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The US May Break Up Google: Android & Chrome at Risk

The US Justice Department is considering breaking up Google. This comes after a significant court ruling that found Google monopolized the online search market. Central to these discussions are the possible divestments of Google’s Android operating system and Chrome web browser, which could be spun off into separate entities. The ruling also puts Google’s exclusive…
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August 15, 2024
GOOGLE SUES SCAMMERS BEHIND CRYPTO SCAM VIA ITS PLAY STORE

Google has taken legal action against two Chinese nationals in the Southern District of New York for allegedly orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam through the Google Play store, resulting in the deception of over 100,000 users worldwide. The lawsuit claims that Yunfeng Sun and Hongnam Cheung have been operating this fraudulent scheme since at least 2019,…
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April 5, 2024
Brazilian lawmakers file complaint against Google for ‘Slavery Simulator’ game

For about a month, Google Play users in Brazil could download a game that sparked outrage and disbelief across the country and beyond: “Simulador de Escravidão”, or “Slavery Simulator.” The controversial mobile game, which became available for download in early May, allowed players to step into the role of slave owners, buying, selling, punishing, and…
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May 23, 2023