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Google Wallet Expands to Six New Markets: Azerbaijan, Iceland, Moldova, Qatar, Serbia and South Africa
August 23, 2022

Google Wallet is rolling out in six new markets to add more payment options for users, a press release from the tech giant said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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EU Asks Developers About Google App Payments, Report Says
August 04, 2022

Antitrust regulators in the EU have asked developers about a threat from Google to cut apps out of its Play Store if they used other payment options, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Google Rolls out Tweaks to Make YouTube, Search More Shoppable
July 27, 2022

Continuing the transformation of its massive commerce product suite, Google is quietly introducing new features to build a better buying experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Google Starts a 2-Week Hiring Freeze
July 20, 2022

Tech giant Google is pausing its hiring for two weeks, according to a report Wednesday (July 20) from The Information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Google to Begin ‘Real World’ Tests of AR Device in August
July 20, 2022

Google is preparing to test a prototype of a new augmented reality (AR) device beginning next month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Google Faces $1B Suit in UK Over App Store Practices
July 19, 2022

Google is facing trial in a $1.1 billion class-action lawsuit in the U.K. over claims that the company overcharged 19.5 million customers for app store purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Google Swipes Left, Countersues Tinder Owner Over Fees
July 12, 2022

Google is suing dating app service Match Group, saying the company has been engaging in bad faith dealings and breach of contract over the legal battle concerning Google Play app store policies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Google Offers to Break Up $209 Billion Ad-Tech Unit To Appease Regulators
July 11, 2022

As one of the most powerful companies in online searches and digital advertising, Google is accustomed to regulatory risks stemming from new legislation, antitrust probes or litigation. However, for the last few months, the company seems to have adopted a more collaborative approach with regulators...

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Google Opens up Google Play Store Ahead of Potential Legislation
July 05, 2022

On June 30, Google announced in its blog an agreement with a group of U.S. developers to avoid costly and lengthy litigation about terms and conditions of the Google Play Store, including the fees charged. The proposed settlement, which still has to be approved by...