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Google is set to be hit with a potentially large EU fine early next year if it does not do more to ensure that its app store complies with EU rules aimed at ensuring fair access and competition, people with direct knowledge of the matter said. A fine could ratchet up tensions with the United States, which says a series of recently adopted EU laws target U.S. tech companies, criticism rejected by Europe but which has made it into Washington’s newly published national strategy document.Google Play has been in the European Commission’s crosshairs since March, with regulators singling out technical restrictions preventing app developers from steering users to other channels for cheaper offers. Another issue is the service fee charged by Google for facilitating an app developer’s initial acquisition of a new customer via Google Play which the regulator said goes beyond what is justified.

Xiaomi India announced the launch of the REDMI 15C 5G with a 17.53 cm immersive display. The REDMI 15C 5G features a slim, polished body with a 3D quad-curved back and a distinctive floating crater camera design. It comes in Moonlight Blue, Dusk Purple and Midnight Black, with Moonlight Blue crafted through a dual-colour magnetic ink process. The 17.53 cm HD+ display comes with up to 120Hz AdaptiveSync and also 50MP AI dual camera. It is also packed with 6000mAh battery, supporting 23 hours of video playback and 106.9 hours of music. With 33W turbo charging, the phone reaches 50% in just 28 minutes, and 10W reverse charging offers added on-the-go convenience. It also comes with a 33W charger in the box.