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US judge orders Google to revamp search engine in monopoly case
Judge stopped short of banning the multi-billion dollar deals that Google has been making for years to lock in its search engine as the default on smartphones, personal computers and other devices
 "US judge orders Google to revamp search engine in monopoly case")
Google tried to offer $512 mn package to derail Microsoft antitrust pact
While Google has long trailed Amazon.com Inc. and Microsoft in the cloud market, it's begun to see impressive results
 "Google tried to offer $512 mn package to derail Microsoft antitrust pact")
Will AI take over software programming jobs? Here's what Sundar Pichai says
Lately, there has been widespread tension and anxiety among professionals that AI-based chatbots like ChatGPT might soon take over their jobs
 "Will AI take over software programming jobs? Here's what Sundar Pichai says")
Google adds contact photos to conversation threads in messages
In January, Google rolled out end-to-end encryption in group chats for messages app users enrolled in the beta programme
 "Google adds contact photos to conversation threads in messages")
Google employing 'delaying tactics' and exploiting loopholes, say startups
Indian startups said that the company is using the same "playbook" it employed in Europe and South Korea
 "Google employing 'delaying tactics' and exploiting loopholes, say startups")
Google may face a third CCI fine in less than a month. Now for Android TV
Google has already been fined in previous two cases for "abusing its market dominant position" in connection with the Android mobile device ecosystem
 "Google may face a third CCI fine in less than a month. Now for Android TV")
Indian startups move court to stop Google's new in-app billing system
The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) last month asked India's antitrust regulator to investigate Google for devising a new system startups say still charges them a high service fee
 "Indian startups move court to stop Google's new in-app billing system")
Quick commerce firm Dunzo defers salaries of 50% workforce for June
Sources say this may trigger a fresh round of job cuts
 "Quick commerce firm Dunzo defers salaries of 50% workforce for June")
Google Pixel 7A design leaked ahead of launch: Check details here
Pixel 7A seems identical to Pixel 7, having metal frame and camera bar with dual-camera system and LED flash on the back
 "Google Pixel 7A design leaked ahead of launch: Check details here")
Pixel smartphone users randomly getting free cash from Google: Report
The Pixel 7a and a new blue variant of the Pixel Buds A-Series are also expected to release alongside the foldable smartphone
Google to HP: Apple's Mumbai store zone to be a no-go area for 22 brands
Apple has placed a similar clause in its lease for 116,000 sq ft space in Bengaluru
 "Google to HP: Apple's Mumbai store zone to be a no-go area for 22 brands")
Google rolls out 'sleep timer' feature in YouTube Music app: Details here
Meanwhile, YouTube has started to roll out the 'real-time lyrics' feature to its music streaming service YouTube Music on Android and iOS
 "Google rolls out 'sleep timer' feature in YouTube Music app: Details here")
Top Headlines: Home loan rates to get dearer, Covid-19 tests up 84% & more
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
 "Top Headlines: Home loan rates to get dearer, Covid-19 tests up 84% & more")
US big tech Google, Amazon struggle to lay off employees in Europe
In Europe, mass layoffs have stalled because of labor protections that make it virtually impossible to dismiss people in some countries without prior consultations with employee interest groups
 "US big tech Google, Amazon struggle to lay off employees in Europe")
Nothing innovative solution presented by NUE applicants, says RBI
A total of six consortiums which had the global tech majors teaming up with local entities including Axis Bank and ICICI Bank had applied in 2021 for the NUE licence
 "Nothing innovative solution presented by NUE applicants, says RBI")
Google to limit personal loan apps from accessing user's contacts, photos
Google also outlined additional requirements for personal loan apps in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Nigeria, Kenya, and Pakistan
India startups call for antitrust probe of Google in-app billing fee
Google, which counts India as a key growth market, faces other regulatory challenges, including a recent setback that forced it to change how it markets its Android system
Google, Amazon struggle to cut jobs in Europe due to labour protections
In Europe, mass layoffs among tech companies have stalled because of labour protections that make it virtually impossible to dismiss people in some countries without prior consultations
 "Google, Amazon struggle to cut jobs in Europe due to labour protections")
Google rolling out 'speaker separation' in Meet for Pixel 7 devices
Also, the tech giant was rolling out "External" labels for Meet participants, which indicates those participants who are external to the meeting host's domain
Delhi HC awards Rs 10 lakh as damages to Google in trademark lawsuit
The Delhi High Court has directed consultancy firm Google Enterprises Pvt Ltd and its associated entities to pays Rs 10 lakh as damages to tech-giant Google LLC for misusing its trademark