Intel, Google revamping Android 4.1 for Atom powered devices

Jul 26, 2012, 23:00 (0 Talkback[s])

Intel is continuing to make a push in the smartphone and tablet space, where currently ARM has a huge lead.

While ARM based products are already powered by the latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, for now, Intel is trying to catch-up in market.

In order to move ahead with plans to break into this segment, Intel engaged manufacturers including Lava International, Orange and Lenovo for Intel powered smartphones running Android.

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