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Google's profit nears US$10bn in Q3, up 33% from 2010, as Google+ hits 40m users. CEO Larry Page cites a 'great quarter' with strong growth.

Google engineer accidentally shares scathing critique of Google+ on the platform, calling it 'a pathetic afterthought'.

Google and Samsung halt Nexus Prime launch out of respect for Apple's Steve Jobs, leaving the tech world awaiting new release dates.

Google sets Oct 11 for Android Ice Cream Sandwich debut, aiming to merge phone and tablet software, in sharp contrast to Apple's secrecy.

Technology pioneers old and young have paid tribute to Steve Jobs, the iconic founder of Apple who passed away earlier today.

Google+ sees massive increase in users after invitation-only restriction is lifted, with 50 million now on the site. Analyst predicts huge growth.

Google declared war when it opened up Google+ this week; what response can we expect from today's f8 developer conference?.

Google chairman Eric Schmidt survives Senate antitrust hearing, but questions linger over search giant's practices.

Google has removed the restrictions to its social networking effort, Google+, saying the platform has moved from 'field trial' to 'beta'.

Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, faces a Senate antitrust panel this week as scrutiny mounts over the search giant's dominance.

Google launches eco-friendly data centre in Hamina, Finland, leveraging the location's cool climate for energy-efficient operations.

Google Maps now features live weather updates, including global forecasts and temperatures, in partnership with weather.com and US Naval Research Lab.

In a bold move, Google promises Motorola Mobility a staggering USD $2.5 billion reverse breakup fee if its USD $12.5 billion acquisition falters.

Facebook and Google ignite a digital showdown, broadening their rivalry into gaming with feature updates and popular titles.

Google+ boosts its presence by launching on iPad, surpassing Facebook with no native iPad app. With 25m users, it's the fastest-growing network.

Talk & Voice functions still have a way to go, but the brewing battle with Skype will have traditional operators taking notice.

New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.

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Google amends its Google+ naming policy after backlash for banning users with pseudonyms, offering warnings and clearer guidelines to avoid suspensions.

Google has acquired Fridge to enhance Google+ 'circles'. With 20m users, the search giant aims to improve its network management before opening to the public.