Bunch of hardware reveals from Google at its I/O developer conference, including new Pixel smartphones, smartwatch, tablet, earbuds, and AR glasses
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Pixel Watch Render Suggests Fitbit Integration
After years of rumours about potential Google’s Pixel Watch, render from respected leaker is revealed, touting name from the Lord of the Rings
EU Committee Agrees Common Charger For Mobile Devices
Apple not happy. Protracted effort by European Union to create universal charger for mobile devices nudges one step closer
Google To Limit Ad Tracking On Android Apps
More bad news for advertisers? Google announces the Privacy Sandbox will be expanded from web browser and will include Android apps
Apple Releases ‘Tracker Detect’ For Android AirTag Detection
Preventing AirTag stalking? 'Tracker Detect' app lets Android users search for nearby active trackers such as Apple's AirTag
Google Warns Of Bug That Can Block Android Emergency Calls
Google says it and Microsoft are working to fix rare issue with Android and Microsoft Teams after US user reports phone unable to call 911
Google Warns Android App Developers Over Data Sharing
Google warns app developers working with UK data company Huq to be clearer about what they are sharing, amidst privacy concerns
Australia Wants Search Engine Choice Screen On Smartphones
Search engine move plotted down under. Australian watchdog plans to make Google offer smartphone users an alternative search engine
Nokia Tablet Unveiled By HMD Global
Possible challenger to Apple iPad? New Android-based tablet device unveiled, namely the £199.99 Nokia T20 tablet from HMD Global
Top Search On Bing Is ‘Google’, Google Tells Court
Top search term on Microsoft's Bing is 'Google', Google tells European Union court as it argues record £4bn antitrust fine should be overturned
Google Appeals EU’s 2018 Antitrust Fine
Google seeks dismissal of EU's 4.3bn euro antitrust fine, tells court payments to phone makers were needed in Android's fight against Apple
EU Set To Unveil Common Phone Charger Proposal
Only a decade late? European Commission on Thursday will reportedly present its proposed legislation for a common phone charger
South Korea Slaps Google With $177m Fine
Antitrust regulator in South Korea has fined Google $177m for blocking customised versions of the Android operating system
Google To Tempt iOS Users With Android Switch App
Google is developing a 'Switch to Android' app so that iOS users can port their data and apps from their iPhone device
Google Reveals ‘New Chapter’ For Bug Bounty Program
Google's 'vulnerability reward program' has found over 11,000 bugs and paid out $29m over past ten years, but now has a 'major makeover'
Windows 11 Slated To Arrive Before Year End
Microsoft unveils its next operating system Windows 11, and promises Windows 10 users a free upgrade, if the PC is compatible
Google Adds Encryption To Messages App, Expands Earthquake Detection
Android announcements includes Google Messages now offering end-to-end encryption and expanded Earthquake detection and alerts
Google To Halt Charges For Alternative Search Engines On Android
Google is to allow other search engines to be offered on Android for free, after cancelling the default search preference charge
Huawei To Launch Harmony 2.0 Operating System Next Week
Huawei's Android replacement operating system for mobile handsets and devices, Harmony OS 2.0, will be officially launched next week
Google I/O: Android 12 Boasts Major Redesign
Google I/O: With few hardware (Pixel etc) announcements, Google confirms massive redesign for Android 12, including new look and feel
Android ‘Exposes’ Covid-19 Contact Tracing Data
Android devices expose contact tracing data to hundreds of third-party apps, finds analysis of 'privacy-first' Apple-Google framework
Malware From Google Play Store Infects 700,000 Users
Etinu malware bypasses Google's security protections, infects 700,000 Android users to make unauthorised purchases before being removed
Massive ‘Parcel Delivery’ SMS Scam Campaign Hits UK
Millions of scam text messages hit UK mobile phones pretending to be from parcel delivery firms, but in reality spreading banking malware Flubot
One In Six Android Phones In Developing Markets Infected
Mobile specialist Upstream warns large percentage of Android phones in developing markets infected with malware, due to a number of reasons
HMD Revamps Budget, Midrange Nokia Handsets
Six new Nokia handsets from HMD, ranging from budget to midrange handsets with prices starting as low as 75 euros and up to 349 euros
Google Wins Over Oracle In Decade-Long Case
US Supreme Court hands victory to Google in decade-long spat with Oracle over search giant's use of Java SE API code in Android
Microsoft Kills Cortana iOS, Android App
Protracted death of digital assistant continues, as Redmond officially pulls support for the Cortana apps on the Android and iOS platforms
Microsoft’s Surface Duo Set For European Launch Next Week
Coming next week to this side of the pond, Microsoft's Surface Duo will still cost an eye watering £1,349 for the dual screen device
DoJ Sues ‘Gatekeeper’ Google Over Alleged ‘Illegal Monopoly’
Breakup threat. US Department of Justice lawsuit accuses Google of abusing its position to dominate search and search advertising
Oracle’s Android Lawsuit Against Google Heard At US Supreme Court
Ten year old Android dispute is heard before highest court in the United States this week, as Oracle seeks ruling on epic Google fued