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CCI probe finds Apple abused position in apps market
India's antitrust body finds Apple engaged in abusive conduct in app store market, forcing developers to use its payment system. Apple denies wrongdoing, citing small market share in India. Investigation ongoing with potential fines and business practice changes. Google also faced similar scrutiny in India for in-app payments.
Banking Trojan malware affects Android phone users; more deadly than its previous form
The Trojan Medusa is back and is now more deadly. It is tough to detect and is wreaking havoc in phones across the US and Europe. It raises the importance of cyber security.
Reliance Industries starts testing country's first smart television operating system
Reliance Industries is beta testing its Android-based Jio TV OS for a Diwali launch. Competing with Samsung and LG, it will run 4K TVs under BPL and Reconnect, announced by Akash Ambani. Licensing deals and JioCinema integration drive revenue. Jio TV OS is open source. Bug fixes are ongoing amid market trends showing a decline in small-screen TV demand.
Huawei's Harmony aims to end China's reliance on Windows, Android
Huawei's recent strong selling smartphone launches have been closely watched for signs of advances in China's chip supply chain, the company has also quietly built up expertise in sectors crucial to Beijing's vision of technology self-sufficiency from operating systems to in-vehicle software.
Tencent's 'Dungeon & Fighter' game pulled from some Android app stores
Tencent is removing 'Dungeon & Fighter' from selected Android app stores as contracts expire, sparking issues over revenue sharing in China's mobile game market.
ET Explainer: How will Apple's RCS support for SMSes improve user experience
RCS is an interactive messaging protocol which enables features such as two-way communication, exchange of text/pictures/videos, group conversations, read receipts, lead generation and other advantages as compared to the traditional SMS.
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Welcome to the era of the AI smartphone
Apple and Google are set to release major software updates this fall, focusing on reinventing smartphones with artificial intelligence. Apple announced enhancements to iOS 18, including a revamped Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. Google introduced Gemini Nano, an AI assistant for Pixel phones. Both companies are aiming to improve messaging capabilities between iPhones and Androids.
The Dragon Prince: Xadia Mobile Game: Check out release date, features, where to play
The Dragon Prince: Xadia mobile game launches on iOS and Android on July 30, 2024, coinciding with the sixth season's release on July 26. Developed with the main series, the game features co-op missions, iconic villains and new stories, expanding the Wonderstorm universe.
How AI made Mark Zuckerberg popular again in Silicon Valley
Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, introduced an open-source AI system, challenging closed models like OpenAI. Jeffrey Emanuel, a hacker and AI enthusiast, initially skeptical, was impressed by Meta's move to make the code freely accessible.
Poco plans to sell 10 million smartphones in 2 years, aims to be among top-5 brands from third year
At the event Poco unveiled three variants of Poco F6 priced at Rs 25,999 with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB ROM storage for files, photos etc, Rs 27,999 for 12 GB RAM and 256 GB ROM variant, and Rs 29,999 for the model with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB ROM.
PlayStation 5/4, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC video games this week: Full list, release dates, key details
Gamers will have two new video games to play on PlayStation 5/4, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android and PC platforms.
India is in line for a major AI platform shift: Google Labs VP
Google Labs is an incubator created by US technology firm Google to test and publicly demonstrate new projects.
Google I/O 2024 key announcements: Check latest Android features, Gemini upgrades, new AI assistant and more
Google I/O 2024 highlighted Google's strides in AI, especially with Gemini models improving applications like Workspace and Chrome. They're launching AI-generated answers atop search results in the US, with a global rollout planned, impacting how over a billion users access information. While this promises streamlined searches, concerns about site traffic remain. Other innovations showcased include Veo for video creation, Gemini's expanded capabilities, and Project Astra, an ambitious AI assistant.
Google I/O 2024: From Gemini 1.5 Pro, Project Astra to Trillium, ET brings you the low down
Gemini 1.5 Pro, with a one million token long context window, is now available with Gemini Advanced in 35 languages, the company announced at Google I/O, its annual developer conference on Tuesday.
Google unveils Trillium chip; Gemini 1.5 Pro with 2M tokens made available for developers
Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday unveiled a product called Trillium in its artificial intelligence data center chip family that it says is nearly five times as fast as its prior version.
Google will now protect you against fraud with new scam call detection feature for Android: Here's how
Google unveiled an AI-powered scam call detection feature at Google I/O 2024, aimed at protecting Android users from phone scams. The feature, powered by Gemini Nano, analyzes conversations in real-time for fraudulent language and patterns. It operates locally on devices, ensuring privacy. Users will need to opt-in to use this proactive security tool, with more details expected later this year. Compatibility is currently limited to select flagship models, highlighting Google's commitment to enhancing user protection.
Google I/O 2024 update: Android 15 Beta 2 release date confirmed; check expected features
This year's Google I/O 2024 focused on groundbreaking AI developments alongside the upcoming Android 15 Beta 2 release. Google showcased Gemini AI advancements and teased Android 15's features like enhanced display, NFC transactions, screen sharing, satellite network support, camera controls, and more. Despite the AI focus, Android enthusiasts eagerly await Beta 2, highlighting Google's ongoing plans for Android.
Google I/O 2024: What to expect? Check where and when to watch the livestream
Google I/O 2024 is set to begin this year on Tuesday in Mountain View, California. The event promises a deep dive into Google's latest innovations, focusing on software updates, AI advancements, and more. The keynote, led by Sundar Pichai, will start at 10 AM Pacific Time (10:30 PM India Time) and will be live-streamed on Google's official YouTube channel. Expect insights into Android's future, updates on generative AI like Gemini AI, and potential teasers of upcoming Google hardware.
WhatsApp to roll out new feature to help manage phone storage: Report
WhatsApp is launching a new feature to help users manage phone storage, including chat filtering for storage optimization. The tool allows users to prevent accidental deletion by filtering content types, enhancing data organization.
Google defends app store, fighting Epic Games' bid for major reforms
Google made its filing late on Thursday in San Francisco federal court, where Epic last year persuaded a jury that the tech giant unlawfully stifled competition with its controls over apps downloads on Android devices and payments to developers for in-app transactions.
Meta rebuffs Google's virtual reality tie-up proposal: report
Google had suggested that Meta partnered with its new software platform that is being developed for virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed-reality headsets, the report said, citing a source involved in the talks.
PhonePe's Indus Appstore crosses 1 lakh downloads within 3 days of launch
The Indus Appstore aims to set itself apart from the Google and Apple platforms by not charging developers any platform fee or commission for in-app payments. Developers will also be free to integrate any payment gateway of their choice inside their apps.
Google gives a sneak peek to Android 15 update: From enhanced cameras to better privacy, a look at what the upgrade includes
From enhanced privacy settings to a more responsive and smooth app experience, the new upgraded version of Android comes with a lot of enviable features!
Supreme Court to decide Google-CCI dispute finally on April 30
Google has challenged a part of the NCLAT’s March 29 order that upheld the Rs 1,337-crore fine imposed on it, and also quashing of six of the 10 directives that the anti-trust body imposed on the US search giant to change its business model for anti-competitive conduct in the Android ecosystem.
Huawei makes a break from Android with next version of Harmony OS: report
Huawei will not support Android apps on its HarmonyOS Next platform, which will launch a developer version in Q2 and a commercial version in Q4. The company aims to bolster its own software ecosystem. Earlier versions of Harmony allowed Android apps, but this will no longer be possible. Huawei plans to exceed 700 billion yuan ($97.3 billion) in revenue in 2023, representing 9% YoY growth.
Android may soon introduce iPhone-like battery health monitoring feature for users
Currently teased in an upcoming Pixel release, the Android update aims to simplify battery health monitoring by introducing a dedicated 'Battery Health' page.
Simplify your Android experience: Google rolls out remote uninstallation feature for Play Store apps
The feature, embedded in Play Store version 38.8, streamlines app management across various platforms, including Auto, PC, Phone, TV, and Wear.
Google play trial thrusts Android into spotlight
Android is less integral to Google than its search and advertising business which is the subject of a different federal antitrust lawsuit by the Justice Department the Epic trial offered a window into previously unpublicized strategic forays by the world's fourth-largest company by market cap and deals it has made with Samsung Electronics Co., Activision Blizzard Inc. and Spotify Technology SA.
PhonePe opens Indus Appstore for Android developers to challenge Google-Apple duopoly
Digital payments major, PhonePe, is challenging the dominance of Google and Apple by opening its Indus Appstore to other Android developers. The Indus Appstore Developer Platform will be free for the first year and will not charge developers any platform fee or commission for in-app payments.
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