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Microsoft to launch own mobile-game store, to compete with Apple, Google

Sarah Bond says the store is launching on the web, versus an app, so it's accessible across all devices, all countries, no matter what, independent of the policies of closed ecosystem stores.

Play Store billing case: NCLAT seeks response from Google and CCI

The NCLAT has told both the parties to submit their replies before the next hearing on May 24

Google last year rejected 2.28 mn apps for violating Play Store policies

Tech giant says it has strengthened its processes for taking in and reviewing developers

Now, Google Play Store lets you download two apps simultaneously: Details

Previously, the Google app store for Android devices, called Play Store, allowed one download at a time, pushing other requests for apps download to the queue

Managing competition in a digital world

The internet governance model offers an alternative model to address the challenges posed by a network economy

Britannia NutriChoice launches health monitoring app NutriPlus in India

To mark World Health Day, Britannia plans to make the app accessible to consumers through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store

Delhi HC imposes Rs 1 lakh fine on Google for representing wrong facts

The High Court noted that Google's application was dismissed due to a lack of inventive steps. However, Google claimed that the application was abandoned before EPO

Google Play billing system comes under RBI scanner over alleged violations

The complaint pertains to the operation of several of Google's aggregator platforms in India, which are registered in foreign countries, including Singapore and the US

Downloading now: More fights over app store policies could be coming

Rise of India's mobile economy has everyone scrambling for a piece

CCI orders probe into Google's practices over Play Store policies

Asks the Director General to submit a report within 60 days

CCI terms Google's Users Choice Billing system unfair, orders probe

CCI has asked the director general to complete the investigation and submit a report within 60 days

Google to temporarily restore apps after meeting Ashwini Vaishnaw

The app developers and Google representatives have also agreed to establish a forum to facilitate ongoing dialogue aimed at reaching a resolution within the next 100-120 days, Khanor informed

Play Store delisting: Global behemoths endangering Make in India, says COAI

While targeting Indian companies, large traffic generators are refusing to pay fair share charges, says COAI

Competitive ecosystem

The dominance of app stores calls for regulation

Google agrees to restore Indian apps on Play Store: IT Minister Vaishnaw

Google has agreed to restore delisted Indian apps on its Play Store and will work on a solution to the contentious payment issue, IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. Google and startups had multiple rounds of discussion with the government on Monday, following which the tech giant agreed to restore the delisted apps. "We believe Google, and the startup community will be able to arrive at a long-term solution in the coming months," the minister said.

Google's billing policy dispute: Startups want apps restored on Play Store

App developers said Google was using its dominant position to charge exorbitant commissions of 15-30% for its services

Indian startups ask CCI to order Google to restore apps after 'brazen' move

Startup executives on Monday met India's deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar who told them he was concerned by the removal of the apps

Govt to meet Google, startup executives over app issue on Monday

8 of 10 delisted apps back on Play Store

Google Play Store delisting hits Indian app developer business by 40%

The parties concerned have sought a meeting with the government on Monday to discuss the contentious issue, sources aware of the development said

More apps back on Play Store after complying with Google's billing norms

A few more apps came back on Play Store on Sunday after they complied with Google's billing policy, even as the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) expressed concerns as the majority of apps removed remained delisted. Murugavel J, founder and CEO of matrimony.com, said that only eight of the company's apps, including Bengali Matrimony, Marathi Matrimony, Tamil Matrimony, Jodii and Bharat Matrimony were reinstated on Sunday, but only after they accepted Google's terms. A vast majority of its 100-plus apps are still not restored on Play Store, he said. "In spite of the government's clear message on the issue, Google has not taken steps to reinstate all the apps that had been delisted by it over billing policies," Murugavel told PTI. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday made it clear that the removal of apps by Google was unacceptable and that "startups will get the protection they need". Tension between Google and some Indian apps flared on Friday after the tech gia