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DoBW

(3,412 posts)
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 06:32 PM 7 hrs ago

Google hit for 4.7 billion

"The fine stems from the way Google bundles apps and services with Android phones. The EU took issue with Google search and Chrome being the default options on Android. Even devices made by other companies, such as Samsung and Xiaomi, include Google apps as the default per the Android licensing agreement, giving Google an unfair advantage, according to European antitrust regulators. "

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/07/google-loses-long-running-appeal-of-record-eu-fine-will-have-to-cough-up-4-7-billion/

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HowlingWulf

(591 posts)
6. I found an open source messaging app called Fossify
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 09:31 PM
4 hrs ago

It's okay -- I still haven't found a way to control whether I'm sending read receipts, but it works and it's better than Google. Weirdly enough, it's on the Google Play Store.

wcmagumba

(7,057 posts)
3. I'm glad I've got my ancient iPhone 11...it's still working fine after several years...
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 07:06 PM
7 hrs ago

I would never buy a "Google phone"...

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