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US BigTech companies including Google and Apple delist’ about 600,000 ‘mistrustful’ apps
The two companies are reported to have removed as many as 5.92 lakh apps from their app stores in Q2 2022, this number has increased significantly — from 2.2 lakh apps — in the first quarter.
Tech giant Google, Sonos clash over smart speaker, voice control tech patent
Google has filed two lawsuits in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, and plans to file similar lawsuits with the US International Trade Commission soon.
Google ups stake in Indian fintech ecosystem, pumps $12 m in payments platform Twid
The platform allows consumers to pay at offline and online stores with a ‘one-click-checkout’ experience using their reward points.
Google unveils new Play Store policy, to block ‘copycat apps’ on the Play Store
With the new policies in place now, unauthorized apps will not be allowed to use national emblems and logos of government organizations.
Google activates Street View feature in India, partners Genesys and Tech Mahindra to bring capture location
The government had announced a mapping policy last year that allowed Indian entities to freely acquire, digitise and create geospatial data.
Russia slaps US BigTech Google with $34 million fine for breaching competition rules
The latest fine by Russian authorities on Google is not the first. Last week a court ordered Google to pay 21.1 billion roubles ($358.7 million) over ‘fake news’ claims.
Google join hands with Railways to link RRB exams centres within 300-km radius of candidate’s address
In a first, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) exams will provide candidates examination centers within a 300-km radius. The move is aimed to cut travel time.
Global tech major Google cut corners to freeze hiring amid growing global uncertainty
Recently Google paused hiring for the next two weeks, while Lyft is shutting down a division and trimming jobs.
Google dissents new IT rules, calls is ‘damaging or harmful impediments’
Google's local teams in India and global public policy teams continue to engage with policymakers locally and around the world, on such issues.
Google falls in line, says ready to open payments app to meet new EU IT rules
Google said that it recognised that recently adopted Digital Markets Act would require Google Play to adjust the operating models of their online marketplaces for European Users.