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Microsoft’s digital assistant Cortana will come soon as a standalone app for ioS & Android. Currently, Cortana is being built for Windows 10. There are also reports coming in of a big launch of Cortana later this year.
Reports: ArsTechnica, IT Pro, Engadget
Google has decided to roll out version 7 of Google Play services soon. This, said a post on the official Android developers blog, will provide new tools to make better apps for Android devices.
Reports: VentureBeat, TechRepublic, PCAuthority
Google has fired another salvo across Apple’s & Microsoft’s bows. It has released tools designed for businesses for Android-powered smartphones. Many say this will usher in a new front in mobile computing. The technology unveiled Wednesday tries to turn Android phones into a digital hub around people’s personal & professional lives.
Reports: Wired, Engadget, Boston Globe, TechCrunch, Ubergizmo (blog), 9to5Google
It is feared that the malware had already spread through Chinese app stores to over 10,000 devices. The malicious software will only work on rooted devices running Android KitKat or below. It takes effect when a user activates the power switch to turn off the device.
Reports: IT Pro, TechFrag, The Register
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