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Report: Google has WhatsApp competitor for Android One

By Nate Swanner Google’s Android One initiative is going to have a big impact in the emerging markets, especially India. Those markets are just now starting to realize smartphones, apps, and the great things they bring to the table. Those markets are also well behind when it comes to connectivity, which is reportedly prompting Google to build a messenger app for that market. …

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Report: Google tried to buy Cyanogen

By Nate Swanner Cyanogen has long been a bastion for those not quite happy with what Google’s version of Android might be. If you want deep control of your device, the smartest thing to do was root and flash Cyanogen builds. As they gain traction as a more official OS provider, it seems Google was attempting to swoop them up. In seeking financing …

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Report: Google taking tighter control of Android

By Nate Swanner Android is open source software, but if you want to run Google’s version of it, there are rules. Now it sounds as if those rules are getting a bit more stringent, as Google aims to tighten their grip on the platform just a bit. A new report details just how much more Google your Android handset might be. When an …

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