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December 17, 2010 11:48 am | Blogs | Comments

As long as we're making predictions, why not think big?

Google Activating 300,000 Android Devices per Day

December 9, 2010 7:17 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

It appears fragmentation problems haven't slowed adoption of the Android platform.

Google Chrome OS Geared for Mobile

December 8, 2010 7:16 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Google yesterday took the wraps off its new Chrome operating system, which turns out to be as focused on the mobile world and cloud as anything.

Microsoft VP: iPhone, Android Offered Mobile Cues

December 8, 2010 7:03 am | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

A Microsoft executive says the company has tried to take advantage of the fact that it's playing catch up.

Rubin Flashes Moto Tablet, Talks Honeycomb

December 7, 2010 7:24 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Andy Rubin played a little game of show and tell at yesterday's D: Dive into Mobile conference, which is put on by The Wall Street Journal's All Things Digital blog.

Google, Samsung Announce Nexus S

December 6, 2010 7:48 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Google and Samsung today unveiled the Nexus S, which is the first smartphone to come running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)...

Apple Approves Google Voice App

November 17, 2010 7:08 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Remember awhile back when the best daytime drama in the wireless industry was Apple's rejection of the Google Voice app?

Google Working on Phone with Built-in Payment Tool

November 16, 2010 7:26 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | Comments

Google is taking another stab at designing a game-changing mobile phone, this time by including a built-in payment system...

Google: $1B from Mobile and Counting

October 15, 2010 10:23 am | by News/2010/10/Google-1B-Mobile-Counting-Business | News | Comments

Maybe it was an early Halloween treat. Regardless, Google executives yesterday gave out some rare tidbits during their third quarter conference call, saying people who are accessing Google products and services through their mobile phones are adding $1 billion annually

Google Adds Extra Security Step to E-mail, Apps

September 21, 2010 8:14 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | Comments

Google Inc. is making it tougher for computer hackers and other imposters to break into e-mail accounts and other password-protected services.

Skyhook Sues Google Over Patents, Motorola Contract

September 16, 2010 8:25 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Skyhook is suing Google over its patents on location technology and alleged interference with two major contracts...

Google, Adobe OK with Apple's New Terms

September 10, 2010 8:07 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

Google and Adobe Systems had nice things to say about Apple's new terms for developers after the iOS creator lifted restrictions...

Google, Skype Targeted in India Security Crackdown

September 2, 2010 8:19 am | by Erika Kinetz, AP Business Writer | News | Comments

India has widened its security crackdown, asking all companies that provide encrypted communications — not just BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion — to install servers in the country to make it easier for the government to obtain users' data.

Paul Allen Sues Major Tech Co's, Including Google

August 30, 2010 7:49 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | News | Comments

Microsoft Corp. co-founder and billionaire Paul Allen is suing nearly a dozen major companies, including tech giants Google Inc. and Apple Inc.

Q & A: What's Oracle-Google Lawsuit All About?

August 24, 2010 8:39 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Wireless Week spoke with Al Hilwa, the program director for IDC's application development software research division, about the suit and what could be going on behind the scenes at Oracle and Google. Here's an edited transcript of the discussion.

T-Mobile Teases HPSA+ G2 Smartphone

August 18, 2010 8:19 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

T-Mobile USA today launched a page on its website where customers can register to receive e-mail updates on a new HSPA+ capable smartphone called the G2.

Oracle Sues Google over Java, Android

August 13, 2010 8:29 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Oracle has filed suit against Google over its use of Java technology in the Android operating system.

Google Launches Voice Actions, Chrome to Phone

August 13, 2010 8:26 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Google yesterday held a press conference to unveil some new apps for Android, namely Voice Actions...

India Eyes Google, Skype in Security Crackdown

August 13, 2010 8:18 am | by Erika Kinetz, AP Business Writer | News | Comments

India may ask Google and Skype for greater access to encrypted information once it resolves security concerns with BlackBerrys...

Xinhua, China Mobile Announce Search Venture

August 12, 2010 8:05 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | Comments

The state-run Xinhua News Agency said Thursday it will launch its own search venture, giving Google a new, well-financed rival...

Google, Verizon: Limit Net Neutrality for Wireless Internet

August 10, 2010 8:24 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Google and Verizon want to limit net neutrality regulations for wireless Internet services in a joint proposal that has riled open Internet advocates.

Google, Verizon Deny Net Neutrality Report

August 6, 2010 8:22 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Verizon and Google are denying a story published by the New York Times which said the two companies had negotiated a deal that would force users to pay fees to get Web content at a faster rate.