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Google moves NCLAT against CCI's fine over abusing Android market

Google said it has approached NCLAT to appeal the CCI decision to penalise the tech giant Rs 1,338 crore for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem

Google approaches NCLAT against CCI's order on Android device ecosystem

Google has approached the appellate tribunal NCLAT challenging the CCI's order on unfair business practices in Android mobile device ecosystem, the company spokesperson said on Friday. The Competition Commission in October slapped a steep penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on internet giant Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in relation to Android mobile devices and ordered the internet major to cease and desist from various unfair business practices. A Google spokesperson told PTI: "We have decided to appeal the CCI's decision on Android as we believe it presents a major setback for our Indian users and businesses who trust Android's security features, and potentially raising the cost of mobile devices." "We look forward to making our case in NCLAT and remain committed to users and partners," the spokesperson added. Android has greatly benefitted Indian users, developers, and OEMs, and powered India's digital transformation, the company said. Google has sought

Android 13 update brings Pixel's Personal Safety app to more smartphones

Users can add or edit critical medical information, assign emergency contacts and get alerts for nearby crises

Google to merge Digilocker in Files app to access official docs in India

Google on Monday announced that it will integrate "DigiLocker", a government-issued document storage service, into the Files app on Android so users can access government-verified documents

Twitter now supports themed icons in latest Android 13 update: Report

With the new update, it will change the Twitter icon's colour to match the users' wallpaper and system, as well as any other apps that support this feature

WhatsApp working on a redesigned 'kept messages' feature on Android

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned 'kept messages' feature on Android, which will give users the ability to keep or undo a kept message

Google tests 'Digital Driver's License' support in its Android Wallet app

The feature was announced during Google's developer-focused I/O keynote in May, when a slide showed US State Maryland as the first ID available for the upcoming feature

Video streaming app YouTube tests 'Add to Queue' feature on Android, iOS

The YouTube queue will be available for testing on Android and iOS until January 28

OnePlus Y1S Pro smart TV gets 55-inch screen variant in India: Details here

Priced at Rs 39,999, the OnePlus TV 55 Y1S Pro smart TV will be available on Amazon, Flipkart, OnePlus online store, OnePlus Experience stores and OnePlus partner stores from December 13

Google releases Android 13 OS for smart TV with improved performance

For a more reliable playback experience, users can now change the default resolution and refresh rate on supported HDMI source devices

After Android certificate leak, Samsung, LG phones at malware attacks risk

Samsung and LG phones are reportedly at risk of malware attacks because of a leaked Android certificate.

Android announces accessible reading mode, digital car key-sharing features

To use Reading mode, you have to install an app from the Google Play store, which provides new adjustable display and audio options

WhatsApp to let users connect to two Android devices with same account

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature, which will let users add their current account to a secondary device, like an Android tablet

SwiftChat with Google introduces speech-based reading tool 'Read Along'

The tool is available as an Android app and as a website

Michael Kors launches Qualcomm 4100+ chip-powered Camile Gen 6 smartwatch

Michael Kors Camile Gen 6 starts at Rs 22,995. The smartwatch is available for purchase on select online and offline retail stores

Millions of Android devices prone to hacking due to GPU bug: Google

Google's Project Zero team said it had alerted the chip designer ARM about the GPU bug, and the British chip designer had fixed those vulnerabilities

SENS introduces range of headband earphones and wireless earbuds in India

The announced SENS audio products are water-resistant, compatible with both iOS and Android devices, and support Google Assistant and Siri voice assistants

WhatsApp: How to create polls in direct, group chats on iOS, Android phones

Polls feature is available on WhatsApp for Android and iOS. It allows users to run polls in private chats as well as group conversations. Here is how to create polls on WhatsApp

DuckDuckGo: Everything about privacy-focused browser app for iOS, Android

DuckDuckGo is a search engine with in-built tracker blocker, encryption enforcer, and private search engine that allow users to browse web in private

Nothing Ear (stick) earbuds go on sale with introductory offer on Flipkart

Priced at Rs 8,499, the Ear (stick) will be available in limited stock on November 14 at 12 pm on the e-commerce platform Flipkart and Myntra