Google Location Tracking

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  OnePlus 13 Can Be Tracked Even When Powered Off With Google's Find My Device Network

  OnePlus 13 may be located when stolen even if the handset’s battery runs out or it is powered off, according to a report. The smartphone was launched in India and the global markets on January 7, equipped with features such as Hasselblad-branded cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and a 6,000mAh battery. It also brings support for Google’s Fin...

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  Google Find My Device Network for Android Launched Globally: How It Works

  Google finally launched its Find My Device network for Android devices on Monday, April 8. The feature was first announced by the tech giant last year, but it stayed under development. Last week, a report revealed that the feature could finally be released soon, and now Google has rolled out this new technology globally.

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  "Unacceptable": Google Asked To Pay $155 Million Over Location Tracking

  Google agreed to pay $155 million to settle claims by California and private plaintiffs that the search engine company misled consumers about how it tracks their locations, and used their data without consent.

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  Google to Pay Over $155 Million to Settle Claims About Tracking Location Data

  Google agreed to pay $155 million (nearly Rs. 1,300 crore) to settle claims by California and private plaintiffs that the search engine company misled consumers about how it tracks their locations, and used their data without consent. Both settlements resolve claims that the Alphabet unit deceived people into believing they maintained control over ...

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  Google Agrees to Pay $39.9 Million Over Lawsuit for Misleading Location Tracking Practices

  Google will pay Washington state $39.9 million (nearly Rs. 330 crore) to resolve a lawsuit accusing the Alphabet unit of misleading consumers about its location tracking practices, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson said on Thursday. The settlement resolves claims that Google deceived people into believing they controlled how the search and advert...

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  Android Malware Infecting 60 Apps With Over 100 Million Downloads Discovered on Google Play Store: Details

  A new Android malware dubbed Goldoson has infected 60 apps that have more than 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store. It can collect data on installed apps, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-connected devices, and track location, according to security firm McAfee.

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  Mumbai Police Save 25-Year-Old Engineer’s Life After ‘Suicide’ Alert From US Agency

  Mumbai Police have traced a 25-year-old man and saved him from ending his life, following an alert received from a US law enforcement agency that a person was searching on Google about 'how to commit suicide without pain', an official said on Thursday. The man, a resident of Jogeshwari area in Mumbai and working as an IT engineer with a private com...

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  Google Said to Pay $400 Million to Settle Location-Tracking Lawsuit

  Alphabet's Google will pay about $400 million (nearly Rs. 3,200 crore) to settle a complaint brought by a group of states over allegations the search and advertising giant illegally tracked users' locations, two people familiar with the matter said. The lawsuit, which includes Oregon, the people said, is a sign of mounting legal headaches for the t...

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  Google Agrees To Pay $392 Million To 40 US States In Landmark Privacy Case

  Google on Monday agreed to settle a landmark privacy case with 40 US states over accusations that the search engine giant misled users into believing location tracking had been switched off on their devices.

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  Google To Pay $400 Million To Settle Location Tracking Lawsuit: Report

  Alphabet's Google will pay about $400 million to settle a complaint brought by a group of states over allegations the search and advertising giant illegally tracked users' locations, Reuters reported.

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  From Period Tracking Apps to Location Data: How Tech Affects Privacy in a Post Roe v. Wade World

  After the US Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalised abortion across the country, Big Tech is facing calls to limit surveillance and tracking of users. There is evidence that personal data that is collected can be misused and abused, including location data, text messages, search histories, emails and seemingly innocuo...

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  Google Incognito Mode Not Really Private, Collects User Data, Says Texas Lawsuit

  Google search engine collects data on users who think they can be anonymous if they use a "private browsing" mode, says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, filing an amended privacy lawsuit against the Alphabet unit.

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  Google Travel, Flights Tools Get a New Set of Trip-Planning Features Including Improved Price Tracking

  Google is rolling out some new tools for travellers. These include upgraded flight price tracking and new tools to find the best hotel, restaurant and other spots within a selected walking or driving time from a particular landmark or address. With the latest update, you can also bookmark hotels for easy reference.

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  Google Accused of Tracking Data Without Users' Permission by US Justice Officials

  A group of top US justice officials accused Google in lawsuits of tracking and profiting from users' location data, despite leading consumers to think they could protect their privacy on the tech giant's services.

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  Google Maps Brings Wildfires and Tree Coverage Insights, New Address Maker App

  Google Maps has introduced three new features that will help users understand wildfires, track tree canopy, and get to locations without proper addresses. With the Address Maker app, people can create unique, functioning addresses from an Android app free of cost.