Smartphone news dominated tech headlines this week. Shortly after Alphabet‘s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google announced its latest Android version, Samsung (NASDAQOTH: SSNLF) brought to life its Note lineup after recalling the Note 7 last year. Meanwhile, the ever-active Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) rumor mill was fanned into flame.
Google kicked off the week on Monday with the introduction of Android 8.0. In a licensing deal with Mondelez, Android 8.0 was branded with Mondelez’ popular Oreo cookie.