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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.
Android P Beta 4 (DP5) OTA is now rolling out to Pixels
As July heads to a close, Google has released the fourth and final beta of Android P before…
Google is sprinkling some AI into its G Suite apps
Google's G Suite of applications for business and enterprise users doesn't always stay perfectly up to date with…
Demo video shows off some updated Google Material Design changes
Google has been slowly but surely making some changes to their Material Design specifications and guidelines for several…
Google brings back the blob for World Emoji Day
Today is apparently World Emoji Day, and since that's a thing, we're going to talk about how Google…
YouTube TV offering a credit for going down during the World Cup
We love the new wave of cord cutting services like Sling TV and YouTube TV, but they're not…
Google claims Gmail safe from their prying eyes
Over the past couple days, Google found itself embroiled in some new controversy regarding the company's treatment of…
Google’s Files Go app takes on AirDrop with faster offline sharing
Google's lightweight file manager app, Files Go, launched back in November 2017 and underwent some design changes in April…
YouTube adds new merchandise sales and subscription options for creators
Google has taken some heat lately for cracking down on YouTube content lately to keep things “advertiser friendly,”…
Let your Google Home help you cook with Tasty recipes
Google is rolling out a new feature for the Google Home family that will pair the smart speaker…
OnePlus 6 Developer Preview 2 is now available with Face Unlock and Google Lens
Google announced the official Android P beta program back in May at I/O 2018, adding support for non-Pixel/Nexus…
Google might be prepping some new gaming features for the Chromecast
Netflix isn't the only company that's testing gaming on unorthodox platforms, apparently. There's a new code change request…
Pixel Launcher set to get dark theme toggle in future Android build
It's a feature that we've asked for, well, since forever, but it seems that the Pixel Launcher is…
Material Design update for Google Maps is beginning a staged rollout
Google has been slowly redesigning most of their core apps with updated Material Design interfaces, and Google Maps…
Google adds tons of FIFA World Cup stats and features
Google likes to make major sporting events more enjoyable for watchers, and this year they're doing that by…
Google is integrating Android Messages with Chrome OS
We've been waiting for Google to drop an iMessage killer for years now, and Android Messages is shaping…
Android P Developer Preview 3 is rolling out, and factory images are live
Google has released the third Developer Preview of Android P, which means you should be getting an OTA…
Project Fi adds three new Android phones to its compatible list
Good news, Project Fi customers. Google has added a few new phones to their lineup, and these aren't…
Leaked photos reportedly show the frontside of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
It's about time for the Pixel rumors to pick up steam, and today we're getting a really good…
Volvo increases integration with Google apps in next generation infotainment system
Although almost all carmakers are now including support for both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in their vehicles…
Google may be readying a switch from YouTube Red to YouTube Premium
If you're like most of us, you probably have no clue what YouTube Red actually means. Sure,…
Google is sticking with YouTube Music for their upcoming streaming service
Google is planning on dropping Google Play Music and forcing all the service's users over to their upcoming…
Google’s new Tasks app is now available on the Play Store
Besides launching a refreshed Gmail yesterday, Google also released a dedicated app for the Tasks function, upgrading it from existing…
Google’s Files Go app updated with interface tweaks
Google's own lightweight file manager, Files Go, has received yet another update. There aren't many new features to…
Sprint and Google Voice will go their separate ways this June
Way back in Android's lifespan (seriously, 2011 kind of wayback) Sprint and Google teamed up to integrate the…
Google and Netflix team up for a “Lost in Space” game on Google Home
Google likes to create fun experiences on Google Home, adding to the little gadget's highly functional approach. This…
Google is bringing a new history feature to Google Chrome on Android
Google is testing out a new feature for the mobile version of its Chrome web browser that should…
Google posts April Security update for Pixel/Nexus devices – factory images and OTA files are live
It's that time of the month again if you own a Pixel or Nexus device when Google rolls…
First Wear OS developer preview comes with Android P and battery improvements
Google changed the name of Android Wear earlier this month to Wear OS, apparently to make it sound…
Manage your podcasts directly inside the Google Search app
There are tons of different ways to listen to podcasts on your Android device, whether you're using a…
Google working on allowing the Allo web client to work without your phone
Google recently released the web version of Allo, but the desktop client comes with a huge caveat; you…
Google to enable password downloads for Chrome browser
If you are a regular user of Chrome, Google' web browser, you have likely seen boxes pop up…
A new feature has popped up in Google Photos showing locations next to date dividers
Google Photos is among the most popular of Google's apps and it continues to evolve and improve. The…
Google won’t be announcing new YouTube Music service in March
Rumors have been swirling around about a new YouTube Music streaming service for quite some time, and we've…
Google I/O 2018 signups are open!
Google I/O 2018 takes place in May this year, and Google has just opened up signups for the…
Get $80 credit when you buy a Pixel 2/2XL or Moto X4 from Google’s Project Fi
If you are on the lookout for a new phone and carrier, this deal from Project Fi that…
YouTube TV gets more channels, but it comes with a price hike
YouTube TV will be adding a few new channels to its base package, filling in some of the…