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$12.5 Billion acquisition is now official.

Google’s mobile operating system has been hit with some bad news lately, from ads that drain batteries to malware concerns.

After nearly four years, Google announces a version of Chrome for Android devices. But there's a catch.

Google formally announces Bouncer, a service that automatically checks to ensure that apps uploaded to the Android Market aren’t malicious.

Nielsen Mobile survey shows iPhone sales are catching up to Android. Meanwhile, Apple cofounder talks about how Android phones outperform iPhones.

Security firm Bit9 says a majority of smartphones are running out-of-date and insecure operating systems that present a threat to critical business data. It has created a list of 12 of the most vulnerable smartphones. Guess who dominates the list?

Google released its Gmail app to the iOS App Store on Wednesday. But shortly after the app appeared in the App Store, it vanished. What gives?

Apple's virtual personal assistant can create reminders, alarms, and text messages and look up information on the web. Siri can also open a can of beer and might even be Google's undoing. 

Google loses out as Apple, EMC, Ericsson, Microsoft, Research In Motion and Sony win patent auction.

The Inquirer: Apple smartphone and tablet platform holds a significant market share lead over Google's Android operating system in Europe.

Brighthand: Evidence points to Sprint releasing its ownversion of own 4G version of the Samsung Nexus S smartphone.

Mobile Burn: Google to produce what's called the Joint Battle Command-Platform mobile device.

BGR: Many are saying Google's Android platform is now th world's top mobile operating system.

Mobile Burn: The Android-run phone goes $199.99 with a new two-year agreement.

Brighthand: The Android-run next-gen model in the venerable smartphone series to shop in three weeks.