It took long enough, but Google has finally decided to follow along with Apple's own commissions associated with its digital storefront.
Google will reduce Play Store commissions to 15% for developers who earn their first $1 million per year
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Some Android and iOS apps are leaking data due to improperly configured cloud services
Public cloud services are an important tool. Offerings from Microsoft, Amazon, and Google make it possible for a lot of developers to get their apps and services out there into the world. However, it can lead to some issues, too.
An overhauled Google TV app is getting a built-in remote control for Android TVs
A revamped Google TV app (formerly known as Google Play Movies & TV), could soon double as a remote control for Android-power TVs and, possibly, the new Chromecast with Google TV.
Google may roll out a ‘less stringent’ version of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature
Sometime this spring, Apple is going to (finally) roll out one of the biggest additions to iOS 14: App Tracking Transparency. It's been a long time coming, and it's ruffled some feathers. But now it sounds like Google may be eyeballing a similar feature for Android.
Beeper messaging app offers iMessage on Android, Windows and Linux
A new piece of software, dubbed Beeper, collates as many as 15 chat apps into one interface, with iMessage functionality on Android, Windows and Linux offered via a workaround.
Can Samsung sway you away from the iPhone?
A new year, a new flagship smartphone. Not Apple this time, but rather from Samsung. The company revealed its latest effort earlier this week, unveiling the Galaxy S21 lineup for the world to see. There are three handsets to choose from this year, but the question is: can Samsung sway you away from the iPhone?
PhoneTrans lets you easily migrate data from your old iPhone to a new iOS or Android device [sponsored]
iMobie's PhoneTrans is a new Mac and Windows app for frictionless phone-to-phone data transfer that makes it easy to transfer everything across iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. If you have recently upgraded to a new iPhone, PhoneTrans will let you transfer content from your phone to your new one, including WhatsApp messages, contacts and more.
Apple’s TV app is rolling out to Sony’s Android-powered TV models
After bringing support for Apple's TV software to its X900H line of smart TVs, Sony has now begun rolling out support for the TV app to its other Android-powered television sets.
MacPaw releases ClearVPN, a truly personalized multi-platform VPN solution
Ukrainian developer MacPaw of CleanMyMac fame today released a personalized VPN software solution for the macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android and Windows platforms.
Apple Music for Android gains Listen Now, crossfade, new sharing options and more
Apple today updated its Apple Music for Android client with new capabilities like a crossfade feature which Apple supports in the Music app for macOS but not in its iOS counterpart.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 launches September 18 for $1,999.99
Almost a month ago, Samsung announced a variety of new devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 2. However, the company left out some important details at the time. It's now rectifying that.
Microsoft’s Surface Duo dual-screen Android smartphone arriving September 10
The Surface Duo, Microsoft's first dual-screen smartphone powered by Android software, is launching Thursday, September 10, following its official October 2019 unveiling.