Android
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Android is a mobile Operating System originally developed by Android Inc., which Google bought in 2005, and released under the Apache license in 2008. Written in the Java code and based on the modified Linux kernel and other open source software, Android was initially designed for touchscreen devices such as tablets, mobile phones etc. After the Android source code is finalized, it is released to the public, therefore it is open to everyone such as designers, developers, or other device makers.
Microsoft Ends Support for Its Cortana Voice Assistant on iOS and Android
Cortana's reminders, lists, and tasks also sync automatically with Microsoft To Do, a free download to your phone. The Cortana app has already been removed from the App Store and Google Play Store.
Google Is Preparing to Release the First Beta Version of Its Mysterious Fuchsia OS
Google has been able to hide almost all details about its new brainchild and control leaks for more than 4.5 years. As a result, there is only a minimum of information about it on the web. For example, Google developed a graphical interface for it back in 2017.
Google Will Reduce Play Store Service Fee to 15% for Almost All Developers
Google plans to reduce the Google Play service fee for all app developers from 30% to 15% starting July 2021. However, as noted, the reduced rate will apply only to the first $1 million in revenue per year.
Facebook Launches Instagram Lite App in 170 Countries
Instagram Lite retains most of the key features of the app. For instance, you can chat with other users through private messages, as well as record and post videos. You can also watch short videos called Reels, but you cannot record them yourself.
Twitter Began Testing Its Clubhouse-Like Spaces on Android
The company has been rapidly working on launching Twitter Spaces for Android within months of debuting its iOS beta at the end of December 2020. Twitter confirmed last month that Spaces would arrive on Android in March.
Google Will Redesign Its Mobile Search on iOS and Android
The main idea of the redesign is to make it easier for users to get the information they are searching for as quickly and clearly as possible, explains the company’s blog.
WhatsApp Will Stop Working on Some Devices in 2021
Starting January 1, 2021, WhatsApp will end support for devices that are not running iOS 9 or Android 4.0.3 operating systems.
