CTOvision

JUNE 25, 2018

The following are some of the tech topics we are tracking: Google Updates File Signature Checks for Android Apps APKs from private websites have long been the threat vectors for Android smartphones.

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TechSpot

APRIL 25, 2023

The Android tablet features a 13-megapixel camera on the rear and an 8-megapixel shooter up front for video calls. It has all the latest connectivity tech including Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 as well as a USB Type C port. The 9,510mAh battery is said to be good for up. Read Entire Article

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JUNE 2, 2023

As an enlightened Android phone owner, you've got no shortage of efficiency-enhancing options. Unlike (ahem) certain other mobile platforms, Android grants you the opportunity to customize and control the core user interface so it's perfectly tailored to your needs and the way you like to get things done. The good news?

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Computerworld Vertical IT

MAY 16, 2023

With Google's I/O announcement expo now firmly in the rearview mirror, it's time for us to enter the inevitable next phase of any tech-tinted revelation — and that's the careful contemplation of everything we've just experienced. And this year, my goodness, is there some splendid stuff to pore over.

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GeekWire

MARCH 21, 2024

But the suit also cites as evidence the inability of many other tech giants, including Microsoft and Amazon, to compete against Apple in smartphones. Barriers are so high that Google is a distant third to Apple and Samsung despite the fact that Google controls development of the Android operating system. performance smartphone market.

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CTOvision

JUNE 23, 2014

An upgrade for The CTOvision Mobile Application is available for iPhone , iPad and Android users. But we now include feeds from all other major tech blogs, letting you use our mobile app to track all the technology news, analysis and context you need. The best of Twitter for the tech professional. By Bob Gourley.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Dearborn, Michigan-based company said it will use Google’s Android to power the infotainment systems in “millions” of its cars starting in 2023. That means Google’s voice-activated Assistant, Google Maps, and other automotive-approved Android apps will be available in Ford’s cars without requiring the use of an Android smartphone.

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The Verge

JULY 28, 2020

Google and Samsung are in discussions for a deal that would give the US tech giant’s services more prominence on Samsung phones at the expense of those from the Korean manufacturer, according to a report by Bloomberg. Samsung is the world’s biggest smartphone company and by far the leading Android handset maker in the US.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

MARCH 3, 2022

I don't care that your favorite tech expert says only an idiot would buy an iPhone. Or that your friend in IT swears the other guy is a dolt and her Android phone is the best of the best. That’s not choosing a piece of technology, it’s choosing a tribe. To read this article in full, please click here

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JANUARY 26, 2022

To say that Android tablets have been a letdown might be the understatement of the century. When you step back and think about it, the fact that Android tablets are such an underemphasized afterthought is almost shocking. Android is the world's most popular operating system, after all — by a pretty hefty margin.

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CTOvision

JUNE 17, 2014

An upgrade for The CTOvision Mobile Application is available for iPhone , iPad and Android users. Please download your app today by visiting your favorite iOS or Android app store. Analysis Big Data CTO Cyber Security DoD and IC Events Mobile Android Google Play ipad IPhone Twitter' By Bob Gourley.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Two years ago, Huawei confidently explained that it was ready to give up using Android on its phones and tablets in case the US were to block its partnership with Google. At the time, the Chinese tech giant hinted at the possibility of an alternative operating system developed entirely in-house.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Honda will soon begin rolling out vehicles with Google’s embedded Android Automotive OS, which includes Google’s voice-activated Assistant, Google Maps, and other automotive-approved Android apps as the default infotainment. The first Honda vehicles with embedded Android will start rolling out in 2022.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

OCTOBER 28, 2022

While other big tech firms ( like Alphabet and Microsoft and Facebook ) report grim news, Apple managed to set fresh records, increased Android-to-iPhone switching numbers, but still slightly missed expectations. Apple remains the most resilient FAANG business. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

APRIL 24, 2018

Google's Android OS sometimes gets unfairly maligned as being weak on security. Computerworld blogger JR Raphael explains why that's a misconception and how users can keep their devices safe.

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Gizmodo

JULY 7, 2021

Google’s Android app store is the subject of an antitrust lawsuit brought by 36 states and Washington, D.C. on Wednesday — the latest installment in the ongoing showdown between tech giants and the regulators that seek to bring them to heel. Read more.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

With remarkably low minimum specs (more on that in a moment) and the ability to run on x86 machines, the port, according to developer AmzUser444 Dev (yes, that's their real screen name), "Android TV x86" was designed to help users repurpose their aging PCs and cut down on tech waste.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Quick take: Google is rolling out a suite of updates across its mobile ecosystem, including a new Android logo and improvements to various apps, as it prepares for the imminent release of Android 14. This ensures that your Android experience is consistently updated, rather than making you wait for one colossal, annual OS update.

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GeekWire

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Goodbye, Android. I don’t have a problem with Android. I stayed with Android because it had a better camera; deeper Google/Gmail integration; and more customization options with home screen widgets, folders, etc. Android still holds a dominating lead for worldwide market share. Android is blue; iOS is black.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

I don't know if you've noticed, but I've been thinking an awful lot about Android keyboards this week. I'd even go as far as to say they've been dominating my brainwaves for the past several days. Yes, I really am that cool. Try to contain your admiration.) And you know what? To read this article in full, please click here

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JUNE 29, 2021

Worlds are colliding and wild things are happening here in the land o' Googley tech, but before you get your knickers in a knot with excitement, there's a quick reality check we need to consider. Yes, Android apps on Windows. Holy hell freezing over, Batman! Who woulda thunk? To read this article in full, please click here

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Gizmodo

MARCH 18, 2022

Even the biggest tech companies continue to stumble when it comes to keeping user data protected, and that extends to giving us control over how voice command requests we make to our digital assistants are logged and processed. So we thought it was worth revisiting which key settings you need to know about on Android… Read more.

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The Verge

AUGUST 13, 2020

Panos Panay, Microsoft’s Windows and Devices chief, discusses everything from how the company built the Surface Duo to the tech inside and lots more. It’s probably the best demonstration of Microsoft’s Android phone yet. Microsoft announced the Surface Duo , a dual-screen Android phone, earlier this week.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Google and Ford have inked a six-year partnership that will see the automaker using the tech giant’s expertise and products to bolster their cars and services. A major part of this collaboration includes the adoption of Google’s Android Automotive OS that will be offered on Ford and Lincoln’s cars starting.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 3, 2021

Last fall, Apple reimagined its classic MagSafe magnetic charging tech in the form of a slim puck for charging the iPhone 12. Now Realme is bringing wireless magnetic recharging to the Android ecosystem for the first time with its new MagDart chargers. Read more.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The company, along with several big names in tech, filed appeals against the EU’s recently approved Digital Markets Act (DMA). A small Android-based hardware manufacturer called Nothing recently chose to roll out a hacked attempt to make iMessage interoperate on Android devices.

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The Verge

JULY 6, 2020

Google is rolling out a dark mode for its Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps on Android starting today. The tech giant says all Android users will gain access to the dark theme within the next two weeks. Image: Google. Users can activate the dark theme on Docs, Sheets, or Slides by going to the respective app’s settings.

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The Verge

MAY 9, 2021

After more than a year of iOS exclusivity, social audio platform Clubhouse is releasing its Android app. The Android app, which the company says has been the top request from its community by far, will roll out to other English-speaking markets and the rest of the world in the days and weeks ahead, the company said.

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Network World

AUGUST 10, 2017

Apple's iOS has long had the reputation of being more secure than Android, but that may not necessarily be the case. Here's how to evaluate each side's claims about mobile security.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

But while there’s not much you can do about the late departures, the surly gate attendants, or the smelly fella somehow always seated right next to you (a factor where your mask may come in extra handy, incidentally), there are some tech-centric steps you can take to make your next business trip a little less unpleasant.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

billion) for antitrust violations could have wide-ranging implications for other tech companies. The case dates back to 2018, when the EU’s competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, issued a ruling that Google used its Android mobile operating system to undermine competitors.

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GeekWire

JANUARY 13, 2024

Built in Seattle by tech veteran Scott Avy and a small team, Skip skips past some of the things that can make thousands of other dating apps tiresome, including chatting within the app. Avy has been working in tech and apps for more than a decade, including in roles at Nike, Expedia and Indeed.

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The Verge

JUNE 12, 2020

The three topics covered this week are: Android 11 beta: here are all the announcements. Android 11: conversations, bubbles, and making sense of complexity. Android 11 may be the best texting platform if you use multiple chat apps. Android 11 may be the best texting platform if you use multiple chat apps.

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The Verge

APRIL 20, 2022

Interestingly, though, we have seen a smartwatch design that looks like this from Google before: the LG Watch Style , which LG designed in conjunction with the tech giant and released in 2017 to show off Android Wear 2.0. Is this going to work equally well with all Android phones or will it prioritize Google’s own Pixel ecosystem?

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GeekWire

JULY 3, 2023

Editor’s note: The following is excerpted from Winner Takes All: Case Studies in How Online Marketplaces Are Creating Modern Monopolies , by Seattle tech veteran Shirish Nadkarni. The Big Tech companies (Amazon, Apple, and Google) have achieved monopoly or near monopoly power in their respective markets.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Earlier this month, Netflix officially got into gaming by rolling out a mobile game service for Android users. While Netflix says that it's working on an iOS version of the service, Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman says that Apple’s App Store policies will prevent Netflix from making games available from its app. Image: Netflix.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Beyond that, however, the tech giant didn’t divulge much more about other new products — like Google’s first folding phone. A diagram from Google’s 2019 patent application filing was one of the earliest reports suggesting it’s experimenting with foldable device tech. Incidentally, Android 12.1 Incidentally, Android 12.1

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