Samsung faces a critical moment with its Exynos chips as the Galaxy S26 series approaches. With Google moving away from Samsung for Tensor and mixed reality ambitions at stake, the company’s semiconductor strategy hangs in the balance.
Google’s decision to make its Clock app exclusive to Pixel Watch marks another step in closing the Wear OS ecosystem. Existing users on other watches face security risks without updates. This strategic shift mirrors mobile platform wars of the past.
Google’s newly published research claims Android devices significantly outperform iPhones in security protections. But what do these findings really mean for everyday users?
In a surprising move, Samsung’s new Galaxy XR headset includes bootloader unlocking capabilities despite the company removing this feature from its smartphones. This creates a rare opportunity for developers in an otherwise locked-down XR market dominated by Apple and Meta. The timing couldn’t be mo
Google has pushed back against the UK competition regulator’s designation of its mobile platform with strategic market status. The company argues Android and Chrome were designed to increase consumer choice rather than restrict competition.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has formally designated Google’s mobile platform with Strategic Market Status under the Competition and Consumers Act 2024, according to reports. Sources indicate this designation covers Google’s Android operating system, Play Store, Chrome browser, and Blink engine. The new regulatory regime, which took effect January 1, 2025, reportedly grants the CMA expanded powers aimed at ensuring fair treatment for consumers and businesses.
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Apple device management specialist Kandji has rebranded as Iru while significantly expanding its platform capabilities. The company now supports Windows and Android devices, enabling unified management across enterprise environments through an AI-powered security platform.
Apple device management and security company Kandji has undergone a significant transformation, changing its name to Iru while expanding its management capabilities beyond the Apple ecosystem, according to company reports. The rebranding reflects what sources indicate is a fundamental shift in the company’s approach to enterprise device management, now encompassing support for Windows and Android platforms alongside its established Apple device management expertise.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has designated both Apple and Google with strategic market status for their mobile platforms. This move will subject the tech giants to stricter conduct requirements aimed at fostering greater market competition.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will implement stricter regulations on Apple and Google regarding their mobile platform operations, according to reports. The regulatory body has designated both technology companies as having “strategic market status” (SMS), which sources indicate will require them to adhere to specific conduct rules under new digital legislation that took effect this year.
A new beta update to Google’s app reportedly enables direct incognito searches from the app interface, opening results in Chrome’s private mode with tracking cookies blocked. This brings a long-awaited privacy feature to Android, similar to what iPhone users have had for years.
Google is testing a significant privacy enhancement for Android users through its main application, according to reports from Android Authority. The pre-release update, dubbed “History Off,” allows users to initiate private searches directly from the Google app that automatically open in Chrome’s incognito mode. This development comes as Google confirms some Chrome privacy initiatives are being phased out, making this new feature particularly timely for privacy-conscious users.
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