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2019
Google announces agreement to acquire Fitbit
Google announced a definitive agreement to acquire Fitbit in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion. The transaction was expected to close in 2020, subject to customary closing conditions, including stockholder and regulatory approvals.
2019
Google sues Texas attorney general over confidential information in antitrust probe
Google sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to prevent its confidential business information from being disclosed to rivals during a multi-state probe into possible antitrust violations by Google.
2019
ACCC sues Google over location data
Australia’s ACCC sued Google, accusing it of misleading Android users about the steps needed to disable Google’s ability to track and use their location data.
2019
Google Sounds app updated to version 2.2
Google updated its Sounds app to version 2.2, adding 100 new sounds, including seasonal Halloween and Christmas options.
2019
Google releases Sound 2.2 with new sounds
Google released Google Sound 2.2 for Pixel phones, adding more than 100 sounds, including new ringtone, notification and alarm categories.
2019
Google Creative Lab launches six smartphone-use experiments
Google Creative Lab launched six experimental apps designed to help users curb smartphone use. The apps include We Flip, Paper Phone, Unlock Clock, Post Box, Morph and Desert Island.
2019
Google introduces Digital Wellbeing Experiments
Google introduced a set of experimental apps designed to help users become more aware of their device use and reduce screen time. The experiments run on Android and are available for download from the Play Store.
2019
Google products discounted during Flipkart Big Diwali Sale
Google discounted products during Flipkart's ongoing Big Diwali Sale in India, including Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL models at Rs 10,000 below their launch prices, as well as offers on other Google devices.
2019
Google removes Clips camera from sale
Google confirmed that it had removed its Clips camera from the Google Store.
2019
Google removes Daydream View from its store
Google removed the Daydream View VR headset from its store. The article says the headset has no successor.
2019
Google unveils Pixel 4, Pixel Buds, Nest Mini and Nest Wifi
Google unveiled the Pixel 4 smartphone, Pixel Buds wireless earphones, the Nest Mini assistant and the Nest Wifi system. The article says Pixel Buds would be available in the US the following year and Nest Wifi would be available in eight global markets in 2019.
2019
Google introduces Pixel 4, Pixelbook Go, Pixel Buds and Nest Mini
Google introduced the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL phones, Pixelbook Go laptop, second-generation Pixel Buds earbuds and Nest Mini speaker at its annual hardware event. The report gives product prices and availability details, including planned shipping or availability dates for some products.
2019
2019
Google launches Minnesota Impact Challenge
Google launched the Google.org Impact Challenge Minnesota at a digital skills training event in St. Paul. The challenge invites Minnesota nonprofits to submit proposals for ideas to grow economic opportunities; Google will award grants and training to selected organizations.
2019
Google commits $150 million to renewable power for manufacturers
Google committed to invest $150 million to help key manufacturers source renewable power and help the regions where they operate decarbonise their electricity grids.
2019
Google launches Security Health Analytics
Google launched Security Health Analytics, a cloud security service that integrates with Google’s Cloud Security Command Center. Google said the service was available in beta testing.
2019
Google unveils the Nest Mini smart speaker
Google unveiled the second-generation Nest Mini smart speaker. The device was available for pre-order, with shipping scheduled to start October 22.
2019
Google introduces the Nest Mini speaker
Google introduced the Nest Mini, a reengineered and renamed version of the Google Home Mini speaker, at its Tuesday press event.
2019
Google discontinues Daydream VR headset
Google announced that it was discontinuing the Daydream VR headset and would no longer sell the Daydream View in its online store, citing limited consumer and developer adoption and decreasing usage.
2019
Google announces Pixelbook Go and opens preorders
Google announced the Pixelbook Go Chromebook, which was available for preorder from Google’s online store starting at $649.