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With No Credit Card Processing, Google Stops Paid App Sales in Russia
May 09, 2022

Google won’t be offering paid apps or app updates for Russian users — but that’s not because the company wanted to exit the market, a report from Ars Technica said Monday (May 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Netherlands Watchdog Group to Probe Google’s Play Store Policies
May 04, 2022

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is looking into Alphabet’s Google over potential antitrust issues  as dating apps complain of not being able to use payment methods other than Google’s, a report from Reuters said Wednesday (May 4). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Google Pixel Watch Leaked After Being Left at Restaurant Bar
April 25, 2022

Google’s upcoming Pixel Watch got an earlier-than-expected unveiling when someone accidentally left it at a restaurant bar and Android Central posted photos of the device as part of a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session under the username Tagtech414, according to an Ars Technica report...

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Google Set to Open First African Product Hub
April 20, 2022

Google is opening its first-ever product development center in Africa, the company announced in a blog post Tuesday (April 19). 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 Will Automate Every Financial Operation It Can, Finance Chief Says
April 11, 2022

Google’s Vice President and Head of Finance Kristin Reinke said Alphabet Inc. is automating as many financial tasks as possible to reduce manual work completed by staff. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Google Maps Unveils Updated Stoplight, Road Information
April 08, 2022

It’s been a busy week for Google Maps. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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Google Weeds Data Harvesting Apps From Play Store
April 06, 2022

Google has removed dozens of apps from its Google Play Store upon learning they include software that secretly harvests user data. 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 Maps Gets Toll Update
April 06, 2022

Google has made it easier to use Google Maps, the tech giant announced Tuesday (April 5). 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 daily...

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Google Can’t Punish South Korean App Developers Who Offer Payment Workarounds
April 05, 2022

The Korean Communications Commission (KCC) on Tuesday (April 5) said U.S. tech behemoth Google can’t stop South Korean app developers from using payment workarounds, meaning the company loses its digital sales commission edge, according to a Wall Street Journal report Tuesday (April 5). Get the...