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Google is now helping travellers go green: Check details here
The new feature relies on 29 certification programmes to do the hard work of establishing a hotel's green credibility
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India, other G24 nations call for gradual withdrawal of 'Google tax'
The G24 now pressed for a gradual removal of unilateral measures, simultaneous to revenue gains from the implementation of Pillar 1
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Apple, Google raise new concerns by yanking Russian app
The app in question, called Smart Voting, was a tool for organising opposition to Russia President Vladimir Putin ahead of elections held over the weekend.
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Google to spend $2.1 billion on Manhattan campus acquisition
Google to spend $2.1 billion on Manhattan campus acquisition. Google is planning to buy St. John's Terminal in New York City for $2.1 billion, making it the anchor of its Hudson Square campus
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Google Pixel Buds A-series review: Shines through despite many limitations
Google Pixel Buds A-series does not have a long list of features. And it cuts corners even on the obvious ones like active noise cancellation. But it shines through when it comes to user experience
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Big Tech under the scanner in India after South Korea slaps fine on Google
Regulators and startups in India are beginning to push back against what they see as monopolistic practices
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Under CCI lens, Google says Android has led to more competition, innovation
The internet major on Saturday said that Android has led to more competition and innovation.
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Google in talks to provide free channels to its smart TV platform
Google TV, the smart TV platform from the search engine giant, could soon get support for free TV channels.
Android 11's auto-reset permissions to soon support OS older versions
American tech giant Google has announced that Android 11's auto-resetting permissions, where the operating system restricts an app's permission to access sensitive phone features
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India antitrust probe finds Google abused Android dominance, report shows
The company has been investigated in Europe, the United States and elsewhere.
Google found guilty of anti-competitive behaviour in mobile OS mkt: Report
The probe, ordered by CCI, also accused Google of imposing one sided contracts on devices and on app makers to ensure that its own products and applications were used more by consumers
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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
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
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
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.
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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