Global smartphone market returned to growth in October after a slump of more than two years, new research from Counterpoint finds

Global smartphone market returned to growth in October after a slump of more than two years, new research from Counterpoint finds
More bad news for Alphabet as Japanese competition watchdog begins investigation into Google's search domination
Analyst report says Huawei has replaced Apple iPhone as smartphone leader in China, despite iPhone 15 launch
Google challenges Indian antitrust regulator's directives on Android dominance in Supreme Court as it looks to protect key market
Police forces urge users to turn off Emergency SOS on Android phones, saying it is behind sharp increase in 'silent calls' to 999
New hardware device offerings include a budget Pixel 7a smartphone, a foldable Pixel smartphone, as well as a Pixel tablet
Group of Indian start-ups claims new Google in-app payment system allowing third-party providers charges 'unsustainable' fees
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
US federal judge rules Google intentionally sought to “hide the ball” in high profile antitrust case by automatically deleting evidence
Bye-bye mobile not-spots? Partnership will deliver satellite-based messaging for premium handsets running Android OS
Millions of users of older iPhones and Android handsets are to lose access to WhatsApp, after support ends 31 December
Return of the Donald? Truth Social app from former US President gains approval for release on Google Play Store
New Pixel 7 smartphones unveiled today by Google, including first-ever Pixel smartwatch with Fitbit included
Google reportedly pressured in India to help block spread of illegal lending apps targeting vulnerable groups
European Union’s General Court upholds punishing antitrust ruling against Google over its Android operating system
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
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 automatically delete location history of users who go near sensitive locations such as abortion clinics following Roe v Wade reversal
Apple's developer conference may be overshadowed by possible EU agreement for common charging port for all mobile devices
Bunch of hardware reveals from Google at its I/O developer conference, including new Pixel smartphones, smartwatch, tablet, earbuds, and AR glasses
After years of rumours about potential Google’s Pixel Watch, render from respected leaker is revealed, touting name from the Lord of the Rings
Apple not happy. Protracted effort by European Union to create universal charger for mobile devices nudges one step closer
More bad news for advertisers? Google announces the Privacy Sandbox will be expanded from web browser and will include Android apps
Preventing AirTag stalking? 'Tracker Detect' app lets Android users search for nearby active trackers such as Apple's AirTag
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 app developers working with UK data company Huq to be clearer about what they are sharing, amidst privacy concerns
Search engine move plotted down under. Australian watchdog plans to make Google offer smartphone users an alternative search engine