After exiting the smartphone market, LG is burying the hatchet with its one-time rival Apple and will sell iPhone in its stores.
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Android Messages Will Be Default Verizon Messaging App Next Year
Verizon has announced it will begin preloading Android messages as the default messaging app on its Android phones starting next year.
Xiaomi Leapfrogs Apple to Become Number Two Smartphone Vendor
Xiaomi has become the world’s number two smartphone maker for the first time ever, dropping Apple to third place.
37 States and D.C. Sue Google for Alleged Play Store Antitrust Issues
A coalition of 37 states, plus the District of Columbia, have sued Google over alleged antitrust violations with its Play Store.
Qualcomm Wants to Take on Apple’s M1
Qualcomm has its sights set on Apple, with plans to take on the company’s M1 processor.
iPad Pro Models With Larger Screens May Be Coming
Apple is working on an all-new iPad Pro design with an even larger screen, if reports are to be believed.
Antitrust Bill Would Prevent Apple From Preinstalling Its Own Apps
A bill introduced by the US House would prohibit Apple and Google from preinstalling their own apps, in an effort to reign in Big Tech.
Google Rolling Out End-to-End Encryption in Messages
At long last, Google is rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in its Android Messages app.
Qualcomm Wants to Buy a Stake in Arm
Qualcomm has expressed interest in buying a stake in chipmaker Arm Holdings, should the NVIDIA deal fall through.
APAC Region Accounts for 60% of Mobile Gaming Revenue
According to new research, the APAC (Asia-Pacific) region accounted for the lion’s share of the mobile gaming market, coming in at 60%.