android

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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After US Blacklist, Huawei Weighs Its Options For Phones
After US Blacklist, Huawei Weighs Its Options For Phones
May 21, 2019  |  International

After a blacklist by the United States, Chinese Telecom giant Huawei is considering creating its own operating system for its mobile phones and will also...

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Google Cuts Ties With Huawei
Google Cuts Ties With Huawei
May 19, 2019  |  Google

Google is halting a business relationship with Huawei, the Chinese telecommunications company, in what is seen as a blow to the company that has been...

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India’s CCI Looks Into Google’s Android Dominance
India’s CCI Looks Into Google’s Android Dominance
May 10, 2019  |  Regulation

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has reportedly ordered an investigation into Alphabet Inc.’s Google unit to look into alleged abuse of its Android mobile...

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Google To Launch Electronic IDs For Android Devices
Google To Launch Electronic IDs For Android Devices
May 09, 2019  |  Innovation

Google has announced that it is working on bringing electronic IDs to Android devices, according to reports. The company released the news on Thursday (May...

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Android Users Can Pay For Apps With Cash
Android Users Can Pay For Apps With Cash
May 09, 2019  |  Google

Google has launched a new service geared toward emerging markets that enables people to pay for apps without needing a credit card. According to reports, the...

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Google I/O To Highlight Google Assistant, New Smart Speaker
Google I/O To Highlight Google Assistant, New Smart Speaker
May 06, 2019  |  Google

It’s only spring, but in a digital commerce and payments sense, it’s also the early version of Christmas. Google’s latest I/O conference is scheduled to...

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Android 7 Phones Can Be Used As 2FA
Android 7 Phones Can Be Used As 2FA
April 10, 2019  |  Google

Google announced on Wednesday (April 10) that any mobile phone that runs the Android 7 operating system (OS) or higher can be used as a...

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WhatsApp Debuts Biz App On iOS
WhatsApp Debuts Biz App On iOS
March 22, 2019  |  B2B Payments

WhatsApp Business has started to roll out its services on iOS, more than a year after it launched on Android. The app, which is separate...

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Square Launches Appointments App For Android
Square Launches Appointments App For Android
March 04, 2019  |  Mobile Payments

To help manage the booking and payment needs of its users, Square rolled out its Appointments app for Android. The app can be downloaded for...

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