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Tech Five: Google reportedly making iPhone keyboard


Google is reportedly working on an interesting new app for iPhones. Meanwhile, say goodbye to Facebook support on devices running BlackBerry's operating system.

Let's look at tech stocks to watch Wednesday:

Alphabet. Google has been developing a keyboard for iOS that would include features such as gesture-based typing and GIF search, reports The Verge. The keyboard would also leverage the tech giant's search engine. No word on if or when Google will release it.

Facebook. The social network is dropping support for its service and Facebook Messenger on devices running the BlackBerry 10 operating system, reports TechCrunch. The change takes effect later this year.

Yahoo. The company's digital ad revenues are expected to slide nearly 14% this year, according to research firm eMarketer. Yahoo's overall share of the market will dip to 1.5%, well behind frontrunners Facebook and Google.

Oracle. The software company is suing Hewlett Packard Enterprise for allegedly selling support for the Solaris operating system, reports Bloomberg. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.

PayPal. The mobile payments service is among several planning to introduce its services to Cuba, according to Bloomberg. Others include Google, Airbnb and Stripe.

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