At Beta Breakers, we’ve chosen to do all of our mobile device testing on physical devices rather than using emulators and simulators. In the early days of mobile testing, this was the only way to get reliable results, and even with today’s advances in virtualization, the best way to really get a feel for a… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Android
Android Beta Testing New Technology
Technology that talks back to us has become exceptionally common. From devices such as the Amazon Alexa to the Google Home, “smart speakers” have become gadgets that are highly sought after. Although the iPhone has Siri and Android has Cortana, Android is working towards improving the technology of Cortana and making it easier for mobile… Read more »
Taking a Leap
Both Android and iOS devices are commonly updated through OTA (over the air) cellular or WiFi connections. However, if you are an early adopter and tempted to jump to the latest versions, you should be prepared for problems. Make sure you have a backup before you begin. In the mobile software update landscape of the… Read more »
Google Rollouts Android Nougat 7.1
Google released the beta version of the Android Nougat 7.1 to developers with Nexus devices last week and (some of) the results are in. Android Nougat is a refresh of Google’s operating system. Although it has not been implemented onto every device yet, it’s good to be aware of what changes are coming and learn… Read more »