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Mobile numbers of WhatsApp on Web users found on Google Search
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Although WhatsApp is primarily a mobile app, currently being used by over 400 million users in India, some working professionals also use the instant chat app on their desktops and PCs via the Web version.
Google completes Fitbit acquisition, promises data privacy
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Fitbit co-founder and CEO James Park said that the trust of Fitbit users will continue to be paramount, and they will maintain strong data privacy and security protections. The European Commission in August last year opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Fitbit by Google under the EU Merger Regulation.
Atmanirbhar Digital India Foundation: Indigenous startups, investors form alliance against tech giants like Google, Facebook
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The body will also be working to advise the government and the regulators of the technology sector on policy frameworks that are needed to help the growth of the digital economy in India. The formation of ADIF has roots in the controversial billing policy of Google in India that demands a 30% share of in-app purchase amounts. The billing issue reached the government and a probe regarding the same is underway.
Sophisticated hacker targeted Android, Windows users: Google
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One server targeted Windows users while the other targeted Android, said Project Zero, one of Google's security teams that has recently launched its own initiative aimed at researching new ways to detect Zero-Day exploits in the wild.
Google to add privacy labels to iOS apps as early as this week
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According to a report in TechCrunch late on Tuesday, Google is preparing to roll out privacy labels across its iOS app catalogue "as soon as this week or the next". A Google spokesperson confirmed the company has a plan to add privacy labels across its app catalogue.
Google workers plan to unionise against pay disparity, bias
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Google faced backlash from employees over its involvement in Maven. The decision not to renew the contract in 2018 came after about 4,000 employees signed a petition demanding "a clear policy stating that neither Google nor its contractors will ever build warfare technology."
Google adds new Stadia Pro games for Jan 2021
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The January 2021 games -Ary and the Secret of Seasons, Figment, F1 2020, and Hotline Miami - are now available for Stadia Pro subscribers, reports 9To5Google. El Hijo is also available to claim, though it was not previously slated to be included. Meanwhile, Jotun and Lara Croft: Temple of Osiris left Pro unannounced.
Google removes astrophotography ultrawide mode from new Pixel phones
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The astrophotography feature lets users capture the night sky by pointing their phone up and keeping it still, either by balancing it on a nearby object or putting it on a tripod. According to The Verge, this feature is still available on the phones' other cameras, but if you go to Night Sight mode and switch to the ultra-wide-angle camera you will now get a warning saying "Zoom to 1x for astrophotography."
Google Pixel 6 to come with an under-display selfie camera: Report
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The patent doesn't go into any detail as to how that's achieved but, presumably the camera would be underneath the screen, reports Techradar. ZTE has already released a smartphone with an under-display front shooter and Xiaomi and OPPO have exhibited their prototypes. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, which will likely arrive in the second half of 2021, is also expected to feature the tech.
After mocking Apple, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun now says no charger with Mi 11
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Citing environmental concerns, Jun announced this on the Chinese social media site Weibo. "Mi 11, pack lightly. In response to the call of technology and environmental protection, the included charger is cancelled from the box," Jun said. "Hope to get your support. Is there a better solution between industry practice and environmental protection?"
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