Google today introduced Air View+, an innovative, ecosystem-based solution designed to provide both government authorities and the general public with real-time, hyperlocal air quality data. Powered by Google AI and in collaboration with local climate tech firms, this initiative aims to address the growing challenge of air pollution in India. Continue reading “Google rolls out Air View+ for real-time air quality insights in India”
Google, in its recent announcement, highlighted its sustained efforts in nurturing India’s tech ecosystem for more than two decades. Continue reading “Google enforces Play Store Policies in India, cracks down non-compliant apps”
During their annual Google for India event at Pragati Maidan, Google reaffirmed its commitment to India, unveiling a range of AI-powered initiatives, partnerships, and investments. Continue reading “Google for India: New Gen AI Initiatives for India’s Digital Growth”
Google is reportedly in talks with Indian suppliers to assemble its Pixel smartphones, following in the footsteps of Apple’s strategy to diversify beyond China. There were reports regarding Google moving some Pixel production to India back in September. Continue reading “Google reportedly plans to manufacture Pixel phones in India”
Google has provided an overview of the impact of its investments in Android and Google Play on India’s app ecosystem, highlighting the value it brings to app developers and the role of Google Play’s service fee in sustaining this value. Continue reading “Google to inform developers in India to implement one of three billing options within two weeks”
In response to an antitrust order, Google India has modified Android and Google Play to align with the CCI ruling. These alterations include allowing OEMs to license specific Google apps for pre-installation on their devices. The adjustments have the potential to greatly transform Android smartphones in India. Continue reading “Google’s IMADA agreement to bring major Android overhaul in India”
Google’s request to delay an antitrust ruling that would require changes to the distribution of its Android platform in India has been denied by the country’s Supreme Court, causing a major setback for the company in a vital growing market. Continue reading “Google’s request to block antitrust order declined by Supreme Court”
In October, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Alphabet Inc.-owned Google Rs. 1337.76 crore ($161.95 million) for abusing its monopoly over Android and asked Google to remove restrictions on smartphone manufacturers pre-installing apps. Continue reading “Google: CCI order will harm users, increase smartphone cost”
Reuters reported that Google has warned that the antitrust ruling will cause Android’s growth in India to stagnate. In 2019, the Indian antitrust agency reportedly began an investigation into Google’s use of Android. Continue reading “Antitrust order could slow Android growth in India: Google”
At its 8th annual Google for India event, Google talked about its progress on building AI-powered and India-first innovations that take advantage of the country’s unique opportunities. Also displayed were upcoming product changes and other information. It also announced plans for brining Courses to YouTube in India. Continue reading “Google for India 2022 — Highlights and Product announcements”
Today, the 8th version of Google for India 2022 was live-streamed on YouTube. The Union Minister of Railways, Communication, and Information and Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared the stage at the event. Continue reading “Google to launch Courses on YouTube in India”
Google today launched a wide, multi-faceted effort to safeguard people from online damage through a variety of new programs, projects, collaborations, and investments in India, citing cybersecurity as one of the top concerns confronting the world. Continue reading “Google India announces improvements to internet safety”
Startup School India, a Google for Startups project, has been launched. The 9-week virtual programme will comprise fireside discussions with Google leaders and trailblazing colleagues from the startup environment, including financial, D2C, B2B, and B2C e-commerce, language, social media & networking, and job search. Recently, Google for Startups Accelerator-India Women Founders program was launched. Continue reading “Google launches Startup School India, to guide 10,000 startups in tier 2, tier 3 cities”
Just yesterday, Google released Year in Search 2016 list for India. Now, the company has shared list of top trending devices in 2016 in the country on Google Search. The most searched mobile device in India was Freedom 251 smartphone which created a buzz this year for being the cheapest smartphone with a price tag of Rs. 251.
Continue reading “Freedom 251 pips iPhone 7 to become Google India’s top trending device in 2016”
Google last night started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat OTA update for select Nexus devices and it will gradually roll out to Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C and General Mobile 4G (Android One) users over the coming weeks. Continue reading “How to get Android 7.0 Nougat OTA update instantly for your Google Nexus device”
