Got a Huawei phone? Your rights after Google restricts its use of Android
If you've a Huawei smartphone you may struggle to download some future versions of the Android operating system, and there are questions over whether you'll continue to get some security updates, after Google restricted the Chinese tech giant's access to the software. Here's what we know so far about what's happening and your rights
20 May 2019
'Google you owe us': Legal challenge launched on behalf of millions of iPhone users
A consumer campaign group is today launching an unprecedented legal action against Google
30 November 2017
Google bans payday loan ads to protect users from 'harmful financial products'
Payday lenders will no longer be able to advertise on Google from 13 July
12 May 2016
Google warning – now many will only see ads (which look a lot like search results)
If you're searching online, beware – Google has increased the number of paid-for ads shown at the top of search results.
8 March 2016
Children's online games referred to watchdog for investigation
Three online games could be investigated by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over paid for extra game features
4 June 2015
TfL to tackle bogus congestion charge websites
Congestion charges payments made by unofficial copycat websites can now be refused by TfL
17 December 2014
Google cracks down on copycat government websites
Copycat websites that charge customers for free Government services will find it harder to lure in victims
23 April 2014
Extra cash to tackle copycat Government websites
Extra funding is being given to crackdown on misleading websites that try and palm themselves off as government services
4 March 2014
Google axes ads for London congestion charge copycats
Google has removed ads linking to unofficial London congestion charge sites after motorists were stung by extra charges
26 February 2014
Games firms told to clean up their act over costly kids' apps
The Office of Fair Trading has told games producers they've got until 1 April to comply with new rules published today
30 January 2014
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Got a Huawei phone? Your rights after Google restricts its use of Android
20 May 2019
If you've a Huawei smartphone you may struggle to download some future versions of the Android operating system, and there are questions over whether you'll continue to get some security updates, after Google restricted the Chinese tech giant's access to the software. Here's what we know so far about what's happening and your rights -
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