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Android 14 to block outdated apps to help reduce malware attack: Report

Initially, Android 14 devices will only block apps that specifically target older Android versions

The trouble with Android 'forks': Experts fear security, privacy breaches

The CCI has ordered Google to allow Android forks, but many believe that this may make the software vulnerable to security risks

Google removes 'Smart Reply' suggestions from Voice app on Android, iOS

Google has removed Smart Reply suggestions that appeared at the bottom of messages from the Voice app on Android and iOS

Google vows to cooperate with India's CCI after decision on Android

Google said on Friday it will cooperate with India's antitrust authority after country's top court upheld an antitrust order forcing US firm to change how it markets its popular Android platform

Look at the kind of authority you wield in terms of dominance: SC to Google

Singhvi further argued that in Korea, there is a different user and pressed that Google is there due to excellence and not due to dominance

Android issue of national importance, world looking at us, CCI tells SC

Android is a popular open-source, mobile operating system installed by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of smartphones and tablets

Google's Clock app on Pixel devices now lets users record alarm sounds

Tech giant Google has added a new feature to its Clock application on Pixel devices with which users can now record their own alarm and timer sounds

Tech-tonic shift: Govt looks to take on iOS, Android with Indian OS

Move to build IndOS comes at a time when Google is under CCI scrutiny

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android gets new features with Update 3: Details

Microsoft Teams Rooms update for Android devices brings features like a 4K display support, touch awareness, and more. Below are the details

CCI's 10 antitrust directives on Android that have spooked Google

Google licenses the system to smartphone makers, but critics say its restrictions are anti-competitive

BenQ launches Android TV 10 powered GV11 LED wireless portable projector

The BenQ GV11 projector will be available on the e-commerce platform Amazon and Flipkart at an introductory price of Rs 37,990

Netflix adds new game 'Shredder's Revenge' on iOS, Android smartphones

Streaming giant Netflix has added a new game to its mobile game lineup titled 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge' which is a modern take on the classic TMNT arcade games

NCLAT declines stay on CCI's Rs 936 cr Google penalty, asks firm to pay 10%

The NCLAT, on January 4, had refused an interim stay on an order of the competition regulator imposing a Rs 1,337 crore penalty on Google

Google's latest Android 13 update for Pixel devices brings new emojis

The update introduced new animal emojis -- donkey, moose, goose, and jellyfish, as well as a wing

Google warns Android growth in India will stall due to antitrust order

Google has so far said the CCI decision will force it to change its long-standing business model, but its Indian Supreme Court filing for the first time quantifies the impact and details the changes

Google to bring new features to old versions of Android operating system

The company is working to replace its existing ad-tracking system with Privacy Sandbox, and is planning to roll out the beta for the system on Android 13

Upcoming Android 14 likely to change share sheet in supported devices

Google's upcoming system software update, Android 14, will reportedly change Android devices' share sheet

WhatsApp's new feature 'Chat Transfer' to allow data migration on Android

With this feature, users will be able to transfer chat history to a new device by scanning the QR code

Google rolling out new split-screen user interface to Android Auto

The new design updates and feature improvements will provide users a "more personal, easy-to-use experience," the tech giant said in a blogpost on Thursday

Google set to challenge Android antitrust ruling at Supreme Court

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in October fined the Alphabet Inc unit $161 million for exploiting its dominant position in the market for Android which powers 97% of smartphones in India