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Tech wrap Aug 23: Poco Pad 5G, Google Essentials, Instagram profile, more
Poco debuts Pad 5G in India. Google introduces Essentials app for Windows PCs. Samsung announces offers on Galaxy A-Series models. Instagram introduces "song on profile" feature similar to Myspace
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Google introduces 'Essentials' app for Microsoft Windows PCs: What is it
Google Essentials app will be available first on HP-made Windows PCs and will come to other laptops and desktops in the coming months
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Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro XL go on sale in India: Check price and offers
The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL models are available in India through e-commerce platform Flipkart, and Reliance Digital and Croma stores
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Google to help build cyber protection software for Australian infra
The software for organisations such as hospitals, defence bodies and energy suppliers will be customised to be in line with Australia's regulatory environment
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UK watchdog shuts down investigation into app stores of Apple, Google
The body subsequently launched parallel investigations into both companies for alleged anticompetitive behaviour
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Tech wrap Aug 20: India-made iPhone 16 Pro, Sony Bravia 9 mini LED TV, more
Apple to assemble iPhone 16 Pro models in India soon after launch. Sony launches Bravia 9 4K mini LED TV series in India. Google addresses Fitbit's future: No discontinuation of Sense, Versa models
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Well-regulated, mkt-based mechanism necessary for UPI MDR: Sharath Bulusu
"In the long run, the payments ecosystem has to be viable in a country of our scale," said Bulusu
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Google Maps adds offline mode on WearOS smartwatches in public beta: Report
Wear OS smartwatches can now store maps data on-device, enabling navigation without an internet connection in the latest Google Maps update
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Google to continue selling Pixel Fold even after unveiling successor
According to GSM Arena, this decision comes after the Pixel 9 family, including the new foldable device, was officially introduced earlier this week
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Tech wrap Aug 16: Gemini Live, Moto G45 5G, POCO Pad 5G, iOS 18, and more
Google rolled out Gemini Live on select Pixel and Samsung smartphones. Motorola to launch Moto G45 5G smartphone on August 21. POCO to debut Pad 5G in India on August 23
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Google rolls out Gemini Live: What is it, how it works, and eligible phones
Google has reportedly begun a wide rollout to Pixel and Samsung devices, with further availability on Android in progress
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Google releases text-to-image AI generator tool 'Imagen 3' in US: Report
Google introduces Imagen 3, its most advanced AI text-to-image model, on the ImageFX platform and AI Test Kitchen, enhancing detail and realism while imposing stricter content restrictions
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Google Search to expand AI Overviews to six new countries including India
The feature will soon be available in Google Search in the United Kingdom, India, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil
Google expands AI-generated answers for search queries in 6 new countries
The search giant made AI Overviews - which are displayed atop a search results page before traditional links to the Web - available to all US users in May
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Tech wrap Aug 15: Samsung Circle to Search, WhatsApp GIPHY stickers, more
Samsung expands Circle to Search. WhatsApp adds GIPHY sticker collection. Google announces price cuts on Pixel 8 series, Pixel 7a. Lenovo Legion Tab now available in India
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'Work from home' culture hindered Google's ability to innovate: Ex-CEO
Eric Schmidt, who was Google CEO till 2015, blamed the company's lagging performance in the AI race on its prioritisation of work-life balance over competitive drive
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Samsung expands Circle to Search to Galaxy A-series smartphones, Tab S9 FE
Circle to Search feature has evolved since launch and it now supports full-page translation, homework help, and QR and barcode scanning capabilities
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Google to expand AI initiatives in India, target language barrier, farming
The tech giant has launched Google Gemini, formerly known as Bard, an artificial intelligence chatbot that supports more than 40 global languages, including nine Indian languages
Google says Iranian group trying to access mails linked to US prez campaign
The new report from Google's Threat Analysis Group affirms and expands on a Microsoft report released Friday that revealed suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in this year's US presidential election
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Brace for changes in app store as punishment for monopoly: Judge to Google
In protesting the judge's potential requirements, Google has raised the specter of consumers' devices being infected by malicious software downloaded from third-party app stores, triggering security
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