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'''News''' | |||
* US Federal Court [http://gigaom.com/2014/05/09/tech-world-stunned-as-court-rules-oracle-can-own-apis-google-loses-copyright-appeal/ overturns lower court ruling on whether APIs can be subject to copyright] in long-running Oracle vs. Google suit. Short and the sweet, the US courts have said Oracle can copyright APIs, and not just the code underneath them. It's a significant, but not final, setback for Google and Android (note that Google [https://source.android.com/devices/tech/dalvik/art.html has a replacement for Dalvik], but it's really not the point), as well as software that emulates APIs for x-platform compatibility or other reasons.<br />'''Why we should care:''' potentially huge implications in creating products that interact with another organization's API where that org asserts copyright. It's by no means over, and a separate ruling on whether Google's use falls under Fair Use doctrine (and whether Google will appeal) is still to come, but it's an ugly precedent that surprised pretty much everyone. | |||
* Ben Evan's [http://ben-evans.com/benedictevans/2014/5/5/unfair-but-relevant "Unfair but Relevant" chart] shows a lot about market opportunities. It's a comparison of Facebook logins in different countries, and what platform is used, and gives insight into iOS and Android target markets. Apple targets mature markets with disposable income to generate cash. Android OEMs target all markets, and sees huge market share in markets where people don't have $600-800 to drop on an iPhone (or its subsidized contract).<br />'''Why we should care:''' Market focus and opportunity. | |||
'''Notes''' | |||
* As Google I/O approaches, expect to see more rumors on the 4.5 update. This week's rumor is [http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/05/09/rumor-google-exploring-home-screen-overhaul-with-revamped-notification-shade-recents-menu-and-more/ around the overhaul of the Android launcher], and its deeper integration of Google services. Worth a read/look, but it IS a rumor. | |||
* Microsoft [http://www.pcworld.com/article/2154285/microsofts-lync-plants-its-flag-in-android-tablets.html releases its Lync messaging/conferencing app for Android], indicating Android is gaining traction in corporate environments. | |||
* Tablets are not quite netbooks, but [http://bgr.com/2014/05/12/ipad-sales-tablet-market/ the market may be saturated/maturing] faster than OEMs would like. | |||
* Motorola [http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2014/05/13/motorola-unveils-moto-e-entry-level-android-smartphone-masses/ releases a low-cost, decent feature Smartphone] to compete with feature phones. This extends Motorola's push into lower-cost, contract-free phones and , interestingly, they're Google-branded. | |||
* Canalys [http://www.canalys.com/newsroom/third-smart-phones-shipped-q1-had-5-plus-displays reports that over a quarter billion Android devices shipped in Q1, and 1/3 of them had a 5" screen or bigger]. This reinforces IDC and Gartner forecast numbers, which project 1-1.1B Android device shipments in 2014. | |||
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