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Android is a mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

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Google Leads Businesses Beyond Standard SMS
Google Leads Businesses Beyond Standard SMS
February 27, 2017  |  Retail

While the iPhone is popular among both consumers and businesses, Apple may not keep that lead for long. One company hoping to up the Android game...

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New Android Phones Get Google’s Digital Assistant
New Android Phones Get Google’s Digital Assistant
February 27, 2017  |  Mobile Applications

Google, owned by Alphabet, said over the weekend that its digital assistant will debut on smartphones that run the newest versions of the operating system,...

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Voice Is Now Malware’s Secret Weapon
Voice Is Now Malware’s Secret Weapon
February 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Symantec issued a security response on Wednesday (Feb. 22) concerning a new variant of Android ransomware that uses speech recognition APIs and forces victims to...

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Verizon Announces Free Apple, Android Phones With Unlimited Plan
Verizon Announces Free Apple, Android Phones With Unlimited Plan
February 14, 2017  |  Retail

In the race to become the top cellphone carrier, Verizon made a big announcement this week that just may change the game. In competition with...

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Android Pay Listing Released Early
Android Pay Listing Released Early
February 09, 2017  |  Wearables

As everyone awaits the rumored launch of Android Wear 2.0, customers might have gotten an early glimpse of the Android Pay application that will be...

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Starbucks To Roll Out AI Barista
Starbucks To Roll Out AI Barista
January 31, 2017  |  Retail

Need a Frappucino? Now, there’s artificial intelligence (AI) for that. Starbucks already has an order-and-pick-up feature on its mobile app, but soon customers will be...

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Global 4G Smartphone Shipments Surpass 1 Billion
Global 4G Smartphone Shipments Surpass 1 Billion
November 30, 2016  |  Mobile

Big news for the 4G smartphone space. Though global smartphone sales have been in a bit of a slump as of late, recent data from the...

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China Firm Transmitted Data From Android Devices
China Firm Transmitted Data From Android Devices
November 18, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Shanghai Adups Technology Company, a technology company based in China, is accused of developing and installing spyware on budget Android devices that stole text messages...

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Android Devices Could Get Infiltrated With Tracking Software
Android Devices Could Get Infiltrated With Tracking Software
November 16, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Update: ZTE provided a statement to PYMNTS: “We confirm that no ZTE devices in the U.S. have ever had the Adups software cited in recent...

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