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Google says stopped billions of harmful downloads
New Delhi : Google blocked 1.2 million policy-violating apps from being published on Play Store in 2021, preventing billions of harmful downloads by users.Google said in its bid to combat malicious and spammy developers, it banned 190,000…
3 Google Pixel Watch models get Bluetooth certification
San Francisco : Google is likely to launch its much-anticipated Pixel Watch soon and a new report now says that three models of the upcoming smartwatch have received approval from the Bluetooth 'Special Interest Group' (SIG). According to a…
Google Messages bug causes severe battery drain
San Francisco : A new bug in Google Messages may leave your camera on in the background, quickly draining your battery and heating your device. According to 9To5Google, within the Google Messages app, there is an easy way to quickly snap a…
Google rolls out ‘reject all’ button for tracking cookies in Europe, UK
San Francisco : After facing fines from European consumer and market regulators, Google has introduced an equal "Reject all" and "Accept all" buttons for tracking cookies on its platforms. Anyone visiting Search and YouTube in Europe, while…
Google, nurture.farm to develop cheap methods to measure soil health
New Delhi : Tech giant Google and Ag-Tech open digital platform nurture.farm have partnered a research collaboration to identify scalable and cost-effective solutions to measure soil health, covering soil organic carbon and other key…
Google’s switch to Android app soon to be ready for Pixel users
San Francisco : Google's Switch to Android app, which was said to be rolling out on App Store, will be ready for Pixel owners in a few weeks, media reports say.According to The Verge, Switch to Android popped up in the App Store last week,…
Google denies it unblurred images of Russian military bases
San Francisco : Google has denied reports that it unblurred satellite Maps imagery in Russia to allegedly open access to Russia's military and strategic facilities for Ukrainians.A Twitter account named @ArmedForcesUkr tweeted a set of…
Google unveils its ‘Switch to Android’ app for iPhone users
San Francisco : Tech giant Google has quietly launched its most awaited 'Switch to Android' app on the App Store in some countries, including the US. According to TechCrunch, the app promises to make the transition between mobile platforms…
Sundar Pichai announces $9.5 bn for new offices, data centres in US
San Francisco : Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced to invest approximately $9.5 billion for new offices and data centres in the US this year, creating 12,000 new full-time jobs and thousands more among local…
Google sues scammer for running ‘puppy fraud scheme’
San Francisco : Google has sued a scammer who used a network of fraudulent websites that claimed to sell basset hound puppies with alluring photos and fake customer testimonials in order to take advantage of the elderly during the pandemic.…