According to a source familiar with the matter, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has cut a significant number of jobs in its platforms and devices division. This unit is responsible for developing Android software, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome web browser. The layoffs were reported by The Information on Friday. The individual providing this information chose to remain anonymous. The report was by Anusha Shah in Bengaluru, and the editing was done by Mrigank Dhaniwala.