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Google delays adopting controversial 30% in-app commission from Jan to Sept
Apple last week announced it will reduce the standard commission on its App Store from 30 per cent to 15 per cent for app developers with yearly proceeds of less than $1 million from next year
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Top headlines: Govt may up factory working hours, wind energy loses steam
Fitch expects India's reforms to spur growth, US may slap tariffs on India for taxing internet firms like Google, and more top headlines of the day
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US may impose tariffs on India, Italy for taxing internet firms like Google
The US will soon issue results of probes into Austria, Italy and India's decisions to tax local revenue of Internet companies such as Facebook Inc., which could pave the way for retaliatory tariffs
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Apple to slash App Store developer fee by half to 15% from Jan 1, 2021
Apple has faced ongoing scrutiny from government regulators and criticism from developers about the percentage of revenue it takes for App Store purchases
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Google updates Web Stories for WordPress plugin with text sets, GIFs, more
Google has introduced new updates for those who use Web Stories for WordPress across text, caption and GIF tools.
Pixel 4a: This affordable Google phone is a winner despite limitations
The Pixel 4a claims to bring some of the best features from Google at a reasonable price of Rs 31,999. Is it worth your money? Let's find out
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Turkish regulators fine Google $25.5 mn for abusing market dominance
The move comes as regulators in Europe and the U.S. have also taken aim at Google''s dominance in some online markets, such as searches
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ColorOS 11 review: OPPO's customisation features add zing to Android 11 OS
Based on the Android 11 operating system, ColorOS 11 brings most of the features that Google operating systems natively support
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Samsung Galaxy devices now part of Android Enterprise Recommended Program
Google has added Samsung Galaxy devices into its Android Enterprise Recommended programme.
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Google curtails free photo storage, pushes users to buy more space
More than 1 billion people use Google Photos each month, but the company estimated fewer than 20 per cent of them will need to upgrade for extra storage in the next three years
CCI approves Google's 7.7% stake acquisition in Jio Platforms
Deals beyond a certain threshold require approval from the CCI, which keeps a tab on unfair business practices across sectors
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Decoded: Why Google Pay is under Competition Commission's scanner
The regulator has received complaints against Google on six counts for breaking antitrust rules
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FM calls for consensus on taxing digital firms like Google, Facebook
Some 129 countries are in talks to rework global tax system to make digital firms pay tax regardless of their physical presence or measured profits in a country
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India's antitrust agency to probe Google for payment app's practices
Section 4 of the Competition Act pertains to abuse of dominant market position
Google won't file motion to dismiss lawsuit; to fight it in Federal court
Alphabet's Google said on Friday it would not file a motion to dismiss a US government lawsuit filed last month but would fight it in federal court
Google, Walmart hit by India's move to limit some digital payments players
More than 2.07 billion UPI transactions were processed in October, according to NPCI, with Walmart's PhonePe accounting for just over 40% of those transactions
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BS READS: Under lens, Google treads fine line with new Play Store policy
Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings
US elections: Tech firms couldn't stop misinformation, voter intimidation
The impacts of these efforts by the technology firms have been muted, in part due to the prevalence of social bots that spread low-credibility information virally across these platforms.
US elections: Tech firms couldn't stop misinformation, voter intimidation
The impacts of these efforts by the technology firms have been muted, in part due to the prevalence of social bots that spread low-credibility information virally across these platforms.
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The Big Four, VCs and start-ups
If the Big Tech companies get broken up and their powers to acquire get significantly curbed therefore, the whole ecosystem will need to change
