According flurry.com, there are 10 percent more active Android devices in use around the world than iOS devices, and it looks like this trend is likely to continue. At the recent All Things D conference Apple's CEO Tim Cook spoke on stage with Walt Mossberg, he mentioned Android users spend 20 percent less time using apps on their devices compared to iOS users.

So what are the reasons for this? One reason could be that Android phones are becoming so prevalent that many users are switching from feature phones to Android smartphones but actually they don't want/need/know about the smartphone features and so spend less time in apps but more time using the phone as just a simple phone.

In this report from flurry.com, arguing that there is more than one race for mobile market share occurring simultaneously. They analyzed four years worth of Flurry's data to understand who is ahead in which contests, discuss the apparent strengths and weaknesses of the competitors, and consider the implications for the overall mobile ecosystem.

Source: Flurry.com

Google is releasing yet another one of their stock Android apps to the Google Play Store today, this time by way of the Google Keyboard.  Google Keyboard makes text input smart and easy. Glide through letters with Gesture Typing - just lift to finish a word, no spacebar required. Compose notes on-the-go with Voice Typing. With amazing word recognition and next-word prediction, Google Keyboard helps you type faster and more accurately on all your Android devices.

Key features:

• Gesture Typing with dynamic floating preview
• Voice Typing
• Next-word suggestions and current-word completions
• Dictionaries for 26 languages
• Advanced keyboard layouts
• Works across your Android devices (tablets and phones)

What's in this version:

• Now available on Google Play for phones and tablets.
• Updated system permissions for integrated dictionary downloader and new-user setup wizard.

Google Play Store Link

Facebook android app has received a big update today, it also added a few new features. The Facebook app now allows insertion of multiple photos into chat messages, and on-the-fly tuning of your post sharing settings.

What's in this version:

• Easily change who can see something you've shared
• Send multiple photos in a single message-just tap the +
• Stability and memory improvements
New if you're using Facebook Home:
• Customize your app launcher by dragging the apps you use most to a new favorites tray
• Bug fixes

Learn more about getting Facebook Home updates in our Help Center: https://bit.ly/ZofWN4

Check out the update today

Gmail's desktop inbox just went through some pretty significant UI changes, and we've just been waiting for Google to update its mobile apps with many of the same elements. The Android app, which Android Police reports is beginning its rollout today, reflects the new multiple-tabbed interface we've had the opportunity to play with for the last week -- it offers the same five tabs that are found on the desktop version, in addition to a new slide-out navigation interface.

We're still waiting to get official word from Google about the update, but we'll let you know as soon as we have it. In the meantime, if you feel daring enough to try the new APK, head below to the source link to find a selection of available mirrors.

Source: Google Play Store Link

The Final Fantasy IV Android game is now available in the Google Play Store, and it's not one of the cheaper Android games out there.

The title first debuted in 1991 as the fourth installment in the FINAL FANTASY series. Wildly popular thanks to its unique characters and dramatic storylines, it went on to be ported to many different platforms.

FINAL FANTASY IV was the first title to introduce the Active Time Battle (ATB) system, which has become synonymous with the series. It also saw the introduction of the Augment system, which enabled the transfer of abilities from other characters and gave players an edge in battles.

This iconic title is packed with other amazing features.

Check them out at Google Play Store