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2019
Google announces the OpenTitan open-source chip project
Google announced the OpenTitan project, an open-source hardware initiative for a chip architecture based on the concept of a hardware root of trust.
2019
Google forms App Defense Alliance with security companies
Google announced a partnership with ESET, Lookout, and Zimperium to help identify malicious apps before they are published on the Play Store.
2019
Google releases Pixel 4/XL system update
Google released a system update for the Pixel 4/XL that expanded the conditions under which the 90Hz refresh-rate feature could be used.
2019
Google launches sustainability startup accelerator
Google launched a startup accelerator for companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa working on sustainability and social-problem projects. The program will provide training, products and technical support.
2019
Google and partners develop OpenTitan
Google partnered with several technology companies to develop OpenTitan, a collaborative open-source secure chip design project. The project is supported by LowRisc and partnerships with ETH Zurich, G+D Mobile Security, Nuvoton Technology, and Western Digital.
2019
Samsung partners with Google and app developers on Galaxy Fold apps
Samsung partnered with Google and Android app developers to support a foldable-device experience for the Galaxy Fold. The article reports that hundreds of apps were optimized for the device.
2019
Google employees sign letter demanding climate action
More than 1,000 Google employees signed an open letter demanding climate-related commitments and other policy changes from the company.
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