Google Lobbies Aussies Against ACCC News Payment Plan
Google has deployed a suite of pop-ups to alert Australians they are “at risk”, as the tech giant seeks to lobby local... Read More
Google Oz Slams ACCC Plan
New draft revenue-sharing laws recently unveiled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will lead to user data being handed over to... Read More
Trump Ban Hits OLD Huawei Smartphones
Early model Huawei smartphones and tablets may no longer be able to receive security updates or updates to Google apps after a... Read More
Google Unveil Next-Gen Calendar App For Android Auto
Google has ramped up Android Auto in the fight against Apple CarPlay, and deployed a dedicated new Calendar app with integrated appointment... Read More
Smart Speaker Sales Up 6% Under COVID Lockdowns
Global sales of smart speakers rose by 6% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2020, hitting 30 million units, according to preliminary data from Strategy... Read More
Google, Qualcomm Join $230 Million HMD Global Investment In 5G Push
The maker of Nokia smartphones, HMD Global, has closed a US$230 million funding round from investors such as Google, Qualcomm, and Nokia’s... Read More
Google Fitbit Takeover Delayed By ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has delayed its ruling on Google’s proposed takeover of fitness wearables manufacturer, Fitbit, by another four... Read More
Aussies To Lose Google Play Music October
Google has confirmed it will shutter Google Play Music for Australians in October, as the software giant continues to ramp up YouTube... Read More
Google Launch Apple AirDrop Rival, Rolls-Out To Pixel & Samsung
Following much anticipation, Google has launched its rival to Apple’s AirDrop, ‘Nearby Share’, with the file sharing feature rolling out to selected... Read More
$2.93 Fitbit Google Deal Facing New Delays after EU Announces Probe
The proposed US $2.93bn Google Fitbit deal is facing new problems with both the US Federal Government and now the European Union... Read More