Match Group said on Friday that Alphabet’s Google will allow the dating app maker to give users options in the payment system, which would end Google’s control over user data. Match sued Google in May, calling the action a “last resort” to block Tinder and its other apps from being booted from the Google Play […]
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North American smartphone shipments grow 4 percent in Q1 2022, Apple leads market: Canalys
According to a report by market research firm Canalys, the North American smartphone market has seen a modest 4 percent growth in shipments in the first quarter of 2022. Apple became the primary driver in this case, growing by 19 percent to achieve 51 percent market share in the first quarter of 2022, while Samsung […]
Tiktok said that it is conducting tests so that users can be allowed to play the game
TikTok is testing so users can play games on its video-sharing app in Vietnam, part of plans for a bigger push into gaming, four people familiar with the matter said. Offering games on its platform will boost advertising revenue as well as the time users spend on the app – one of the world’s most […]
Google’s Android-protected branding revealed for privacy, security features
Google has unveiled the Protected by Android branding for security and privacy on Android. First seen last week in screenshots at Google I/O, the Android YouTube channel has now uploaded a short video that features branding about how Android keeps your information safe. The video also highlighted some of Android’s platform and ecosystem features, including […]
Twitter bots, Elon Musk’s problem with him and how Google, Facebook monitors fake accounts: An explainer
Elon Musk has halted his bid to buy Twitter because of questions over “bots,” placing artificially powered accounts at the center of the latest controversy over the proposed deal. The software is so common and such can be a problem that tech giants like Meta, Google and Twitter have dedicated teams to eliminate bots and […]
YouTube will not be blocked in Russia, confirms Minister of Digital Development
Russia is not planning to block Alphabet’s YouTube, the minister of digital development said on Tuesday, acknowledging that such a move would harm Russian users and should therefore be avoided. Russia has blocked other foreign social media platforms, but despite months of fines and threats against YouTube to Moscow for failing to remove illegal content […]
Google Pixel Watch may feature Samsung’s 4-year-old Exynos 9110 SoC: Report
The Google Pixel Watch was unveiled along with the Pixel 6a during the I/O 2022 event this week as the company’s first smartwatch. Google confirmed that the wearable will be available in the US starting this fall, but ahead of the official launch, a new report suggests that the Google Pixel Watch will pack a […]
From Pixel 6a to Pixel Watch, I/O 2022 signals Google is getting serious about hardware
Google hosted its I/O 2022 consumer keynote this week, where it showcased its new hardware developments, including those for the Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch, as well as software innovations including an ‘immersive’ view on Google Maps . While the Pixel 6a has been confirmed to launch in India, the Silicon Valley giant is yet […]
Google Pixel 6a vs. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 6 Pro: Price, Specs Comparison
The Google Pixel 6a was launched at Google I/O as a watered-down version of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Unlike the models launched last year, the latest smartphone in the Google Pixel 6 series will be available for purchase in India. All three phones are powered by Google’s custom Tensor SoC, have a […]
Google Pixel 6a price in India postponed, launch speculation for July-end
Google Pixel 6a price and launch information in India has been leaked on the web – just a day after the latest Pixel phone’s global debut. The new Google Pixel phone is said to be available via Flipkart. The Pixel 6a debuted at the I/O 2022 consumer keynote on Wednesday. The smartphone comes with Google’s […]