Google is working towards regaining control over apps that are preinstalled, wanting to limit third-party “bloatware” in favor of preinstalling their own apps.
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Apple's new iPads sport modest upgrades but short on 'wow'
Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) faster, slimmer iPads come with modest improvements, such as a fingerprint sensor, but some analysts say it offers few other features to wow consumers ahead of a holiday shopping season expected to be swamped by mobile devices.
Google's revenue falls short despite curbing price declines
Google Inc's revenue fell short of Wall Street's expectations as growth in Internet advertising slowed in the most-recent quarter, offsetting a modest improvement in ad pricing, sending its shares down about 3 percent.
Researchers find new web encryption bug, warn of 'Poodle' attack
Three Google Inc researchers have uncovered a security bug in widely used web encryption technology that they say could allow hackers to steal data in what they have dubbed a "Poodle" attack.
Ireland likely to phase out 'Double Irish' tax regime: sources
Ireland is set to announce legal changes next week to phase out the "Double Irish" tax arrangement that has let firms such as Google (GOOGL.O) save billions of dollars, two sources familiar with the matter said.
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Software giant Google Inc plans to launch a mobile messaging app it is likely to test in India and other emerging markets, the Economic Times newspaper reported on Friday, citing sources.
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a computer virus that spies on Apple Inc's iOS operating system for the iPhone and iPad, and they believe it is targeting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.
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Several tutorials tell users how to check out upcoming Chrome OS features by enabling beta and developer modes on the OS itself, but for some users, this isn't enough.
