Release of Android Nougat imminent The new version of Google's Android software, which runs on some of the world's most popular smartphones, will be launched to customers in the "coming weeks", the technology giant has said. Technology • 23 Aug 16
Release of Android Nougat imminent The new version of Google's Android software, which runs on some of the world's most popular smartphones, will be launched to customers in the "coming weeks", the technology giant has said. Technology • 23 Aug 16
Oracle loses copyright battle against Google A US jury has handed Google a major victory in a long-running copyright battle with Oracle over Android software used to run most of the world's smartphones Technology • 27 May 16
Oracle loses copyright battle against Google A US jury has handed Google a major victory in a long-running copyright battle with Oracle over Android software used to run most of the world's smartphones Technology • 27 May 16
Google unveils new personal assistant for the home Google has revealed a new personal assistant for around the house that can control, run and organise your entire home using just your voice. Technology • 19 May 16
Google unveils new personal assistant for the home Google has revealed a new personal assistant for around the house that can control, run and organise your entire home using just your voice. Technology • 19 May 16
Google Factbox The European Union today charged Google with abusing its position as the dominant supplier of Android software for phones. Business • 20 Apr 16
Google Factbox The European Union today charged Google with abusing its position as the dominant supplier of Android software for phones. Business • 20 Apr 16
Nokia preparing to re-enter smartphone race Nokia is hiring software experts, testing new products and seeking sales partners as it plots its return to the mobile phone and consumer tech arena it abandoned with the sale of its handset business. Business • 10 Aug 15
Nokia preparing to re-enter smartphone race Nokia is hiring software experts, testing new products and seeking sales partners as it plots its return to the mobile phone and consumer tech arena it abandoned with the sale of its handset business. Business • 10 Aug 15
Google and Samsung to release monthly Android security fixes Google and Samsung will release monthly security fixes for Android phones, a growing target for hackers, after the disclosure of a bug designed to attack the world's most popular mobile operating system. Business • 07 Aug 15
Google and Samsung to release monthly Android security fixes Google and Samsung will release monthly security fixes for Android phones, a growing target for hackers, after the disclosure of a bug designed to attack the world's most popular mobile operating system. Business • 07 Aug 15
Microsoft Office now available on Android Microsoft has followed through on a promise to release versions of its widely used Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs for smartphones running on Google-backed Android software. Business • 25 Jun 15
Microsoft Office now available on Android Microsoft has followed through on a promise to release versions of its widely used Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs for smartphones running on Google-backed Android software. Business • 25 Jun 15
Google unmasks range of new products Google has unveiled how it plans to introduce virtual reality to the classroom and to YouTube this year, as well as the much rumoured new photo-sharing service Google Photos. Business • 29 May 15
Google unmasks range of new products Google has unveiled how it plans to introduce virtual reality to the classroom and to YouTube this year, as well as the much rumoured new photo-sharing service Google Photos. Business • 29 May 15
Google I/O developer conference - what to expect Google is expected to unveil the new version of its Android operating system as well as discuss driverless cars and virtual reality when its annual I/O developer conference begins tomorrow. Business • 27 May 15
Google I/O developer conference - what to expect Google is expected to unveil the new version of its Android operating system as well as discuss driverless cars and virtual reality when its annual I/O developer conference begins tomorrow. Business • 27 May 15
EU charges Google with market abuse The European Union has accused Google of cheating competitors by distorting internet search results in favour of its Google Shopping service. Business • 15 Apr 15
EU charges Google with market abuse The European Union has accused Google of cheating competitors by distorting internet search results in favour of its Google Shopping service. Business • 15 Apr 15
Google opens its first retail store The first global Google shop has opened in central London, as the web giant attempts to keep pace with established retail rival Apple. Business • 11 Mar 15
Google opens its first retail store The first global Google shop has opened in central London, as the web giant attempts to keep pace with established retail rival Apple. Business • 11 Mar 15
Samsung launches first Tizen phone Samsung today launched its first smartphone using its home-grown Tizen operating system. Business • 14 Jan 15
Samsung launches first Tizen phone Samsung today launched its first smartphone using its home-grown Tizen operating system. Business • 14 Jan 15
Google unveils new devices, Android update Google has ramped up its mobile arsenal, upgrading its Nexus line with a new tablet and smartphone, and unveiling its revamped Android software, to be dubbed ‘Lollipop.’ Business • 15 Oct 14
Google unveils new devices, Android update Google has ramped up its mobile arsenal, upgrading its Nexus line with a new tablet and smartphone, and unveiling its revamped Android software, to be dubbed ‘Lollipop.’ Business • 15 Oct 14
Europe mulling probe of Google's Android - report European regulators are preparing what could be a stern challenge to Google’ mobile software business in the coming months after a nearly four-year investigation into its web search practices left rivals and European politicians dissatisfied. Business • 31 Jul 14
Europe mulling probe of Google's Android - report European regulators are preparing what could be a stern challenge to Google’ mobile software business in the coming months after a nearly four-year investigation into its web search practices left rivals and European politicians dissatisfied. Business • 31 Jul 14
Google unveils its first Android Wear wearable smartwatches US internet giant Google has unveiled its first wearable watch-type devices, or smartwatches, running the Android Wear operating system. Special Reports • 27 Jun 14
Google unveils its first Android Wear wearable smartwatches US internet giant Google has unveiled its first wearable watch-type devices, or smartwatches, running the Android Wear operating system. Special Reports • 27 Jun 14
Google to set sights beyond smartphones Google will step up efforts to make inroads into cars, televisions and other devices at its annual developer conference this week. Business • 25 Jun 14
Google to set sights beyond smartphones Google will step up efforts to make inroads into cars, televisions and other devices at its annual developer conference this week. Business • 25 Jun 14
Google expands Android platform to smartwatches Google has said it would bring Android to wearable devices, such as smartwatches. Business • 19 Mar 14
Google expands Android platform to smartwatches Google has said it would bring Android to wearable devices, such as smartwatches. Business • 19 Mar 14
Android extends lead over iPhone in key markets The Android smartphone platform has extended its lead over Apple's iPhone in key markets including the United States, Europe and China, according to a new survey. Business • 27 Jan 14
Android extends lead over iPhone in key markets The Android smartphone platform has extended its lead over Apple's iPhone in key markets including the United States, Europe and China, according to a new survey. Business • 27 Jan 14
Jury awards Apple $290m in retrial against Samsung A US jury has awarded Apple about $290m in a damages retrial against Samsung Electronics, the latest battle in global patent litigation between the two mobile giants. News • 21 Nov 13
Jury awards Apple $290m in retrial against Samsung A US jury has awarded Apple about $290m in a damages retrial against Samsung Electronics, the latest battle in global patent litigation between the two mobile giants. News • 21 Nov 13
Android still main smartphone system in Europe New figures show that Windows Phone now make up one in ten smartphone sales across the five major European markets - the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy. Business • 04 Nov 13
Android still main smartphone system in Europe New figures show that Windows Phone now make up one in ten smartphone sales across the five major European markets - the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy. Business • 04 Nov 13
Windows Phone share of Europe market doubles Almost one in every ten smartphones in the main European markets now use the Windows phone operating system. Business • 31 Dec 14
Windows Phone share of Europe market doubles Almost one in every ten smartphones in the main European markets now use the Windows phone operating system. Business • 31 Dec 14
Apple applies to register 'iWatch' trademark Apple has applied for a trademark for "iWatch" in Japan, a patent official said today. Business • 01 Jul 13
Apple applies to register 'iWatch' trademark Apple has applied for a trademark for "iWatch" in Japan, a patent official said today. Business • 01 Jul 13
Facebook unveils 'Home' Android product Facebook has introduced software called Home, which is designed to make the social network the hub of any smartphone running Google's Android operating system. Business • 05 Apr 13
Facebook unveils 'Home' Android product Facebook has introduced software called Home, which is designed to make the social network the hub of any smartphone running Google's Android operating system. Business • 05 Apr 13
Apple's iPads to fall behind Android tablets Shipments of Apple's iPads will fall behind the growing variety of tablets running Google's Android platform for the first time this year. Business • 12 Mar 13
Apple's iPads to fall behind Android tablets Shipments of Apple's iPads will fall behind the growing variety of tablets running Google's Android platform for the first time this year. Business • 12 Mar 13
New Lego robotics kit talks to iPhones Lego bricks are getting cozy with the iPhone and other Apple devices in the latest incarnation of the Mindstorms robotics kit. Business • 07 Jan 13
New Lego robotics kit talks to iPhones Lego bricks are getting cozy with the iPhone and other Apple devices in the latest incarnation of the Mindstorms robotics kit. Business • 07 Jan 13
