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Upcoming Android 14 likely to change share sheet in supported devices

Google's upcoming system software update, Android 14, will reportedly change Android devices' share sheet

Cloud gaming platform Google Stadia to shut down operations on Jan 18

Google Stadia, the company's cloud gaming service, will shut down on January 18 after the game failed to gain the traction with users the company had hoped for

Google rolls out group chat end-to-end encryption for Messages app

Tech giant Google has rolled out end-to-end encryption in group chats for Messages app users enrolled in the beta programme

TMS Ep342: Tech giants wooing India, women's IPL, markets, licensing norms

Why are Microsoft and Google wooing India? Can women's IPL the success of IPL? Which factors will decide street action this week? What do new licensing norms mean for Delhi's nightlife? Answers here

Google rolling out new split-screen user interface to Android Auto

The new design updates and feature improvements will provide users a "more personal, easy-to-use experience," the tech giant said in a blogpost on Thursday

Google working on cross-device playback system features, says report

Google is currently working on adding support for YouTube Music and Spotify to this cross-device playback system

Google Maps' navigation feature on Wear OS now works without smartphone

If users have an LTE-enabled watch, or their watch is connected to the internet via WiFi, they can now enjoy having Maps on their wrist, the tech giant said in a support page

Google India to mentor 1 mn Indian women entrepreneurs: Antony Blinken

Applauding the efforts of the US-India Alliance for Women's Economic Empowerment that connects the private sector and civil society to help women grow their businesses, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Google India has committed to mentoring 1 million Indian women entrepreneurs. Launching US Strategy on Global Women's Economic Security here on Wednesday, Blinken also said that the Biden administration will promote women's entrepreneurship by addressing some of the challenges that too often hold women back, including a lack of mentorship and training opportunities. "We're working to both create and also, as appropriate, replicate efforts like the US-India Alliance for Women's Economic Empowerment," Blinken said. "That connects the private sector and civil society to provide Indian women with technical skills and networking opportunities to help them grow their businesses. At the alliance's launch, Google India committed to mentoring one million Indian women ...

Google likely to approach Supreme Court on Friday against CCI order

The appellate tribunal directed Google to pay 10 per cent of the penalty fees levied by the competition commission of India (CCI) as a condition for admitting its appeal for stay

Google set to challenge Android antitrust ruling at Supreme Court

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in October fined the Alphabet Inc unit $161 million for exploiting its dominant position in the market for Android which powers 97% of smartphones in India

Major setback for Google as NCLAT refuses interim stay on CCI order

Tribunal asks Google to deposit 10% of Rs 1,330 cr penalty levied by CCI; next hearing on April 3

Google developing free anti-terrorism moderation tool for smaller websites

Meta launched a new open-source software tool called "Hasher-Matcher-Actioner" (HMA) that will help platforms stop the spread of terror content, child exploitation, or any other violating content

Google rolls out software update for Pixel devices running Android 13

Google announced that it has rolled out a software update to all supported Pixel devices running Android 13

NCLAT directs Google to pay 10% of Rs 1,337 crore penalty imposed by CCI

CCI penalised Google in October over alleged violations in the Android mobile ecosystem

CCI declines interim stay for Google on Android-related antitrust ruling

An Indian tribunal declined Google's request for an interim stay on an antitrust ruling that ordered the tech giant to change its approach to its Android platform

Top Headlines: Double-digit growth for carmakers, Google-CCI tussle & more

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Google alleges CCI copied parts of EU order on Android abuse, says report

CCI in October fined Alphabet Inc's Google $161 million for exploiting its dominant position in markets such as online search and the Android app store

Google-CCI tussle: Industry divided even before the hearing starts

Handset manufacturing firm Micromax and Jaina Private Limited are learnt to have filed an appeal in NCLAT against the same CCI order, in support of Google

Google starts rolling out full TV controls on its Home application

These controls include volume up/down, un/mute, power on/off, play, pause, channel and a source list

Google settles 2 more location tracking lawsuits worth $29.5 million in US

Google has settled two more location tracking lawsuits worth $29.5 million filed in Washington, DC and Indiana states in the US