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Australian regulator wants Google to offer other search engines on phones
An Australian regulator wants to make Google install a “choice screen” on smartphones so users can pick another search engine if they want. Read more…
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Google backs India’s neo-banking startup, Open
Google is increasing its focus on India’s fast-growing yet nascent neo-banking space and has invested in Open, an SME-focused player. Read more…
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Australia watchdog calls for powers to curb Google’s use of data to sell ads
Australia’s antitrust watchdog called for powers to curb Google’s use of internet data to sell targeted ads, joining other regulators. Read more…
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Google suing Competition Commission of India (CCI) over leaked report
Google is suing the Competition Commission of India (CCI) following the leak of a confidential report into an antitrust investigation. Read more…
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Google abused dominant position of Android in India: antitrust authority
Google abused the dominant position of its Android operating system in India, the country’s antitrust authority found in a report. Read more…
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The App Store, Apple, Google and the end of the road for 30% commissions
The App Store has become a battleground in the struggle between big tech and its hold on customers, data, competitors and even Governments. Read more…
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South Korea moves to stop Apple, Google charging unfair commissions
South Korea committee votes to recommend amending a law to stop Google and Apple from forcibly charging software developers commissions. Read more…
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Philippines’ PLDT injects US$80m into Apricot undersea cable system
Google, Facebook and PLDT have joined forces to set up Apricot, a new undersea cable system that will serve over 3.5 billion users. Read more…
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Australian regulator to authorise media group talks with Facebook, Google
ACCC to authorise Country Press Australia and members to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google over payments for their news content. Read more…
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JioPhone Next affordable smartphone launched, new 5G cloud deal
Reliance Jio and Google have launched their joint offering, the JioPhone Next smartphone and extended their Google Cloud partnership. Read more…
