Tech News of the week: Google removes several Indian apps from Play Store, Windows 11 update, and more | Technology News
Tech News of the week (First week of March 2024): Google briefly delisted over 10 Indian apps from the Play Store, and Microsoft released a major update to Windows 11.
Tech News of the Week in India: Google recently removed 10 apps by Indian developers due to non-compliance, and these apps have been restored on the Play Store after the intervention by the Union Minister of India. Samsung also announced its first smart ring at the MWC 2024.
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Google vs Indian app developers
From Gemini AI going rogue to Google removing several apps by Indian developers from PlayStore, the Alphabet company has made it into the headlines several times this week. First, Google removed apps by over 10 Indian developers, which includes Shaadi.com, Bharat Matrimony, Unacademy, and more. However, most of these apps have been restored to the Google Play Store after the intervention by Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw.
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Windows 11 Moment 5 update
Microsoft has released a major software update for Windows 11 users and has introduced several new features, including an updated AI-powered Copilot, and generative erase within the photos app. Currently, the update is rolling out to those, who have opted for the latest update, and the same is expected to roll out to everyone in the coming days.
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Samsung announces Galaxy Ring
At the MWC 2024, Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Ring, the company’s first smart ring, which was first teased at the Galaxy Unpacked. The Galaxy Ring is said to be a health-centric wearable with features like heart rate monitoring, step tracking, and more. The Ring will be available for purchase by the end of 2024.
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Genshin Impact smartphone by OnePlus
The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact is now available in India. Based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, this is the latest special edition smartphone from the company which comes inside a special gift box and includes a lot of Genshin Impact-themed accessories and special collectable items. The device offers 16 GB RAM, 256 GB internal storage, and also supports 100W fast charging.
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First uploaded on: 03-03-2024 at 14:12 IST