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Google has proposed to charge those smartphone makers an unspecified fee for each device that comes installed with a handful of Google apps, including the Google Play app store. Photo: Bloomberg

Opinion | Google has turned EU regulatory violations into fees

4 min read . 19 Oct 2018

Facebook last week disclosed its worst-ever security breach affecting nearly 50 million accounts. Photo: Bloomberg

WhatsApp bug let hackers hijack accounts with a video call: reports

1 min read . 10 Oct 2018

Apple and Google launched their app stores in 2008, and they soon grew into powerful marketplaces that matched the creations of millions of independent developers will billions of smartphone users. Photo: Bloomberg

Apple, Google face growing revolt over app store ‘tax’

5 min read . 22 Aug 2018

After UIDAI said it has not asked anyone to include 1800-300-1947 or 1947 in the default list of public service numbers on mobile phones, Google apologised for the “inadvertent” act. Photo: Mint

Aadhaar helpline in Android phones: From Google’s apology to UIDAI’s assurance in 10 points

2 min read . 06 Aug 2018

The Honor 10 will be launched globally at an event in London today.

What makes the Honor 10 click?

3 min read . 16 May 2018

Datally can help users identify data intensive apps and provides tools to curb the overuse.

Apps to save 4G data on your Android phone

3 min read . 08 May 2018

It is a mid-range smartphone and runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor with 4GB RAM.

Save the cash: You might want to splurge on upcoming Android smartphones

4 min read . 04 Apr 2018

The Wear OS will restrict smartwatches from immediately switching on WiFi connection after Bluetooth is switched off by users.

Google is trying everything to improve battery life of Wear OS smartwatches

1 min read . 31 Mar 2018

Tecno Camon i Review: Inadequately prepared for the battle against Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

2 min read . 13 Mar 2018

Google Reply works with all messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Skype and Facebook Messenger, and is not limited to Google Allo or Hangouts.

Google Reply will let users reply without typing a word

2 min read . 22 Feb 2018

Google’s AR stickers can now be accessed on any Android smartphone through the Motion Stills app.

Have you downloaded Google AR sticker magic on your Android phone?

1 min read . 09 Feb 2018

Cross platform browsing is already available through a number of apps and requires users to configure them on both platforms

Your phone and PC screens are merging

2 min read . 12 Jan 2018

Priced at Rs12,999, Alcatel A5 Review is the first modular smartphone in the budget segment.

Alcatel A5 Review: Modular smartphone on a budget

4 min read . 29 Dec 2017

Xiaomi Mi A1 Red Edition will be available from 20 December on Mi.com and Flipkart at the same price as the other Mi A1 smartphones.

The most beautiful smartphones you can buy right now

3 min read . 19 Dec 2017

Apple iPhones users can manage storage in Settings. iOS 11 can automatically uninstall apps which are rarely used, if the iPhone’s storage is running low.

Tricks to speed up your old smartphone until you buy a new one

2 min read . 12 Dec 2017

The objective behind the Go Edition is to deliver a quality experience to users on low configuration smartphones running on 512MB or 1GB RAM.

Android Oreo Go Edition is meant for entry-level smartphones

2 min read . 05 Dec 2017

Previously, Google announced a peer-to-peer payment app aimed at Indian consumers and a low-bandwidth version of YouTube. Photo: Bloomberg

Google launches app for mobile phone users in emerging markets

1 min read . 30 Nov 2017

Microsoft has made a few design changes in the interface that would make searching and accessing apps a lot easier.

Microsoft Launcher for Android updated with several improvements

1 min read . 28 Nov 2017

Gionee’s M7 Power, priced at Rs16,999, is the latest addition to this new league of smartphones. Photos: Ramesh Pathania/Mint

Review: Gionee M7 Power faces stiff competition from Xiaomi Mi Max 2 and Honor 9i

4 min read . 24 Nov 2017

Flipkart’s Billion Capture+ phone will be available on Flipkart.com at Rs10,999 (3GB RAM+32GB storage) and Rs 12,999 (4GB+64GB)

Review: Flipkart Billion Capture+ is a more than willing rival to the Xiaomi Mi A1

3 min read . 21 Nov 2017