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Google makes it easier to manage Location History and Activity Data

Google has made it easier for users to manage their Location History and Web & App Activity data. The company collects this data to improve the experience of its services and provide ads, but it can also be used to track users’ each and every move and build behavioural patterns.

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·6 years ago

Google launches Currents, the newest G Suite app, in Beta

Google has launched the Currents G-suite app that will enable people to have meaningful discussions and interactions in an organisation. Currents is replacing Google+ for G Suite, and has a new look, feel, and set of features.

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·6 years ago

Android Phones can now be used as Physical Security Keys

Google has announced Android phones can now be used as a Bluetooth-based security key to be used for two-factor authentication. The new functionality enables users to add an additional layer of security to a Google account via the Chrome browser.

Google Android

·6 years ago

Google releases April 2019 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the April 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves. Those partners vary in their ability to release the patches in a timely fashion.

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·6 years ago

Google fined 1.49 billion euro for further Antitrust Violations

The European Commission has fined Google €1.49bn following an antitrust investigation into Google's ‘anti-competitive’ behaviour in online ad market. The probe, led by the European Union’s antitrust czar Margrethe Vestager, looked into accusations that Google had spent 10 years trying to prevent websites from using the advertising services of its rivals.

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·6 years ago

Google releases March 2019 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the March 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves. Those partners vary in their ability to release the patches in a timely fashion.

Google Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

Adiantum is Google’s New Encryption Model

Google has a new mode of storage encryption called Adiantum that is made specifically to run on phones and smart devices that don’t have the specialised hardware to use current methods to encrypt locally stored data efficiently.

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·6 years ago

Google releases February 2019 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the February 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.

Devices and OS Google Android

·6 years ago

Apple revokes Google’s Enterprise iOS Developer Certificate

Earlier, Apple revoked Facebook's iOS enterprise developer certificate for violating its Terms of Service, and Apple is now giving the same treatment to Google. Apple has shut down Google's internal iOS apps for doing the exact same thing Facebook was doing—distributing enterprise apps outside of the company.

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·6 years ago

France’s CNIL fines Google €50 million for breach of GDPR

France's National Commission for Information Technology and Civil Liberties (CNIL) has fined Google €50 million for a breach of GDPR. The CNIL’s restricted committee imposed the penalty for "lack of transparency, inadequate information and lack of valid consent regarding the ads personalisation.”.

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·6 years ago

Google acquiring $40 Million of Fossil Smartwatch Tech

The Fossil Group has announced that Google is purchasing $40 million worth of intellectual property that pertains to its smartwatch technology, currently in development.

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·6 years ago

Google launches Android Enterprise Recommended program for EMM

Google has launched the Android Enterprise Recommended program for Enterprise Mobility Management to help customers find the best equipped EMMs to successfully deploy Android. With this program, Google are recognising partners who provide the most comprehensive technical solutions and have knowledgeable teams focused on modern Android security and management.

Google Android

·6 years ago

Google shareholders suing company over payments to former execs accused of sexual harassment

Google shareholders are suing the company board and senior management for covering up executives' sexual harassment and rewarding them with large payouts for leaving quietly.

News US Google

·6 years ago

Google releases January 2019 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the January 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.

Google Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

Google releases December 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the December 2018 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. The December bulletin contains general security patches for some remote and local flaws affecting all Android devices, and also includes a number of updates and fixes specifically targeting Pixel devices.

Devices and OS Google Android

·6 years ago

Google Employees Walk Out WorldWide over treatment of Female Staff

Google employees at offices around the world have been walking out to protest the way Google has handled sexual misconduct in the past — and the way they're still being handled today. The employees are demanding several key changes in how sexual misconduct allegations are dealt with at the firm, including a call to end forced arbitration - a move which would make it possible for victims to sue.

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·6 years ago

BlackBerry releases October 2018 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the October 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

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·6 years ago

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL UK Pricing

Google officially unveiled its Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones Tuesday, at an event in New York City. All of the major UK carriers have now revealed their pricing for both phones sim-free and on contract.

Devices and OS Google Android UK

·6 years ago

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL unveiled by Google

Google has officially unveiled its Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones at an event in New York City. Both devices bring a few upgrades to the Pixel brand with a faster Snapdragon 845 processor, improved battery life and refreshed design all headline features.

Google Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

Google releases October 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the October 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month. The October bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

Google partners with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance on Infotainment Systems

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, one of the world's top-selling automakers, has chosen Google's Android operating system to run its dashboard information and entertainment features. The change, which won't roll out until 2021, means that users will get Android features such as Google Maps, Waze and the hands-free Google Assistant, without having to connect a phone.

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·7 years ago

Samsung and Google partner to enhance RCS Messaging for Android

Samsung and Google announced today that they are working together to offer an enhanced smartphone messaging experience, accelerating the industry initiative toward global Rich Communication Services (RCS) coverage and interoperability.

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·7 years ago

Android Enterprise Recommended program adds Rugged Devices

Google has expanded the Android Enterprise Recommended program to include rugged devices. Google announced the Android Enterprise Recommended program back in February, and the program is supposedly designed to help enterprises find the best enterprise devices and services Android has to offer.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

Google releases September 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the September 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month. The September bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.

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·7 years ago

Google gets another two BlackBerry patents invalidated

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) invalidated BlackBerry’s patent 8,745,149 Wednesday and the board has now invalidated another two of BlackBerry's patents related to smartphone technology.

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·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases August 2018 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the August 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. BlackBerry releases security bulletins to notify users of its Android smartphones about available security fixes.

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·7 years ago

Google releases August 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the August 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month. The August bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

Android Pie 9 officially available

After months of beta releases, Android 9 has been officially released to the public today, and as highly predicted, the name is Pie. Android 9 Pie boasts a machine learning-powered system to save battery power, a new gesture-based navigation tool and features to track how much time you spend on your phone.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter announce the Data Transfer Project

Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter today announced the Data Transfer Project, a joint open-source project aimed at helping users securely and seamlessly move their data between service providers. This open source project will create new capabilities for direct data portability between participating service providers.

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·7 years ago

Google releases July 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the July 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month. The July bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

Android Enterprise Recommended program expands to 39 devices

Google has expanded the Android Enterprise Recommended program to 39 devices, adding new devices from Sony, Huawei, Motorola, Nokia and BlackBerry. Google announced the Android Enterprise Recommended program back in February, designed to help enterprises find the best enterprise devices and services Android has to offer.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

EU Commission Investigation into Google for Android Antitrust Violations could bring Huge fine in July

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to hand down its decision on an antitrust investigation into Google's Android mobile operating system and a huge fine against the company is expected to be announced in July. The probe, led by the European Union’s antitrust czar Margrethe Vestager, is reportedly looking into accusations that Google has used its dominance in the mobile marketplace to its advantage.

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·7 years ago

Google releases June 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the June 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The June bulletin has two security patch levels .

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

Google releases May 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the May 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The May bulletin has two security patch levels .

Google Android Devices and OS

·7 years ago

Google releases April 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the April 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The March bulletin has two security patch levels .

Google Android Devices and OS

·7 years ago

Google Home brings Bluetooth speaker support and multi-room audio

Google Home has received a nice update bringing the ability to connect to Bluetooth speakers and use them for multi-room audio. The new feature will let users connect Google Home devices to Bluetooth speakers using the Google Home app. Users will also be able set up Bluetooth speakers as the default audio device.

Devices and OS Google Connected

·7 years ago

Android Studio brings enhanced Kotlin support, smaller builds and more

Google has announced Android Studio 3.1 is now stable and available, featuring enhanced Kotlin support, smaller builds, recent IntelliJ platform updates and more. Since becoming a first-class programming language option along with Java and C++ last May, Kotlin has enjoyed popularity among developers and Android's core dev team.

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·7 years ago

US appeals court sides with Oracle in Google multibillion-dollar copyright infringement claims

A US federal appeals court ruled Google violated copyright laws by using Oracle's software when developing its Android mobile platform. Judges for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Google's unauthorized use of 37 packages of Oracle's open-source Java application programming interface, or API, was unfair as a matter of law.

Android US Google

·7 years ago

Files Go by Google brings Google Photos Support and More

Google's Files Go app has received a new update bringing new ways to search through files, view the location of duplicate files before they’re deleted, and the addition of Google Photos support.

Apps Google Android

·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases March 2018 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the March 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Devices and OS Google BlackBerry Android

·7 years ago

Usecrypt Messenger rolls out on Android and iOS

A European team of cryptographers, cryptologists and programming specialists have developed a new application they claim will revolutionize the world of mobile communication. They claim that it is in fact more secure that talking to someone face-to-face.

Android Apple Apps Google

·7 years ago

Android P Developer Preview unveiled by Google

Google has today announced Android P, which won’t get a real name or version number at the moment due to the fact that this is an early baseline build for developers only. Like Android Oreo, the P release doesn’t come with a lot of major feature additions. There are several notable additions, and then a massive number of small tweaks and API changes for developers.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 6 added to Android Enterprise Recommended program

Last month, Google announced the Android Enterprise Recommended program, highlights the best Android phones in Google's opinion for people in the business/enterprise space. The program launched with 22 devices from a variety of manufacturers, with Google stating that more devices will be added over time.

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·7 years ago

Google releases March 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the March 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The March bulletin has two security patch levels .

Android Devices and OS Google

·7 years ago

BlackBerry phones don’t have to be a niche business says BlackBerry Mobile exec

Speaking to journalists at a briefing ahead of Mobile World Congress 2018, Francois Mahieu, the chief commercial officer of BlackBerry Mobile, said he hopes to capture 3 percent to 5 percent of the market for premium phones in the next few years.

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·7 years ago

OnePlus 5 and 5T get updates to sort Streaming HD Videos but you will have to return your device

Back in December of last year, it was discovered that the OnePlus 5 and 5T can't stream HD videos from Netflix, Amazon and other streaming services. The problem is the phones don't ship with the WidevIne Level 1 DRM that these services require for HD playback, so videos are only played at standard definition (480p).

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·7 years ago

BlackBerry Calendar for Android brings Lunar Year Display to Chinese Calendar and more

BlackBerry have released an update to their BlackBerry Calendar for Android app. In the Chinese Lunar Calendar, it will now display the Chinese Lunar Year information across the different calendar views.

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·7 years ago

Acorn announces new Micro Phone in 40th anniversary year of UK brand

Acorn has announced its first smartphone, the Micro Phone C5- a feature packed, flagship Android handset, aimed to give UK consumers a smarter choice of mobile phone. To celebrate the 40th year of the historic Acorn brand, the relaunched UK company is revealing the Micro in tribute to its predecessor a.

Devices and OS Google Android UK

·7 years ago

BlackBerry KEYone and Motion officially verified as Android Enterprise Recommended

Security. privacy, reliability and productivity are critical features that enterprise smartphone users demand and can be found in the Android Enterprise Recommended BlackBerry KEYone and BlackBerry Motion from TCL.

Google BlackBerry Android

·7 years ago

Android Enterprise Recommended program launched by Google

Google announced the Android Enterprise Recommended program today, designed to help enterprises find the best enterprise devices and services Android has to offer. As the name implies, it’s designed to point enterprise IT departments at devices that Google has deemed to be enterprise-ready.

Devices and OS Samsung Google Android

·7 years ago

Google Pay launch begins rebrand of Android Pay and Google Wallet

Earlier in the year, Google announced that it would be merging its Android Pay and Google Wallet services under one new umbrella called "Google Pay." A little more than a month later, the Google Pay app is now rolling out to users via an update on the Play Store. The initial launch does not bring anything new to the table and is basically the beginning of the rebrand.

Apps Financial Google Android

·7 years ago

LG to Unveil New Smartphone AI at MWC 2018

LG will unveil the first of a suite of AI technologies for its smartphones at this year’s Mobile World Congress...

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

Android P bringing support for iPhone X-style ‘notch’

The next version of Google's mobile operating system, Android P, is expected to support newer phone designs, such as the notch used that's already used in Apple's iPhone X, Bloomberg reports, citing sources close to the situation.

Samsung Google Android Devices and OS

·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases February 2018 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the February 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Google BlackBerry Android Devices and OS

·7 years ago

Google fined $21.1M by India’s CCI for ‘unfair search bias’

Google has been fined 1.36bn rupees (£15.2m; $21.2m) by India's Competition Commission of India (CCI) for abusing its dominance in the country. Based on findings of contraventions against Google, CCI imposed the penalty after taking into account its revenue from its India operations only.

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·7 years ago

Google releases February 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the February 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The February bulletin has two security patch levels .

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

Skygofree Android spyware records audio at pre-defined location

A newly discovered Android spyware, dubbed Skygofree, offers its users a number of unprecedented surveillance capabilities. The spyware, in development since at least 2014, is enhanced with a few capabilities that make it different to the tons of other Android malware...

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases January 2018 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the January 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Devices and OS Google BlackBerry Android

·7 years ago

Google Pay combines Android Pay and Google Wallet under one brand name

Google has announced the merger of Android Pay and Google Wallet into a single brand, Google Pay. Google Wallet was first launched in 2011, and at one time supported NFC payments for goods and services. In 2015, the company launched a new service, Android Pay/

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·7 years ago

Haier Announces New Global, Google Android TV Partnership at CES 2018

Haier has announced an expanded partnership with Google to launch multiple series of Google Android TV products globally in 2018. With Android TV, your favorite content is always front and center. So whether you're looking for a new show to binge watch.

Google Android Connected

·7 years ago

Google releases January 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the January 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so.

Android Devices and OS Google

·7 years ago

WhatsApp finally says goodbye to BlackBerry and Windows Mobile

With over a billion users, WhatsApp is the biggest messaging service on the planet and way back in 2016, the company announced that it would cease support for a number of operating systems by the end of 2016.

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·7 years ago

Eric Schmidt to step down as Executive Chairman of Alphabet

Eric Schmidt, the former chief executive of Google who played an integral role in Google’s rise to power, is stepping down as executive chairman at the search engine's parent company Alphabet.

News Google

·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases December 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the December 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Google BlackBerry Android Devices and OS

·7 years ago

Google releases December 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the December 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases November 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the November 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

BlackBerry Android Devices and OS Google

·7 years ago

Google releases November 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the November 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases October 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the October 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Android Devices and OS Google BlackBerry

·7 years ago

BlackBerry Calendar for Android brings Exchange ActiveSync enhancements

BlackBerry have released an update to their BlackBerry Calendar for Android app, bringing Exchange ActiveSync enhancements.

Apps Google BlackBerry Android

·7 years ago

BlackBerry Marketplace reaches 100+ Enterprise-Grade Products Milestone

Today at the BlackBerry Security Summit in London, the company announced a major milestone and update on its growing ISV (independent software vendor) ecosystem.

Google BlackBerry

·7 years ago

BlackBerry continues to make Samsung Devices More Secure

BlackBerry announced today it continues to improve its SecuSUITE for Samsung Knox solution which provides highly secure mobile voice and data communication for Samsung smartphones and tablets.

BlackBerry Android News Samsung Google

·7 years ago

Google announces Home Mini and Home Max

Google today revealed two additions to the Google Home family today - Google Home Mini, a smaller, more affordable version of its Google Home voice activated assistant as well as Google Home Max, a higher-end version.

Devices and OS Google Connected

·7 years ago

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL officially announced

Google unveiled the new Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones today, and both follow closely to their predecessors in terms of dimensions and shape, with a 5-inch 16:9 display with stereo speakers.

Devices and OS Samsung Google Android

·7 years ago

Google releases October 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the October 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so.

Google Android Devices and OS

·7 years ago

Ex employees sue Google alleging discriminating against women in pay and promotion

Three female ex Google employees have filed a lawsuit in the United States accusing the company of discriminating against women in pay and promotions.

News US Google

·8 years ago

BlackBerry releases September 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the September 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

BlackBerry Android Devices and OS Google

·8 years ago

Google releases September 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the September 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so.

Google Android Devices and OS

·8 years ago

Huawei’s unveils Mobile AI Assistant Kirin 970

Huawei has unveiled its very first mobile AI assistant in Berlin, Germany. The introduction of the mobile AI assistant is considered a bold and ambitious move for the company as it aims to rival the dominance of Bixby and Siri.

Google Huawei Connected

·8 years ago

Western Digital announces 400GB SanDisk Ultra microSD card

Western Digital today announced its 400 GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I card, the world’s highest-capacity microSD card for use in mobile devices.

Devices and OS Google

·8 years ago

BlackBerry to license Secure Android OS to other manufacturers

BlackBerry Senior Vice President, General Manager, Mobility Solutions, Alex Thurber has revealed that the company is currently in talks with various global smartphone makers to provide its version of a secure Android operating system.

BlackBerry Android Google

·8 years ago

Google announces Chrome Enterprise

Google has announced a new suite of tools called Chrome Enterprise, giving companies a cost-effective solution that gives them the flexibility and control to keep their employees connected.

Google Android

·8 years ago

Google announces partners to roll out Android 8 Oreo by end of year

Google has announced that the following partners will be rolling out Android 8 Oreo by the end of the year. The company announced Android 8.0 Oreo yesterday and promptly released the system images.

Huawei Android Devices and OS Samsung Google

·8 years ago

Android 8.0 Oreo System Images now available

Google announced Android 8.0 Oreo yesterday and has now released the system images for Pixel phones, the Nexus 6P and 5X, the Nexus Player and the Pixel C.

Devices and OS Google Android Developers

·8 years ago

Oreo is official name of Android 8

Google has revealed the name of Android 8, and it comes as no surprise that Android 8.0 is officially Oreo. Google has partnered with Nabisco, the owner of the Oreo brand, similar to the way they partnered with Nabisco rival Nestlé for Android 4.4 KitKat.

Devices and OS Google Android

·8 years ago

Google Pixel 2 passes through FCC running Android O

HTC has registered what appears to be the Pixel 2 with the FCC. A smartphone with model number G011A was spotted before, when it received its Wi-Fi certification, although at the time there was little to suggest that this was the Pixel 2.

Google Android

·8 years ago

BlackBerry releases August 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the August 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Google BlackBerry Android Devices and OS

·8 years ago

CounterPath Releases Enhanced Bria Mobile for Android and iOS

CounterPath has announced it has released a new mobile version of its Bria softphone client for iOS and Android devices, available from the Google Play and iTunes stores through a new subscription model.

Connected Apps Google Android Apple

·8 years ago

Google releases August 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the August 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so.

Devices and OS Google Android

·8 years ago

Google launches Android O Fourth and Final Developer Preview

Google has launched the fourth and final developer preview of the next version of its mobile operating system, currently code-named Android O.

Developers Devices and OS Google Android

·8 years ago

Google begins rollout of Google Play Protect

At Google I/O 2017, Google announced Google Play Protect, a new suite of services that will help secure your Android device with Google Play Services installed.

Google Android

·8 years ago

Deploying BlackBerry Hub+ on non-BlackBerry Android devices

Deploying the BlackBerry Hub+ for Business solution on non-BlackBerry Android devices. Step 1 – Purchase and obtain the BlackBerry Hub+ Licensing application. Eligible customers can contact their BlackBerry Account Manager...

Tips Google

·8 years ago

BlackBerry releases July 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 July 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices.

BlackBerry Android Devices and OS Google

·8 years ago

Google releases July 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the July 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The July bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities...

Devices and OS Google Android

·8 years ago

BlackBerry releases April 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the April 2017 Android Security update to Android devices that have been purchased from ShopBlackBerry.com. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Devices and OS Google BlackBerry Android

·8 years ago

Google releases April 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the April 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin since March 6, 2017 or earlier.

Android Devices and OS Google

·8 years ago

Apple scores victory preventing banks from introducing their own mobile payment services on Apple devices

Apple has won a victory in its fight to prevent banks from introducing their own mobile payment services on Apple devices, as an Australian regulator barred lenders from bargaining collectively for access.

Google Apple

·8 years ago

Intelligence services must have access to encrypted messaging says Home Secretary

After the London terrorist attack this week, where Khalid Masood killed four people in Westminster, the home secretary has said that intelligence services must have access to encrypted messaging services.

Google UK News

·8 years ago

Google launches Android O first Developer Preview

Google has launched the first developer preview of the next version of its mobile operating system, currently code-named Android O. As was the case last year with the first Android N Developer Preview, Google isn’t letting us know everything that will be included with Android O.

Developers Devices and OS Google Android

·8 years ago

IBM Launches Blockchain as a Service

IBM has launched the first enterprise-strength Blockchain as a Service, based on The Linux Foundation's open source Hyperledger Fabric version 1.0. IBM Blockchain, which lets developers quickly establish highly secure blockchain networks on the IBM cloud

Samsung Google Financial

·8 years ago

BlackBerry’s Secusmart shows next SecuSUITE generation for Samsung Knox

Secusmart, a BlackBerry subsidiary, today announced the next generation of its SecuSUITE solution, a mobile security solution for voice and data encryption for Samsung smartphones and tablets.

Samsung Google BlackBerry Android

·8 years ago

iOS and Android Continue Towards Two-OS World Domination

The latest smartphone OS sales data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech shows that iOS achieved continued growth across most regions tracked, except for Japan, Spain, and Urban China.

Opinion Devices and OS Samsung Google Huawei

·8 years ago

BlackBerry releases March 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. BlackBerry has today rolled out the March 2017 Android Security update to Android devices purchased from ShopBlackBerry.com.

Devices and OS Google BlackBerry Android

·8 years ago

Android Pay launches in Belgium

Google has continued the expansion of Android Pay, as the company launched its mobile payments system in Belgium. Users will be able to pay at over 85,000 retail locations with Android Pay, including Carrefour, McDonald's, Media Markt, H&M, and more.

Android Financial Google

·8 years ago

Google releases March 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

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

Devices and OS Google Android

·8 years ago

Android Studio 2.3 now available for Developers

Google has released a new update to Android Studio, giving developers more features and enhancements to improve their apps. Android 2.3 features quality improvements as well as new features for each phase of the development workflow.

Developers Google Android

·8 years ago

HMD unveils 3 Android Smartphones and brings back the Nokia 3310

HMD showcased their newest Nokia-branded phones at MWC today and as expected, the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 appeared, and the international variants of the ‘phablet’-sized Nokia 6.

Android Devices and OS Google

·8 years ago

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

·8 years ago

Google, Microsoft and creative industries sign anti-piracy agreement

Google and Microsoft have signed an agreement with the UK Government and the creative industries in a long-running battle over links to pirated films and music online.

UK Google Microsoft

·8 years ago

AWS Announces Amazon Chime, Business Video conferencing and communications service

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced Amazon Chime, a new unified communications service that makes meetings easier and more efficient than ever before.

Google Amazon Connected Apps

·8 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

·8 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.

Devices and OS Google BlackBerry Android

·8 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.

Devices and OS Google Android

·8 years ago

Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft amongst 97 tech companies to file opposition to Trump’s travel ban

Nearly 100 US technology companies have filed a legal brief opposing President Trump’s ban on migration from seven Muslim-majority countries, arguing that it imposes significant burdens on the industry.

Google Amazon News US

·8 years ago

Optiemus reportedy signs 10 year brand licensing deal with BlackBerry

Back in November last year, we reported how Optiemus Infracom were to distribute and promote BlackBerry handsets to the Indian market.

Android India Google BlackBerry

·8 years ago

Google releases Android 7.1.2 Nougat Beta for Pixel, Nexus devices

Google has rolled out Android 7.1.2 Nougat public beta for all eligible devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program. Android 7.1.2 is an incremental maintenance release focused on refinements and includes several bugfixes.

Devices and OS Google Android

·8 years ago

Samsung begins rollout of Nougat 7.0 for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in UK

Samsung began the general rollout of its Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, starting in the United States and said it hoped to release the final update sometime in January.

Google Android UK Devices and OS Samsung

·8 years ago

HMD Global unveils Nokia 6 with Android Nougat in China

HMD Global has unveiled its first Nokia smartphone, Nokia 6, in China. Nokia 6 marks the first step for the Nokia brand into Android smartphones with more to come in 2017.

Google China Android

·8 years ago

Samsung and Google unveil Samsung Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro

Samsung today announced the Samsung Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro, the latest generation of its Chromebooks that pairs the power and productivity of a laptop with the flexibility and versatility of a tablet.

Android Devices and OS Samsung Google

·8 years ago

Intel Accelerates the Future with World’s First 5G Modem

Intel is set to ship a groundbreaking modem that will deliver data transfer rates many times faster than most wired internet connections.

Google 5G Devices and OS

·8 years ago

Hyundai brings Google Assistant integration to Blue Link service

In an integration highlighting the increasing connection between cars and the home, Hyundai is demonstrating compatibility with the company's Blue Link Agent for the Google Assistant.

Google Connected Automotive

·8 years ago

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