Global smartphone market returned to growth in October after a slump of more than two years, new research from Counterpoint finds
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Apple To Add RCS To Improve Texting Between Android, iPhone
Cross platform texting improvement on the way, as Apple says it will add support for RCS messaging in 2024
Japan Opens Probe Into Google Search Domination
More bad news for Alphabet as Japanese competition watchdog begins investigation into Google's search domination
Apple iPhone Ousted As Top Ranking Mobile In China – Report
Analyst report says Huawei has replaced Apple iPhone as smartphone leader in China, despite iPhone 15 launch
Google Takes Android Antitrust Challenge To Indian Supreme Court
Google challenges Indian antitrust regulator's directives on Android dominance in Supreme Court as it looks to protect key market
Android Feature ‘Behind Deluge’ Of 999 Calls
Police forces urge users to turn off Emergency SOS on Android phones, saying it is behind sharp increase in 'silent calls' to 999
Google I/O: Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 7a
New hardware device offerings include a budget Pixel 7a smartphone, a foldable Pixel smartphone, as well as a Pixel tablet
Indian Start-Ups Demand Delay For New Google Payment System
Group of Indian start-ups claims new Google in-app payment system allowing third-party providers charges 'unsustainable' fees
South Korea Fines Google £26m For Blocking Rival App Store
South Korean regulator fines Google 42.1bn won for attempting to block the growth of rival app store One Store through deals with game makers
Judge Rules Google Deleted Chats In Antitrust Case
US federal judge rules Google intentionally sought to “hide the ball” in high profile antitrust case by automatically deleting evidence
Qualcomm Partners Iridium For Satellite-Based Messaging On Android
Bye-bye mobile not-spots? Partnership will deliver satellite-based messaging for premium handsets running Android OS
WhatsApp To Stop Working On Older Mobile Phones
Millions of users of older iPhones and Android handsets are to lose access to WhatsApp, after support ends 31 December
Donald Trump Truth Social Gains Google Play Store Approval
Return of the Donald? Truth Social app from former US President gains approval for release on Google Play Store
Google Unveils Flagship Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, And Pixel Watch
New Pixel 7 smartphones unveiled today by Google, including first-ever Pixel smartwatch with Fitbit included
Google ‘Pressured In India’ Over Illegal Lending Apps
Google reportedly pressured in India to help block spread of illegal lending apps targeting vulnerable groups
EU Court Upholds Antitrust Android Ruling Against Google
European Union’s General Court upholds punishing antitrust ruling against Google over its Android operating system
Tim Cook Dismisses Google Pressure To Adopt RCS
Apple CEO Tim Cook suggests 'buy your mom an iPhone,' in response to question about no RCS support or integration in iMessage
Meta To Shutter Facebook Gaming App
That didn't last long. Meta is to close its Facebook Gaming app later this year – two years after it was launched to take on Twitch, YouTube
Google Seeks To Shame Apple Over RCS Refusal
Good luck convincing Tim. Google begins publicity campaign to pressure Aple into adopting the cross platform RCS messaging protocol
Samsung Unveils Two New Folding Smartphones
Foldable updates from Samsung. include new versions of its pocket sized square (Galaxy Z Flip 4), and the bigger folding phone (the Galaxy Z Fold 4)
Google To Delete Location History Of Users Who Visit Abortion Clinics
Google to automatically delete location history of users who go near sensitive locations such as abortion clinics following Roe v Wade reversal
EU To Agree Universal Mobile Charger Port On Tuesday – Report
Apple's developer conference may be overshadowed by possible EU agreement for common charging port for all mobile devices
Google Unveils Smartphone, Watch, Tablet, Glasses At I/O Conference
Bunch of hardware reveals from Google at its I/O developer conference, including new Pixel smartphones, smartwatch, tablet, earbuds, and AR glasses
Pixel Watch Render Suggests Fitbit Integration
After years of rumours about potential Google’s Pixel Watch, render from respected leaker is revealed, touting name from the Lord of the Rings
EU Committee Agrees Common Charger For Mobile Devices
Apple not happy. Protracted effort by European Union to create universal charger for mobile devices nudges one step closer
Google To Limit Ad Tracking On Android Apps
More bad news for advertisers? Google announces the Privacy Sandbox will be expanded from web browser and will include Android apps
Apple Releases ‘Tracker Detect’ For Android AirTag Detection
Preventing AirTag stalking? 'Tracker Detect' app lets Android users search for nearby active trackers such as Apple's AirTag
Google Warns Of Bug That Can Block Android Emergency Calls
Google says it and Microsoft are working to fix rare issue with Android and Microsoft Teams after US user reports phone unable to call 911
Google Warns Android App Developers Over Data Sharing
Google warns app developers working with UK data company Huq to be clearer about what they are sharing, amidst privacy concerns
Australia Wants Search Engine Choice Screen On Smartphones
Search engine move plotted down under. Australian watchdog plans to make Google offer smartphone users an alternative search engine