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Google Pixel 7 now has dual eSIM support after Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 update

Google Pixel 7 now has dual eSIM support after Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 update

It looks like dual eSIM support has finally found its way to the Pixel 7, and could get a wide release with the upcoming Pixel Feature Drop. Pixel 7 Pro in Snow It looks like dual eSIM functionality has arrived on the Pixel 7. While functionality has existed on the device, this is the first instance being reported where both eSIMs can be active at the same time. For those that rely on dual SIMs, this is great news, but you won’t be able to take advantage of… Source link

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Google Voice removes Smart Reply support on Android

Google Voice removes Smart Reply support on Android

With the latest update to Google Voice, Smart Reply is no longer available on Android devices. Google Voice has been around for over a decade, providing digital telephone services like calling and texting to those in the United States. During its time on the market, the service has evolved, offering users better quality service and also more features. Now, with a recent update, Google Voice users will lose a feature, no longer being able to issue a Smart Reply… Source link

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Google vows to cooperate with India antitrust authority after Android ruling

Google vows to cooperate with India antitrust authority after Android ruling

NEW DELHI, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Google (GOOGL.O) said on Friday it will cooperate with India’s competition authority after the country’s top court upheld an antitrust order forcing the U.S. firm to change how it markets its popular Android platform. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ruled in October that Google, owned by Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O), exploited its dominant position in Android and told it to remove restrictions on device makers, including those related to pre-installation of… Source link

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Google vows to cooperate with India antitrust authority after Android decision

Google vows to cooperate with India antitrust authority after Android decision

By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Google said on Friday it will cooperate with India’s antitrust authority after the country’s top court upheld an antitrust order forcing the U.S. firm to change how it markets its popular Android platform. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ruled in October that Google, owned by Alphabet Inc, exploited its dominant position in Android and told it to remove restrictionson device makers, including those related to pre-installation of apps. It also… Source link

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Google to cooperate with Indian authorities after losing Android antitrust ruling bid

Google to cooperate with Indian authorities after losing Android antitrust ruling bid

Google will continue to challenge the Indian antitrust watchdog’s ruling, but will cooperate with the authorities “on the way forward,” it said Friday, responding to a high-profile decision by the top Indian court this week that is cornering the Android-maker into making a series of changes that could topple how it conducts business in the key overseas market. India’s Supreme Court on Thursday rejected Google’s plea to block an antitrust order, instead giving the Android-maker just one… Source link

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Google Prepares Android Tweaks For Pixel Tablet

Google Prepares Android Tweaks For Pixel Tablet

Previewed, albeit briefly, at Google’s I/O event last year, 2023 will see the launch of the Pixel Tablet. And the latest changes to Android show Google continuing to optimise its apps for larger-screened devices. Google Pixel Tablet preview. Google Press Many of these changes build on those seen in Android 12L, and other devices have already seen benefits. The growing range of foldable devices has taken advantage of the code tweaks to move away from the pure ‘smartphone apps scaled up’… Source link

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RPT-UPDATE 6-Google loses bid to block Indian Android antitrust ruling in major setback

RPT-UPDATE 6-Google loses bid to block Indian Android antitrust ruling in major setback

(Repeats JAN. 19 story. No change to text.) * India’s top court refuses to block Android antitrust ruling * Google may need to review Android business model in India * Court extends implementation date of Indian order by a week * Google has said India order could stall Android growth By Arpan Chaturvedi, Aditya Kalra and Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Google on Thursday lost its fight in India’s Supreme Court to block an antitrust order, in a major setback that will force the U.S. tech… Source link

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Google Voice removes Smart Reply on Android and iOS

Google Voice removes Smart Reply on Android and iOS

After introducing the feature last February, Google Voice for Android and iOS have removed Smart Reply suggestions that appeared at the bottom of messages. This straightforward feature looked at the last received message and suggested up to three contextual replies. These pills would appear above the “Type a message” field with the Smart Reply immediately sending on tap.  Release notes for Google Voice on the Play Store and App Store confirm the removal: “Smart reply is no… Source link

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Indian startups rejoice as Android ruling against Google upheld

Indian startups rejoice as Android ruling against Google upheld

By Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Startups in India cheered a decision by the Supreme Court on Thursday to uphold an antitrust order that forces Google to change how it runs its popular Android platform, saying the ruling would open the market for rivals and boost competition. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered Google in October to make a series of changes, such as refraining from agreements that ensure exclusivity of its search services and mandatory… Source link

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Indian startups rejoice as Android ruling against Google upheld

Indian startups rejoice as Android ruling against Google upheld

By Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Startups in India cheered a decision by the Supreme Court on Thursday to uphold an antitrust order that forces Google to change how it runs its popular Android platform, saying the ruling would open the market for rivals and boost competition. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered Google in October to make a series of changes, such as refraining from agreements that ensure exclusivity of its search services and mandatory… Source link

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