Google wins dismissal of Android privacy lawsuit

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 00:07

Google Inc won the dismissal of a lawsuit by Android users who said the company violated its own privacy policy by disclosing their names, email addresses and account locations to third parties without permission, to boost advertising revenue.

WhatsApp voice calling feature available for Android users; needs a call to activate

Last Updated: Monday, March 16, 2015, 10:47

The voice calling feature is enabled in the latest version of the WhatsApp Messenger that is now available for download for Android devices on Google Play (version 2.11.561).

Microsoft launches new Outlook app for iOS, Android users

Last Updated: Friday, January 30, 2015, 11:10

The new app is basically a replacement for San Francisco-based email startup Acompli that was acquired by Microsoft for $200 million in December last year, New York Daily News reported.

Android flashlight app `deceives` millions of users

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 12:39

Millions of Android users have been "deceived" by a developer, who gathered their personal data through free flashlight app, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said.

Twitter recruiting Android users to give feedback on `unreleased` mobile app

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 19:24

Twitter is reportedly soliciting Android users to provide feedback on the microblogging site`s mobile app in a bid to make it better.

BlackBerry 'pauses' global rollout of BBM for Android, iOS

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 18:13

However, the Canada-based firm, which has not specified the time when the app will be available, said customers who have downloaded BBM for iPhone will be able to use it.

BBM chat on Android, iPhone to be available from Saturday

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 10:24

Android users will be able to download the application on Saturday, while iPhone users can get it on Sunday.

Google slammed for sharing Android users’ personal info with app developers

Last Updated: Saturday, February 16, 2013, 19:37

Campaigners have slammed Google for violating Android users' privacy after it emerged that the Internet search giant is sharing people’s personal details with mobile app developers.