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2021
JioPhone Next announced
At Reliance's 44th AGM, Ambani announced JioPhone Next, described in the headline as powered by Google.
2021
Reliance Jio and Google partner on JioPhone Next
Reliance announced that JioPhone Next was developed in partnership with Google. The phone was announced as a forthcoming smartphone for the Indian market.
2021
Reliance Jio announces JioPhone Next
At its annual general meeting, Reliance Jio announced JioPhone Next, a 4G smartphone developed in partnership with Google, and said it would be available from September 10, 2021.
2021
Google introduces Work Location Tool
Google introduced Work Location Tool, which allows employees to request a change of work location or apply to work remotely permanently.
2021
CCI orders probe into Google’s smart TV operating-system practices
The Competition Commission of India ordered a detailed probe into Google over alleged unfair business practices in India’s smart television operating-systems market. The regulator said it had formed a prima-facie view that Google was dominant in the relevant market and that certain agreement requirements may contravene the Competition Act.
2021
Klarna launches comparison shopping service in 21 markets
Klarna announced the launch of its Comparison Shopping Service in 21 markets. The service offers partner retailers product-listing placement on Google and Klarna comparison-shopping pages.
2021
Google describes upcoming Android voice-assistant updates
Google described upcoming updates to Google Assistant and Voice Access for Android phones, including the ability to search for actions and items inside third-party apps, improved password input support, and gaze detection. The article describes these changes as forthcoming, not already released.
2021
Google announces Wear OS upgrade
Google announced an upgraded Wear system, internally called Wear OS 3.0, combining Wear OS with Samsung’s Tizen system.
2021
Google Health workforce reduction and reorganization
Google reorganized its Google Health department, reducing its staff by about 20% to approximately 570 employees; about 130 employees were transferred to other departments, including Search and Fitbit.
2021
Ubuntu Pro images become available on Google Cloud
Google and Canonical announced that Ubuntu Pro images are officially available on Google Cloud, with enterprise services including extended security updates and compliance support.
2021
Google updates Be Internet Awesome curriculum
Google announced an update and expansion of its Be Internet Awesome digital safety and citizenship curriculum, adding nearly a dozen lessons for parents and educators on topics including online gaming, search engines, video consumption, online empathy and cyberbullying. Google said the updated curriculum was available that day.
2021
Google Play launches a children's app tab
Google Play launched a children's app category in Taiwan, using expert collaboration and teacher ratings to help parents identify apps for children.
2021
Shopify announces Shop Pay expansion to Facebook and Google merchants
Shopify announced that its Shop Pay checkout service will become available to any U.S. merchant selling on Facebook or Google, including merchants that do not use Shopify's software.
2021
Futurex announces support for Google Workspace client-side encryption
Futurex announced that it would be a provider of client-side encryption solutions for Google Workspace's newly announced client-side encryption, with the offering coming soon to beta. The service would let enterprise users manage encryption using Futurex key-management solutions.
2021
Google offers commitments to UK competition watchdog
Google offered commitments to the UK Competition and Markets Authority in response to concerns about its plan to phase out third-party cookies. The proposed commitments include oversight of replacement technology and limits on the use and combination of user data; the article says they would apply globally if accepted.
2021
EU preliminary report flags potential competition concerns in the smart-home and IoT sector
The European Commission's preliminary report on the Internet of Things said that a small number of companies, including Apple, might engage in anticompetitive conduct. The report did not conclude that Apple or other companies had violated competition law.
2021
Ohio files lawsuit seeking public-utility status for Google
Ohio filed a lawsuit seeking to have Google declared a public utility, alleging that it favored its own products in search results and asking the court to prohibit that practice. Google said it would defend itself in court and disputed the lawsuit’s factual and legal basis.
2021
Ohio attorney general sues to classify Google as a public utility
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a lawsuit seeking to have Google declared a common carrier or public utility and to require it to give competitors equal rights rather than prioritize its own products and services. The lawsuit alleges Google uses its search dominance to steer Ohioans to its own products.
2021
WhereIsMyTransport secures Series A extension funding
WhereIsMyTransport secured a total of $14.5 million in a Series A extension round, with Google and Toyota among the investors.
2021
Google fined €220 million in French online advertising case
Google agreed to pay a €220 million fine and end anti-competitive practices to settle a French antitrust probe. The French Competition Authority said Google had unfairly directed business to its advertising server and online ad auction house to the detriment of rivals.