big one: Foxconn licenses Redmond’s patents covering Android

Hon Hai, Foxconn's parent, licenses Microsoft's patents so it can be legally clear to make Android devices.

Facebook Home to be available outside the U.S. today, first big update hits in May

Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer and director of mobile engineering Cory Ondrejka shared some more tidbits on Facebook Home today.

Google chairman Eric Schmidt on Facebook Home: ‘I love it’

Facebook Home replaces some of the Android experience with social networking. But outspoken Google chairman Eric Schmidt said today at the Dive into Mobile conference that he doesn't view Android iterations like Facebook Home or Amazon's KindleOS negatively.

Google releases specs for Google Glass, begins shipping first units

Google has announced some of the specifications for its upcoming eyewear, Google Glass: It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but lacks cellular connectivity.

Facebook Home now available on the Galaxy S III & select Android phones

Facebook Home, a skin of Android that can further transform your phone into a social hub, is now available to download on select smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy S III, HTC One X, and more.

Facebook brings Chat Heads to Messenger for Android (and it’s not awful)

Chat Heads may be a big feature in Facebook Home, but that doesn't mean Facebook can't bring it to its other apps.

NYPD taps custom Android phones for instant police record access

The NYPD is taking another step toward tech relevancy by distributing customized Android phones to police officers that can access all sorts of data about criminals.

Nvidia’s Project Shield on schedule for Q2 release (video)

Nvidia is investing around $10 million in the project for mobile gaming.

Rightware delivers benchmark tool to identify the fastest smartphones and tablets

Maker of Kanzi user interface comes up with a new benchmarking tool for mobile.

Global apps report: Google has 51% of downloads, Apple has 74% of revenues

We downloaded 13.4 billion apps in the first three months of 2013, spending $2.2 billion U.S. on apps and in-app purchases.

Microsoft hits Google on Android privacy: name, email, and location given to app developers

"Most app makers are trustworthy," the ad says. "However, in the wrong hands, who knows what they'll do with your info?"