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Google celebrates French singer Taos Amrouche's 111th birth anniversary
Google Doodle celebrates the 111th birth anniversary of French singer, author, and folklorist, Taos Amrouche. Know more about Taos Amrouche's early life and career
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Google to soon enable 'Satellite SOS' on Pixels in select regions: Report
The Satellite SOS is made available on the supported Pixel smartphones with a recent update, but the feature is out of service since it has been disabled by Google
 "Google to soon enable 'Satellite SOS' on Pixels in select regions: Report")
Govt to meet Google, startup executives over app issue on Monday
8 of 10 delisted apps back on Play Store
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More apps back on Play Store after complying with Google's billing norms
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday made it clear that the removal of apps by Google was unacceptable and that 'startups will get the protection they need'
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Google offers compromise solution to restore delisted Indian apps
Play Store to host apps for free without using Google's payment system
 "Google offers compromise solution to restore delisted Indian apps")
AIBA seeks action against Google for spreading 'false' info about PM Modi
It alleged that the country is on the verge of a general election and "malicious campaigns to smear the image of any leader" should be stopped in their tracks
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Google Play Store's dominance hinders govt's internet goals: Chandrasekhar
The minister's remark came in the backdrop of recent takedown of Indian apps by Google playstore that were not complying with its user choice billing system
 "Google Play Store's dominance hinders govt's internet goals: Chandrasekhar")
Google restores Naukri, 99acres, other apps after Centre's intervention
Sources said reinstating some of the apps was not linked to the government's position but with the concerned apps complying with the Play Store Billing policies
Google takes down Indian apps from Play store over service fee row
Digital startups say firm imposing exploitative policies on developers
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IAMAI advises Google not to delist any apps from its Play Store in India
Earlier today, Google began removing the apps of 10 companies in India over service fee payments, including some popular matrimony apps like Bharat Matrimony
Leap year 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates 'Leap Day' today, details inside
Google released a doodle on Feb 29, to observe 'Leap Day.' The additional day in Feb, called Leap Day, compensates for the fact that an astronomical year is a little lesser than 365 days and 6 hours
 "Leap year 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates 'Leap Day' today, details inside")
Google hit with $2.3 bn lawsuit by 32 media groups including Axel Springer
Google last year said it disagreed with EU antitrust charges against its ad tech business where it is involved in both the buy-side as well as the sell-side of the supply chain
 "Google hit with $2.3 bn lawsuit by 32 media groups including Axel Springer")
Try Galaxy app from Samsung lets you experience Galaxy AI on any smartphone
The Try Galaxy is a progressive web application that simulates Samsung OneUI 6.1 interface and provides users with tutorials and interactive features
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Why did Google face backlash against Gemini AI in India and the world?
Currently suspended, the image generation capability on Gemini is poised to make a return in the forthcoming weeks. Here is an analysis regarding shortcomings of Gemini and Google's subsequent actions
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Google plans to relaunch Gemini AI image creation tool in few weeks
Bard was renamed Gemini earlier this month and Google rolled out paid subscription plans, which users could choose for better reasoning capabilities from the AI model
Google tests Gemini AI in Messages app: How it works and supported devices
Gemini AI in Google Messages app is currently available on select Android smartphones for users enrolled in public beta programme
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Digital nagriks not to be experimented with unreliable models: MoS IT
Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for IT, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) said ensuring safety and trust are legal obligation of platforms
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Gemini's answers vary when asked if Modi, Trump are fascists; MoS IT reacts
Google's Gemini chatbot is facing backlash for producing inaccurate and manipulated results when asked to furnish certain information
 "Gemini's answers vary when asked if Modi, Trump are fascists; MoS IT reacts")
Google brings AI-powered 'Help me write' tool to Chrome Browser: Details
The feature is only available in the US as an experiment. However, it is expected to roll out in more regions in the coming months
 "Google brings AI-powered 'Help me write' tool to Chrome Browser: Details")
Google Pay SoundPod: Here is everything about Paytm Soundbox alternative
Google Pay SoundPod is an audio device that helps merchants track QR code payments with audio alerts when a payment is received
 "Google Pay SoundPod: Here is everything about Paytm Soundbox alternative")