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While we have heard news before about malware packed apps existing on the play store, this is surprising as well as scary news.

Over 200 brands include malware within system apps, reveals Google

Google adds that millions of Android users have malware running on their devices without even realising it.

11 Aug 2019 2:47 PM

The future is bright for Android! (Photo: Samsung Galaxy Zero concept AndroidLeo)

Boring iPhone design allowing Android rivals to destroy Apple

With iPhone design getting increasingly stale, Android manufacturers have no reason to ape Apple anymore.

10 Aug 2019 3:15 PM

Google will further assist you in recommendations for next steps after booking the flight. It will also provide hotel insights.

Google will now show you best prices for exact itinerary

It will also monitor the price on your behalf and alert you if the price drops before departure.

09 Aug 2019 7:36 AM

Trump on Tuesday accused Google of “very illegal” acts but offered no evidence, and no formal charges have been announced. (Photo: ANI)

Trump accuses Google without evidence ahead of election

Trump, who is seeking re-election in 2020, has repeatedly slammed Google and a host of other technology companies.

07 Aug 2019 11:47 AM

Google improves image search for easy comparison

Now, when you select an image, it appears in a side panel on the page, next to the search results.

07 Aug 2019 7:44 AM

Google committed to introducing some recycled plastic to 100 per cent of products by 2022. (Photo: AP)

Google to integrate recycled plastic in all products by 2022

Three out of nine Google products for which the company has detailed disclosures online contain recycled plastic.

06 Aug 2019 10:08 AM

Apple said on Friday it had paused the program called “grading”, where it reviewed anonymized recordings of conversations people had with its Siri voice assistant. (Photo: AP)

Apple, Google halt reviewing audio recordings from voice assistants

Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google have globally suspended reviewing recordings from users interacting with their voice assistants.

03 Aug 2019 11:56 AM

Alphabet Inc’s Google will allow rivals to compete to be the default search engines on new Android devices in Europe, but they will have to pay for the privilege. (Photo: Representational Image)

Google to allow rival search engines on Android, but there’s a price

Google on Friday announced plans to auction spots on a “choice screen” from which users will select their preferred search engine.

03 Aug 2019 11:19 AM

Google will roll out the feature in the Phone app on Pixel and select Android devices in the US over the coming months.

Google Pixel users will be able to tap on screen for emergency help

This feature will work irrespective of your data connection status.

03 Aug 2019 8:12 AM

Mozilla said it would block DarkMatter certified websites because of “credible evidence” presented.

Google blocks websites certified by DarkMatter

DarkMatter provided staff for a secret hacking operation, code named Project Raven, on behalf of a UAE intelligence agency.

02 Aug 2019 7:55 AM

Trump hosted a meeting of seven technology CEOs last week to discuss Huawei and other topics.

US firms see little clarity on Huawei as US-China talks resume

Trump had pledged to allow the sales as a goodwill gesture to President Xi Jinping when the two met last month.

30 Jul 2019 11:53 AM

Combined with the Soli sensor, the two IR face unlock sensors will work more efficiently and turn on as you pick up the phone in your hand. (Photo: Google)

2019 flagship will feature cutting-edge tech you've never seen before

The new Soli radar sensor allows the Pixel 4 to be operated without physically touching the phone.

30 Jul 2019 11:30 AM

Lockheimer’s tweet was actually a critical reply to an article which criticised US cellular carriers for ‘lack of effort’ in rolling out RCS. (Photo: 9to5google)

Google completes RCS messaging rollout to users in France, UK

Hiroshi Lockheimer recently revealed the information in a tweet.

29 Jul 2019 4:13 PM

The project is being rolled out in partnership with D-VoiS - an Internet service provider in Bengaluru. (Photo: File | AFP)

Cisco partners Google to roll out public WiFi in Bengaluru

WiFi locations include public spaces like bus stops, hospitals and government offices among others.

29 Jul 2019 12:36 PM

The researchers used the population-based training (PBT) technique which was previously used to train DeepMind to play StarCraft II.

Alphabet is using StarCraft II to train self-driving cars

The technique is inspired by biological evolution and speeds up the selection of machine learning algorithms.

29 Jul 2019 7:56 AM

It also acknowledged a broad U.S. DoJ antitrust review of large internet companies.

Alphabet to continue talks with US DoJ in antitrust review

Facebook Inc on Wednesday said the U.S. Federal Trade Commission had informed it last month that it was under antitrust investigation.

27 Jul 2019 12:40 PM

Trump, in a tweet, did not offer any evidence of a problem with Google’s business in China but said if there were any issues, his administration would find out about it. (Photo:AP)

Trump warns Google over company’s work in China

Trump has repeatedly slammed US technology companies.

27 Jul 2019 11:18 AM

Gabbard and her campaign are seeking an injunction against Google from further meddling in the election and damages of at least USD 50 million, the report said. (Photo: File)

Tulsi Gabbard sues Google for USD 50 million for hindering her poll campaign

The Iraq war veteran has become the first-ever Hindu to be running for the presidency in the United States.

26 Jul 2019 3:58 PM

While it did not identify them the agency appeared to reference Alphabet Inc, Amazon.com Inc and Facebook Inc, and potentially Apple Inc.(Photo: AP)

US attorney general, state officials discuss big tech firms' effect on competition

The bipartisan group held discussions centered on “big tech companies stifling competition on the internet,” the statement said.

26 Jul 2019 11:14 AM

The app has been added with audio visualisation feature to show when a sound is detected.

Google makes Sound Amplifier available on older Android phones

Sound Amplifier allows people with hearing challenges to hear more clearly.

26 Jul 2019 7:57 AM

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