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Google defends ad tech as safe, says it's competitive with Meta, Amazon
In a federal antitrust trial, enforcers allege that Google has monopolised the technology used to buy and sell website ads
 "Google defends ad tech as safe, says it's competitive with Meta, Amazon")
Google Pixel Watch3 review: Among the best for Androids, more so for Pixels
The Google Pixel Watch 3 proves to be a great day-to-day companion, provided you are okay with its average battery life
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Google rolls out Gemini AI-powered contextual 'Smart Replies' in Gmail app
The contextual Smart Replies feature is available for Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, Education Premium, and Google One AI Premium subscribers on Android and iOS
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Google restricts creation of new accounts for Russian users, says report
The ministry said there was no certainty that SMS confirmations for two-factor authentication would continue working, Interfax reported
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Google brings Gemini assistant to all Pixel Buds: How-to guide and more
Google said that some Pixel Buds features may function differently compared to Google Assistant
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Antitrust trials could drag on for many years, says Google CEO Pichai
To explain how long appeals can take, Pichai pointed to Google's victory against a $1.7 billion antitrust fine in the European Union General Court last week- more than 4 years after it was levied
 "Antitrust trials could drag on for many years, says Google CEO Pichai")
Google files complaint to EU over Microsoft's Azure cloud practices
Google pointed to 2023 study by cloud services organisation CISPE which found that European businesses and public sector bodies were paying up to $1.12 bn per year on Microsoft licensing penalties
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Google Photos for Android, iOS gets improved video editor with AI presets
New features in the updated Google Photos app include a speed tool for creating slow-motion or sped-up videos, an auto-enhance button for improving colour and stability, and an upgraded trimming tool
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Google Store will take over official Fitbit website in October: Know more
Help section from Fitbit began migrating to the Google support framework in January, and its online store has already been replaced by the Google Store in April
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: Premium design, but software falls short
While the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold excels in design, it falters in software compared to other foldables in the market, especially those from Samsung and Chinese manufacturers
 "Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: Premium design, but software falls short")
How Google allegedly monopolised ad technology market: All you need to know
Antitrust enforcers alleged that Google gave special access and privileges to its own ad products
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Google faces EU ultimatum in fresh attack on search dominance
The EU's preliminary findings could be issued before the end of October, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke under condition of anonymity
Google antitrust trial: Documents say one thing, witnesses something else
This was especially true on Thursday during the testimony of Jonathan Bellack, a produc t manager at Google who wrote an email that government lawyers believe is particularly damning
Google's plea against CCI order in android mobile case mentioned in SC
At the outset of day's proceedings, senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the tech giant, mentioned the plea and said the hearing in the case may take five-six days
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YouTube announces Community, 'Hyped' videos, and ads on paused screens
At Made on YouTube event, the video streaming platform from Google announced several new features for both viewers and creators
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Google enhances AI experience on Android with free Gemini Live: Know more
Gemini Live has not yet been widely launched for all free users on Android but is expected to be available to more users in the coming days
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Google urges tribunal to scrap $9.3 bn UK lawsuit over search 'dominance'
The lawyers asked the Competition Appeal Tribunal to certify the case to proceed towards a trial, a very early step in any mass lawsuit. Google, however, says the case is seriously flawed
Google explores RCS encryption for Chats between Android and iPhone users
Google is reportedly working on new features related to RCS messaging, including cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) between Android and iPhone
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Google wins fight over $1.7 billion EU fine for online advertising abuse
Judges at the EU's General Court in Luxembourg backed the Alphabet Inc. unit's challenge to a fine doled out in 2019, saying regulators made mistakes in their probe
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Google expands cross-device sharing features to more Android users: Report
Google announced the Android cross-device features at the Google I/O 2024 developer conference in May, and are currently limited to call casting and internet sharing
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