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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Rohit David

Google Layoffs Hit Hard: Android and Pixel Departments Streamlined, What's Behind the Cuts?

Google’s shock layoffs hit Android and Pixel teams, raising fears for mobile innovation. (Credit: Ron Lach)

On 10 April 2025, Google stunned the tech world with fresh layoffs, axing hundreds of jobs in its Android and Pixel teams. Following January's voluntary buyouts, this move signals a drastic overhaul at Alphabet, valued at £1.6 trillion ($2 trillion).

With Android driving billions of devices and Pixel gaining traction, these cuts raise alarms: is Google sharpening its edge or undermining its mobile empire? The layoffs have ignited debates about innovation, morale, and the company's future. Let's explore why.

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