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Google suspends Android updates for Huawei after Trump's trade blacklist
Google has heeded the Trump administration's call for U.S. firms to stop doing business with Huawei.
EU fines Google a record £3.9 billion over Android abuse
Phone manufacturers were compelled to pre-install the Google Search app and its own web browser.
Voice search is an opportunity for your business – but are you making the most of it?
Google recently announced that 20% of searches on its mobile app and Android services are now carried out by voice, and this number is only likely to increase in the coming years.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery gets gameplay trailer and Spring launch on Android and iOS
Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment, Portkey Games and Jam City have released the first look at upcoming RPG Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery.
Android vs iOS: 3 ways Google's platform shows iPhone users are treated like little kids
The iPhone X vs the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 is already a hot debate, but what if the real war lies in the software?
Hackers hijack millions of Android devices to secretly mine Monero in drive-by cryptomining scheme
Over the past few months, security experts have observed a steady rise in cryptojacking attacks, malware-based miners and browser-based cryptominers.
Bad news for Microsoft and Sony, Google might enter the gaming market
Google is rumoured to be working on a game-streaming platform that would run similarly to Sony's PlayStation Now service.
YouTube has a new data saving app, but you can't get it in the UK
Google has released a new version of the YouTube app that is designed to save data. YouTube Go is now available in 130 countries.
These app-controlled sex toys can be 'remotely taken over by hackers'
Smart sex toys made by German company 'Amor Gummiwaren GmbH' contained multiple security vulnerabilities that could let hackers remotely take control of vibrators.
Mario Kart Tour for mobile devices announced by Nintendo
Nintendo has announced its next mobile game, revealing a version of Mario Kart is being developed from smartphone devices.
Hackers infesting Google Play with booby-trapped apps - so what is being done?
Google Play store riddled with malware and viruses but elite engineers promise work underway to clean up shop.
Fake Blaze and the Monster Machines app on Google Play threatens to 'stab children'
Parents across the world have been left outraged after a children's app downloaded from Google's official marketplace contained threatening and violent messages.
Hate slow public WiFi? Google has got your back with Android 8.1 Oreo
Update to Android Oreo allows users to view expected speeds of free public WiFi networks before filling out lengthy online forms.
Skygofree has been called 'one of the most powerful spyware tools ever' - here's why
Skygofree dubbed "one of the most powerful spyware tools" ever spotted exposed by cybersecurity researchers.
What is Teligram? Fake Telegram app found serving up malware and ads on Google Play Store
"The only differences, at least at first glance, are the misspelling of Telegram," security researchers warned.
Android malware pushes Kim Kardashian porn pop-up to children's gaming apps
Malicious code that displays pornographic advertising on Android applications, including several intended for use by children, has been found lurking in 60 gaming apps.
Five reason using AirPods with an Android phone absolutely sucks
AirPods with an iPhone is great, so how do the popular buds manage to be so bad when used with an Android phone?
Watch out for this new Android malware that poses as Uber to steal passwords
Android users should be on alert for a new malware variant posing as ride hailing app Uber in an attempt to steal passwords, security researchers warn.
36 fake security apps harvesting user data and tracking their location found in Google Play Store
Users are even asked to sign and agree to an end-user licence agreement (EULA) that describes the information to be gathered and used by the app.
Android malware 'Catelites Bot' can pretend to be 2,200 banks - and will drain your account
A new strain of Android malware has the ability to pose as more than 2,200 banks – including Santander and Barclays – in order to steal passwords and empty accounts.
Android malware posing as porn can literally make your phone's battery explode
A strain of Android malware found lurking on third-party application stores is so packed full of nefarious capabilities that it can cause physical damage to smartphones.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery RPG for mobile coming in 2018
A brand new Harry Potter title has been announced, which casts players as students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Portal spin-off Bridge Constructor announced PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch and mobile
Bridge Constructor Portal has been announced. The game is a spin-off of the beloved Valve series and is being developed by Headsup Games.
Is your Samsung Galaxy or HTC phone slow? Google has a fix coming
A new version of Google's Android mobile operating system will allow users with older phones to receive updates without slowing down.
Google reveals the best Android apps, games and books of 2017 and some of them may surprise you
This year, Google's editors have named some of their favourite apps and titles of 2017 that may not have ranked among the most popular titles.
Datally: The new app from Google that makes your monthly data go further
Data management app from Google promises to provide real-time updates of usage and block apps that use too much data.
Cryptocurrency apps with millions of downloads are exposing your data to hackers
Some of the most popular cryptocurrency apps on Google Play, the official Android marketplace, have severe security issues that could leave online currency open to hacking.
What is Cold Jewel Lines? Fake WhatsApp update found on Google Play promotes malware-laden game
The dubious "WhatsApp Update Messenger" app actually bombards users with a slew of dodgy ads including one for a game called Cold Jewel Lines.
Five reasons you'll regret ditching your Apple iPhone for an Android
Switching to an Android phone has a long list of advantages, but there are just some things you'll have to give up from your iPhone.
Google Pixel 2: Five reasons it trumps the iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S8
If you want an alternative to the mainstream iPhones and Galaxys, the Google Pixel 2 has got you covered.