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Future Android phones may come with another preinstalled Google app
- Future Android phones may come with another preinstalled Google app.
- The Oppo Find X8 has Google's Fitbit app preloaded on the device, potentially indicating a trend for more Android-based devices to come with Fitbit preinstalled.
- Currently, Android users can download the Fitbit app from Google Play.
- The inclusion of Fitbit as a preinstalled app on Android devices could coincide with the launch of Samsung's Galaxy S25 series or the Google Pixel 10 series.
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Bluesky boss unable to give correct age limit for platform, Google forced to sell Chrome browser?
- The CEO of social media network Bluesky was unable to give the correct age limit for users on the platform.
- Left-wing users of Bluesky are urging their followers to block pro-Donald Trump accounts as a protest against the US election result.
- Nvidia reported strong quarterly results with revenue exceeding expectations and projecting further increase.
- US prosecutors argue for Google to sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market.
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Gemini is making it easier to analyze files on your Android phone
- Gemini for Android is now a valid target on the Android share sheet, allowing users to share files directly to the AI assistant for analysis.
- Users can now upload up to ten files simultaneously for analysis.
- Google is pushing forward with its vision for Gemini as a utilitarian AI assistant.
- Previously, users had to open the Gemini app to analyze files, but now they can conveniently use the Android share sheet.
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Reddit Outage Leaves Millions of Users Frustrated for Hours
- Reddit, the popular discussion platform, experienced a significant outage, leaving users worldwide unable to access the site.
- The outage affected users in various regions, including the U.S., U.K., and Australia, and generated thousands of complaints.
- Reddit acknowledged the issue as a bug in a recent software update and worked to resolve it.
- The outage highlighted the platform's importance in online conversations, leading users to seek alternatives during the downtime.
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The memo that shaped Google’s legal strategy
- Google issued a confidential memo to its employees in 2008 to protect itself from potential legal fallout.
- The memo advised employees to be cautious when discussing sensitive topics and warned against making comments that could be used against the company in lawsuits.
- Google made changes to its internal communication systems, including introducing an 'off the record' feature and encouraging the use of 'attorney-client privileged' on certain documents.
- This memo marked the beginning of a shift in Google's internal communication culture and became a key part of their strategy in minimizing legal risks, especially in the face of antitrust lawsuits.
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US DoJ Demands Google Sell Off Chrome, End Default Search Payments
- US prosecutors have demanded Google sells off its Chrome browser, share data and search results with rivals, and take a range of other measures in order to end its monopoly on online search.
- This follows reports earlier this week that the US Justice Department planned to ask a judge to force Google to sell off its Chrome browser worth up to $20bn.
- In August, Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google had acted as a monopolist and violated anti-trust law by spending billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly.
- In response to the ruling, reports suggested that the DoJ was considering a rare antitrust option that could entail the corporate breakup of Google.
- The DoJ now proposes that Google must divest itself of the Chrome web browser to a buyer approved by the US government.
- The department of Justice has also proposed that Google should fully divest Android to a buyer approved by the US government.
- The DoJ has proposed that Google be prohibited from making payments to third parties to make Google the default general search engine in their products.
- Google must also license search results to competitors at nominal cost, share data it gathers from users with competitors for free, and be banned from collecting any user data that it cannot share due to privacy concerns.
- Google has described the DoJ's structural remedies as a “staggering proposal” that would harm America’s tech leadership.
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13 Google Gemini Tricks to Maximize Your Efficiency
- Google Gemini provides powerful, painless interaction as well as multi-modal AI capabilities.
- Master Interview and Meeting Preparation.
- Streamline Your Viewing with Quick YouTube Outlines.
- Simplify Complex Data Instantly.
- Spreadsheet Autofill Made Smarter.
- Quickly Analyze Website SEO Quality.
- Make Technical Writing Accessible for Everyone.
- Debug and Review Code Instantly.
- Plan Inspiring Journeys with Ease.
- Optimize Your Custom Gems AI Agents.
- Design Better AI Prompts.
- Find Clarity on Rarely Asked Questions.
- Use Complex Formulas in Spreadsheets.
- Improve Time Management and Self-Care.
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DOJ Targets Google: Calls for Chrome Sale and Android Oversight
- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is pushing for the sale of Google Chrome and increased oversight of its Android operating system and artificial intelligence (AI) ventures.
- The DOJ seeks structural remedies to address Google's dominance in the search market, including data-sharing requirements and behavioral changes.
- Google may be required to divest Chrome and face supervision of Android, with the possibility of selling it entirely if measures fail to restore competition.
- Google has rejected the proposals, calling them an overreach that could harm consumers and U.S. technological leadership.
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Google's DeepMind and YouTube built and shelved 'Orca,' a 'mind-blowing' music AI tool that hit a copyright snag
- Google's DeepMind and YouTube collaborated on 'Orca,' an AI music tool.
- Orca could generate music mimicking different artists based on prompts.
- Legal risks regarding copyright halted the release of the Orca tool.
- Google eventually released a pared-down version named Lyria.
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Google Phone app could soon let you rat out that scam call (APK teardown)
- The Google Phone app may soon allow users to provide feedback for scam calls and add additional context.
- Currently, users can report calls as spam or scam, but there is no option to provide feedback or additional information.
- A future update could potentially introduce a feedback mechanism to enhance the reporting process for scam calls.
- The Google Contacts app might also feature a Lookup button, previously only visible in the Phone app.
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Google sounds the alarm on ‘extreme’ DoJ proposal to sell Chrome
- Google has criticized the US Department of Justice's proposal for the company to sell Chrome and make major changes to Android.
- Google argues that this proposal would endanger the security and privacy of users.
- The company also claims that it would expose US citizens' search queries to other companies.
- Google describes the proposal as a 'radical interventionist agenda.'
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DOJ brings down the hammer on Google, tells it to sell Chrome and rein-in Android
- The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially called for Google to sell its Chrome browser and make significant changes to Android to address concerns over its dominance in online search.
- The DOJ argues that Google should be forced to divest Chrome, share search results and data with rivals, and adopt several other measures to level the playing field.
- These recommendations are more severe than the ones previously suggested by the department.
- Google plans to appeal, stating that the proposal could harm consumers and the tech industry.
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Google must sell Chrome to end search monopoly, justice department argues in court filing
- Alphabet's Google has been urged by the US prosecutors to sell its Chrome browser, share data and search results with competitors, and take other measures to end its monopoly on internet search.
- These measures would result in Google being regulated for 10 years and subject to oversight by a Washington federal court, which previously ruled the company maintained an illegal monopoly.
- The US Department of Justice (DoJ) argues that Google's actions have deprived rivals of distribution channels and partners, hindering competition and innovation.
- The DoJ's demands include prohibiting Google from re-entering the browser market for five years, selling its Android mobile operating system, and refraining from buying or investing in search rivals, AI products, or advertising technology.
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DOJ asks judge to force Google to sell Chrome as remedy in landmark antitrust case
- DOJ officials have urged District Judge Amit Mehta to force Google to sell its Chrome browser to remedy antitrust violations.
- Google created an illegal monopoly with its search business by paying Apple and other smartphone tech makers billions to be the default search engine on their devices, found Judge Amit Mehta in August.
- Filing of the finalized proposal of remedies in the landmark antitrust case was done by the DOJ's antitrust division.
- As per the DOJ's proposal, Google has to sell its Chrome browser as the remedy to close the gap which Google's quality reflects the ill-gotten gains of an advantage illegally acquired.
- Although it's a pretty fantastical ask to force Google to sell Chrome, it's the DOJ's way of swinging for the fences.
- Selling Chrome would be a multibillion-dollar proposal.
- The trial has revealed that Google paid smartphone makers $26 billion in 2021 to become the default search engine on their devices.
- The next hearing of the case is set for April 2025, where the court will discuss what remedies Google must take to address antitrust violations.
- Experts predict delays as President Joe Biden's administration makes way for the second Donald Trump administration.
- Google can appeal any ruling to delay the final outcome or request the case be dismissed.
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DOJ: Google must sell Chrome to end monopoly
- The United States Department of Justice argues that Google should divest its Chrome browser to break up the company's monopoly.
- Google would be prohibited from re-entering the search market for five years if the proposed remedy is approved.
- Other proposed remedies include spinning off Google's Android mobile operating system and prohibiting exclusionary contracts with browser or phone companies.
- Google argues that the proposed remedies would harm users, security, privacy, and the company's prospects in AI.
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