Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps
Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps Google’s Play Store has lost nearly half its apps since the beginning of last year, shedding around 1.8 million titles to leave approximately 3.4 million remaining. The decline reflects Google’s efforts to crack down on spammy and low-quality apps, including more thorough app reviews and requiring developers […]
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Sundar Pichai says the DOJ’s antitrust plan could kill Google Search
Sundar Pichai says the DOJ’s antitrust plan could kill Google Search Sundar Pichai, Google’s CEO, testified during the remedies phase of the company’s search antitrust trial, expressing concerns that the DOJ’s plan could harm Google Search. Pichai stated that the proposed data-sharing requirement would be “far-reaching” and “extraordinary,” and would likely render it difficult for […]
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Google Play Games might be headed to the graveyard
Google Play Games might be headed to the graveyard Google Play Games for Android may be discontinued, as indicated by recent lack of updates to the app’s features. The Google Play Store app has been quietly updated with new features, including Gamer Profiles and the ability to “follow” other users. The Play Store can already […]
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Is Google’s smart tag network any good yet?
Is Google’s smart tag network any good yet? The Google Find My Device network has seen improvements since its launch in April 2024, according to a recent test by The Verge. The network’s performance is comparable to Apple’s AirTag and Tile trackers in good conditions, such as in busy cities with stationary tags. However, the […]
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Google is paying Samsung an ‘enormous sum’ to preinstall Gemini
Google is paying Samsung an ‘enormous sum’ to preinstall Gemini Google is paying Samsung an “enormous sum” each month to preinstall the Gemini AI app on Samsung devices, according to testimony from Google’s vice president of platforms and device partnerships. The deal, which started in January, also includes a two-year agreement where Google gives Samsung […]
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Perplexity wants to buy Chrome if Google has to sell it
Perplexity wants to buy Chrome if Google has to sell it Perplexity’s CEO Dmitry Shevelenko testified that his company would be interested in buying Chrome if Google has to sell it, citing a business opportunity. Shevelenko expressed concerns about testifying in court due to potential retribution from Google, but seized the chance to pitch the […]
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Google Search is going to be google.com globally
Google Search is going to be google.com globally Google will redirect country code top-level domain names (ccTLD) for Google Search to google.com globally over the coming months. The change aims to “streamline people’s experience on Search” and will not affect how Search works or national laws. Users may be prompted to re-enter some of their […]
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Google rolls out its AI video generator to Gemini Advanced subscribers
Google rolls out its AI video generator to Gemini Advanced subscribers Google has rolled out its AI video generator, Veo 2, to Gemini Advanced subscribers, allowing them to create high-resolution clips with “cinematic realism”. Veo 2 outputs videos in an MP4 format and can be shared directly on TikTok and YouTube through the “share” button, […]
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Google must stop favoring Search and Chrome on Android in Japan
Google must stop favoring Search and Chrome on Android in Japan Google has been ordered by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) to stop favoring Google Search and Chrome on Android devices. The JFTC found that Google had made deals with at least six different Android phone makers since July 2020, which included sharing revenue and […]
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Google Releases Firebase Studio, a Free Alternative Tool to Cursor, Bolt, or v0
Google Releases Firebase Studio, a Free Alternative Tool to Cursor, Bolt, or v0 Firebase Studio, a free alternative to Cursor, Bolt, or v0, has been released by Google as a cloud-based agentic development environment for building full-stack AI apps. The platform allows users to build, modify, and deploy apps in natural language, with features such […]
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