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Google Photos rolls out new filters to show skin in natural shade

At Google I/O, the company released the Monk Skin Tone Scale, an open-source library to help make machine learning of images more inclusive by better interpreting tones and shades

Google introduces 'reject all' button for tracking cookies in UK, Europe

After facing fines from European consumer and market regulators, Google has introduced an equal "Reject all" and "Accept all" buttons for tracking cookies on its platforms.

Google can't remove apps that link to external payments in South Korea

Tech giant Google will be violating South Korean law if it pushes through with its plan to remove apps linking to external payment methods, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) said

Google to shut down 'Currents' in 2023, users to be moved to 'Spaces'

Currents was to enable people have meaningful discussions and interactions across organisation, helping keep everyone in the know and allowing leaders to connect with their employees

US lawmakers introduce bill to rein in Apple, Google app stores

A bipartisan trio of senators introduced a bill that would rein in app stores of companies they said exert too much market control, including Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google

Google working on 'Find My Device' network for nearly 3 bn Android users

Taking a cue from Apple, Google is reportedly working on a 'Find My Device' network that will help nearly three billion Android users locate their lost devices

Google announces new app review process to curb policy violations

Google has introduced a new app review process for both developers and advertisers to help them resolve issues upfront and lessen the likelihood of future policy violations

Google online store adds new dedicated section for 'subscriptions'

Tech giant Google recently added a new section on its online store which gives all the information one needs about all the different subscriptions that the tech giant offers at one place.Mashable quoted a reported by XDA Developers stating that the navigation bar on the Google Store now features a Subscription landing page where users get all the deets and updates about its different offerings including YouTube TV, YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Stadia Pro, Google One, and Google Fi.The section features a short description of each service, which is followed by a "Learn more" link.If a user clicks on the link, they will be redirected to a signup page for that particular service. The new section on the Google online store is broken down as follows - Shows & Music: YouTube TV, YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Gaming: Stadia Pro, Google Play Pass, Storage & Security: Google One, Nest Aware, Phone Plan: Google Fi.In another Google-related news, it has been ...

With launch of its mini app store, Paytm rides the Atmanirbhar bandwagon

Paytm recently launched an indigenous mini app store to rival global majors such as Google and Apple

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India's user base can help challenge the app ecosystem

Explained: The story behind the Apple versus Fortnite App Store battle

The court case involving Apple and Epic Games, the maker of the video game Fortnite, is the result of the gamemaker's rebellion against rules and fees set by Apple

Using voice-to-text to save time and energy and boost efficiency at work

A slew of transcription apps are helping journos, lawyers, medics and others do away with manually taking down notes by converting and, in some cases, translating speech to text

Trump's TikTok ban to cut it off from app stores, advertisers: WH document

Trump signed an order last week prohibiting transactions with TikTok if its parent ByteDance does not reach a deal to divest it in 45 days

After govt ban, Google temporarily blocks access to 59 apps in India

However, the spokesperson did not disclose details of the apps that Google had blocked

TikTok, Helo, SHAREit losing mojo in India after border clash with China

The bloody clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh last week has sparked a popular demand for the shunning of Chinese products, ranging from apps to mobile phones.

Google explains removal of 'Mitron', 'Remove China Apps' from Play Store

Says they violated policies, even as their suspension came under criticism from some quarters

Google faces antitrust case in India over promoting payments app: Report

The complaint was filed in February and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has kept the identity of the complainant confidential, the first source with direct knowledge of the case said

Huawei AppGallery replaces Google Play Store on Honor 9X Pro: FAQs answered

The Honor 9X Pro will ship with Android platform but without GMS apps like the Play Store and the entire Google Apps suite

Google yields to Punjab CM's request, drops anti-India app from Play Store

On November 8, a notice under Section 79 (3) B of the Information Technology Act was sent to the Google for removal of the mobile application

Consumer groups urge US regulators to investigate if Google misleads kids

Google issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to protecting children while they are online one of the reasons the company says it prohibits targeted advertising at children under 13