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Google is helping museums digitize their historical artifacts and bring them online, helping cultural institutions reach wider audiences.

Google is in talks with major retailers and shippers about creating a one-day delivery service, positioning itself to go head-to-head Amazon.

Apple and Google refused to support an industry-backed app ratings system, putting doubt into whether the standard will have an impact at all.

Apple's app revenue far outpaced Android's earnings, according to Piper Jaffray, underscoring the iPhone maker's edge in luring developers to create apps, which in turn draws consumers.

Google spoke out against allegations its Android OS is not secure, saying claims are fraudulent even as malware attacks against Android are predicted to increase and the company reduces platform fragmentation.

Google's Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS will receive Flash support, sustaining one of the platform's biggest advantages over iOS for a bit longer.

Motorola shareholders voted almost unanimously in favor of Google's takeover, but several regulatory filings and federal approval are still needed before the $12.5 billion deal can close.

Android's Ice Cream Sandwich update is tightly integrated with Google+ and Google accounts, which may play a role in helping the young social network grow.

Google announced it has activated 200 million Android devices to date, as the company gets closer to matching its biggest competitor, Apple.

Google Music has officially launched in the U.S. and added functionality to its other products, as the software giant looks to compete with Apple and Amazon.

Google, Facebook, Ebay, and other Internet giants opposed two proposed anti-piracy bills in the House and Senate, as the entertainment industry tries to stem the flow of illegally downloaded media.

Malware attacks in Google's Android market increased steadily since July, leaving users skeptical about whether the company's open platform is more of a benefit or a concern.

Google and T-Mobile may team up to update Google Music, as suggested by an event invitation, which would strengthen the search giant's position against rival music services.

Google revealed a list of recent tweaks to its closely-guarded search algorithm, a rare sign of openness as the company faces scrutiny of its operations.

Google's Android is the platform of choice for more than half of all smartphones sold in the third quarter, as the company benefits from the delayed iPhone and the success of Samsung and HTC.