Android

UK telecoms giant EE says to launch 5G without Huawei

Article Agency - 22 May 2019

The telecommunications company has ousted Huawei from its 5G plans after Google decided to cut ties with the smartphone manufacturer

Google and Android system start to cut ties with Huawei

Article Agency - 20 May 2019

The move could have major implications for Huawei smartphone users, as the telecoms giant will no longer have access to Google's proprietary services

After conquering the world, smartphone faces uncertain future

Article bogdan TagDiv - 13 Nov 2018

The next catalyst for smartphones could be the possibilities offered by the forthcoming 5G or advances in virtual and augmented reality

Google hit with record €4.34-billion fine over ‘illegal’ Android strategy

Article Agency - 18 Jul 2018

The search engine giant has said it will appeal the EU decision to slap a record antitrust fine over the use of its Android operating system

Pokémon GO floods social media as gamers dump their keyboards to hunt for cyber beasts

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2016

You've no doubt seen your social media timelines and newsfeeds inundated with posts about Pokémon Go. Here's an explainer on what it's all about.

Big hole in Android phones

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Aug 2015

Mobile security team discovers a vulnerability in Android that allows applications to gain illegitimate privileged access rights.

The flaw in factory resets

Article Liron Segev - 18 Feb 2015

A new service allows users to sell old phones and tablets, but deleting information before selling a device does not wipe your slate clean.

Elections news in the palm of your hand

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2014

The Mail & Guardian has launched a free elections app, to keep the public informed in the run-up to May 7.

The M&G: Now available on Kindle Fire

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Mar 2014

It's finally here: the weekly Mail & Guardian can be downloaded for Kindle Fire tablets. The better news is that the first two editions are free.

The weekly Mail & Guardian is now available on Android tablets

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Sep 2013

It's finally here: the weekly Mail & Guardian can be downloaded for Android tablets. The better news is that the first two editions are free.

Please Cure Me: Medics dial it down

Article bogdan TagDiv - 30 Aug 2013

Medical apps could drastically improve lives, but can't be accessed by those who need them most.

BBM is coming to iOS, Android

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 May 2013

In a surprise move, BlackBerry is taking its popular chat service cross-platform, with iPhone and Android versions due out later this year.

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