Page 17 - Latest Updates on Google
Meta rolls out Meta AI in India, will take on ChatGPT and Google Gemini
Tool launching today; it will be available on all social media platforms of the company to assist people in their daily lives
 "Meta rolls out Meta AI in India, will take on ChatGPT and Google Gemini")
Google pauses plans to allow more real-money gaming apps on PlayStore
Google is doing so due to challenges related to the absence of a central licensing framework and complexities in developing an appropriate monetisation model
 "Google pauses plans to allow more real-money gaming apps on PlayStore")
Your next smartphone can come pre-installed with India's own Indus Appstore
PhonePe is in advanced talks with major smartphone manufacturers to include its homegrown Indus Appstore in their devices
 "Your next smartphone can come pre-installed with India's own Indus Appstore")
YouTube starts cancelling premium subscriptions purchased using VPN: Report
Reportedly, YouTube is cancelling premium subscriptions if the users' location does not match the signup country
 "YouTube starts cancelling premium subscriptions purchased using VPN: Report")
Tech wrap Jun 20: Realme GT 6 pre-orders, Motorola Razr series launch, more
Realme GT 6 goes on pre-order in India soon after the global launch on June 20. Motorola schedules Razr series launch for June 25. OnePlus introduces Glacier Battery technology for smartphones
 "Tech wrap Jun 20: Realme GT 6 pre-orders, Motorola Razr series launch, more")
Google offers an option to simplify toolbar on Gmail for web: How it works
Gmail for web now offers a more streamlined toolbar with only essentials visible to the users. In advanced view, the toolbar is expanded to show all available options
 "Google offers an option to simplify toolbar on Gmail for web: How it works")
Android 15 nears final version, Google improves passkey sign-in with beta 3
The third public beta of Android 15 operating system introduces a simplified one-step sign-in process for passkey authentication
 "Android 15 nears final version, Google improves passkey sign-in with beta 3")
Tech wrap Jun 18: Gemini app for Android, OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite and more
Google brings Gemini app for Android to India with local language support. Motorola Edge 50 Ultra launched in India. Nothing to launch CMF Phone 1 on July 8. OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite announced
 "Tech wrap Jun 18: Gemini app for Android, OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite and more")
YouTube's new feature to let users add notes to provide context to videos
The feature will be rolled out out to limited users in the US and will be improved and expanded according to the feedback
Huawei considering fee for in-app purchases as it surpasses iPhone in China
The Shenzhen-based company is weighing a commission lower than the typical 30 per cent cut that Apple and Alphabet Inc.'s Google take for payments made via their mobile stores
 "Huawei considering fee for in-app purchases as it surpasses iPhone in China")
Google brings Gemini app for Android to India with local language support
Dedicated Google Gemini app is coming to India with support for English as well as nine Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Urdu and more
 "Google brings Gemini app for Android to India with local language support")
Google's Gemini now available as an app for Android phone users in India
For iPhone users, access to Gemini will be rolled out through the Google app over the next few weeks, according to a blog post by Amar Subramanya, Vice President, Engineering, Gemini Experiences
 "Google's Gemini now available as an app for Android phone users in India")
Google, Microsoft want nuclear power but doesn't see role as investor
Building reactors, especially plants using new technologies, comes with high costs and high risk, according to Briana Kobor, head of energy market innovation at Alphabet Inc.'s Google
 "Google, Microsoft want nuclear power but doesn't see role as investor")
Soon, Google Play Store may automatically launch newly installed apps
The 'App Auto Open' feature is still under development
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Apple, Meta platforms likely to face charges for violating EU digital law
The European Commission, which began investigating Apple, Meta, and Alphabet's Google in March under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), considers Apple and Meta to be priority cases
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Google Pixel 8 available at Rs 52,999 on Flipkart: Check deal details here
Launched at Rs 75,999, the Google Pixel 8 is available with discounts and bank offers on Flipkart that bring down the effective cost to Rs 52,999 for the base 128GB storage model
 "Google Pixel 8 available at Rs 52,999 on Flipkart: Check deal details here")
Austrian group accuses Google of tracking users on Chrome browser
NYOB has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority claiming that Google's new 'Privacy Sandbox' still allows tech giant to track browser users
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YouTube finds a way to show ads in videos that ad-blockers cannot bypass
Continuing its crackdown on ad-blocker services, YouTube is reportedly testing a new way to inject advertisements in videos that could not be bypassed
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Japan's new law forces Google and Apple to allow sale of third-party apps
The new law prohibits Apple and Google from restricting third-party companies from selling and operating apps on their platforms beyond their own app stores
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Tech wrap Jun 13: OPPO F27 Pro Plus, Garmin watches get YouTube Music, more
OPPO has launched India's first IP69-rated smartphone, the OPPO F27 Pro Plus. YouTube Music app is now available on select Garmin watches. Marshall launches Minor IV wireless earbuds in India
 "Tech wrap Jun 13: OPPO F27 Pro Plus, Garmin watches get YouTube Music, more")
