Indonesia: iPhone 16 and Google Pixel devices banned
JAKARTA—The Indonesian government has imposed a strict ban on the iPhone 16 and Google Pixel devices, which will significantly affect smartphone usage in the country. This ban will impact local users and foreign tourists planning to travel to Indonesia in … Continue reading Indonesia: iPhone 16 and Google Pixel devices banned
Google’s Strategic Expansion: US$2 Billion for Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – In a landmark move that underscores the growing importance of Southeast Asia in the global digital economy, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has unveiled plans to invest US$2 billion in Malaysia. This investment is earmarked for … Continue reading Google’s Strategic Expansion: US$2 Billion for Malaysia
EU law that requires user-replaceable batteries
BRUSSELS – A new EU law will require all mobile devices to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. This is a major step towards reducing electronic waste and extending the lifespan of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other gadgets. Background: Why user-replaceable … Continue reading EU law that requires user-replaceable batteries
Google cooperates with Tourism Industry
Mountain View – In a new move announced by Google, anybody can now add tourism businesses and places of interest as pins and markers on Google Maps. Previously, you needed to be a business claiming a Google My Business page … Continue reading Google cooperates with Tourism Industry
Google can now guide you around your hotel
Mauntain View – Google has announced that it has added a new feature to its search app on Android, which will help travellers around the world. According to the search giant, Google can now automatically detect hotel reservations from users’ Gmail inbox and … Continue reading Google can now guide you around your hotel
Google Street View comes to Laos
Vientiane – The Lao government in collaboration with Google has announced that the Street View service will be coming to Laos, state-run daily Vientiane Times reported on Thursday. The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications in conjunction with Google Asia Pacific Pte., … Continue reading Google Street View comes to Laos
Google Play: Developers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines & Thailand can now sell paid apps
Jakarta – Google has announced that Android developers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand can now start selling paid applications in Google Play. Earlier, app distribution for developers from these countries was only limited to free apps in Google Play. … Continue reading Google Play: Developers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines & Thailand can now sell paid apps