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Google's Gemini now available as an app for Android phone users in India
For iPhone users, access to Gemini will be rolled out through the Google app over the next few weeks, according to a blog post by Amar Subramanya, Vice President, Engineering, Gemini Experiences
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Google, Microsoft want nuclear power but doesn't see role as investor
Building reactors, especially plants using new technologies, comes with high costs and high risk, according to Briana Kobor, head of energy market innovation at Alphabet Inc.'s Google
 "Google, Microsoft want nuclear power but doesn't see role as investor")
Soon, Google Play Store may automatically launch newly installed apps
The 'App Auto Open' feature is still under development
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Apple, Meta platforms likely to face charges for violating EU digital law
The European Commission, which began investigating Apple, Meta, and Alphabet's Google in March under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), considers Apple and Meta to be priority cases
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Google Pixel 8 available at Rs 52,999 on Flipkart: Check deal details here
Launched at Rs 75,999, the Google Pixel 8 is available with discounts and bank offers on Flipkart that bring down the effective cost to Rs 52,999 for the base 128GB storage model
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Austrian group accuses Google of tracking users on Chrome browser
NYOB has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority claiming that Google's new 'Privacy Sandbox' still allows tech giant to track browser users
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YouTube finds a way to show ads in videos that ad-blockers cannot bypass
Continuing its crackdown on ad-blocker services, YouTube is reportedly testing a new way to inject advertisements in videos that could not be bypassed
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Japan's new law forces Google and Apple to allow sale of third-party apps
The new law prohibits Apple and Google from restricting third-party companies from selling and operating apps on their platforms beyond their own app stores
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Tech wrap Jun 13: OPPO F27 Pro Plus, Garmin watches get YouTube Music, more
OPPO has launched India's first IP69-rated smartphone, the OPPO F27 Pro Plus. YouTube Music app is now available on select Garmin watches. Marshall launches Minor IV wireless earbuds in India
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After EU, Apple could be forced to open ecosystem in Japan, India: Report
Reportedly, Japan has passed a law that could force big technology companies to allow third-party app stores. India, too, has proposed an antitrust law, laying out strict compliance obligations
 "After EU, Apple could be forced to open ecosystem in Japan, India: Report")
Google introduces reverse phone number search on Phone app for Pixel phones
Part of Pixel's June Feature Drop update, the lookup feature allows users to identify unsaved numbers from their call directory without necessitating use of any third party apps
 "Google introduces reverse phone number search on Phone app for Pixel phones")
Google shifts ChromeOS to Android stack: What it means, advantages and more
ChromeOS based on Android stack will not only enable Google AI integration, but will also allow Android smartphones and accessories to work better with Chromebooks
 "Google shifts ChromeOS to Android stack: What it means, advantages and more")
DFS organises workshop in collaboration with Google on financial frauds
The workshop was attended by Vivek Joshi, secretary, DFS, senior officials of public sector banks, DFS, and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
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Tech wrap Jun 12: Xiaomi 14 Civi launched, Pixel June Feature Drop and more
Xiaomi 14 Civi with Leica camera system launched in India. Google rolls out June Feature Drop for Pixel devices. Apple Intelligence could get Google's Gemini integration in future
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Google to start testing anti-theft AI feature for Android phone from July
The features will be available to Brazilian users of Android phones version 10 or higher starting in July and will be released in other countries gradually this year
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Google's June Feature Drop brings Gemini Nano to Pixel 8, 8a: Check details
With the June Feature Drop, Google has also enabled car crash detection feature on the Pixel Watch 2 in select regions, including India
 "Google's June Feature Drop brings Gemini Nano to Pixel 8, 8a: Check details")
YouTube allows creators to use multiple thumbnails with video: How it works
Announced last year in June, YouTube's thumbnail test and compare feature is now rolling out widely to all creators on the video streaming platform
 "YouTube allows creators to use multiple thumbnails with video: How it works")
Apple Intelligence: How Apple used Google's help to train its AI models
Apple did not discuss the extent to which it relied on Google's chips and software compared with hardware from Nvidia or other AI vendors
Gpay no longer functional in this country as Google shifts focus to Wallet
Users will now manage payment methods, tap to pay at stores, and pay online directly through Google Wallet
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Sundar Pichai 52nd b'day: Lessons to be learnt from his successful life
Today, on June 10, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, turned 52 years old. In Silicon Valley, Pichai now leads one of the largest tech companies in the world, Google, which is worth a trillion dollars
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