

Gartner predicts that Android will reach 1.1-billion users in 2014. Canalys reported that 80 percent of all smartphones shipped in 2013 ran Android. Even in Europe, where Microsoft's mobile operating system seems to do the best, it seems to have stalled out at the 10 percent mark.Īndroid rules the smartphone market.

Gallery: Hands-on with Nokia's Android X and XL devices

I think Microsoft/Nokia wants Android developers creating apps for all markets. Mary Jo Foley, the top Microsoft reporter on the planet, writes: " Nokia is clearly wooing Android developers who want to build apps for users in developing markets." I think it's bigger than greenfield markets. I think Microsoft and Nokia have made a smart move. Do you really think - with the clock running down on Microsoft's final acquisition of Nokia - that the Finnish phone company would make such a move without Microsoft's full backing? I don't. Yes, Microsoft is supporting Linux by way of Android. Once you double-tap on the raw file, you will get a pop-up requiring you to drag the Android File Transfer icon to the Application folder, as shown below.Nokia's -really, Microsoft's - new Android phones. Step 2: Drag Android File Transfer to Applications Google’s Android File Transfer is a simple app that allows you to transfer files between your android phone and Mac computer.Īfter you’ve downloaded it, double-tap on the raw file ( AndroidFileTransfer.dmg) to open it. This part will cover how to transfer files from Android to Mac PC with a cable.įollow the steps below to get started: Step 1: Download and Install Android File Transfer Once you’re done, you can eject your cable and enjoy the rest of your day! Using a Cable on Mac PC You can also drag the file from your phone’s storage to your PC’s storage as already described. To transfer from your PC to your Android, you can simply drag the desired file from the PC storage to your chosen phone’s folder. Next, head over to your destination folder (example: Pictures) and hit CTRL+V to paste it into the new destination.
