TechSpot

JULY 25, 2020

The success of Android can be attributed not only to the breadth of hardware options but also to the sheer number of apps that have been developed for it, including those made by Google -- the developer behind the popular mobile operating system.

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TechSpot

APRIL 5, 2021

Oracle, if you recall, filed suit against Google in August 2010, alleging its Android mobile operating system infringed upon Java patents Oracle acquired following its purchase of Sun Microsystems.

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Vox

JANUARY 26, 2023

Two decades ago, Google edged out Microsoft with the world’s most popular search engine. Google, for example, started out as a nimble, innovative upstart and eventually bested Microsoft in browsers, email, and mobile operating systems. Microsoft now wants to win the AI race. And it’s all thanks to OpenAI.

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Venture Beast

JUNE 8, 2020

The technology companies have updated their mobile operating systems to conspicuously support the protest movement and downplay counter-protesters. Read More.

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The Verge

AUGUST 19, 2021

But the justification for a parallel case against Google wasn’t as clear-cut until today — it’s only now we’re learning about the most damning accusations against the Android giant. Remember when Google allegedly forced OnePlus to break off a deal that would have seen the Fortnite Launcher preinstalled on phones?

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The Verge

JULY 7, 2021

A new study shows how Apple and Google’s preinstalled apps dominate their mobile platforms If you use an iPhone or Android phone, chances are the majority of your most-used apps were made by Apple and Google. Apple and Google are increasingly under scrutiny for favoring their own services.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 16, 2016

We track Google ( NASDAQ:GOOGL ) as a Tech Titan , of course. From an enterprise IT standpoint, their championing of the Android operating system has earned them a place in the mobility domain, and their Google Apps offering helped show many businesses that the cloud can work for office automation. Research Team.

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The Verge

JANUARY 14, 2022

Google’s 2020 Chromecast with Google TV. Google TV’s director of product management Rob Caruso has outlined what the company’s plans are for its TV operating system in 2022 in a new interview with Protocol. Caruso also spoke to the situation with Netflix on Google TV. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 20, 2023

Google's latest chart showing the distribution of Android versions across devices is the first since it released Android 13 last August. The company's latest mobile operating system is already on just over five percent of Android phones. Version 12 also increased its share in the last five months.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JANUARY 26, 2022

Android is the world's most popular operating system, after all — by a pretty hefty margin. And yet, for all of those advantages, Google has year after year failed to turn Android tablets into a compelling, sought-after type of technology that's more than a mere blip on the mobile-tech radar.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Google is hiring an “Augmented Reality OS” team focused on building software for an “innovative AR device,” according to job listings spotted by 9to5Google. Lucovsky previously worked at Meta developing an in-house alternative to Android to power the company’s hardware, and also co-authored the Windows NT operating system.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 10, 2023

The Google Play Store, a widely-trusted source for Android applications, has recently become a battleground for a concerning wave of spyware with ties to China. Operating under the radar, these apps silently collect and transmit sensitive data to servers based in China, posing significant risks to user data security and privacy.

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GeekWire

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

After more than a decade of dedication to Google’s mobile operating system, I’m leaving for Apple. But I’m ready to try a new mobile experience — and for my iPhone buddies to stop berating me for being the “green bubble” guy in group chats. The HTC Dream, also known as the T-Mobile G1.

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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. The deal would reportedly involve promoting the Google Assistant and the Play Store over Samsung’s own alternatives.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Google has been fined 207.4 Specifically, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) is taking issue with the anti-fragmentation agreements (AFA) Google has manufacturers like Samsung sign, which prevents it from making changes to the operating system. Google intends to appeal. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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The Verge

JULY 31, 2020

Chrome OS will run Android and Windows apps side by side Google revealed earlier this year that it’s planning to support Windows applications on Chromebooks thanks to a partnership with Parallels. In an exclusive interview with The Verge , Google is now detailing how and why Windows apps are arriving on Chrome OS.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Fixmo SafeWatch is now available for download from the Google Play Store or the Apple iTunes store. As mobile devices become ubiquitous and powerful tools for both personal and business use, individuals are at an ever increasing risk to the loss or theft of important and confidential information. CTO Cyber Security Mobile'

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The Verge

MAY 19, 2020

The Google mobile app is getting a dark mode, with Android and iOS users gaining the option to enable the feature by the end of the week. After the update, the app will automatically use whatever theme your operating system is already set to if you use Android or iOS 13. Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 29, 2021

T-Mobile customers with Android devices will be using Google’s Messages as their primary messaging app. Read more.

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CTOvision

JULY 26, 2013

On Wednesday AM Sundar Pinchai, VP of Android and Chrome at Google, held a “breakfast event” in which he detailed the new Nexus 7 tablet, the Chromecast, Android 4.3, Also, it appears Google and Asus have learned from last time, with a line of accessories already up for grabs (details here ). and some other details.

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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Microsoft President Brad Smith at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Smith said the AI principles build on Microsoft’s “Windows Principles,” which the company outlined in 2006 in an effort to address and move on from longstanding antitrust challenges over its dominant PC operating system. Screenshot via webcast.)

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Galido

MARCH 28, 2020

Information Technology Blog - - Responsive Web Design vs Mobile App: Which is a Better Alternative for Business Growth Nowadays? Firstly, we are going to learn about responsive websites as websites emerged before mobile apps came into existence. Google Gives Preference to Responsive Websites. Information Technology Blog.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Google also promises to expect “more partners launching and upgrading devices over the coming months,” so today’s launch will likely be the first of many Android 11 update announcements for the next few weeks. OnePlus has also confirmed that the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro will be getting Android 11 today in North America, Europe, and India.

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Gizmodo

JULY 31, 2020

Apple and Google are going head-to-head in just about everything now—maps, mobile operating systems, smart speakers, browsers, cloud storage, phones, etc. But here we’ll be taking a look at the all-you-can-eat app subscription services offered by the two tech giants—which one is the better deal? Read more.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The EU General Court's decision Wednesday to largely uphold the ruling of the European Commission that fined Google €4 billion (US$3.9 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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The Verge

JULY 8, 2020

Android 11, the next major update to Google’s mobile operating system, is likely to begin rolling out on September 8th. As noted by the sharp eyes at Android Police , the date was shown in a slide during a video for the company’s “Hey Google” Smart Home Summit. Photo by Dieter Bohn / The Verge.

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The Verge

JULY 8, 2021

Google used anticompetitive practices in an attempt to “preemptively quash” Samsung’s Galaxy Store, and prevent it from becoming a viable competitor to its own Play Store. The suit also alleges Google paid off app developers to stop them circumventing its store. Screenshot: Utah vs Google. Screenshot: Utah vs Google.

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The Verge

MARCH 10, 2021

Epic Games on Wednesday expanded its worldwide legal fight against the dominant mobile app store operators with a new legal claim against Google in Australia. Epic says Google “abuses its control over the Android operating system, restricting competition in payment processing and app distribution on the Google Play Store.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Google Chrome is rolling out Journeys, a feature that lets you revisit your old browsing sessions based on the subject matter you were searching for. Image by Google. Google notes that you can delete specific sites included in your Journeys, erase entire chunks of your history, as well as turn off the feature altogether.

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Vox

MAY 20, 2022

Over the last several weeks, we’ve covered what’s happening with Apple , Amazon , Microsoft , Meta , and Google. There’s a new Big Tech antitrust bill in town, and this one is especially painful for Google. Google would have to choose between being a buyer or a seller or running the ad exchange between the two.

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The Verge

MAY 18, 2021

It’s been over a year since Google last held I/O thanks to the pandemic, but with the COVID-19 outlook slightly more positive in 2021, the company is making its triumphant return to the (virtual) stage with an entirely online Google I/O developer conference. WHAT TIME IS THE GOOGLE I/O 2021 KEYNOTE?

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The Verge

AUGUST 18, 2021

The memory machines that Apple, Facebook, and Google have built to remind us of our favorite moments can, like any algorithmic creation, serve up subpar output. Apple Photos, Facebook, and Google Photos provide tools to manage what their “memories” features can push out to you. The mobile app. On an iOS 15 device. The web app.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 8, 2024

Is Google Wallet not working? These fixes aim to restore the magic, ensuring Google Wallet remains your go-to for swift and secure transactions. And if you’ve tried it all and still face challenges, we’ve got one more trick up our sleeves—introducing the best Google Wallet alternatives.

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Vox

APRIL 13, 2020

The contact-tracing tool Apple and Google want to create would have your smartphone log when you’ve come into close contact with other people. Those are the broad strokes of what’s sure to be a very complex public-health-focused surveillance system. The new contact-tracing tool, explained. The tool will start rolling out in May.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

MARCH 12, 2021

Google's mobile operating system may have started out scrappy, but holy moly, has it ever evolved. What a long, strange trip it's been. From its inaugural release to today, Android has transformed visually, conceptually and functionally — time and time again.

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Gizmodo

APRIL 24, 2021

If you’ve ever wanted your Google Assistant to get moving without having to say, “hey Google,” all the time, you may be getting your wish in the near future. Read more.

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Venture Beast

AUGUST 20, 2020

Apple's and Google's smartwatch operating systems are getting better, and Apple Watches currently are leading, but they've also become somewhat stagnant. Read More.

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