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Google denies Android breaks competition rules

Google has denied the way it handles its Android mobile operating system is anti-competitive.

In 2015, the European Commission said it would investigate whether Google “abused its dominant position” and “hindered the development” of rivals.

Google argued Android was a “flexible” platform that had “expanded competition” rather than hurting it.

The European Commission told the BBC it would…

Syrian rebel in Austria on 20 civil war murder charges

Austrian prosecutors say they have charged a Syrian rebel with 20 murders that took place in his home country.

The 27-year-old man was arrested in western Austria in June while he was staying in a refugee centre.

Austrian media said he told people at the shelter that he had shot dead wounded government soldiers when he was fighting with an Islamist rebel group called the Farouq Brigade.

A fellow…

Ivory Coast bans sale of alcohol sachets

Ivory Coast’s government has banned the production, importation and sale of alcohol in sachets on health grounds.

The small plastic bags, containing rum, vodka or other spirits, are popular with those on a budget – costing between $0.35 (£0.28) and $1.65.

The ban was aimed at minimising the impact of alcohol on young people, especially students, government spokesman Bruno Kone said.

A ban on the…

How A White Man Says The “N-Word” To A Black Man

I don’t know if I am allowed to laugh.

What Type Of Yoga Is Best For Me?

You might have a solid strength and cardio program, you might pay attention to your diet and eat clean, but do you take time to work on your mobility or balance?

Mobility (flexibility) training and balance are important aspects of fitness that are often under-appreciated and neglected. As we age, we lose both flexibility and balance.1 Improving your mobility can have significant benefits for your…

Why fingerprint sensors will give buttons the boot?

It looks like the iPhone home button’s days are numbered. Multiple rumors say that the fingerprint scanner on the iPhone 7 – but more likely its 2017 successor – will sit inside the screen, rather than having dedicated hardware.

The change isn’t just cosmetic, though. It would make the iPhonemore secure and offer fewer mis-reads when trying to unlock your phone. It sounds pretty space age though,…

The best way to charge your phone is to charge it frequently for short periods of time. In fact, the more you completely discharge a phone,…

5 Benefits Of Being A Curious Person?

Curiosity killed the cat? Not exactly. Evidence continues to emerge about the benefits of being an inquisitive, interested person. Not only does staying wide-eyed about the world make life more fun, it also has a number of surprising benefits.

Here are five reasons why curiosity is great.

It can strengthen your relationships.

Your curiosity about people and the world around you can make your…