Category: Android

Google Tells EU Court Payments to Phone Makers Gave Android a Chance Against Apple

LUXEMBOURG—Payments to phone makers to pre-install only Google Search on their devices were not aimed at preventing competition but were necessary for Android to seize market share from Apple, Alphabet’s Google told Europe’s second-top court on Wednesday. Google was addressing the General Court on the third day of a week-long hearing as it tries to…


In EU, Google Defends Android Phone Maker Deals, Denies Carrot and Stick Tactics

LUXEMBOURG—Alphabet unit Google on Tuesday said deals with Android phone makers that landed it a record 4.3-billion-euro ($5 billion) antitrust fine boosted competition and rejected EU charges they were a carrot-and-stick tactic that stifled rivals. Google was addressing the second day of a week-long hearing as it tries to get Europe’s second-highest court to annul…


Google, in Fight Against Record $5 Billion EU Fine, Slams Regulators for Ignoring Apple

As Google attempted to annul a record fine of 4.34 billion euro ($5.1 billion) related to the monopolistic practices of the Android ecosystem, the company censured EU antitrust regulators for disregarding Apple’s key position in the market. “The Commission shut its eyes to the real competitive dynamic in this industry, that between Apple and Android,”…


South Korea Fines Google $177 Million for Blocking Android Customisation

SEOUL—South Korea’s antitrust regulator has fined Alphabet Inc’s Google 207 billion won ($176.64 million) for blocking customised versions of its Android operating system (OS), in the U.S. technology giant’s second setback in the country in less than a month. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said on Tuesday Google’s contract terms with device makers amounted…


The ‘Joker’ Virus Has Returned to Android: Empty Your Bank Accounts Without You Noticing It and It is Hidden in These Apps on the Google Play Store

By Entrepreneur Staff The Belgian Police warned about the return of the ‘Joker’ virus, which attacks Android devices and hides itself in various applications on the Google Play Store. This malware is capable of subscribing the user to payment services without their authorization and emptying their bank accounts without them noticing. “This malicious program has been detected…


The ‘Joker’ Virus Has Returned to Android, Can Empty Bank Accounts Unnoticed

By Entrepreneur Staff The Belgian Police warned about the return of the ‘Joker’ virus, which attacks Android devices and hides itself in various applications on the Google Play Store. This malware is capable of subscribing the user to payment services without their authorization and emptying their bank accounts without them noticing. “This malicious program has been detected…


Australian Regulator Eyes Apple, Google Marketplace for Harmful Market Practices

An Australian regulator has raised concerns over Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store, saying that the tech giants have disadvantaged competing app developers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released an interim report that identified several issues raised by app developers about the Google and Apple marketplace duopoly. “Apple and Google’s stores are the…