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Google to face UK trial over Play Store commissions
Google

Google to face UK trial over Play Store commissions

An opt-out class action over Google Play fees could see thousands of UK developers seek more than GBP £1 billion in damages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Android stories

ExpressKeys adds passkeys & sharing in major update
Data Protection

ExpressKeys adds passkeys & sharing in major update

Users can now store passkeys and share vault items securely as ExpressKeys expands beyond basic password management in a major update.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Hands-on review: Google Fitbit Air
Wearables

Hands-on review: Google Fitbit Air

At NZD $239, the screenless tracker offers accurate health monitoring and multi-day battery life for users seeking fewer distractions.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Salesforce launches AI commerce tools for retailers
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce launches AI commerce tools for retailers

Retailers are being pushed to capture sales from AI assistants as Salesforce links its commerce software to ChatGPT and other platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Google Finance adds portfolio tracking & Android app
Crypto

Google Finance adds portfolio tracking & Android app

Users can now track investments and request tailored market briefings as Google broadens Finance into a fuller portfolio app worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes

Growing deepfake scams are pushing consumers towards paid verification tools, as Bitdefender's app checks videos for manipulation and malicious intent.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Google sues Chinese phishing network over fake texts
Multi-factor authentication

Google sues Chinese phishing network over fake texts

The scam network's fake texts may have reached millions of Android users, with authorities linking it to major card theft and losses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
BlackBerry adds sovereign control tools to UEM platform
Data Protection

BlackBerry adds sovereign control tools to UEM platform

Sovereignty concerns over data residency and cloud routing are pushing more governments and enterprises to keep device management in-house.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Logitech launches first foldable mouse for mobile workers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech launches first foldable mouse for mobile workers

Travelling professionals can now avoid laptop trackpads, as a pocket-sized foldable mouse cuts strain and works across multiple devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
As work becomes a mindset, Logitech bets on portability
Hybrid & Remote Work

As work becomes a mindset, Logitech bets on portability

Portable gear is becoming a must for hybrid workers as Logitech targets comfort, connectivity and sustainability with its latest devices.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
Google rolls out fake call detection on Android phones
Data Privacy

Google rolls out fake call detection on Android phones

Android users will be warned when a saved contact's call appears spoofed, as Google moves to curb rising impersonation scams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
IDC forecasts record smartphone shipment slump in 2026
Supply Chain

IDC forecasts record smartphone shipment slump in 2026

Higher handset prices and supply shortages are set to hit low-end buyers hardest as worldwide shipments slump 13.9% next year, IDC said.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Android stories

Google Maps adds Kiwi voice for te reo Māori names
Data sovereignty

Google Maps adds Kiwi voice for te reo Māori names

New Zealand users should hear more accurate directions as the app rolls out a Kiwi-accent voice for te reo Māori place names.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026
Zeller launches POS app to challenge Square in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

Zeller launches POS app to challenge Square in Australia

The cloud-based app could cut setup time for small merchants and intensify pressure on Square, Shopify and Lightspeed in Australia.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Google launches fake call detection for Android users
Data Protection

Google launches fake call detection for Android users

Android users will get a warning when a supposedly familiar caller may be spoofed, as deepfake-enabled scams rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
AI is reshaping assistive technology. What are the latest trends?
Data Protection

AI is reshaping assistive technology. What are the latest trends?

Accessibility is moving into mainstream platforms, but hallucinations and privacy risks could still undermine users who rely on AI support.

By Nina Nguyen • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Samsung offers AUD $400 off Galaxy S26 Ultra in Australia
Displays

Samsung offers AUD $400 off Galaxy S26 Ultra in Australia

Australian buyers can cut as much as AUD $750 from Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, as end-of-financial-year deals broaden across phones and appliances.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026