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Android 13 available on 15% of active devices, Android 11 on top: Google

Among the features, a new back arrow has been updated under the gesture navigation to help improve back gesture understanding and usefulness while interacting with your app

Google Android 14: What's new, rollout timeline, beta eligible smartphones

Google released the second beta version at the I/O, which is now available for partner phones, tablets and foldables. Below are the details

Google I/O highlights: Pixel Fold to Bard, everything announced at keynote

At the Google I/O 2023 keynote, the company announced its advancement with regard to generative AI and conversational AI. Besides Google announced Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel 7a devices

Microsoft adds AI-powered Bing to SwiftKey keyboard app for Android, iPhone

Microsoft also announced the new versions of its existing integrations across Bing, Skype, Microsoft Start, and Microsoft Edge apps. Below are the details

SPPL launches Google TV-powered Thomson Oath Pro Max 65-inch at Rs 43,999

The Thomson Oath Pro Max 65-inch smart TV support Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS Trusurround

Google releases first public Beta of Android 14 with new features

Google has released the first public Beta of Android 14 with new features focused on system navigation, privacy, performance, and user customisation to both developers and early adopters

NCLAT order in Android matter will resonate globally on abuse of dominance

Appellate tribunal NCLAT's ruling in the Google matter will open the market for "free innovation" and will resonate as part of the global theme on abuse of dominance, Additional Solicitor General N Venkataraman has said. Venkataraman, who led the legal battle on behalf of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against Google in the Android matter, also asserted that the six directions of the regulator that were upheld by the NCLAT cover almost 99 per cent of the remedies recommended to address the unfair business ways. "When abuse of dominance goes, it allows for free and fair market play for scientific development and innovation. There is more choice for startups, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and consumers. The status quo bias will go. "The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order has set the foundation for the twin vision of Make In India and startup growth," Venkataraman told PTI in an interview here. Ruling on Google's appeal against the CCI's order i

Google redesigns its Gboard app for Android, brings revamped toolbar

The major visual improvement is a revamped toolbar, allowing users to customize it with more than four options, and the voice search button can finally be removed

Android 14 may feature new settings for region-specific preferences

It is expected to allow users to set up system-wide preferences for temperature units, calendar format, the first day of the week and number system

Google to add new feature to let users use Android phone as USB webcam

Tech giant Google is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to use their Android phone as a USB webcam

Google app rolls out Material You redesign on Android: Details here

The Google app for Android is the latest to get a modern account switcher, following Messages and the web

Android 14 to block outdated apps to help reduce malware attack: Report

Initially, Android 14 devices will only block apps that specifically target older Android versions

Google's Clock app on Pixel devices now lets users record alarm sounds

Tech giant Google has added a new feature to its Clock application on Pixel devices with which users can now record their own alarm and timer sounds

Google hits back in US search antitrust lawsuit, says doesn't block rivals

Android is a mobile operating system, licensed open source, in which Google has invested billions of dollars since its release in the fall of 2008

Google's latest Android 13 update for Pixel devices brings new emojis

The update introduced new animal emojis -- donkey, moose, goose, and jellyfish, as well as a wing

Google warns Android growth in India will stall due to antitrust order

"Google will be required to make far-reaching changes to the Android mobile platform which has been in place for the last 14-15 years"

Google to bring new features to old versions of Android operating system

The company is working to replace its existing ad-tracking system with Privacy Sandbox, and is planning to roll out the beta for the system on Android 13

Major setback for Google as NCLAT refuses interim stay on CCI order

Tribunal asks Google to deposit 10% of Rs 1,330 cr penalty levied by CCI; next hearing on April 3

Google approaches NCLAT against CCI's order on Android device ecosystem

Google has approached the appellate tribunal NCLAT challenging the CCI's order on unfair business practices in Android mobile device ecosystem, the company spokesperson said on Friday. The Competition Commission in October slapped a steep penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on internet giant Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in relation to Android mobile devices and ordered the internet major to cease and desist from various unfair business practices. A Google spokesperson told PTI: "We have decided to appeal the CCI's decision on Android as we believe it presents a major setback for our Indian users and businesses who trust Android's security features, and potentially raising the cost of mobile devices." "We look forward to making our case in NCLAT and remain committed to users and partners," the spokesperson added. Android has greatly benefitted Indian users, developers, and OEMs, and powered India's digital transformation, the company said. Google has sought

Google tests 'Digital Driver's License' support in its Android Wallet app

The feature was announced during Google's developer-focused I/O keynote in May, when a slide showed US State Maryland as the first ID available for the upcoming feature