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Alphabet's Google has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees from its platforms and devices division, which includes teams working on Android, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser. According to a report by The Information , the job cuts are part of a broader restructuring effort and impact key areas of Google's hardware and software operations. The move underscores ongoing shifts within the tech giant as it navigates industry challenges and focuses on streamlining operations.
Google just laid off hundreds from teams behind Android, Pixel, and Chrome — the backbone of its hardware/software. Reason? “Streamlining for AI.” #Layoffs #AI #Jobs #Employees #Google pic.
twitter.com/aRlplgbdg4 — Alam (@Nouralam_) April 11, 2025 The layoffs come after the company extended buyout offers to employees in the unit back in January, according to the report. A Google spokesperson told The Information that the recent job cuts are part of efforts to streamline operations after merging the Platforms and Devices teams last year.
These layoffs follow a voluntary exit program offered in January. ALSO SEE: Are College, Universities Still Worth It? AI Legend Geoffrey Hinton Says Maybe Not Google spokesperson told The Information, "Since combining the Platforms and Devices teams last year, we’ve focused on becoming more nimble and operating more effectively and this included making some job reductions in addition to the voluntary exit program that we offered in January.” 📉 Big news in the tech world! Google lays off hundreds in its platforms and devices division.
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com/lBYjX9ZsRW — Yogi Liman (@yogiliman) April 11, 2025 While Google hasn't responded to Reuters ' request for comment, this isn't the first round of cuts—Bloomberg previously reported reductions in the cloud division, and in January 2023, Alphabet had announced a major layoff of 12,000 employees, about 6% of its global workforce. Earlier this year, Google rolled out a voluntary exit program for U.S.
-based employees working on Android, Pixel, and Chrome, targeting those who may not align with the newly merged Platforms and Devices division or were struggling with hybrid work policies. Notably, the program excluded teams working on Search and AI. Additionally, in February, Bloomberg reported that Google made limited job cuts in its cloud division, affecting only a few specific teams.
In a petition, Google workers voiced concerns over growing instability within the company, citing issues like low performance reviews, lack of buyout options, and unclear severance terms. They said these factors were affecting their ability to do impactful work. Many employees also expressed anxiety that their severance packages might not match those given to colleagues laid off in January 2023.
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