Google on Wednesday unveiled Android for Work. Google SAN FRANCISCO — Google’s Android operating system powers more than 80 percent of the world’s smartphones. Now the tech giant wants to help Android owners use their phones in the workplace. Google on Wednesday launched Android for Work, an initiative that tries to bring Android devices up …
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Yahoo announced new tools aimed at mobile developers on Thursday. Screenshot by Richard Nieva/CNET Marissa Mayer’s latest pitch to Silicon Valley: Yahoo wants to help smartphone and tablet developers manage their mobile apps. On Thursday, the company announced new tools aimed at mobile-software developers that would help them measure user engagement and make money off their apps. They do this …
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Google is trying to figure out how to make more money on mobile ads. Getty Images For the past few quarters, Google’s finances have been the story of same-old, same-old: Desktop search — its biggest business — is getting stale, but it still makes billions. The story stayed true on Thursday when Google reported lagging revenue, as more people find …
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Yahoo hopes to convince investors its turnaround plan is working. Richard Nieva/CNET CEO Marissa Mayer’s attempt to turn around Yahoo continues to stumble, but investors were happy about one thing: The Internet giant has a plan to avoid a giant tax bill related to its investment in e-commerce giant Alibaba. The company on Tuesday said it is spinning off its …
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The Web version will work with Windows Phone, Blackberry, Android, but not iPhones. CNET WhatsApp isn’t just for smartphones anymore. The chat application, which Facebook bought for more than $19 billion in October, will now extend its service so that it can be used on desktop and laptop computers. The app now lets people send and receive messages using a …
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Google reportedly wants to experiment with low-cost mobile plans. Getty Images Google makes the software running on most smartphones, and now may also want to manage your mobile data and voice calls. The world’s largest online search company is getting ready to sell mobile plans that will run on Sprint and T-Mobile’s cellular networks, according to The Information. The project, …
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Google may be making another push in mobile payments. Marguerite Reardon/CNET Google may be stocking its war chest to compete with Apple in mobile payments. The Internet giant is reportedly in talks to acquire Softcard, a company that helps people to pay for things using their mobile devices, according to reports by TechCrunch and The Wall Street Journal. The deal …
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Google bought Nest, co-founded by Tony Fadell, for $3.2 billion last year. Stephen Shankland/CNET Tony Fadell has an impressive track record: He helped turn Apple’s iPod music player into a cultural icon, then he kick-started consumer interest in smart-home technology with his Nest Internet-connected thermostat. Now, Google’s asking him to oversee its Glass project. The company on Thursday said Fadell …
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Project Ara lets people mix and match parts to build a smartphone. Google When it comes to smartphones, people are used to customizing their applications and software. But for the handset itself, they’re stuck with what the hardware maker built. Google wants to change that. The company on Wednesday said it will start a market pilot in Puerto Rico to …
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Nest, co-founded by Matt Rogers, is one of the companies trying to create an intelligent room. James Martin/CNET LAS VEGAS — The tech industry once again can’t decide: When it comes to the home of the future, will it have a centralized computer telling you when to mop floors, clean windows and cook breakfast, or will there be an all-in-one …
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