Google's next project is making its ecosystem more like Apple's

Google is working to bring Apple-style ecosystem integration to its family of devices and services so that they "work better together."

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 25

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Google Messages beta code hints at future support for iMessage reactions

A new update to Google Messages hints at a new feature designed to better handle iMessage reaction messages.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 11

WhatsApp users can transfer chat histories from iPhone to Google Pixel, Android 12 devices

Google on Tuesday cleared another barrier to switching mobile operating systems, announcing that iPhone users can easily migrate WhatsApp chat histories to Pixel phones and devices that launch with Android 12.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Google Play drops all subscription commissions to 15% from day one

Following a program that Google started in March 2021, the company is now lowering commissions on all Google Play app subscriptions to 15% from the first day of service instead of after a year.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 21

Android executive offers to help Apple deploy RCS messaging

A Google SVP in a tweet Thursday extended an "open invitation" to assist Apple should it choose to support Rich Communication Services (RCS), which is primed to succeed SMS as the next mobile-to-mobile text standard.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 40

Google claims EU ignored Apple in $5.1B antitrust appeal

Google has attacked the European Commission in its bid to avoid paying a 4.34 billion euro ($5.1 billion) antitrust fine from 2018, claiming that the regulator ignored Apple when examining Android's impact on competition.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 16

Apple just now feeling global chip shortage, while rivals suffer

New research claims that while Apple is beginning to feel the impact of the global chip shortage, it is faring better than rivals, and will see substantial market gains as a result of pre-planning.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

Google fined $177M by South Korea for abusing smartphone dominance

South Korea fined Google 207.4 billion won (US$177 million) on Tuesday for leveraging its dominant power in the smartphone market to stunt development of competing operating systems.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 12

FTC bans 'brazen' SpyFone surveillance app, firm must notify victims

The Federal Trade Commission has banned the SpyFone company and its CEO from the surveillance industry, ordering the firm to delete all data and notify everyone affected.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Fewer Android users switching to 'iPhone 13' because of CSAM scan, no Touch ID

Android users are less likely to make the switch to Apple with the launch of the "iPhone 13," a survey claims, with the move away from Touch ID and Apple's CSAM controversy apparently among the top reasons for not switching ecosystems.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 33

Apple iPhone shipments projected to grow at double the rate of its rivals

Apple's iPhone could see nearly double the annual growth rate compared to its Android competitors and outpace the broader smartphone industry in 2021, according to research firm IDC.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

Android Auto for phones is shutting down in favor of Google Assistant feature in Android 12

The Google Assistant Driving Mode will replace "Android Auto for Phone Screens" with Android 12 — and vehicles with Android Auto will continue to operate normally.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 0

Google unveils $449 Pixel 5A with bigger battery & screen, water resistance

Google has unveiled the Pixel 5A, an incremental update on the company's midrange smartphones that introduces water resistance, a bigger screen, and longer battery life.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3

WhatsApp to enable chat history transfers between iOS and Android

WhatsApp on Wednesday announced an upcoming feature that will allow users to transfer chat histories between iOS to Android, effectively relieving a major pain point for users attempting to switch platforms.

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