Google to mimic Apple and tighten up Android privacy

Google is following in Apple's footsteps and making it harder for companies to track users on Android with a small policy change related to device identifiers.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

EU lawmaker wants Big Tech regulations to specifically target US firms

As the EU drafts proposals to regulate technology firms, one European lawmaker wants the financial definition of Big Tech changed to ensure chiefly American companies are affected.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 12

Apple TV app comes to Android TV devices

Apple has announced that its Apple TV app is now available for Android TV OS, bringing Apple TV+ content to more devices.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Google made it hard for users to keep location data private

The aggressive collection of location data by Google and the difficulty for users to manage their privacy settings was known as problems by Google employees, lawsuit documents read, with employees declaring "Apple is eating our lunch."

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 18

Google Nest will soon be on HomeKit thanks to Matter support

Apple-backed smart home protocol, Matter, is coming to Google's Android and Nest products which means HomeKit will soon have access to the Nest Thermostat.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 16

Google opening first permanent physical retail store in New York City

A brand new, first-of-its-kind Google store will be located on the company's existing campus in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 14

Android 12's 'Material You' UI focuses on customizable colors

Android 12 will provide users with a more personalized appearance as part of its new interface, with the "Material You" concept offering dynamic color selections as well as easier summoning of the Google Assistant.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 12

Google driving 'password-free future' with new privacy features

At Google I/O the company said it will be stepping up its privacy options in its apps and services including an option to delete your last search query, with an ultimate goal of eliminating user passwords.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 7

Google Assistant research could make queries more conversational

At Google I/O the company introduced LaMDA as a model for generating dynamic responses to queries, which could grant Google Assistant better conversational capabilities

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 3

Google's upcoming privacy changes won't match Apple's initiatives

Google is set to announce new privacy initiatives during Google I/O, but it appears that the Android changes will stop short of Apple's App Tracking Transparency and other programs.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 4

UK's NHS coronavirus tracing app prevented thousands of deaths, study claims

After adopting the Apple/Google coronavirus exposure notification technology, the UK's NHS app is reported to have saved up to 8,700 lives.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 8

Apple joins new coalition lobbying for US chip manufacturing subsidies

Technology giants including Apple, Intel, and Microsoft have formed a new coalition, aimed at getting U.S. processor manufacturing subsidies as the worldwide shortage continues.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 8

Google adds YouTube TV workaround to main app on Roku amid dispute

Google has implemented a workaround allowing Roku users to access YouTube TV through the main YouTube app, escalating its contract battle with the set-top streaming company.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

Google plans to add privacy 'nutrition labels' to Play Store apps in 2022

Google has announced that it will introduce a new "safety section" with app privacy information on the Google Play store — an echo of Apple's own privacy nutrition labels.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 3

Google will begin automatically enrolling users in two-step verification

In an attempt to keep users' accounts secure, Google will soon require users to confirm their identity by accepting a prompt on their mobile devices.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 26

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