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2019
Google announces RCS support in Messages for Android
Google announced that Android devices would support the RCS protocol through the Messages app, with features including read receipts and full-size images.
2019
Google announces Compute Engine E2 virtual machine series
Google announced the release of its Compute Engine E2 virtual machine series, describing it as a lower-cost option with performance similar to the N1 series and dynamic resource management.
2019
Rogers opens first 5G-ready interactive flagship store in Toronto
Rogers officially opened its first 5G-ready experiential flagship store at 302 Yonge Street in downtown Toronto. The store features interactive product experiences, including a Google-created space called Pixelville.
2019
Chrome adds built-in password checks and phishing protection
Google announced security feature updates for Chrome, including built-in password checks that alert users if account credentials have been exposed and real-time phishing protection for desktop users.
2019
Google announces planned ARCore Depth API upgrade
Google said it was ready to upgrade its ARCore platform. The planned Depth API upgrade will allow developers to create occlusion in augmented-reality scenes, making virtual objects appear behind real objects.
2019
Google begins offering AR occlusion through Scene Viewer
Google began offering occlusion functionality through Scene Viewer for more than 200 million Android devices using ARCore.
2019
Indian court rules YouTube and Google liable in copyright case
A local court ruled that YouTube and Google were liable for infringing filmmaker Suneel Darshan's copyrights, ordered compensation, and required YouTube to prevent similar infringements going forward. The verdict was reported as subject to likely appeal.
2019
Google makes RCS messaging available to US Android users
Google began rolling out RCS messaging as the primary SMS successor platform, and from Monday it was available to Android users on all US carriers. Users might need to update their messaging app and carrier settings.
2019
Google releases final software update for consumer Google Glass
Google released the final software update for consumer Google Glass. Installing it removes the device's server connection and Google account, and Gmail and YouTube are also removed from the device.
2019
Google appoints Bikash Koley as global network head
Google is bringing former Juniper CTO Bikash Koley back as a vice president and global network head; the article reports the appointment as upcoming.
2019
Google founders step down as Alphabet leaders; Pichai to become CEO
Larry Page and Sergey Brin are to leave their roles as CEO and president of Google parent Alphabet, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai is to take on the Alphabet CEO role as well.
2019
Google launches Focus Mode for Android
Google launched Focus Mode for Android, allowing users to temporarily silence selected apps and mute their notifications; the feature also added scheduling and a break option.
2019
Alphabet announces leadership transition to Sundar Pichai
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin announced that they would transfer control to Google CEO Sundar Pichai; Page would step down as Alphabet CEO and Brin as president, a position that would be eliminated. The two founders would remain on Alphabet's board.
2019
Google joins the New Plastics Economy initiative
Google joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy initiative to develop and scale up technologies addressing plastics waste and pollution.
2019
Genius sues Google over alleged content copying
Genius sued Google, alleging that the search engine copied its content and engaged in anticompetitive practices.
2019
Google Photos announces in-app sharing conversations
Google Photos announced an in-app conversation feature that lets users share photos and videos one-on-one or in groups. The feature and a redesigned Sharing tab were scheduled to appear on Android, iOS and the web starting that week.
2019
Genius sues Google and LyricFind over lyrics
Genius Media sued Google and lyric-licensing company LyricFind, alleging they misappropriated lyrics from its website. Genius sought at least $50 million in combined damages; Google and LyricFind had previously disputed wrongdoing.
2019
Sundar Pichai to lead Alphabet and Google
Alphabet announced that Sundar Pichai would take over as CEO of Alphabet while continuing as Google CEO; Larry Page and Sergey Brin would remain involved in Alphabet’s board.
2019
Google releases December 2019 Android security patch
Google released the December 2019 Android security patch for the latest Android 10 series, addressing security vulnerabilities in Android components and Qualcomm components. The article says the most critical issue could allow a remote attacker to cause a permanent denial of service.
2019
Facebook launches photo transfer tool in Ireland
Facebook launched a photo transfer tool for users of its social network in Ireland, enabling them to transfer photos to Google's photo storage service.