Microsoft wins German ban on Motorola phones
A German regional court on Thursday issued an injunction against newly-acquired Motorola Mobility for infringing one of Microsoft’s patents, according to FOSS Patents. The manufacturer …
Google Play gets in-app subscriptions for Android
Google on Thursday announced an update to its Google Play Store that allows Android users to make in-app subscriptions. The update comes more than year …
Google's Nexus tablet to launch in July, report claims
Google’s Nexus tablet will reportedly ship in June with an initial volume of 600,000 units per month, according to Digitimes. The slate, which is being …
Google did not infringe Oracle's patents with Android
In the widely publicized patent infringement case between Google and Oracle, a San Francisco jury on Wednesday found that Google’s Android operating system does not …
WikiLeaks launches encrypted social network
Backers of the whistle-blowing organisation WikiLeaks recently launched Friends of WikiLeaks (FoWL), an encrypted social network for like-minded individuals. “Friends of WikiLeaks is a network …
Google closes Motorola acquisition
In line with earlier reports, Google on Tuesday finalized its acquisition of Motorola Mobility. The $12.5 billion merger was approved by regulators in China on …
Motorola won't update DROID 3, DROID X2 to Android 4
Motorola recently updated its Android release timeline and revealed that certain devices will remain on Android 2.3 rather than receiving an upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. …
Chrome passes Internet Explorer to become world's most popular browser
Google’s Chrome Web browser has continued to gain market share since its introduction in 2008. Despite surpassing Internet Explorer in select regions and on weekends, …
Motorola layoffs imminent after Google buyout, report claims
Following China’s recent regulatory approval, Google’s $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility is expected to close in the next two days. Motorola employees may not be …
Europe gives Google one last chance to end antitrust investigation
European Union antitrust regulators launched an investigation into Google’s search practices in November 2010 after rivals accused the company of promoting its own services ahead …
China approves Google's Motorola buy, demands Android remain open
The United States Department of Justice approved Google’s $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility this past February, but the massive deal awaited the blessing of …
Being open could close the door on Android
While I may recommend the iPhone to the majority of people who ask, Android is still my mobile operating system of choice. Google has created …
Google Music deauthorization limit poses a problem for rooters [updated]
Similar to Apple’s iTunes program, Google Music only allows a certain number of devices to be connected to the service at one time. Google allows …
Android fragmentation gets visualized, again
Android’s rise to the top of the mobile operating system food chain as measured by device proliferation has been remarkably swift, but not without its …
Google+ is a ghost town, study says
Google’s emerging social network Google+ may boast big user numbers, but a new study suggests that social activity and user engagement are anything but impressive. …
Google ready to spend billions to make Google Play Music a success
Google is reportedly breaking out its massive checkbook in an effort to gain blanket rights to major labels’ music catalogs. Following unconfirmed reports that Google’s …
Google shares an image taken with its Project Glass prototype
Google continues to tease its unique and futuristic “Project Glass” HUD glasses. The Internet giant recently made a short post on its Google+ page and …
Wake up call: 59% of mobile apps don't earn enough to break even
With Instagram recently having been acquired by Facebook for $1 billion and OMGPOP, makers of Draw Something, cashing in for $200 million, developers are attacking …
Google issued first license to test driverless cars
Nevada is the first state to grant Google a U.S. license to test driverless cars. The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles confirmed on Monday that …
Google Play Store surpasses 15 billion downloads
After reports surfaced claiming the Google Play Store was about to reach 15 billion app downloads, Google confirmed to TechCrunch that it reached the milestone …
Samsung looks beyond Android
Android has been good to Samsung. Very, very good. Samsung recently reported its second consecutive quarter of record earnings, thanks in no small part to …
AT&T CEO blames Google for slow Android updates, Google fires back
When asked about the slow roll-out of updates for its Android-powered smartphones and tablets, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson claimed Google was at fault and the carrier could do …
LG to launch new Google TV this month
According to an LG executive, the South Korean firm plans to launch an Internet-enabled Google TV in the United States the week of May 21st, Reuters …
More than 50% of U.S. mobile users own smartphones
The majority of mobile subscribers in the United Stated now own a smartphone according to the latest numbers from Nielsen. The research firm found that …
Jury says Google infringed on Oracle's copyrights
A San Francisco jury on Monday determined that Google’s Android operating system infringes on Oracle’s copyrights concerning its Java programing language, Reuters reported. After days …
Samsung looking to acquire mobile companies (but not RIM)
J.K. Shin, president of Samsung’s mobile business, sat down with The Wall Street Journal and revealed that the South Korean manufacturer has begun aggressively hiring …
Android lost money in 2010
During Google’s ongoing legal dispute with Oracle, the judge presiding over the case revealed the Internet giant’s Android mobile operating system was not profitable in 2010, Reuters …
Google to be fined millions by U.S. over Safari breach
The United States Federal Trade Commission will fine Google for its breach of Apple’s Safari web browser security, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The Internet giant …
Smartphone shipments estimated to reach 1.7 billion in 2017, led by Android
Market research firm Ovum estimates that smartphone shipments will continue to grow and reach 1.7 billion units in 2017. The company cites increased demand from …
Numerous websites found to contain malware specifically targeting Android devices
Hacked websites are frequently used to infect PCs with malware, however the team at Lookout Mobile Security has discovered that hacked websites are specifically targeting …
