Android growth in India could be hindered by antitrust order: Google

Flipkart Marketplace Receives $90 Million Cash Injection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 [Open in app]( or [online]() News at the intersection of global tech, Indian startups and you. Curated and summarized. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Android growth in India could be hindered by antitrust order: Google]( Flipkart Marketplace Receives $90 Million Cash Injection Jan 11   [Save]()   Hello! Here goes the Wednesday edition of the newsletter that helps you stay on top of the stories shaping the world of business, startups, and tech! Thanks for reading NextBigWhat! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. [Subscribe]() The NextBigWhat newsletter brings you curated news, summarized for you—we save you time and deliver the info you need in your work.  --------------------------------------------------------------- Let's now catch up on the latest news 👇 [Google warns Android growth in India could be hindered by antitrust order]( - Google warns that Android growth in India could be hindered by an antitrust order. - The Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Alphabet Inc-owned Google $161 million in October. - The fine was for exploiting its dominant position in Android, which powers 97% of smartphones in India. 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Flipkart Marketplace Receives $90 Million Cash Injection - Flipkart Marketplace has received its first cash infusion in 2023. - The resolution to inject new capital was approved on December 29, 2022. Apple reportedly planning to use in-house wireless chips in iPhones by 2025 - Apple is reportedly prepping its first cellular modem, which is expected to arrive late 2024 or early 2025. - Apple is also said to be working on a combination Bluetooth and WiFi chip to replace the Broadcom chip. - This chip is expected to arrive in 2025. Unacademy shuts down Relevel, its upskilling service - Unacademy is shifting focus to tests product and the newly launched NextLevel. -  About 80% of Relevel’s team will be absorbed by other businesses within the Unacademy Group - As part of the move, about 40 people at Relevel will be let go “because of lack of availability of roles”. Made-in-India TV shipments see 33% increase in Q3 2023 - Made-in-India TV shipments saw a 33% increase in Q3 2023, according to a report. - Electronics manufacturing in India is not yet on the same scale as in China. - Most smartphone and wearables manufacturers in India are assembling products from semi-knocked down kits imported from China, Taiwan, and other regions. Thanks for reading NextBigWhat! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. [Subscribe]()   [Like]( [Comment]( [Share](   Read NextBigWhat in the app Listen to posts, join subscriber chats, and never miss an update from NextBigWhat Team. [Get the iOS app]( the Android app]( © 2023 Zakti Techmedia Private Limited 677, 27th main, HSR Layout, Bangalore-560102 [Unsubscribe]() [Start writing](