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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.
Latest Android 10 beta (with January 2020 security patch) is rolling out to Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+
Samsung managed to pip Google to rolling out the December security patch a few weeks ago and now…
Netflix and Disney+ get integrated into Google Play Movies & TV
Google Play Movies & TV can be more than just a storefront to buy digital content. It can…
Huawei’s Richard Yu confirms P40 Pro to launch in March next year without Google apps
It's just a couple of months since Huawei launched the Mate 30 Pro in Munich, Germany, a phone…
The Android 10 beta is now available for Samsung’s Galaxy S9/9+ and Note 9 in the US
Samsung definitely appears to have stepped up its efforts to provide timely updates to its flagship phones in…
Google Assistant picks up some holiday tricks, makes it easy to track Santa all month long
Google is teaming up with the North Pole again this year, and they're making it really easy to…
The Google Pixel 4’s oleophobic coating apparently comes off really easily
The Google Pixel line has had a notorious history with poor coating on the screen, and it's not…
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[Black Friday Deals] Save $200 on the Google Pixel 4/4 XL, $300 on the Pixel Slate
If you thought the Pixel 4 and 4 XL were a little on the pricey side of things…
Buy your movie tickets directly from Google Assistant
Google is working as hard as possible to take the mundane interaction out of phone calls, ordering, and…
Latest update adds casting support to the Files by Google app
It's always struck me as a little odd that Google hadn't included Chromecast support in its Files-by-Google app,…
The Pixel 4 November update modifies the behavior of the 90Hz display
One of the selling points of the new Pixel 4 models is the screen's 90Hz refresh rate, which…
Huawei to bypass US ban on accessing Play Store Services by developing HMS Core
Great hardware, shame about the crippled software, seems to be the overall sentiment regarding Huawei's Mate 30 Pro.…
Google defends their decision to not allow 4K60fps on the Pixel 4
Google announced the Pixel 4 with some serious camera capabilities, but it lacked one video feature that many…
Google Stadia might not be totally wireless at launch
A very big selling point of Google Stadia has been its quick and easy wireless connection options. But…
What’s the difference between Google’s Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL?
After all the leask and rumors, Google has officially announced the Pixel 4 and 4 XL during the…
You might score a free Google Home Mini if you’re using Assistant or YouTube Premium
Google has produced quite a lot of Home Minis since its 2017 debut, resulting in semi-frequent discounts and…
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…