Page 11 - Latest Updates on Google
Google Messages to add new feature to let users make own profiles
The feature is likely to provide users a visibility option to select who can view their profile -- Public, Contacts or Only You
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Top Headlines: India in green bond mkt, Pichai says job cuts avoided worse
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai tells staff job cuts avoided 'much worse' issues
Google has said it would eliminate about 12,000 jobs, becoming the latest tech giant to retrench after years of abundant growth and hiring
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Tech-tonic shift: Google reworking terms of mobile app distribution
Sources say that Google will place the new licence agreement before the CCI for its endorsement
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Thousands of Indian IT professionals jobless, scrambling for options in US
Thousands of Indian IT professionals in the US, who have lost their jobs due to the series of recent layoffs at companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon, are now struggling to find new employment
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Spotify to start handing over pink slips as soon as this week: Report
In October, Spotify laid off 38 people from its Gimlet Media and Parcast podcast studios
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Google Account switcher gets 'Material You' redesign with rounded corners
Tech giant Google's Account switcher is getting a Material You redesign on the web
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The trouble with Android 'forks': Experts fear security, privacy breaches
The CCI has ordered Google to allow Android forks, but many believe that this may make the software vulnerable to security risks
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Google may introduce 20 AI-powered tools, ChatGPT competitor in May
Tech giant Google is preparing to introduce at least 20 artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools and a search chatbot during its annual developer conference in May this year
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Google's research and development division 'Area 120' hit by layoffs
As Google's parent company Alphabet laid off 12,000 employees, its in-house research and development (R&D) division called Area 120 has also been significantly hit
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Indian startups laud Supreme Court's ruling in Google-CCI case
As per CCI's order, Google shall not deny access to its Play Services Application Programming Interfaces to disadvantage OEMs, app developers and its competitors
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Google cuts add to tech wipeout that has claimed over 100,000 jobs
Big tech companies benefitted from boom in e-commerce sector that kicked off during Covid lockdowns in 2020 but now they are reporting declining growth rates as customer behavior returns to normal
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Google Play Store policies: CCI files caveat before Supreme Court
The NCLAT, on January 11, refused to stay the CCI order and asked Google to "cease and desist" from abusive Playstore practices
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Google removes 'Smart Reply' suggestions from Voice app on Android, iOS
Google has removed Smart Reply suggestions that appeared at the bottom of messages from the Voice app on Android and iOS
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Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs, over 6% of its global workforce
'Thank you for working so hard', says Google after cutting 12,000 jobs
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YouTube Music launches 'Listening Room' on Discord to get users' feedback
YouTube Music might soon allow users the ability to create a custom radio
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Reviewing SC decision, will cooperate with CCI on way forward: Google
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea by Google challenging a NCLAT order, which refused to stay operation of the CCI order imposing Rs 1337.76 crore fine
Apple to expand smart-home lineup with new displays, faster TV set-top box
The push into smart displays will start with a tablet product - essentially a low-end iPad - that can control things like thermostats and lights, show video and handle FaceTime chats
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Google vs CCI: Indian firms see ray of hope as SC affirms NCLAT order
Indian internet firms have expressed optimism about finding clear space for their apps on Android devices as Google failed to find relief in the SC on an NCLAT and CCI order against the internet giant
Indian start-ups rejoice as SC upholds Android ruling against Google
The CCI order states Google can't impose such requirements now
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