Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, has announced support for Android Oreo (Go edition), an optimised experience for smartphones …
Google launches SDK for AR apps on Android
Looking to mix physical and digital spaces, Google has released a beta SDK for augmented reality, dubbed ARCore, that is focused …
Google’s ARCore set to bring augmented reality to 100m Android devices
ARCore will be made available to at least 100 million Android users, but Google have not yet set a date for its general release.
Google discovers new Android spyware
Google’s Android Security team announced the discovery of a new powerful Android spyware — named Lipizzan — which Google claims to be …
Kaspersky Lab launches new app for Android device batteries
According to the company, this free application is designed to save a mobile user from that dreaded unpleasant situation – when their phone battery starts getting low at the most inopportune moment.
Android creator Andy Rubin unveils Essential Phone
Andy Rubin, the creator of Android, has launched a smartphone and Smart Home assistant under his new company called Essential.
Google, Intel strengthen partnership with ‘Android Things’
Intel may have cut ties with Android on smartphones and tablets, but the company’s partnership with Google on Android for the Internet of Things is growing stronger.
HMD Global launches first Nokia Android smartphone
The Nokia 6 it the first Android smartphone release by Finnish company HMD Global, which acquired the rights to release Nokia-branded devices from Microsoft in 2016.
BlackBerry unveils DTEK50 Android smartphone
BlackBerry Limited has announced the release of DTEK50, its latest smartphone powered by Android, following the Priv.
Google could face EU antitrust charges over Android
The Commission began its Android investigation on 15th April 2015, the same day that it announced formal antitrust charges against Google in another investigation, accusing the company of favouring its own comparison shopping service over that of rivals.
Koenig receives ‘Android Authorised Training Centre’ certification
Koenig Solutions has revealed that it has received the ‘Android Authorised Training Centre’ certification from Android Advanced Training Consultants (Android ATC).
Symantec detects malware called ‘Android.Bankosy’
One-time passcodes, a crucial defense for online banking applications, are being intercepted by a malware programme for Android, according to new research from Symantec.
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Symantec detects malware called ‘Android.Bankosy’
One-time passcodes, a crucial defense for online banking applications, are being intercepted by a malware programme for Android, according to new research from Symantec.
BlackBerry confirms Android-powered Priv phone
As part of the company’s quarterly earnings announcement released recently, BlackBerry confirmed it would roll out an Android phone in late 2015.
Blackberry may release an Android device
According to recent reports, the next Blackberry smartphone could run Android, however, it doesn’t look like BlackBerry would turn into just another Android vendor. Instead the Android device will only be incorporated in BlackBerry to help improve its standing as a device management company.
Google reveals Android M
During the recently held Google I/O conference, Dave Burke, Vice President of Engineering for Android, gave developers a glimpse at the next update for Google’s mobile operating system, code-named Android M.
GM to incorporate Apple CarPlay and Android Autos in 2016
General Motors will be offering both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in most of its 2016 vehicles, allowing customers to mirror their smartphones and their apps to their infotainment systems.
Microsoft partners with 20 more Android tablet makers to pre-load Office apps
Microsoft apps will soon come pre-installed on more Android devices thanks to 20 new partnerships the company has forged with tablet makers around the world.
Palo Alto discovers widespread Android vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks has revealed details of a widespread vulnerability in Google’s Android mobile operating system that allows attackers to hijack the installation of a seemingly safe application – Android Package File (APK) – on user devices, replacing it with an app of the attacker’s choice.
Microsoft launches Office for Android
Microsoft has launched the final version of Office for Android, with Word, Excel and PowerPoint all available for free from the Google Play store.