This means that the apps themselves will be differentiated from apps on other Android devices, differentiating the Kindle Fire from the Android pack, as well.

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Samsung has been able to vault past former market leader Nokia by embracing multiple operating systems and, when Android emerged from the pack, by putting more resources behind products that use that software.

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When he returned with my coffee, I got my answer in the form of a mobile battery pack with an Android charger attached.

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Since Samsung stopped the official Android love with its Gingerbread 2.3.6 " value pack" due to TouchWiz bloat, it fell on modders' shoulders to bring the ICS goodies.

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The juice pack for HTC One fortifies mophie's offerings for the Android community, joining solutions for the Samsung Galaxy S III and a universal line of external rechargeable battery packs that help keep users powered up wherever they go.

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Wireless connectivity and downloadable apps will likely lead the pack when it comes to brand-new features, and while Android may make an appearance in another compact or two, it won't be the star of the show.

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The point is that Android, Symbian, webOS, Windows Phone 7, and the rest of the pack should be able to advance with almost total disregard for the hardware business, knowing they're resolution-independent (within reason) and they can expect to target an ARMv6 or ARMv7 core.

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