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Google Lobbies Aussies Against ACCC News Payment Plan

Roma Christian August 18, 2020 No Comments

Google has deployed a suite of pop-ups to alert Australians they are “at risk”, as the tech giant seeks to lobby local users against proposed government legislation which would force…

Google Oz Slams ACCC Plan

Computer Daily News August 18, 2020 No Comments

New draft revenue-sharing laws recently unveiled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will lead to user data being handed over to big media companies, and put free services at…

Trump Ban Hits OLD Huawei Smartphones

Jake Nelson August 17, 2020 No Comments

Early model Huawei smartphones and tablets may no longer be able to receive security updates or updates to Google apps after a reprieve from a US government ban on collaborating…

Google Unveil Next-Gen Calendar App For Android Auto

Roma Christian August 12, 2020 No Comments

Google has ramped up Android Auto in the fight against Apple CarPlay, and deployed a dedicated new Calendar app with integrated appointment navigation. It comes after Google removed the old…

Google, Qualcomm Join $230 Million HMD Global Investment In 5G Push

Roma Christian August 12, 2020 No Comments

The maker of Nokia smartphones, HMD Global, has closed a US$230 million funding round from investors such as Google, Qualcomm, and Nokia’s consumer arm ‘Nokia Technologies’, as the company seeks…

Google Fitbit Takeover Delayed By ACCC

Roma Christian August 11, 2020 No Comments

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has delayed its ruling on Google’s proposed takeover of fitness wearables manufacturer, Fitbit, by another four months. The news comes after the European Commission…

Aussies To Lose Google Play Music October

Roma Christian August 5, 2020 No Comments

Google has confirmed it will shutter Google Play Music for Australians in October, as the software giant continues to ramp up YouTube Music in the fight against Spotify. The app…

Google Launch Apple AirDrop Rival, Rolls-Out To Pixel & Samsung

Roma Christian August 5, 2020 No Comments

Following much anticipation, Google has launched its rival to Apple’s AirDrop, ‘Nearby Share’, with the file sharing feature rolling out to selected Pixel and Samsung smartphones from today. Google has…

YouTube Music Gains Google Assistant & Android TV Support In Spotify War

Roma Christian August 4, 2020 No Comments

Google has rolled-out custom Google Assistant and Android TV support to YouTube Music, as it seeks to streamline smart-home processes, and combat the growing threat of Spotify, before the death…

Google Unveils Pixel 4a After COVID Delay, 5G Coming

Roma Christian August 4, 2020 No Comments

Google has opened Australian pre-orders for its much anticipated Pixel 4a (A$599), after the coronavirus pandemic significantly hampered plans for a mid-May launch. The company has also revealed a Pixel…