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Google adds new tool to enable Bluetooth usability for Stadia controller

Once enabled, the Stadia controller can then be used as a standard Bluetooth controller with other devices

Google rolls out new feature 'emoji reactions' on Meet: Details here

These reactions will appear as a small badge floating up the left side of the screen on the sender's video tile

Google standalone 'Switch Access' app now available on Play Store

Google has released the standalone "Switch Access" app on the Play Store, which was originally part of the Android Accessibility Suite

Google Docs adds new feature to allow users to view non-printing characters

This feature gives a visual representation of what controls the formatting in a document, which allows users to make appropriate edits much easier

Google rolls out Material You design for Nearby Share on Android devices

The Material You revamp brings visual changes to the main UI users interact with on the Nearby Share app

Google's Waze app adds new feature that warns about dangerous roads

The feature also only displays one pop-up notification about the dangerous roads around the driver, possibly to keep caution from becoming anxious

Google Voice adds 'suspected spam caller' to warn users about spam calls

This feature does not have admin control and is available to all Google Voice users

87% app makers don't pay for Apple store, 97% for Google Play: Report

Apple and Google charge up to 30% commission from software developers

Google Contacts rolls out new 'Illustrations' tool on Android: Report

In Contacts, the new 'Google Illustrations' tool is available while editing any contact

Google Contacts adds new 'Highlights' tab on Android devices: Report

The new tab appears between 'Contacts' and 'Fix & manage' in the Material You bottom bar

Data-giant Google's revenues from APAC growing faster than elsewhere

The company's profits in India have multiplied three-fold in the last five years

Google Home app shows 'could not reach' error on adding smart home devices

The Home application can control Google-owned products like the most recent Nest Cam and Nest Thermostat, as well as thousands of third-party devices made by other companies

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

Google Play's Best of 2022 apps and games announced: Here is the full list

The best apps and games curated by the Google Play's editorial team included a new category - The Best Ongoing games - to celebrate the unique experiences games have to offer

Google adds direct access of Lens image search to homepage: Details here

Google Lens is an image recognition tool that uses visual analysis to identify things and display relevant information about them

Google Drive to allow users to set access expiration while sharing file

Google Drive has updated file access expiration capability that allow users to set an expiration while sharing.

Why does Google find itself in CCI's crosshairs?

CCI has fined Google Rs 936 cr for imposing its payments methods on app developers. It also fined Google Rs 1,338 cr for abusing its mobile device ecosystem. What does this mean for the stakeholders?

Indian app developers hail CCI penalty on Google as 'collective victory'

Competition commission fine on tech giant for abusing dominant position will have domino effect in other markets, they add

Pixel 7 series: Guided frame to Unblur, details of Google's camera upgrades

Powered by Tensor G2 processor, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are priced at Rs 59,999 and Rs 84,999, respectively. The smartphones go on sale in India from October 13

Google launches Play Points rewards programme for users in India

Users earn points when they make purchases with Google Play, including in-app items, apps, games, and subscriptions