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It’s taken 11 months but the Google Assistant can finally talk like John Legend
With Google I/O 2019 a little over a month away, it's time to reflect back on a feature…
Android TV keeps growing, even without any mainstream boxes you can buy
Android TV has been been doing extremely well for Google, but if you looked at the current landscape…
Google I/O event hints at dark mode and new navigation features in Android Q
We're fully expecting some new Android Q news out of Google I/O later this year, but that doesn't…
Meet Stadia, Google’s platform for game streaming to all of your devices
It's been a hot rumor for a while that Google has been interested in developing its own gaming…
RIP Samsung Dex; Android Q is getting its own native desktop mode
The Android Q beta has a lot of new features for users and developers to find, and a…
Track down Carmen Sandiego using Google Earth
If you are a fan of the Carmen Sandiego program on Netflix and love solving puzzles, then this…
Allo – Goodbye: Download your Allo chats before Google shuts it down today
It's no secret that when it comes to messaging apps, Google isn't known for having a cohesive strategy,…
Google Assistant is now able to book a table for you in 43 states
Google Assistant picked up the ability to make phone calls for reservations and appointments after Google showed off…
Google brings Duo audio calls to Google Home speakers
When Google released the Home Hub last year it (sort of) introduced the ability for Google Home type…
Google finally rolls out the delayed Childish Gambino AR Playmoji
You might remember last year when Google showed off their new augmented reality Playmoji, and they demoed a…
Google Voice picks up a Material Design update
Google Voice is one of Google's strangest products that seems to be abandoned at times, but then…
Google takes a shot at the iPhone with the Pixel’s Night Sight camera mode
Google likes their Pixel cameras. They also think they hold up pretty well against other phones, and they're…
Google I/O 2019 will be May 7th through 9th at Google’s typically Shoreline Amphitheater spot
We're a few months away from Google's annual developer conference, and the dates and location have been confirmed…
Google Maps adds custom departure and arrival times to its Android app
By this point you'd think that every possible Google Maps feature would be integrated into the mobile app,…
Google buys up some of Fossil’s Wear OS development team and IP
Google still maintains Wear OS and even recently rebranded the smartwatch platform, but there's no Pixel Watch or…
Early Android Q build features System-wide Dark Theme, Desktop Mode, and new Accessibility options
Although we are only in January, an early build of Android Q has appeared that shows the presence of a system-wide…
Google begins rolling out spam protection for Messages
Google has been rumored to deploy spam protection in Android's default Messages app for some time now, and…
You can now make donations directly through Google Assistant and Google Home
Google wants to make it easier to donate to your favorite charities and organizations, and they started…
Google Duo is testing group calls and low-light video enhancements
Two major new versions are on their way to Google Duo, both of which were previously leaked in…
New website AOSMark grades Android manufacturers on Android updates
A brand new website has popped up that wants to grade manufacturers on how well they handle their…
Google Pixel 3 Lite set to release on Verizon in Spring 2019
Remember that plasticky Pixel 3 Lite that leaked not too long ago? Well, since Google is the worst…
Google’s hardware business could end up generating $20 billion by 2021
Google has been dabbling in hardware for a very long time, but it's only been in the past…
Google Duo hits a major milestone with 1 billion downloads from the Play Store
Huawei isn't the only one breaking records, as Google has officially crossed the 1 billion download threshold with…
Google Pixel 3 is the best scoring single lens Android phones from DxOMark
The Pixel 3 has a phenomenal camera, and if you've seen the photos you don't really need…
Android Beam is being deprecated by Google in future versions of Android
Android Beam is one of the oldest pieces of Android that's still around after being introduced around Ice…
Google Chrome is getting a Sneak Peek feature for quickly checking links
Google is testing a new feature out for mobile versions of Chrome that will make it easier to…
Google Assistant can now predict if your flight is delayed
It's that time of year again where many of us travel home to spend the festive period with…
Google Assistant will help you get your Christmas groove on with these festive features
Keeping the kids and the other adults in the house entertained at Christmas time can be something of…
YouTube Rewind 2018 is now the most disliked video ever
Google dropped YouTube Rewind 2018 less than a week ago as a look back at the year in…
A customer service nightmare with Google Fi
Google Fi is a pretty good deal, on the surface. It's a cheap, flexible carrier plan that utilizes…
22 apps on the Google Play Store had a massive security problem and millions of downloads
Google typically removes malicious apps from the Play Store, and that's not anything new or notable. It's their…
New Google ‘Sounds’ app adds visualizations and managed ringtones to your Pixel
Having begun rolling out the December security patch to Nexus and Pixel devices, it seems that Google may…
Google Assistant and Smart Displays learn some new tricks ahead of the holidays
If you own a Google Home, Home Mini, Home Max, or the new Home Hub device, you'll be…
Chrome OS will soon get the choice of viewing the mobile version of a website
2018 is the year that tablets running Chrome OS finally appeared, with Acer's Chromebook Tab 10 being the…
Google Pixel 3 leaks start back up with the Pixel 3 Lite
The Google Pixel 3 was easily the most leaked device in recent memory, with models getting unboxed way…
Google’s Black Friday Deals are live – grab a Home Hub for $99, Pixel Stand for $39, or a Pixel 3 for $649!
Having only launched the Pixel 3, 3 XL, and Home Hub on October 9th, you could be forgiven…