android

‘Map spam’ puts Google in awkward place

SAN FRANCISCO: Google was re-evaluating its user-edited online map system Friday after the latest embarrassing… Read More

Touch-friendly Office apps for Windows phones

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft on Friday unveiled a long-awaited suite of touch-friendly Office apps that allow… Read More

Android malware cut in half: Google

WASHINGTON: Google said Thursday that malware infections on Android devices have been cut in half… Read More

Android brings single inbox for all email services

SAN FRANCISCO: Google said Monday it was updating its mobile Gmail app for Android device… Read More

Microsoft buys Sunrise

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft on Wednesday announced that it has acquired hit mobile calendar application Sunrise… Read More

Microsoft launches Outlook for rival iOS, Android

WASHINGTON: Microsoft on Thursday launched an Outlook app for rival handsets running on Apple's iOS… Read More

Android smart televisions imminent

LAS VEGAS: Google-backed Android software that leads the smartphone market is spreading to a new… Read More

Microsoft makes Office free to rival mobile platforms

NEW YORK: Microsoft announced Thursday it was making its Office software suite available for free… Read More

Android co-creator leaves Google

SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Thursday confirmed that an executive behind leading mobile device software Android… Read More

Google unveils ‘Lollipop’ Android system, new devices

WASHINGTON: Google on Wednesday ramped up its mobile arsenal, upgrading its Nexus line with a… Read More

New iPads aim to boost Apple in premium tablet market

SAN FRANCISCO: With the global tablet computer market showing signs of cooling, Apple's expected unveiling… Read More

Microsoft says Samsung owes $6.9 million in unpaid interest

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft Corp is demanding $6.9 million interest from Samsung Electronics in a dispute over smartphone patent royalties,… Read More

Google launches cheap ‘Android One’ smartphone

NEW DELHI: Google Inc launched in India on Monday a $105 smartphone, the first device… Read More

BlackBerry buys UK mobile technology start-up Movirtu

TORONTO/LAS VEGAS: BlackBerry has acquired a U.K-based mobile technology start-up whose software allows users to… Read More

China to make own operating system to take on Microsoft, Google

SHANGHAI: China could have a new homegrown operating system by October to take on imported… Read More

Microsoft sues Samsung in U.S. over patent royalties

Microsoft Corp sued Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Friday, claiming the South Korean smartphone maker refused to… Read More

Apple should do more to tackle in-app purchases problem: EU

BRUSSELS: Apple has provided no concrete and immediate solutions to tackle the problem of adults… Read More

BlackBerry seals deal with Amazon to offer Android apps

TORONTO: BlackBerry Ltd reached a licensing deal with Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday that will let… Read More

Is Samsung cutting ties with Android?

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd plans to launch the first smartphone based on its Tizen… Read More