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Under CCI lens, Google says Android has led to more competition, innovation

The internet major on Saturday said that Android has led to more competition and innovation.

Google in talks to provide free channels to its smart TV platform

Google TV, the smart TV platform from the search engine giant, could soon get support for free TV channels.

Android 11's auto-reset permissions to soon support OS older versions

American tech giant Google has announced that Android 11's auto-resetting permissions, where the operating system restricts an app's permission to access sensitive phone features

India antitrust probe finds Google abused Android dominance, report shows

The company has been investigated in Europe, the United States and elsewhere.

Google found guilty of anti-competitive behaviour in mobile OS mkt: Report

The probe, ordered by CCI, also accused Google of imposing one sided contracts on devices and on app makers to ensure that its own products and applications were used more by consumers

Globally news related queries form just 2% of search: Kate Beddoe

'News is one of the most powerful ways of answering some of the questions that people come to Google for', said Beddoe

Navalny app removed from Apple, Google stores as Russian polls open

Facing Kremlin pressure, Apple and Google on Friday removed an opposition-created smartphone app that tells voters which candidates are likely to defeat those backed by Russian authorities

$350 bn digital ad industry in focus as internet reshapes for privacy

As Apple and Google enact privacy changes, businesses are grappling with the fallout, Madison Avenue is fighting back and Facebook has cried foul

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro specifications revealed ahead of launch

Google is planning to launch its Pixel 6 as well as Pixel 6 Pro smartphones in October this year and now a new report has claimed that the device will offer a battery share and ultra-wideband support

Google says it offers $10.25 bn in consumer benefits in S Korea annually

Google on Wednesday said it offers around 12 trillion won (US$10.25 billion) in economic benefits for South Korean consumers annually through its services

South Korea fines Google $177 mn for blocking Android customisation

The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on Tuesday said terms with device makers amounted to abuse of Google's dominant market position that restricted competition in the mobile OS market.

Google, 3one4 Capital, and Temasek invest Rs 453 cr in neo-bank Open

Existing investor Tiger Global also participates in Series C round; Open claims to be one of the country's largest SME banking platforms; last Feb it had processed $11 bn in transactions

South Korea to fine Google $177 million for forcing software on devices

South Korea's competition watchdog plans to fine Google at least 207.4 billion won ($177 million) for allegedly blocking smartphone makers like Samsung from using other operating systems

Explained: Why App store fees are drawing fire worldwide

Apple device users spent $72 billion on the App Store in 2020, with almost $22 billion of that going to the iPhone maker

Epic's win in App Store case toughens fight against Google Play rules

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Google One adds 5TB storage plan for $24.99/month on its app

Tech giant Google is adding a 5TB storage plan for $24.99/month on the Google One app

Google gave some users' data to Hong Kong authorities in 2020: Report

Tech giant Google has reportedly provided some users' data to the Hong Kong government last year, despite promising it would not process such data requests from authorities, the media reported.

Chip shortage pushes Reliance, Google to delay India smartphone launch

Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries delayed the launch of a low-cost smartphone it is developing with Google to November, citing an industry-wide semiconductor shortage.

Apple fires manager who complained about workplace harassment, safety

Company tells Ashley Gjovik her employment was terminated for violating policies including the disclosure of confidential information

Google's voice assistant under new EU antitrust investigation: Report

A fresh EU antitrust case could expose Alphabet Inc's Google to a fine as much as 10% of its global turnover