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Google Is Testing Circular And Pill-Shaped Gboard Keys: But Do You Actually Want Them?
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 5:55am | 523Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is experimenting with a new look for Gboard on Android, introducing circular and pill-shaped keys that are currently rolling out to some beta testers. What Happened: A Gboard beta update (version 15.1) on Thursday introduced a major visual...
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This Bill Gates 'Mistake' Cost Microsoft A $400 Billion Opportunity, According To Android Co-Founder: 'Sorry, Bill'
Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 8:00am | 834Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates admitted to a significant oversight that, according to an Android co-founder, cost the Windows-maker a $400 billion opportunity in the mobile sector. What Happened: During an interview with Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz, Gates acknowledged...
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Prepared To Spend Billions For Decades Fighting Apple, Google Monopolies: 'We Think Our Best Days Are Ahead'
Friday, January 24, 2025 - 2:02am | 797Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, has reaffirmed his commitment to the ongoing legal battle against Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google. He is prepared to extend this fight for decades if necessary. What Happened: Epic Games, backed by Tencent Holdings (...
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Apple, Google Directed To Remove TikTok From Respective App Stores By Jan 19: Here's What You Need To Know
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 2:21am | 631U.S. lawmakers have issued a directive to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google to prepare for the removal of ByteDance-owned TikTok from their app stores by Jan. 19. What Happened: This move follows a federal appeals court ruling that requires...
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Microsoft's Xbox Game Store For Android 'Ready To Go Live,' Says Executive, But Legal Standoff With Google Halts Launch
Thursday, November 28, 2024 - 3:10am | 663Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has developed its Xbox game store for Android but remains unable to launch the service due to ongoing legal complications, the company revealed Wednesday. What Happened: Xbox executive Sarah Bond explained that while the game store functionality is complete, a recent...
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Apple's Premium Phone Reign In China Meets Challenger In Huawei's Mate 70 As New Smartphone Breaks Free From Google's Grip
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 2:07am | 732China's Huawei Technologies will replace Google's Android with its in-house developed operating system in smartphones and tablets starting next year. What Happened: On Tuesday, at a live-streamed event, Huawei announced that its Mate 70 series will debut HarmonyOS Next, the latest iteration of the...
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Apple Bridges iOS-Android Messaging Gap: RCS Reactions Finally Displayed Correctly On iPhones
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 4:08am | 661Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has updated its messaging system to accurately display Android user reactions on iOS, marking a major step forward in iPhone–Android messaging. What Happened: Apple has addressed the long-standing issue of Android, the operating system by Alphabet Inc.’s (...
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Qualcomm's New Chipset Brings Multi-Modal Generative AI To Android Phones, Boosting Competition With iPhone 16
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 5:16am | 648On Monday, chipmaker Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) unveiled its latest high-end smartphone SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which boasts a new Oryon CPU and enhanced AI capabilitie. What Happened: The Snapdragon 8 Elite replaces the Kryo CPUs previously used in Qualcomm’s mobile chipsets. The Oryon...
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Google Urges 9th Circuit To Halt 'Dangerous' Epic Ruling, Cites Substantial New Security Risks (UPDATED)
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 1:56pm | 851Editor's Note: A statement from Epic Games has been added to this article. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) subsidiary Google has requested the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to put a stop to the impending changes mandated by Judge James Donato’s ruling in the Epic v. Google case....
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Google Rolls Out Android 15 With Theft Detection Lock, Privacy Features For 'Sensitive' Apps And More
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 3:14am | 868Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(NASDAQ:GOOG) subsidiary Google has officially begun rolling out Android 15, the latest version of its mobile operating system, to Pixel devices today. What Happened: The update introduces a range of new security, privacy, and productivity features, with a strong...
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Microsoft To Launch Game Sales In Xbox App For Android This November
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 2:53pm | 489Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is taking a significant step forward in its mobile gaming strategy by enabling game sales within the Xbox app on Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Android. Xbox president Sarah Bond announced the development via social media; the update will roll out in November,...
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Google Will Continue To Fight Epic Games In Court To Halt Epic-Requested Changes To Play Store: 'Undercut Android's Ability To Compete With Apple's iOS'
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 9:47pm | 597Following the antitrust verdict, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has made moves to halt changes proposed by Epic Games. What Happened: In a blog post on Monday, Google said that it is appealing the court’s decision which requires it to open its Play Store to third-...
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Google Starts Rolling Out AI-Powered Security Features To Combat Android Phone Theft
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 8:05am | 566Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is rolling out new AI-powered security features for Android devices aimed at preventing phone theft. These features, which were initially announced in May, are designed to automatically secure a device if it is stolen. What Happened: Google's...
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New Display Tech For iPhone 17 Air, Apple's Legal Woes, And Lifesaving Features: This Week In Appleverse
Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 7:00am | 592This past week has been eventful for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), with developments ranging from potential technological advancements to legal challenges. The tech giant was also in the spotlight for its device longevity and a lifesaving feature during a natural disaster. Here’s a quick round-up...
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Better Quality Or Higher Loyalty? Apple's iPhone Users Retain Their Devices Longer Than Those Buying Google's Pixel And Samsung's Galaxy Smartphones
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 3:58am | 822A study conducted by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners or CIRP has once again revealed that Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone users tend to retain their smartphones longer than Android users. What Happened: On Wednesday, the study revealed that about one-third of new phone buyers...