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What to Know About the Google Play Store Ruling, the Apple Watch Ban, and More

Catch up on the top consumer tech stories from this week.

Gizmodo Staff Published December 22, 2023, 8:30 am ET

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The recent Google Play Store ruling could be bad news for Android phone users. Meanwhile, you only have a couple more days to buy a new Apple Watch before the ban kicks in. Catch up on the biggest product news of the week in our roundup. – Jorge Jimenez

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