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Google lays off hundreds of employees in Android, Pixel Group: Report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Google lays off hundreds of employees in Android, Pixel Group: Report

Alphabet's Google has laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit, which focuses on Android software, Pixel phones, and the Chrome browser. The decision, reported by The Information, reflects ongoing adjustments within the tech giant. This development highlights Google's strategic shift and resizing of its workforce in the highly competitive technology sector, impacting teams involved with prominent product lines such as Android and Chrome.

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Google rolls out Android 16 to Pixel phones, unveils AI-powered edit suggestion for Google Photos | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 8m ago

Google rolls out Android 16 to Pixel phones, unveils AI-powered edit suggestion for Google Photos | TechCrunch

Google has launched Android 16 for Pixel phones, featuring RCS group chat, AI-powered edits in Google Photos, and enhanced security measures. The update includes iOS-style notifications, Bluetooth LE audio support, and desktop-style windowing for tablets. Google Messages now supports RCS group chats, and Google Wallet includes corporate badge support. A Pixel feature update, “Pixel Drop,” offers detailed video captions, custom stickers in Gboard, AI-powered summaries, and new accessibility features. Chrome on Android improves PDF handling.

Google offers ‘voluntary exit programme’ for Pixel, Android teams

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google offers ‘voluntary exit programme’ for Pixel, Android teams

Google has introduced a "voluntary exit programme" for its US employees within the Platforms & Devices division, including Pixel and Android teams. This initiative allows employees who feel disconnected or struggle with hybrid work to leave with severance. Announced in an internal memo, it follows a merger of Android, Pixel hardware, and Chrome teams. This comes amidst broader tech sector adjustments, like Amazon's recent staff layoffs in its communications department.

Google parent Alphabet lays off hundreds of employees from its global recruiting team: Report

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 2y ago

Google parent Alphabet lays off hundreds of employees from its global recruiting team: Report

Google is conducting layoffs within its parent company, affecting hundreds of employees in the global recruiting team. The move is attributed to a decrease in the volume of requests for Google's recruiters. Earlier this year, Google announced one of the largest rounds of layoffs in the tech industry, affecting nearly 12,000 employees from various departments. While the current layoffs are not part of a wide-scale reduction, Google is focusing more on AI development as it faces competition from AI chatbots like OpenAI's GPT-3.

Made by Google event announced: Date, time and everything to expect

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Made by Google event announced: Date, time and everything to expect

Google has surprised everyone by announcing that its "Made by Google 2024" event will be held on August 13, two months earlier than its usual schedule in October. The event will showcase Google AI, Android software, and the Pixel portfolio of devices. Expectations are high for the launch of the Pixel 9 series, Pixel Watch 3, and the second generation of Pixel Buds Pro. The event will also likely introduce new features and enhancements in AI technology for smartphones and the Android ecosystem. As the event approaches, anticipate leaks and rumors about the upcoming announcements.

Amazon competitor Zulily curtails operations, lays off hundreds

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

Amazon competitor Zulily curtails operations, lays off hundreds

Zulily, a former competitor of Amazon, is reportedly laying off hundreds of employees and shutting down operations. The company will lay off 292 workers in Washington and close its headquarters and several other facilities. Additionally, warehouses in Nevada and Ohio will be closed, resulting in 547 more layoffs. This follows previous rounds of layoffs and the resignation of Zulily's CEO. Zulily, which went public in 2013 and had a market value of $7 billion in 2014, was purchased by Liberty Interactive-QVC in 2015 and later sold to private equity firm Regent.

Amazon Web Services lays off hundreds of tech, sales staff: report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon Web Services lays off hundreds of tech, sales staff: report

Amazon Web Services has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees in its physical retail technology unit, as well as in its sales, marketing, and global services division. The layoffs are said to be part of a wider reorganization under sales chief Matt Garman. Amazon and AWS have not responded to requests for comment on the reported cuts.

Tech layoffs in January 2024: CEO fires the whole company over 2-minute call; Google, Microsoft, Amazon continue layoffs; job cuts at TikTok, Flipkart, Swiggy, and others

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 2y ago

Tech layoffs in January 2024: CEO fires the whole company over 2-minute call; Google, Microsoft, Amazon continue layoffs; job cuts at TikTok, Flipkart, Swiggy, and others

In January 2024, several tech companies implemented job cuts. Frontdesk fired all 200 employees during a two-minute call, Google laid off hundreds of staff across various divisions, Microsoft cut 1,900 jobs, Amazon announced layoffs in Audiobooks, Prime Video, and Twitch divisions, Xerox reduced its workforce by 15%, Unity Software cut 1,800 jobs, Discord laid off 17% of its employees, eBay cut 1,000 jobs, Flipkart laid off 1,000 employees, Swiggy laid off 400 employees, Riot Games cut 11% of its staff, TikTok laid off 60 workers, and Salesforce announced 700 job cuts.

Google Pixel 10 Production to Begin in India

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 5m ago

Google Pixel 10 Production to Begin in India

Google plans to start producing its Pixel 10 smartphones in India, aiming to export globally, including to the US. This move diversifies its supply chain and mitigates US tariff risks. Manufacturing partnerships involve Dixon Technologies, Foxconn, and potentially Micromax’s Bhagwati Products. Local Pixel production started a year ago, reducing import duties and enhancing competitiveness. Meanwhile, Alphabet is undergoing restructuring, laying off workers in its Platforms and Devices unit, overseeing key products like Chrome, Pixel, and Android.

Google extends life of older Pixels with 2 more years of OS updates

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Google extends life of older Pixels with 2 more years of OS updates

Google has extended the software support for its Pixel devices, providing an additional two years of OS updates. This means that the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold will now receive five years of OS updates and security patches from their sale date. The Pixel 6 will be supported until Android 17, while the Pixel 7 and Pixel Fold will receive updates until Android 18. However, there has been no announcement regarding the Pixel tablet, so it will stick to the original three-year OS update policy.

TikTok lays off employees to reduce costs

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

TikTok lays off employees to reduce costs

TikTok has laid off a certain number of employees in its sales and advertising division in an effort to reduce costs. While reports vary, it is estimated that around 60 to at least 100 employees were asked to leave. This move follows a series of job cuts from other tech companies, including Google and Amazon. Despite the layoffs, TikTok still has around 7,000 employees in the US and over 150 million active users in the country.

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