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Google proposes to open Play Store to more real-money games in India

Apps /

Google has proposed sweeping changes to its Play Store and advertising policies in India, aiming to allow more real-money gaming apps onto its platforms in a bid to settle an ongoing antitrust case with a local online gaming platform WinZO. On Wednesday, India’s competition watchdog issued a public notice (PDF) inviting comments on a “commitment […]

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India bans streaming apps you’ve never heard of — but millions watch

Government & Policy /

India has ordered the blocking of 25 streaming services — many with millions of viewers and even paying subscribers — for allegedly promoting “obscene” content, in one of the South Asian nation’s biggest digital crackdowns yet. The order affects lesser-known, but wildly popular services like Ullu and ALTT that cater to the country’s mass-market appetite for

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Xiaomi to preinstall PhonePe’s app store on smartphones sold in India

Gadgets /

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said on Thursday that its Android smartphones sold in India will come preinstalled with Indian fintech company PhonePe’s app store. Xiaomi’s Android smartphones usually come preinstalled with Google’s Play Store and the Chinese company’s own GetApps. Xiaomi said that it has signed a multi-year deal with PhonePe to replace GetApps with

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Google adds AI-powered comparisons, collections and more data controls to Play Store

Apps /

Google on Wednesday launched a slew of features for its Play Store that aim to encourage users to use the app store to find and engage with content rather than simply visit it to download apps. The Play Store is getting AI-powered app comparisons, automatically organized categories for similar apps, dedicated hubs for content, data

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