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Telcos, Media & Tech

Google agrees A$55 million fine for anti-competitive deals with Australian telcos

The judge’s order resulted from Google’s defeat in an antitrust case brought by Epic, where a California jury decided that Google wields illegal monopoly power through its Android Play Store.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Google must open Android to rival app stores: US court

The jury agreed with the plaintiffs that Alphabet’s Google was liable for sending and receiving information from the devices without permission while they were idle.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Google hit with US$314 million US verdict in cellular data class action

Android is the world’s most widely used mobile operating system, powering devices by companies from Samsung Electronics to Xiaomi.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Google unveils major Android redesign ahead of iPhone overhaul

Google on Thursday laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit, which works on Android software, Pixel phones and the Chrome browser.
Companies & Markets

Google lays off hundreds of employees in Android, Pixel Group: The Information

The Digital Markets Act, which came into effect in March 2024, sets out a list of dos and don’ts for digital gatekeepers such as Google as part of the EU’s goal of securing a level playing field.
Companies & Markets

Google loses fight on Android Auto access, bodes ill for Big Tech

Taking this step suggests that Apple is trying to boost the appeal of TV+ and challenge streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+.
Lifestyle

Apple brings TV+ to Android phones in bid to boost subscribers

People check Huawei's new Mate 70 mobile phone at a shop at the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing, China, Nov 26, 2024.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Huawei plans to drop Android entirely in gadgets from 2025

Google has already appealed the jury’s antitrust findings to the 9th Circuit.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Google granted request to pause order on Play store overhaul

According to Google, aggregators and telcos will verify a company’s legal identity and sender ID against Singapore’s SMS Sender ID Registry to ensure that messages are only sent by legitimate brands.
Economy & Policy

Google launches RCS business messaging as a more secure alternative to SMS

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