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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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Softbank Walks Away From Investment In Smartphone Startup Due In Part To Apple

Softbank Walks Away From Investment In Smartphone Startup Due In Part To Apple
Softbank Walks Away From Investment In Smartphone Startup Due In Part To Apple
March 21, 2017  |  Apple

Softbank, the Japanese bank, has reportedly given up on a $100 million investment in a smartphone startup in part because of Softbank’s growing relationship with...

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Swarovski Postpones Launch Of Android Smartwatch
Swarovski Postpones Launch Of Android Smartwatch
March 17, 2017  |  Wearables

Swarovski has decided not to release an Android smartwatch — at least for the time being. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Uber Updates Driver-Facing App To Make It Easier For Them
Uber Updates Driver-Facing App To Make It Easier For Them
March 16, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

Aiming to make it easier for Uber drivers, the company has made big updates to its driver-facing app. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Gmail Mobile App Now Lets Users Exchange Funds
Gmail Mobile App Now Lets Users Exchange Funds
March 15, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Google announced on Tuesday (March 14) that the Gmail app on Android will now enable people to send and request money from anyone, even if...

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Turkey Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into Google And Android OS
Turkey Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into Google And Android OS
March 07, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Turkey has opened an inquiry into whether Google’s Android software ran afoul of the antitrust rules in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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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. Get the Full...

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