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Google launches Play Points rewards programme for users in India
Users earn points when they make purchases with Google Play, including in-app items, apps, games, and subscriptions
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Google announces global rewards programme 'Google Play Points' in India
Google Play has also partnered with developers of popular apps and games worldwide to help users redeem their points for special in-app items
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What is 'Google Tax' or Diverted Profits Tax and the Singapore case?
Diverted Profits Tax, commonly known as "Google tax", refers to tax provisions designed to counter the practice of profits being diverted to other jurisdictions that have lower or zero tax rates
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Google to shut entire Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard launched in 2019
Tech giant Google has announced to shut down the Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard that was announced at its developer conference I/O in 2019.
CCI orders another probe against Google for unfair revenue sharing
The Competition Commission has ordered another detailed probe against Google for alleged unfair revenue sharing terms with respect to news content
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Pixel 7 series to Pixel Watch, everything Google unveiled at hardware event
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are priced at Rs 59,999 and Rs 84,999, respectively. Both devices will be available for purchase in India from October 13
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Google updates Assistant with new AI features for Pixel 7 series, Watch
When users are writing a message, Assistant voice typing can now suggest emojis relevant to their messages
Google unveils smartphones and smartwatch that undercut Apple on price
At $599 and $899, the Google's Pixel 7 and 7 Pro offer more affordable prices than the Apple and Samsung
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Highlights: Google unveils Pixel 7 series, Pixel Watch, Pixel Tablet & more
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones is available for pre-order in India on e-commerce platform Flipkart
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Google asks suppliers to produce over 8 mn Pixel 7 phones: Report
Anticipating an increased demand this festive season, Google has asked suppliers to produce more than 8 million units for its new Pixel 7 series, the media reported on Thursday
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Google's Fitbit Versa 2 users experience glitches after software update
The major issue reported by users of the Fitbit Versa 2 is that its touchscreen is no longer functional
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Google announces to establish its first Cloud region in South Africa
Along with the cloud region, Google said it is expanding its network through the Equiano subsea cable and building Dedicated Cloud Interconnect sites in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lagos and Nairobi
Apple iOS 16: Google rolls out lock screen widgets for its iPhone apps
Google widgets are available for Gmail, Google News, Chrome, and Drive. The widgets for other Google services such as Search, Maps and Calendar are yet to arrive
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Google Pixel 7 series pre-order, with launch offers, begins from October 6
On the Pixel 7 series pre-orders, Google is offering the Pixel Buds A-Series and Fitbit Inspire2 at a discounted price of Rs 5,999 and Rs 4,999, respectively
Google shuts down translation feature in mainland China citing 'low usage'
American tech giant Google on Monday (local time) announced that it was shutting down the Google Translate service in mainland China, citing low usage in the country, as per reports.
Google launches circular economy accelerator for Asia-Pacific start-ups
Applications for the program are open from October 4 to November 14 this year and the program will commence in February 2023
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Google to shut down translation feature in mainland China: Report
Earlier, several media reports said that the Hong Kong version of the translation service is not accessible in the area without a virtual private network
Google Accelerator to support 20 women-led start-ups in first cohort
Firm will focus on subjects like access to networks and capital, hiring challenges and mentorship, which for a variety of reasons, prove challenging for female founders
Google discontinues Google Translate in mainland China owing to low usage
Google has discontinued its Google Translate services in mainland China, removing one of the company's few remaining services that it had provided
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Google Pixel Watch was available for pre-order on Amazon briefly: Report
Tech giant Google's upcoming Pixel Watch was reportedly briefly up for pre-order on Amazon, revealing bands and Fitbit Premium perk
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