Up-and-coming Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has hired Hugo Barra, former Google vice president for Android product management, to lead its expansion worldwide.
Google cuts Nexus 4 price by up to a third in some key markets
Google has cut the price of the Nexus 4 in handful of countries including the U.K. and the U.S., where …
Google Glass for bespectacled coming in a 'few months'
A version of Google Glass for people who already wear glasses will arrive in a few months, the head of the Google project said Monday.
Google, Apple remove some restrictions on technology to Iran
Google has told Android developers that they can start offering free apps in Iran, while Apple has removed Iran from …
IBM to license Power chip design to Google, others
IBM has joined forces with Google as it launches an effort to expand the use of its Power platform and reverse declines in its hardware business.
Google buys Foxconn's Hon Hai display patent portfolio
Google has bought Foxconn’s Hon Hai Precision Industry display patent portfolio as the search company ramps up its development of …
Privacy groups criticize proposed $8.5 million Google settlement
Five U.S. privacy groups have opposed a proposed US$8.5 million settlement with Google in a class action lawsuit over search …
Google's new developer policies will help foster a safer Play store
In the never-ending battle of iOS versus Android, one of the biggest marks against Google is that its Play store isn’t regulated enough for the novice smartphone user.
Google gives Chrome mulligan button
Google on Tuesday shipped Chrome 29, patching 25 vulnerabilities and rolling out under-the-hood changes the company said would offer more …
Google speeds up Chromecast shipments, but inventory remains low
Google has reduced the time buyers have to wait to receive the US$35 Chromecast TV device, saying it will ship orders in two weeks or less.
Google Glass available in Dubai – for Dh45,000
Good news! If you’ve just been itching to get your hands on Google Glass, you can now buy the device in Dubai. The bad news? You’ll have to fork out Dh45,000 ($12,250) for it.
Google blocks Microsoft's YouTube app for Windows Phone (again)
Two days after a Microsoft-made YouTube app arrived for Windows Phone, Google blocked Microsoft’s access – Sometimes, it just ain’t easy …
Google to encrypt Cloud Storage data by default
Google said Thursday it will by default encrypt data warehoused in its Cloud Storage service. The server-side encryption is now …
4 things you'll love about Google's Chromebook Pixel – and 4 things you'll hate
I’ve been using Google’s latest Chrome-OS-powered Chromebook laptop computer, the Pixel, for the past three months. At Google’s annual I/O developer …
Cybercriminals use Google Cloud Messaging service to control malware on Android devices
Kaspersky Lab researchers identified Android malware threats that receive commands from attackers through the Google Cloud Messaging service.
Google patches Android after Bitcoin wallet issue
Google is distributing patches for a cryptography flaw in Android that may affect hundreds of thousands of applications. The patches …
Google boosts flaw bounties to AED 18,365 on Chromium program
Google is upping the rewards it offers to bug hunters on its Chromium Vulnerability Rewards (VRP) program to AED 18,365 ($5000) for those previously rated at AED 3,673 ($1,000), the firm has announced.
Apple's app store makes twice the money that Google's Play store does
Apple’s App Store still pulls in twice as much revenue as the Google Play Store, despite the continued growth in Android smartphone use.
Finally! Google unveils Android Device Manager to protect your misplaced phone
Fears about rogue apps and mobile malware may snag all the headlines, but when it comes down to brass tacks, …
Google Play store inundated with scam apps, Symantec says
A steady stream of questionable applications is flowing daily into Google’s Play store for Android devices, according to security vendor Symantec.