Greg Bernard

Android Headlines — Google has announced its plan to relax its developer policies to simplify the use of Android third-party app store in next year's Android 12 update. This comes after recent concerns about monopolies and unfair pricing for app developers, especially with in-app payment systems. Nearly all small businesses have felt the ill effects of COVID-19 on their profit margin.

Android Headlines — I'm sure I'm not the only person who remembers those long college nights of academic essays, rattling away in Microsoft Word on your computer keyboard. If it was any other assignment, the writing would be much less tedious; but an essay has citations.

Android Headlines — Up until this point, Android developers have been required to use third-party operating systems such as Windows and Mac OS to develop their apps. However, an issue posted on the Google Code site reveals that Google developers may be preparing to allow Android Development on Google's native operating system, Chrome OS.

Android Headlines — Up until now, Google has for the most part complied with takedown requests for the European law regarding a citizen's "right to be forgotten." In its latest in a series of legal struggles with the European Union, a recent request by the Article 29 Working Party has asked Google to block search results not only on European domains, but across the board.

Android Headlines — There has been a lot of attention given to Virtual Reality (VR) headsets this past year or two, from the innovative Oculus Rift to the affordable Google Cardboard. However, up until this point popular and prospective headsets have faced off in a war over price and practicality.

Android Headlines — Samsung's popular Good Lock app is now available in a broader range of markets. It came as a ghost update by Samsung, which made no announcement about the greater availability. However, its appearance on the Galaxy Store in several European countries tipped some users off.

Android Headlines — For the first time, Waymo's automated car service will be fully open to the general public. Or at least, for those living in Phoenix, Arizona. Starting today, Waymo will be offering fully driverless rides to the public. "Members of the public service can now take friends and family along on their rides and share their experience with the world," says Waymo.

Android Headlines — Nanoleaf's smart lights have long been the talk of every technology-enthusiast and decorator. Now the company is announcing a new line of products based on one simple shape - the triangle. They are the second set of shapes in Nanoleaf's Nanoleaf Shapes series, which began this past March with its Hexagon series.

Android Headlines — Instagram has had its fair share of controversy when it comes to its privacy practices. Now, the European Union has taken notice. Allegedly, Instagram had recently allowed business accounts to minors as young as 13 years old. This has opened the door for the exposition of their personal information.