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Google rebrands Messenger to Android Messages, pushing RCS

Google has rebranded their Messenger app to Android Messages, bringing a push to Rich Communications Services (RCS). The app will now be installed on default on handsets from over 20 phone makers and with RCS gaining adoption by several carriers around the world,

Samsung Google Android

·9 years ago

Samsung Pay Launches in Malaysia

Samsung today announced its partnership with several leaders in the banking industry as part of its strategic move to launch and expand its Samsung Pay ecosystem in Malaysia.

Financial Samsung Android

·9 years ago

BlackBerry rolls out BBM Enterprise SDK for Developers

Earlier this month, we reported how BlackBerry had entered the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) market with the introduction of its BBM Enterprise SDK, enabling developers to integrate secure messaging, voice and video.

Android Developers BlackBerry

·9 years ago

Signal Beta for Andoid and iOS brings encrypted video calling

Open Whisper has released a new Android and iOS beta of Signal, the popular encrypted messaging app that is a favorite of privacy-advocate Edward Snowden.

Android Apple Apps

·9 years ago

LG to feature LG G6 at MWC 2017 February 26

LG will feature its new mobile UX 6.0 in its upcoming LG G6 smartphone specifically customized to maximize the advantages of the device’s expansive FullVision display.

Devices and OS Android

·9 years ago

BBM for Android brings adding Phone Numbers to existing profiles and more

At the beginning of this month BlackBerry released a beta to BBM for Android, which finally brought the ability to sign up and use BBM via phone numbers.

Apps Android

·9 years ago

BlackBerry adds “BlackBerry Notable” for Android to BlackBerry Hub+ Suite

BlackBerry has released BlackBerry Notable, a new Android app that is also part of the BlackBerry Hub+ Suite of applications. Notable is a content creation and sharing app that allows you to quickly capture content on your device screen, mark it up with text or free-form drawing tools.

Apps BlackBerry Android

·9 years ago

Android Instant Tethering officially rolling out to Pixel and Nexus devices

Google's Instant Tethering feature is now rolling out to more owners of Google Pixel and Nexus handsets. Instant Tethering makes it easier to use the mobile hotspot on your mobile devices, often a tedious task.

Google Android

·9 years ago

BlackBerry unveils BBM Enterprise SDK for Developers, entering CPaaS market

BlackBerry entered the Communications Platform as a Service market today with the introduction of its BBM Enterprise SDK that will enable developers to integrate secure messaging, voice and video capabilities into apps and services.

BlackBerry Android Developers

·9 years ago

BlackBerry Hub for Android brings dark theme, WeChat and Line support and more

BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing a dark theme, WeChat and Line notification support and more. The BlackBerry Hub brings your communications into one place so you can manage your messages in one location. Connecting with your friends and colleagues has never been simpler.

Apps BlackBerry Android

·9 years ago

BlackBerry releases February 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry have promised to deliver security patches on a monthly basis for their Android smartphones and so far they are keeping good on that promise. The company has today rolled out the February 2017 Android Security update to Android devices that have been purchased from ShopBlackBerry.com.

BlackBerry Android Devices and OS Google

·9 years ago

Google releases February 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the February 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin since January 3, 2017 or earlier.

Google Android Devices and OS

·9 years ago

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