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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…
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…