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Circle's Bitcoin App Receives Honourable Mention at Google I/O

Updated Sep 11, 2021, 11:42 a.m. Published May 29, 2015, 10:36 a.m.

Circle's bitcoin Android app has received an honourable mention at Google's I/O Conference.

The two-day event, which showcases the tech giant's latest products, featured Circle's app in its best-in-class category, which "recognises excellence in applying material design in the creation of engaging user experiences".

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As the only bitcoin or financial application showcased, Circle's offering was featured alongside notable applications including the New York Times – awarded for its elegant typography – and Tumblr, accoladed for its animation.

The bitcoin company first gave a sneak peek of its mobile apps at a CoinScrum meetup in London last September.

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