• Google, We Want a Depth Effect for Android Wallpapers

    Customization possibilities on Android nearly endless, but sometimes, a new thing gets showcased that isn’t available for everyone. When that happens, the process of me lobbying Google to make it native to Android begins, with the latest entry being this depth effect for wallpapers on Android. Enabled by 3rd-party developer @Siavash7999 and showcased by our … Continued Read the original post: Google, We Want a Depth Effect for Android Wallpapers

  • RFK Jr wants to put US budget on blockchain

    The independent presidential candidate told supporters that such a system would allow US voters to know ‘if somebody is spending $16,000 for a toilet seat’

  • Google-backed Glance pilots Android lockscreen platform in US

    Glance, which operates a popular lockscreen platform targeting Android smartphones, is setting its sights on the U.S. market. The Indian startup recently commenced a pilot program in partnership with Motorola and Verizon in the U.S., with plans for a full launch in the country later this year, sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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    Philippines orders removal of Binance from Google and Apple app stores

    The Philippines' Securities and Exchange Commission sent letters to Google and Apple requesting the removal of Binance apps from their respective app stores.

  • Google is cracking down on third-party apps that block YouTube ads

    In a support document, Google said that users attempting to access YouTube videos through third-party apps with built-in ad-blocking could experience buffering issues or see an error that reads "The following content is not available on this app."Read Entire Article

  • YouTube prevents ad-blocking mobile apps from accessing its videos

    YouTube's war with ad blockers is far from over, and it's focusing on tools that enable ad-free viewing on mobile this time. The Google-owned video platform has announced that it's "strengthening [its] enforcement on third-party apps that violate" its Terms of Service, "specifically ad-blocking apps." It's talking about mobile applications you can use to access videos without being interrupted by advertisements. When you use an application like that, you may experience buffering issues or see an...

  • Epic wants to blow the Google Play Store wide open

    Back in December, Epic Games won an antitrust case against Google. A jury found that Google held an illegal monopoly on in-app billing and app distribution on Android devices, and that it engaged in anticompetitive practices with certain gaming companies and device manufacturers. At the time, it was unclear what Epic actually won as the remedies had not been determined. The Fortnite maker has now submitted a proposed permanent injunction against Google detailing what it wants. In short, Epic...

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    Google and Jio-backed Android lockscreen platform Glance pilots in the US

    After expanding its availability in India, Southeast Asia, and last year in Japan, the popular India-based Android lockscreen platform Glance, is reportedly commencing its pilot program in the US.

  • Epic Games proposes Google app store reforms after antitrust win

    “Fortnite” video game maker Epic Games has urged a federal judge in California to force Google to open up its Play Store to greater competition after a jury found the U.S. tech giant had abused its power as a gatekeeper for apps on the Android mobile platform.Epic made its proposal in a court filing on Thursday to U.S. District Judge James Donato in San Francisco, seeking among other things to require Google Play Store to allow the distribution of competing third-party app stores for six years...

  • Philippines SEC Orders Binance's Removal From Google And Apple App Stores, Report

    The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped up its ongoing regulatory crackdown, ordering Google and Apple to remove Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, from their respective app stores. This follows earlier regulatory actions against the exchange’s operations in the Asian country. Binance Faces Escalating Legal Challenges According to a recent CNBC report, […]

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    Huawei wants to succeed where Microsoft failed, becoming a real threat to iOS and Android

    Huawei has set a plan for HarmonyOS to become the third major mobile operating system and is in the midst of efforts to transfer key Android apps and establish worldwide relevance.

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    Google Gemini could soon let you choose your preferred music streaming app on Android

    Google Gemini has some limitations, one of which is the inability to identify songs or work with third-party music apps. But as per a new tip, Gemini could soon let you choose your music service.