Overview
Google has always utilized its cloud services to
differentiate Android. Now it appears likely Google will make cloud services,
especially assistive technologies and authentication services, indispensable to
developers, device manufacturers, and consumers. This outcome would also
redefine biometric authentication and impact deployment plans by banks and
payment networks.
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