Android Dilemma: Samsung Galaxy S III or Galaxy Nexus?
Google's demo of Android 4.1 - Jelly Bean - at I/O 2012 was awesome. Android has turned the corner, and the gap between it and iOS has disappeared.
Confirmed: Microsoft Windows 8 to launch October
The really big news out of Redmond this fall, though, relates to Surface, Microsoft's tablet push.
Google Dominates Smartphone Market: Android on top with 51% share
Apple, though growing the fastest of the lot during the period, trailed with 31.9% share.
Jelly Bean coming to Samsung Galaxy S III in Q4 2012?
For now, I'm leaving my S III 32GB pre-order intact; TouchWiz be damned. That could change over the weekend to Nexus. I want Jelly Bean!
How to get Jelly Bean: Samsung Galaxy S III vs. Galaxy Nexus
So while S III users will have hardware bragging rights, Nexus owners will have software bragging rights. Which matters most to you?
Google Maps Offline hands-on (Verdict: Finally! Great!)
I currently use an OG Motorola Droid (2009 baby!) for nav, but I'd much rather use my Galaxy Tab 10.1 or Tab 7 in the car. With offline mode, that's now a possibility.
Can Microsoft’s Surface tablet save Windows?
Microsoft would appear to have a fundamental issue with positioning. The surface is too powerful for the casual user, and yet it doesn't offer enough compelling reasons to make us Androids switch.
Review: AGF Vent Shell case for iPhone
But why cover your iPhone: isn't boldly flogging the Apple logo at Starbucks the eternal rite of the nouvea cliche?
Microsoft Surface: Could sway Android buyers, but lacks breadth of iPad apps
Since Windows 8 powers the Surface Pro, and not just a crippled touch-based operating system, this is a full blown PC. Redmond is surely hoping this changes our collective definition of "tablet" computing.
Tech Headlines: Is iOS dead?, Sharp develops custom Android skin, Win 8 tablet
With Google struggling in the tablet market (i.e. the iPad market), the door is wide open for Microsoft to take a shot at becoming a solid number two. The secret weapon may very well be its Xbox Live service.
