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2020
Google and Harvard announce TinyML course collaboration
Google and Harvard were reported to be collaborating on a set of TinyML courses to be shared in the autumn. The courses would be available to watch for free, with an option to enroll for a certificate.
2020
Google Pay job platform to be rebranded as Kormo Jobs
The article says the job platform previously introduced as a Spot on Google Pay will now be rebranded as Kormo Jobs on the payment portal.
2020
Google makes Kormo Jobs standalone app available in India
Google made the standalone Kormo Jobs Android app available in India.
2020
Google updates Activity Cards
Google released a feature update for Activity Cards to show browsing history and completed searches, with updates focused on work, recipes, and online shopping.
2020
Mozilla and Google reach a Firefox search renewal agreement
A report cited in the article said Mozilla and Google had reached a renewal agreement under which Google Search would remain Firefox's default search engine for three more years, with Google paying Mozilla an estimated $400–450 million annually.
2020
Google removes Fortnite from Play Store
Google removed Fortnite from the Play Store after Epic Games introduced a direct payment option that Google said violated its policies. Google said it would discuss restoring the game to the Play Store.
2020
Apple and Google remove Fortnite from their app stores
Apple and Google removed Fortnite from their app stores for violating their in-app payment guidelines.
2020
Google to stop directly responding to Hong Kong user-data requests
Google notified the Hong Kong government that it would stop directly responding to requests for user data and direct officials to use the U.S. mutual legal assistance treaty process. A Google spokesperson said the company would carefully review data requests to protect users’ privacy.
2020
Android Auto adds calendar syncing
Google updated Android Auto so that calendar entries on a user's phone can be displayed on the car screen and selected for navigation.
2020
HMD Global secures $230 million investment
HMD Global announced that it had secured $230 million in funding from global partners including Google, Qualcomm and Nokia Technologies. The funding is intended to support its stated priorities in smartphones, digital services and growth markets.
2020
Court dismisses Genius lawsuit against Google and LyricFind
A federal judge dismissed Genius Media Group’s lawsuit against Google and LyricFind, ruling that Genius lacked standing because it did not own the rights to the original lyrics. The ruling did not determine the allegation that the companies took lyrics from Genius.
2020
Google rolls out People Cards in India
Google rolled out People Cards, a Search feature that lets people create virtual visiting cards, in India.
2020
Google adds earthquake alerts in California
Google added an earthquake alert system in California. Android phones receive warnings triggered by the ShakeAlert early-warning system.
2020
HMD Global raises $230 million in Series A2 funding
HMD Global announced that it raised $230 million in a Series A2 funding round, with Google, Qualcomm and Nokia among the investors. The company said it would use the investment to fund development of further 5G devices.
2020
FIU and Google host workshops for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs
FIU and Google are hosting a series of free workshops to enhance the digital skills of South Florida’s Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs. The first workshop was scheduled for August 13.
2020
Moscow court fines Google for content-filtering failure
A Moscow magistrate court fined Google 1.5 million rubles for repeated failure to meet its obligation to filter content banned in Russia; the company was found guilty of repeated failure to perform search engine operator obligations.
2020
Google partners with Maharashtra government on digital learning
Google collaborated with the Maharashtra government to enable a digital learning platform, giving more than 2.3 crore students and teachers in the state access to blended learning using free tools including G Suite for Education, Google Classroom and Google Meet.
2020
Google completes US sales of Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL
Google said it had sold through its inventory and completed sales of Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL on the Google Store in the US. The phones remained available from some partners while supplies lasted.
2020
Google discontinues Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL sales
Google said the Google Store had sold through its inventory and completed sales of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, ending sales of the phones through its store.
2020
Google launches Safe Folder feature in Files
Google launched Safe Folder, a PIN-encrypted folder feature in its Files app, to protect personal content from access by others. The feature was beginning a beta rollout and was to expand gradually over the following weeks.