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Google has been fined $60 million for lying to Android users about data collection.

Google fined $60m for misleading Android users about data collection

Google didn’t tell some users about a data setting that let the tech giant use their personal location for targeted ads.

  • Jessica Yun and Nick Bonyhady

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Android 12

Google doubles down on AI and data transparency in new products

Google’s annual I/O keynote reveals Android 12 details, a smartwatch collaboration with Samsung and a futuristic magic mirror along with AI and workplace updates.

  • Tim Biggs
Prisoners at Dillwynia Correctional Centre will receive computers in their rooms in a bid to reduce the recidivism rate.

Prisoners to get tablet computers in cells in bid to cut reoffending rates

More than 600 Android tablets will be handed out to women at Dillwynia and men at John Morony prisons in Sydney's north-west in the $1.5 million trial program.

  • Jacqueline Maley
Blade Runner, released in 1982, was set in November 2019 and featured flying cars and lifelike androids.

Flying cars didn't take off but Blade Runner wasn't far off after all

The sci-fi classic, set in November 2019, was full of androids and flying cars. But a leading futurist says what it said about humanity was spot on.

  • Stuart Layt
The ACCC alleges Google misled its customers.

Consumer watchdog takes legal action against Google for 'misleading' conduct

The ACCC has taken Google to court, accusing the tech giant of "misleading" customers about its use of personal data.

  • Fergus Hunter
Google Australia managing director Mel Silva.

Google fires back at ACCC, talks up support for news publishers

Google Australia managing director Mel Silva has hit back at the competition watchdog for suggesting the government gets involved in commercial negotiations between the tech titans and news publishers.

  • Jennifer Duke
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Android 10

Android 10 has arrived, bringing dark mode and greater privacy controls

Available now for Pixel phones, the latest Android brings another new gesture navigation system alongside a host of features and tweaks.

  • Tim Biggs
The Nokia 1 Plus looks and feels a lot nicer than last year's Nokia 1.

Android 9 Go Edition makes the Nokia 1 Plus a solid sub-$200 phone

For $169, the Nokia 1 Plus gets you the look and a lot of the functionality of a new mid-range phone, but at a much lower price.

  • Tim Biggs
Shark at Google I/O

Assistant thinks on the fly, and other Android updates coming soon

From AR objects in search results and live video captions to a much-faster Google Assistant, these are the big features coming soon to Android.

  • Adam Turner
AR navigation in Google Maps is rolling out now to Pixel devices as a preview.

Google Maps' AR navigation makes walking directions foolproof

Augmented reality means you might never again be confused about which way you should be walking on an unfamiliar road.

  • Tim Biggs

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