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News and information for the company behind Android, Google. Latest news regarding Google inrelation to the Android platform and other mobile based products and projects.
Dark mode starts to (partially) show up in Google Maps
Dark mode has been slowly creeping up in most of Google's apps. Sometimes we randomly get an update…
Google celebrates Halloween by mocking those that pine for its dead apps
It's almost a certainty that you've experienced the misery of one of your favorite apps being sent off…
Nokia welcomes Android 10 (Go Edition) – updates to begin rolling out from Q1 2020
Just a day after Google announced the Android 10 (Go Edition) that brings a slew of improvements for…
Celebrate Google’s 21st Birthday with a 21% discount from its European stores
If you've been hankering for a Pixel 3 XL or maybe a Google Nest Hub, then today is…
Google is about to make verification codes way easier to use on Android
Autofilling verification codes can be kind of a pain. Smartphones have made strides in the last couple years…
Google One brings full device backups to your Android phone
Android has always lagged a bit behind on full backup features next to its fruity counterpart, but Google's…
Google Maps on Android picks up a new feature from the desktop version
Google Maps has always had a pretty detailed, in-depth Street View layer when used on a desktop. Not…
What would you have named Android Q?
Yesterday Google announced that they'll be moving away from naming Android releases after desserts, and Android Q will…
Catch the Google Stadia Connect livestream right here
Google's Stadia video game streaming service is only due to launch on November 2nd but that doesn't mean…
You’re more likely to get help from Reddit than Google’s official support channels
If you've bought anything from Google directly, you might have had a bad customer service experience, especially if…
[Deal] Save $30 on Lenovo’s Smart Clock that is now just $49.99 at multiple retailers
If you've been meaning to upgrade that ancient alarm clock next to your bed with something more modern…
Google Hangouts gets one more new feature just before it kicks the bucket
Google Hangouts is on the way out, and we already knew that. But despite being so late in…
Google Files celebrates 100 million users with dark mode
Google Files is apparently really popular. It's amazing that Android has never really had much in the way…
Google’s going to give Apple Arcade some competition with Google Play Pass, a subscription service for games
Subscription game services are all the rage lately. The concept goes all the way back to Gamefly with…
Google’s Titan Security Bundle is now available in the UK, Canada, Japan, and France
After rolling out in the US almost a year ago, Google's Titan Security Key Bundle is finally becoming…
Google’s Nest Hub Max will finally go on sale from September 9th
First announced during Google I/O back in May, the Nest Hub Max looks set to finally go on…
Nokia is bringing the feature phone back, but this time they’re using Android, too
Feature phones still have a place in the market, however small. In countries like the US, there's still…
Google thinks it’s a good idea to try and make another social media network
Google's favorite pastime is apparently making social media networks that are doomed to fail, and it's been a…
Google is working on an AirDrop competitor called ‘Fast Share’
Sharing files, images, and documents to nearby Android devices isn't the most user-friendly of features. The experience has…
Microsoft’s SwiftKey keyboard could be cut off from accessing Gmail from July 15th
In its day, the SwiftKey keyboard app was one of the first apps installed on new Android smartphones…
Google will finally catch up to Apple’s cameras with wide color support on the Pixel 4
There's no argument that Android phones have made huge strides in the last few years, with heavy hitters…
We’re finally seeing the first signs of dark mode coming to the Gmail app
Google has been building out dark mode updates to many of their major apps, but there are still…
YouTube is remastering tons of old music videos in much higher quality
YouTube is at least trying to take music seriously, with tons of curated playlists, a dedicated music streaming…
Ads galore: Google starts to push the “Photo book store” in Google Photos
Google is, at its heart, an advertising company. They have their hands in many, many different projects, products,…
Dynamic Email in Gmail set to roll out to everyone in early July
Google has been testing AMP-powered emails in Gmail for some time, and it looks like it's about ready…
If you bought a Nexus 6P, you might now be eligible for up to $400 back
The Nexus 6P was a bit of a mixed bag. Not only was it among the last Nexus…
Google is nixing a pretty big Android Auto feature on smartphones
One of the coolest features about Android Auto is that if you have an Android smartphone, you can…
YouTube Music can now play local files, just like your iPod in 2009
Google has added a staple feature to YouTube Music, turning it into music player that's finally competitive with…
Android Q might bring new Notification Assistants to better manage your phone’s notifications
Android Q is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Android updates we've had in awhile,…
Android on Chrome OS will (probably) see an update to Android Q
One of Google's latest, greatest feats on their Chromebook platform has been bringing Android apps and features to…
Google rebrands Data Saver to Lite Mode in Chrome to help stretch your data caps and improve performance
Google originally brought Data Saver to their Chrome browser to, you know, save you a little bit of…
Google Home speakers can now stream ad-supported (and free) YouTube Music
Google is making their Google Home speakers even better right out of the box, and now you'll be…
Google begins showing more browsers and search engines to Android users in Europe
After some legal back-and-forth with the EU, Google got hit with a pretty hefty fine over anticompetitive behavior…
Google looks to announce new phones at Google I/O 2019
The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL have been making the rounds in and out of the rumor…
Someone, somewhere is getting paid to listen to your voice interactions with your smart speaker
In a bit of news that should surprise absolutely no one, there's a chance that some of your…
Google Play Music proves why Google Stadia is going to fail
Google Play Music has evolved over the years, but Google is putting the nail in its coffin with…