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<p>Google said the move will change the way advertisers can track users across different apps on mobile (PA)</p>

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Google announces plans to bring Privacy Sandbox to Android

Google has announced plans to bring its Privacy Sandbox to the Android mobile operating system as part of efforts it says will improve user privacy.

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'Wake up call': Trinity College study shows true extent of data sharing on Android phones

<p>Pegasus spyware can infect billions of phones running either iOS or Android operating systems. Picture: PA</p>

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Q&A: What is Pegasus spyware and how does it hack phones?

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Google and Oracle copyright clash to be heard at US Supreme Court

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro: What would a real mate do?

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Sony’s new Xperia XZ3 really is a star of big screen

Nokia7 Plus Android update is sweet as pie

I’ve always been a sucker for installing the latest updates on my computers and phones and very often install beta software.

Fri, 24 Aug, 2018

Google fined €4.34bn by EU over Android

Google has been issued with a record fine of more than four billion euro by the European Commission competition authorities for abusing its market position through the Android mobile operating system.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2018

Nokia 7 Plus, a stylish, top quality phone at a nice price

Noel Campion says the solid build and great features of the Nokia 7 Plus make it an easy phone to recommend.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2018

Google faces EU fine of €2.4bn over Android phones

Google is expected to be hit with a second EU competition fine in mid-July for using its dominant Android mobile operating system to squeeze out rivals, according to three sources.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2018

Google defeats $9bn claim over use of Java software for Android

Google’s Android software has just dodged a $9bn bullet.

Sat, 28 May, 2016

Google charged over Android

Google has been charged with abusing the dominant position of its Android mobile operating system by the European Union, opening a second front against the US technology giant that could lead to large fines.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2016

EU accuses Google of using android system to rig mobile apps market

The European Union is broadening its battle with Google, alleging that the technology giant rigs the global market for mobile apps by making sure its Android operating system gives preferential treatment to its own products.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2016

GameTech: Rayman’s adventures on Android

HE’S always legless, but that doesn’t stop Rayman from doing his job. You could say he has some neck, but, well, he doesn’t have any neck at all. He doesn’t even have any arms!

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

VIDEO: Google and WhatsApp integration lets users back up messages on Android

WhatsApp users on Android will soon be able to rest easy with the knowledge that their messages have been backed up to Google’s cloud, thanks to a new integration between the two companies announced Wednesday. 

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Google said to be under antitrust scrutiny

Google is back under US antitrust scrutiny as officials ask whether the tech giant stifled competitors’ access to its Android mobile-operating system, said two people familiar with the matter.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2015

New Android phones to have less Google bloatware

Smartphones are wonderful things but they’re also full of huge amounts of software and apps which you never use that are just using up storage space and battery life.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2015

Samsung ‘glory days over’ on fight for mobile share

For four years, Samsung Electronics has basked in the success of its Galaxy smartphones, making billions of dollars competing with Apple in the premium mobile market.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2015

Are we there yet? Google Maps is tired of your nagging in hidden easter egg

A nice little trick for next time the kids are bothering you on the car journey.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2015

Google 'polishes' Android system

Google has unveiled how it plans to introduce virtual reality to the classroom and to YouTube this year, as well as the much rumoured new photo-sharing service Google Photos.

Thu, 28 May, 2015