Page 9 - Latest Updates on Google
Google Voice now allows users to decide what is forwarded to voicemail
Users can now configure the app to forward calls from either individual or groups of contacts to a linked phone number or your voicemail
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Google Maps testing new feature to dock locations, businesses on desktoP
Google Maps is likely testing a new feature to dock locations and businesses to the bottom of the map page.
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Google facing probe for how it treats Black female workers: Report
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is probing how Google treats its Black female employees, the media reported.
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Google's Area 120 unveils Qaya to create web storefronts for creatorS
With an aim to allow creators to easily set up new web storefronts for their audiences, tech giant Google's Area 120 has come up with a new service called Qaya
Google threatens to fire employees who are not unvaccinated, says report
Employees had until December 3 to declare their vaccination status and upload documentation showing proof, or to apply for a medical or religious exemption: Report
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Govt issues urgent warning for Google Chrome internet browser users
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a 'high severity' warning for Google Chrome Internet browser users.
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Google says employees flouting vaccination rules will be fired: Report
Alphabet Inc's Google told its employees they would lose pay and eventually be fired if they do not follow its COVID-19 vaccination rule, a report said
Google & Apple have 'vice-like' grip on users, says UK regulator
The regulator said it had provisionally found that the two groups were able to leverage their market power to create largely self-contained ecosystems
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Year in review: Samsung Buds Pro to OnePlus Buds Pro, best earbuds of 2021
Business Standard lists top 5 best wireless earbuds that were launched in 2021
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Google won't raise every employee's salary to keep up with inflation
A top Google executive has said that the tech giant would not automatically adjust all employees' salaries to account for inflation.
Wankhede sues internet platforms, says they are 'spreading misinformation'
The matter is scheduled to be heard on December 17
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Google extends Play Store billing deadline for developers to Oct 31, 2022
Digital goods on the Play Store have to use its billing system, allowing Google to collect a percentage of in-app purchases as fees
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Google to give all employees additional bonus of $1,600 this year
The latest benefit is in addition to Google's work-from-home allowance and well-being bonus
Cryptocurrencies, meme stocks atop Google's year in search in 2021
In entertainment, Walt Disney's Marvel franchise dominated the top five searched movies
Olympics to vaccination: Google India releases top search trends of 2021
Free Fire was the lone gaming entry that made it to the overall trending list, reflecting the massive popularity of the battle royale game
Covid vaccine, Squid Game among top searches in 2021: Google
According to the company, this year, searches for "how to heal" reached an all time high
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Consumer spend on Apple, Google app stores to hit $133 bn in 2021
The global consumer spending on Apple App Store and Google Play Store is set to reach $133 billion in 2021, a 19.7 per cent (on-year) growth from $111.1 billion in 2020, a new report has said.
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Tech giant Google rolls out voice, video call features to Gmail app
The company said that users can now start or join meetings and audio calls from one-on-one chats in Google Chat
Is Google facing less scrutiny in India than Facebook?
Google has mostly avoided controversies that have plagued its rival Facebook in India. What is the reason for Google enjoying a gentler political environment despite its size? Listen to this podcast
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Important to balance open internet, regulations, says Google CEO
Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit 2021, Pichai said the tech giant remains committed to playing a strong enabling role in supporting growth of the Indian market
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