Alphabet's Google laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit, The Information reported on Friday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The cuts in the division,

Google LLC has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees from its Platforms & Devices group, which develops the company’s Pixel phones and other consumer devices. The job cuts were first reported by The Information on Thursday. Google later confirmed the workforce reduction without commenting on the number of affected employees.

Google has reportedly laid off hundreds of its employees in a unit that oversees its Android platform, Pixel phones and other applications.