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In Short

Google is a large American internet company. It started as a search engine when it was founded in 1998, and has since made massive inroads with online advertising technology, cloud computing, and software. Google has a few official apps for Windows Phone and Windows, but has infamously avoiding developing for Microsoft's mobile platforms.

Google makes a few products run on Windows. On Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 there's an official Google Search app. They also make the popular web browser Chrome for the Windows desktop. Outside of those apps, Google has yet to bring official apps for their products like YouTube, Google+ and Gmail to Windows.

Don't expect to see any official Google apps on Windows with the Mountain View company putting more development effort into Chrome OS (their desktop operating system) and Android (their mobile operating system)

Hey kid get off my code!

Microsoft, Apple, Google, and today's kid coders

09 August 2017 16 By Jason Ward Today's children live in a world where computers are an integral part of life. To win the next generation tech giants have partnered with schools to teach children how to code.

Don't be ibm

Without 'cool factor' Microsoft may never see true consumer success

02 June 2017 168 By Jason Ward Microsoft is one of the world's most recognized brands. Sadly that recognition has not translated into widespread consumer success. That needs to change.

Monkey see monkey do

Is Microsoft's Fluent Design a clone of Google's Material Design?

24 May 2017 54 By Jason Ward Three years ago, Google introduced developers to its new design system, called Material Design. This year at Build, Microsoft announced its Fluent Design System, meant to address the same challenges Google faced. So is Microsoft following the leader?

One two punch

How Microsoft is targeting Google and Apple in education

10 May 2017 56 By Jason Ward Microsoft lost ground to Google in schools in the U.S., and MacBooks appeal to many college students. With Windows 10 S and the Surface Book, Microsoft is striking back. Here's how.

To Disclose or Not to Disclose

Microsoft, Google butt heads over bug disclosure

01 November 2016 188 By Dan Thorp-Lancaster Microsoft and Google are once again at odds of the latter's decision to publish details of a critical vulnerability in Windows before Microsoft had a chance to issue a patch.

Joining the fight

Microsoft's fight against secret data requests gains support

02 September 2016 13 By John Callaham Microsoft's recent lawsuit against the U.S. Justice Department that fights against gag orders for secret government data requests has the support of many companies, including from rivals like Apple and Google.

Not this again

U.S. carriers offer free calls to France after attack

15 July 2016 27 By Harish Jonnalagadda France was rocked by yet another senseless tragedy earlier tonight when a lorry ploughed into crowds watching a fireworks display as part of Bastille Day celebrations. U.S. carriers are offering free calls and texts to connect with family and friends in France.

Will it happen?

Google

In Short

Microsoft, Apple, Google, and today's kid coders

Without 'cool factor' Microsoft may never see true consumer success

Is Microsoft's Fluent Design a clone of Google's Material Design?

How Microsoft is targeting Google and Apple in education

Microsoft, Google butt heads over bug disclosure

Microsoft's fight against secret data requests gains support

U.S. carriers offer free calls to France after attack

Android apps could be run on Windows

Microsoft and Google agree to withdraw regulatory complaints

Verizon, Google reportedly preparing to bid on Yahoo

Why Microsoft is positioned beyond the mobile curve

Google and Microsoft end years-long patent dispute