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1. 8 Oct
   Backlash over 'Lake America' rename boosts interest in Google Maps alternatives

   After U.S. President Donald Trump ordered renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' Google and Apple relabeled the map entry, prompting user backlash and renewed interest in non-Big Tech map services. Downloads of alternatives such as MapQuest surged, topping app charts on Apple's App Store in the U.S. and Canada.

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2. 7 Oct
   Google brings Gemini Auto Browse to Chrome in India

   Google announced an expansion of Gemini in Chrome to India, adding its Auto Browse agentic feature on desktop and Android. Gemini in Chrome can summarise webpages, answer questions about content, work with Google apps, and generate or edit images using Nano Banana.

   Agents · 1 source

   

3. 7 Oct
   Google raises Pixel 10a price in India by ₹6,000

   Google has increased the price of the Pixel 10a in India by about ₹6,000, taking the 8GB/256GB model to ₹55,999 on the Google India Store. The phone's hardware remains unchanged and eligible buyers can use bank offers to reduce the effective cost.

   Hardware · 1 source

4. 7 Oct
   Chrome adds JPEG XL image decoding starting in Chrome 155

   Google Chrome will support decoding the JPEG XL (.jxl) image format beginning in Chrome 155, announced on October 6, 2026. The implementation uses a Rust decoder (jxl-rs) and aims to deliver better compression, safety, and performance for high-fidelity images.

   Tools · 1 source

   

5. 7 Oct
   Google signs 3.59 GW power deal with Constellation Energy

   Google contracted 3,590 megawatts of power from Constellation Energy in a deal that includes upgrades at Constellation’s nuclear reactors. The agreement features a 20-year power purchase for 890 MW of nuclear capacity, more than $4.3 billion of Constellation investment, and first upgraded-plant deliveries expected in 2028.

   Business · 2 sources

   

6. 7 Oct
   Google fights £1 billion UK lawsuit over Play Store fees

   A mass consumer lawsuit worth over £1 billion began in London alleging Google abused its dominance by charging excessive Play Store commissions. Google and parent Alphabet say the claim is unfounded and point to platform choice and competitive constraints.

   Policy · 2 sources

   

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