SAN FRANCISCO: Google parent Alphabet on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) reported a sharp drop in profit over the past quarter as it ramped up spending for a wide array of new gadgets and services.

Profit dipped 23 percent from a year ago to $7.1 billion as revenue grew 20 percent to $40.5 billion for the California-based tech giant and internet search leader.

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