Android
Jul 17, 2026
EU Orders Google to Open Android to AI Rivals
The European Commission has ordered Google to grant rival AI assistants greater access to Android under the Digital Markets Act. While it looks like a regulatory loss on paper, the ruling may actually reflect how skillfully Google has navigated Brussels' competition framework — and how Apple has not.
AI
Regulation
Jul 16, 2026
EU Orders Google to Open Android, Search to AI Rivals
The European Commission has ruled that Google must give rival AI assistants and search engines greater access to Android and Google Search under the Digital Markets Act. Google faces a hard deadline of January 2027 for search data sharing and July 2027 for Android changes — decisions that could reshape competition in both mobile and AI.
AI
Regulation
Jul 1, 2026
Google Warns EU Search Data Rules Could Enable Hacks
Google's senior security staff are sounding alarms over European Commission proposals that would force it to share search data and open Android to competitors. They argue the plans contain anonymization flaws that could expose millions of users' queries — and invite cybercriminals within weeks of implementation.
Android
Big Tech
Cybersecurity
Jun 30, 2026
Acti Embeds AI Agents Into Your Smartphone Keyboard
Startup Acti is turning the smartphone keyboard into an AI command center. Its new iOS and Android keyboard lets users build custom AI-powered shortcuts using natural language — and it works across any app.
AI agents
Android
iOS