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Android is a mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

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Microsoft Enhances Cortana, Gets Access To Android Lock Screen
Microsoft Enhances Cortana, Gets Access To Android Lock Screen
March 29, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

Microsoft announced this week that Cortana, its voice assistant that it rolled out a year ago on Android and iOS devices in the U.S. and...

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PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Android’s Security Issue Sees The Light
PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Android’s Security Issue Sees The Light
March 23, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

As with any connected device, there are bound to be security concerns. In Google’s latest annual report on the topic, it highlights the improvements made...

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Security Updates Address Android Vulnerabilities
Security Updates Address Android Vulnerabilities
March 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Google is no stranger to questions about security when it comes to their Android mobile operating software, but Android devices may be moving on from...

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American Malware Helped Russia Spy On iPhones
American Malware Helped Russia Spy On iPhones
March 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A recent cybersecurity investigation revealed that a surveillance tool created by a small malware merchant in the U.S., Killer Mobile, was being used by Russia...

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Softbank Walks Away From Investment In Smartphone Startup Due In Part To Apple
Softbank Walks Away From Investment In Smartphone Startup Due In Part To Apple
March 21, 2017  |  Apple

Softbank, the Japanese bank, has reportedly given up on a $100 million investment in a smartphone startup in part because of Softbank’s growing relationship with...

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Swarovski Postpones Launch Of Android Smartwatch
Swarovski Postpones Launch Of Android Smartwatch
March 17, 2017  |  Wearables

Swarovski has decided not to release an Android smartwatch — at least for the time being. Although the Austrian cut-lead-glass expert was expected to unveil...

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Uber Updates Driver-Facing App To Make It Easier For Them
Uber Updates Driver-Facing App To Make It Easier For Them
March 16, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

Aiming to make it easier for Uber drivers, the company has made big updates to its driver-facing app. According to a report in TechCrunch, the...

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Gmail Mobile App Now Lets Users Exchange Funds
Gmail Mobile App Now Lets Users Exchange Funds
March 15, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Google announced on Tuesday (March 14) that the Gmail app on Android will now enable people to send and request money from anyone, even if...

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Turkey Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into Google And Android OS
Turkey Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into Google And Android OS
March 07, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Turkey has opened an inquiry into whether Google’s Android software ran afoul of the antitrust rules in the country. According to a report in The...

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