Page 18 - Latest Updates on Google
After EU, Apple could be forced to open ecosystem in Japan, India: Report
Reportedly, Japan has passed a law that could force big technology companies to allow third-party app stores. India, too, has proposed an antitrust law, laying out strict compliance obligations
 "After EU, Apple could be forced to open ecosystem in Japan, India: Report")
Google introduces reverse phone number search on Phone app for Pixel phones
Part of Pixel's June Feature Drop update, the lookup feature allows users to identify unsaved numbers from their call directory without necessitating use of any third party apps
 "Google introduces reverse phone number search on Phone app for Pixel phones")
Google shifts ChromeOS to Android stack: What it means, advantages and more
ChromeOS based on Android stack will not only enable Google AI integration, but will also allow Android smartphones and accessories to work better with Chromebooks
 "Google shifts ChromeOS to Android stack: What it means, advantages and more")
DFS organises workshop in collaboration with Google on financial frauds
The workshop was attended by Vivek Joshi, secretary, DFS, senior officials of public sector banks, DFS, and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
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Tech wrap Jun 12: Xiaomi 14 Civi launched, Pixel June Feature Drop and more
Xiaomi 14 Civi with Leica camera system launched in India. Google rolls out June Feature Drop for Pixel devices. Apple Intelligence could get Google's Gemini integration in future
 "Tech wrap Jun 12: Xiaomi 14 Civi launched, Pixel June Feature Drop and more")
Google to start testing anti-theft AI feature for Android phone from July
The features will be available to Brazilian users of Android phones version 10 or higher starting in July and will be released in other countries gradually this year
 "Google to start testing anti-theft AI feature for Android phone from July")
Google's June Feature Drop brings Gemini Nano to Pixel 8, 8a: Check details
With the June Feature Drop, Google has also enabled car crash detection feature on the Pixel Watch 2 in select regions, including India
 "Google's June Feature Drop brings Gemini Nano to Pixel 8, 8a: Check details")
YouTube allows creators to use multiple thumbnails with video: How it works
Announced last year in June, YouTube's thumbnail test and compare feature is now rolling out widely to all creators on the video streaming platform
 "YouTube allows creators to use multiple thumbnails with video: How it works")
Apple Intelligence: How Apple used Google's help to train its AI models
Apple did not discuss the extent to which it relied on Google's chips and software compared with hardware from Nvidia or other AI vendors
 "Apple Intelligence: How Apple used Google's help to train its AI models")
Gpay no longer functional in this country as Google shifts focus to Wallet
Users will now manage payment methods, tap to pay at stores, and pay online directly through Google Wallet
 "Gpay no longer functional in this country as Google shifts focus to Wallet")
Sundar Pichai 52nd b'day: Lessons to be learnt from his successful life
Today, on June 10, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, turned 52 years old. In Silicon Valley, Pichai now leads one of the largest tech companies in the world, Google, which is worth a trillion dollars
 "Sundar Pichai 52nd b'day: Lessons to be learnt from his successful life")
Google curtails appearance of AI Overviews in searches: Know what happened
Data shows that the AI Overviews in Google Search appears for only 15 per cent of search queries. The reduced visibility, however, is not the result of recent criticism over misleading overviews
 "Google curtails appearance of AI Overviews in searches: Know what happened")
Google Maps: Soon, you will not see location history timeline on web maps
Reportedly, location history will now be called timeline and Google Maps will store it on on-device storage and not on cloud. Therefore, it will not be available if you access Maps on browser
 "Google Maps: Soon, you will not see location history timeline on web maps")
Google acquires Cameyo to bring vistualised Windows apps on ChromeOS
Google partnered with Cameyo last year to launch a virtual application delivery experience integrated with ChromeOS. Now, the software giant has acquired it for an undisclosed amount
 "Google acquires Cameyo to bring vistualised Windows apps on ChromeOS")
Tech job cut: Microsoft lays off 1,000 employees from mixed reality team
Majority of the jobs cut have been within Microsoft's Strategic Missions and Technologies organisation, which aims to sell the company's cloud software and server rentals for businesses
 "Tech job cut: Microsoft lays off 1,000 employees from mixed reality team")
YouTube's 'like' button recedes from view on web interface: Know reason
YouTube has acknowledged the issue and assured that it is looking into the issue, which is reportedly caused due to a bug on the web interface
 "YouTube's 'like' button recedes from view on web interface: Know reason")
MediaTek announces Kompanio 838 chipset for AI-powered Chromebooks: Details
The MediaTek Kompanio 838 supports two 4K displays output at once and boasts an integrated NPU capable of 4 TOPS for on-device AI performance
 "MediaTek announces Kompanio 838 chipset for AI-powered Chromebooks: Details")
Google to lay off at least 100 employees from its cloud unit teams
Roles in sales, operations and engineering, consulting and "go to market" strategy were some of the positions cut
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Tech layoffs 2024: Over 9,500 employees lose job across 39 companies in May
Global tech layoffs 2024: As many as 89,333 employees have been laid off across 306 tech companies in 2024 so far
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Israel-Hamas war: Google blocks reviews, draws ire from small businesses
The open-ended Google policy - meant to guard against trolls and protestors who'd misuse the system during conflicts - is one example of the struggles facing many small businesses
 "Israel-Hamas war: Google blocks reviews, draws ire from small businesses")
