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Google Kormo Android app arrives in India to help people find jobs
Last year, Google also made available a similar offering in India under the brand 'Jobs as a Spot' on Google Pay app
 "Google Kormo Android app arrives in India to help people find jobs")
Gmail services disrupted across the globe, company says probing issue
According to the G Suite status dashboard, Google is "investigating reports of an issue with Gmail"
 "Gmail services disrupted across the globe, company says probing issue")
Apple hits $2 trn market valuation, but the next trillion won't come easy
With its shares up roughly 60 per cent this year, Apple is among the Big Tech winners that have benefited from a safety premium
 "Apple hits $2 trn market valuation, but the next trillion won't come easy")
Google Maps to get a facelift with colourful detailing for visual appeal
The update will be available worldwide and will cover a variety of natural and man-made features
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These Samsung Galaxy devices will get 3-generation of Android OS upgrades
The announcement came soon after the launch of Galaxy Note20-series, which will get support for three OS upgrades starting with Android 11
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Google attacks Australian govt, says users could lose access to free search
The US-based company's warning, contained in what it called an Open letter to Australians, comes a week before public consultations close on Australian draft laws
 "Google attacks Australian govt, says users could lose access to free search")
Mumbai traffic, Railway earnings: What weekly indicators tell about economy
Economic activity that ground to a halt with the shutdown for the coronavirus has now begun to slowly come back
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Google extend agreement to keep Firefox as default search agreement: Report
Although an official announcement on the deal is expected only in November, Mozilla confirmed the report
 "Google extend agreement to keep Firefox as default search agreement: Report")
Google slams Australian antitrust law, says it will hit individual creators
Google's YouTube video service allows individuals and companies to create channels featuring advertisements that create revenue for both them and YouTube
Google is planning to replace Duo video calling app with Meet: Report
Google recently announced that Meet's peak daily usage grew by 30 times with three billion minutes of video meetings and almost three million new users
 "Google is planning to replace Duo video calling app with Meet: Report")
Fortnite creator sues Apple and Google after ban from app stores
Apple and Google cited a direct payment feature rolled out on the Fortnite app earlier on Thursday as the violation
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Google partners Central Water Commission for flood forecasting initiative
Google in association with the Central Water Commission (CWC) has taken flood forecasting initiative over the past several months
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Google to show more hotels with full refund policies in its search engine
"We recently introduced driving alerts to notify you about Covid-19 checkpoints and restrictions along your route in Google Maps," the tech giant said
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Google makes it easier to find live TV, adds sport shows in Search
Google added TV shows and movie recommendations in Search last year. It will now start showing recommendations for live content from cable and broadcast providers
 "Google makes it easier to find live TV, adds sport shows in Search")
Dismiss Big Tech's challenge to social media order, Trump admin asks court
The lawsuit was brought in June by the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), a Washington-based tech group funded by Facebook Inc , Alphabet Inc's Google and Twitter Inc
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Google launches 'The Anywhere School' with over 50 new features
Google has announced a new initiative called The Anywhere School, bringing over 50 new features across Meet, Classroom, G Suite and other products in more than 250 countries around the world
Users in India can create virtual visiting cards on Google Search
The India-first feature, which has been in testing for a couple of years, will allow users to create a virtual visiting card on Google Search, and highlight their existing website or social profiles
Mail trail shows how Big Tech is pulling tricks from monopolists' handbook
Even though antitrust law might need to be amended to clarify what is -and isn't - acceptable practices by big tech, these documents show that there is enough evidence to file antitrust lawsuits
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US TikTok ban: Why Facebook, Google should be worried by Trump's moves
The decision opens a Pandora's Box that digital platforms might one day wish had been kept closed
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Configuring India's digital ecosystem
Policies must favour consortiums of local players
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