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Google to show Play Store reviews based on your device, says report
The update, promised to occur in "early 2022" in August 2021, now has arrived as Google prepares to introduce its own tablet and wearable, reports The Verge
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EU court largely upholds $4-bn fine on Google for Android OS antitrust
The court said it was appropriate to give Google a fine of 4.125 billion euros (USD 4.155 billion), slightly lower than the original 4.34 billion euro penalty
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South Korea's privacy watchdog fines Google, Meta over privacy violations
The fines were the biggest ever penalties imposed by South Korea for privacy law violations, the commission said in a press release
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Apple iOS 16: Google to release lock screen widgets for its iPhone apps
Google's app widgets for iOS 16 will allow the users to view important information on the iPhone lock screen
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Court in US permits mega antitrust case against Google to proceed
The judge, however, dismissed claims of collusion between Google and Facebook (now Meta) in the "Jedi Blue" programme
Google faces $25.4-bn damages claims in UK, Dutch over adtech practices
Google's adtech has recently drawn scrutiny from antitrust regulators following complaints from publishers.
Google completes $5.4 bn acquisition of cyber security firm Mandiant
Google has completed the $5.4 billion acquisition of cyber-security firm Mandiant, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian announced
Google drops Pixelbook laptop plan as part of cost-cutting measures
According to The Verge, the laptop was expected to debut next year but the project "was cut as part of recent cost-cutting measures" at Google
Google considers making some Pixel phones in India, says report
The company's Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai previewed a plan to manufacture in India earlier this year but a final decision has not yet been made, the report added.
Google may unveil cheaper Chromecast at $30 with 2 GB RAM in October
Tech giant Google is likely readying to launch a cheaper Chromecast, which might be sold for $30 (Rs 2,390 approx) in October
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Google's Android 13 code hints at Pixel foldable device and 'Pro' tablet
The first Android 13 quarterly platform release beta has been rolled out by American tech giant Google and developers have already uncovered code that hints at a pair of upcoming devices.
Google's new policy to filter out suspicious ratings, reviews on Play Store
Tech giant Google is bringing a new app review policy to make app ratings and reviews as genuine as possible in the Play Store
Google likely working on Pixel foldable smartphone, new Pro tablet
Google is likely planning a Pixel foldable smartphone and a new Pro tablet, and the new hardware has been spotted in the Android 13 code
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Amazon, Apple to provide digital training to women in Indo-Pacific
The program, undertaken within the broader 14-nation Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, is focused on Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Google pays billions annually to remain top search engine: US Justice Dept
DOJ attorney Kenneth Dintzer didn't disclose how much Google spends to be the default search engine on most browsers and all US mobile phones, but described the payments as "enormous numbers"
SPPL India launches Google TV powered Thomson QLED smart TVs: Details here
The launch makes SPPL the first Indian manufacturer to produce Google licensed QLED TVs in the country
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Google Doodle: Music maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika 96th birth anniversary
Google Doodle celebrates the music maestro Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's 96th birthday. Read this detailed report on who he was. What is he famous for and what makes him relevant
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Google pilot allows local fantasy sports, rummy games on India Play Store
Google is set to run a pilot test for the local developers to distribute their daily fantasy sports (DFS) and rummy games apps on Play Store in India, as e-sports become big in the country.
Google to launch Pixel 7 smartphones, first smartwatch on October 6
Called 'Made by Google,' the hardware launch event will see new devices as shown by the company at its I/O developer conference earlier this year
Google 'pro-competitive', says Sundar Pichai, sees vibrant tech market
Pichai made the remarks late Tuesday at the Code Conference in Los Angeles. He said the company is "pro-competitive" and named companies including Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. as competitors.
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