February 28, 2023

Lifehacker: All the New Android Features Google Announced Today

Lifehacker: All the New Android Features Google Announced Today. “While it isn’t time yet for the March Feature Drop, it’s still an exciting day to be on Android. At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Google unveiled nine new Android and Wear OS features users can expect in coming weeks, with some features available starting today. From Magic Eraser dropping on more devices, to new Emoji Kitchen combinations, this update’s a fun one.”

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February 15, 2023

Krebs on Security: Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2023 Edition

Krebs on Security: Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2023 Edition. “Microsoft is sending the world a whole bunch of love today, in the form of patches to plug dozens of security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software. This year’s special Valentine’s Day Patch Tuesday includes fixes for a whopping three different ‘zero-day’ vulnerabilities that are already being used in active attacks.”

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January 26, 2023

TechCrunch: Google to make changes to Android business terms in India after antitrust blow

TechCrunch: Google to make changes to Android business terms in India after antitrust blow. “Google is revising its business agreements with phonemakers and other partners in India and making a series of other changes in the South Asian market to comply with the local antitrust watchdog’s directions in a major shift that could invite regulators in other regions to make similar suggestions.”

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January 20, 2023

TechCrunch: India’s top court rejects Google plea to block Android antitrust ruling in major blow

TechCrunch: India’s top court rejects Google plea to block Android antitrust ruling in major blow. “Google has been dealt a significant blow in one of its key overseas markets. India’s Supreme Court on Thursday declined to block an antitrust order that requires the Android-maker to make a series of changes that could topple its financial viability.”

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January 19, 2023

Ars Technica: Pioneering Apple Lisa goes “open source” thanks to Computer History Museum

Ars Technica: Pioneering Apple Lisa goes “open source” thanks to Computer History Museum. “As part of the Apple Lisa’s 40th birthday celebrations, the Computer History Museum has released the source code for Lisa OS version 3.1 under an Apple Academic License Agreement. With Apple’s blessing, the Pascal source code is available for download from the CHM website after filling out a form.”

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January 16, 2023

WION: Android phones to become expensive in India? Google refuses to pay fine over anti-competitive practices claims

WION: Android phones to become expensive in India? Google refuses to pay fine over anti-competitive practices claims. “Google issued a warning over Android phones stating that smartphones will become more expensive in India because of the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) latest ruling. It is said that the costs might increase for app developers, equipment makers, and eventually consumers.”

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January 10, 2023

The Verge: Google’s bringing new features to older versions of Android

The Verge: Google’s bringing new features to older versions of Android. “Google is taking another shot at bringing new features to phones that haven’t gotten OS updates in years. It’s releasing something called the ‘Extension Software Developer Kit,’ which should let developers use features like Android 13’s new photo picker in apps running on some versions of Android 11 and 12.”

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January 9, 2023

Bleeping Computer: Microsoft ends Windows 7 extended security updates on Tuesday

Bleeping Computer: Microsoft ends Windows 7 extended security updates on Tuesday. “Windows 7 Professional and Enterprise editions will no longer receive extended security updates for critical and important vulnerabilities starting Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Microsoft launched the legacy operating system in October 2009. It then reached its end of support in January 2015 and its extended end of support in January 2020.”

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January 6, 2023

Engadget: At CES 2023, Google showed up as an automotive company

Engadget: At CES 2023, Google showed up as an automotive company. “At CES 2023, the company shared that it’s working with Spotify to integrate the Connect streaming tool into the Android UI. It also teased a preview of an audio handoff feature that would suggest different devices to move your music onto depending on your habits and where you are. But CES is a big car show, and Google also has products for automobiles.”

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