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EU regulators begin closer scrutiny of $2.1 billion Google-Fitbit deal
The anti-competition watchdog sets a deadline of July 20 for its next decision regarding the deal
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Google, Apple remove most of the banned Chinese apps from their stores
Initially, few apps voluntarily delisted themselves in accordance with the government's order but now Google and Apple have blocked access to all other apps too
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"Will coronavirus ever end? Is the virus weakening?", netizens ask Google
Coronavirus-centric searches in June dropped 66 per cent from May, but volumes remained more than double that of February
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UK regulators probe criticise Apple's search engine deal with Google
Apple received the "substantial majority" of the 1.2 billion pounds ($1.5 billion) that Google paid to be the default search engine on a variety of devices in the United Kingdom in 2019
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Google brings free retail listings to its main Search page in the US
Google has announced to bring free listings to the main Google Search results page in US, helping shoppers choose the products and sellers that will serve them best, from widest variety of options.
Google helps Indian start-ups get battle-ready for the post-Covid-19 world
The company's GFS Accelerator is focused on mentoring ventures that are solving systemic problems in healthcare, financial inclusion and sustainability through the use of AI and ML
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Google removes misleading ads targeting Americans over voting, elections
Some of the ads charged fees for registering people to vote, while others sucked up people's personal information for marketing purposes
Covid-19 impact: MNCs strike big rental deals despite work from home push
RMZ, one of the biggest owners of office properties in southern India, has done a handful of lease rental deals with global firms in recent weeks.
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Apple-Google Covid-19 tracing tech available but cannot be used in India
Known as Covid-19 exposure notification or Covid-19 contact tracing tech, the technology is available on Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms.
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Google sends users to news sites 24 bn times a month, helps publishers grow
Deloitte puts a value of each click for large publishers at roughly between 4-7 US cents
Google Photos gets a revamp with map view, enhanced search, and more
Google said it is putting search front and centre to give you quick access to the people, places, and things most important to you
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Google to pay some news publishers for content amid tensions with industry
The company said on Thursday that it plans to launch this year a licensing programme to pay publishers for high-quality content
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Google brings group calling to Nest Hub Max, previews Google Meet features
Currently available in the US, the Nest users can make a group video call with up to 32 participants through Google Duo or with up to 100 participants via Google Meet
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Google to help SMEs avail loans via Google Pay
Google India on Thursday said it will work with financial institutions to help merchants get loans via its Google Pay for Business offering.
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Google India launches new features for small enterprises to go digital
To help these businesses start using digital payments, Google has also introduced new features on Google My Business app and Google Pay for Business
TikTok, Helo, SHAREit losing mojo in India after border clash with China
The bloody clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh last week has sparked a popular demand for the shunning of Chinese products, ranging from apps to mobile phones.
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Google tweaks privacy settings to keep less data on new users by default
The search giant said that starting Wednesday, it will automatically and continuously delete web and app activity and location history for new users after 18 months
The new office: How workplaces are undergoing dramatic transformations
The idea of working from home, once derided in India owing to the widely held belief that one "worked" only if one went to an "office", is now no longer an incentive but a necessity.
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Sunder Pichai disappointed by Donald Trump's immigration proclamation
Immigration has contributed immensely to America's economic success, making it a global leader in tech, and also Google the company it is today, Pichai said
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Explained: How Vodafone Idea can survive in the three-pronged battle
Vodafone Idea will have to cough up an additional Rs 5,235 crore every year till 2040 to pay its remaining portion of the AGR dues.
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