Tag: Jelly Bean

Google’s Nexus 7: The First Serious Non-iPad Tablet

Tablets existed prior to Apple’s iPad, but they served niche purposes and never took off in the mainstream.  It wasn’t until April of 2010 that iPad reshaped the entire category, leaving competitors straggling and desperate to create a suitable alternative.  Amazon’s Kindle Fire made a dent in market share last fall, but it’s by no …

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Adobe Ends Flash Support in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

What was once Android’s biggest competitive advantage, Adobe is ending support for their Flash Player on Android 4.1, known as Jelly Bean, which they announced on their official company blog.  Adobe made a pre-emptive announcement last November, but has now officially given the cease and desist timetable.  Oddly enough, Adobe’s blog post came one day …

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