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  • Chinese tech firm Cheetah Mobile shares plunge 17% after Google ban

    Google recently removed nearly 600 Android apps and barred their developers from entering the Play software store and its affiliate services, including NYSE-listed mobile app company Cheetah Mobile. Affected by this, Cheetah Mobile shares fell 17% on Friday.

  • Google warns users of risks of sideloading its apps on Huawei devices

    Last year, restricted by an executive order of the U.S. government, Google was banned from cooperating with Huawei to develop new devices including preinstall Android and provide applications and services including Gmail, Maps, YouTube and Play Store.

  • Google removes nearly 600 Android apps suspected of advertising fraud

    In a recent massive crackdown on ad fraud and "destructive" advertising, Google removed nearly 600 Android applications and barred its developers from accessing the Google App Store and its advertising network.

  • Google releases Android 11 first developer preview

    Google will usually launch an upcoming Android preview in March. IT House was informed that Google implemented this feature earlier this year and has released the first developer preview version of Android 11, which currently only supports some Pixel phones.

  • Google Chrome Beta 81 adds web AR and NFC support

    The current version of the Chrome 81 Beta installation package for Android has been released. The most important new feature is the addition of NFC and AR support in web pages.

  • Google Play Store again removes ToTok, suspected of mass spying

    Google removed the chat app ToTok from the Play Store for the second time, allegedly a spy tool for the United Arab Emirates.

  • Google adds support for Apple's Files app for Gmail for iOS

    Although Apple's File app is not as open as it is on Android or Windows, it can solve many problems for iPhone and iPad users.

  • Google introduces shortcuts for iOS apps and Siri

    To celebrate Google Maps' 15th birthday, Google has completely renovated this app and introduced a lot of new features. In order to make its applications more comprehensive and powerful, Google is committed to integrating more functions into Apple applications.

  • Google may be working on a new operating system, Pigweed

    Over the years, Google has developed multiple operating systems, including Chrome OS, Android, and more recently the Fuchsia. According to Google's new US trademark application, the company may be developing another operating system, "Pigweed."

  • Google and Facebook are fighting fake news on new coronavirus

    As the epidemic of the new coronavirus is getting worse, fake news related to it is spreading rapidly. To help curb the spread of misinformation, Facebook and Google have taken steps on their own services.