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Why Android Pay Will Trump Apple Pay in the Future

Google released Android Pay last September. The payment service has been widely accepted and is going to beat Apple Pay in terms of usage.


Google reveals requirements for device makers to properly run Android 6.0 Marshmallow; New software requires default full-disk encryption

The updated Android 6.0 Marshmallow Compatibility Definition document (CDD) details how manufacturers can properly run Android M on devices. Highlights of the CDD are full-disk encryption, prohibited Doze modification, and fingerprint scanner support requirements.

Google reaches milestone of 1.4 billion active users; Nexus launch opens opportunity for future growth

Google reached a milestone of 1.4 billion active users worldwide, compared to Apple which only has an estimated 500 million active users. The launch of Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P creates leverage for Google to grow further especially in the Chinese mobile market.

Native post sharing, new icon comes to Google+ for Android; Other Google apps get make-over to adopt new branding

The updated Google+ for Android will feature native post sharing and a new icon following Google's rebranding. Other apps like Google Maps also get updated and adopt the new brand.


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In the recent mobile gaming comparison, iPhone 6 upbeats Galaxy S6 making it more sustainable under high performance game play.
Dave Burke reveals 6 key areas that Android M would be focusing on in order to improve core use experience upon its release around Q3 2015. In Google’s I/O event, M is set to enhance app permissions, web experience, app links, mobile payments, fingerprint support, and power and charging.
After announcing that they will be releasing the updates within 90 days after they receive Google's codes, HTC has now 'hit' their deadline.
BlackBerry Ltd (BB.TO) (BBRY.O) reported a smaller quarterly loss on Friday and flashed encouraging signals about its hard-pressed smartphone business as well as its software and services sales, spurring a more than 4 percent jump in its shares.
There has been much scrutiny over the security of mobile apps across different platforms following the celebrity nude photo leak. According to a recent Global Privacy Enforcement Network Sweep survey, more than two-thirds of mobile apps do not provide basic information.
Google just finished with its I/O Conference offering a sneak peak of what people can expect from Android in the coming months. Here are some of the most standout features to expect from Google's upcoming Android L.
Apple and Google have been fighting for the better market share in mobile operating system for the past few years. Android’s edge over Apple has always been in highly customizable and flexible interface. It also offers more types of devices under it. Apple appears to be challenging more of that as it opens the iOS 8 more to developers and reportedly prepares for the release of two iPhone 6 variants. Will Apple surpass Google this time or will it be a stiff competition?
Google plans on introducing a new email system that can withstand cyber attacks unlike any other. The feature will be introduced as “End-to-End” encryption offering a robust communication system resilient to hackers and other prying entities.
Google has released a series of Android updates for the past few months including the Andorid 4.4, Android 4.4.1 and the Android 4.4.2. However, despite the multitude of updates, many users still complained about problems with their Android devices. This time, instead of releasing an Android update that promises new features, Google’s upcoming OS firmware promises to focus on fixing bugs.
SAP CFO Werner Brandt squashed rumors of SAP's interest in BlackBerry through an interview with Euro am Sonntag.
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