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Google to Block Sideloading of Unverified Android Apps

amynicole – Google is introducing a new security policy that will require developers to verify their identities before users can sideload apps onto Android devices. The company announced this measure in response…

setnis September 3, 2025

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Google Settles Child Privacy Lawsuit for $30 Million

amynicole – Google has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of illegally collecting data from children on YouTube. The lawsuit claimed that Google tracked…

setnis August 30, 2025

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Google to Pay Australia $36M Over Mobile Search Deal

amynicole – Google has agreed to pay a $55 million AUD ($36 million USD) fine for anticompetitive practices in Australia. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed the fine relates…

setnis August 23, 2025

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Google Missed Alerting Millions on Turkey Earthquake Severity

amynicole – Google admitted that its Android Earthquake Alerts (AEA) system failed to send sufficient warnings during Turkey’s devastating 2023 earthquake. The quake struck southeast Turkey on February 6, 2023, registering a…

setnis August 6, 2025

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Google Updates iOS Chrome With Account Separation Tools

amynicole – Google has rolled out new features for Chrome on iOS that allow users to clearly separate work and personal browsing data. This update arrives as more organizations adopt bring your…

setnis July 31, 2025