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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
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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
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$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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
Google brings accelerator programme for digital news startups in India
Google on Thursday announced an accelerator programme 'GNI Startups Lab India' for independent local or single-subject journalism organisations in the country.
HC quashes plea against Google for showing Kannada as 'ugliest language'
Karnataka High Court quashed a petition seeking to initiate legal action against Google after a search result on its platform showed Kannada as the 'ugliest language' in India
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Google Workspace announces innovations to bridge hybrid work gaps
To help employees, Google on Wednesday announced major advancements that further the company's vision for hybrid work with a single connected experience in Google Workspace
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Google-backed edtech firm offers free math courses to win users in India
Cuemath's premium curriculum, which normally costs $299 a year, will be free for subscribers who invite two new users
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Qualcomm, Google bring intelligent in-vehicle experiences to Renault EV
Chip-maker has announced that it is working with Google and Renault to design an in-vehicle experience for Renault's next-generation electric vehicle, the new Megane E-TECH Electric.
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