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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.
These are the Android Wear watches getting the Oreo update
It was just last week that Google announced that it had begun rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo to…
Nest might get folded back into Google’s hardware division
Nest has been riding the struggle bus for the past few years, turning pretty much no profit and…
The most popular apps, games, and movies of 2017 according to Google
We've somehow made it to the last month of the year without the world ending, which means it's…
Google Home Max should be on store shelves by December 11th
We've known for weeks that the Google Home Max would be available in December and it's looking like…
A wide release of Lens in Google Assistant starts today on Pixel phones
We've known for several weeks that Lens was coming to Google Assistant on Pixel phones and it's already…
Google rolls out Android 8.1 Developer Preview OTA, activates the Pixel Visual Core
Good news, Android 8.1 Developer Preview 2 is in the process of rolling out to eligible devices, among…
Get a Google Home Mini and $100 credit with a Pixel purchase right now
Black Friday's out of the way, but Google's still got a few deals to offer. Right now, for…
Say goodbye to Google Play Music’s swipe-to-delete gesture
Google's Play Music mobile app used a not-so-intuitive gesture that would allow users to swipe to delete songs…
Google Maps has an improved color scheme and new icons for easier navigation
Google Maps has a fresh coat of paint that makes navigation even easier. The driving, navigation, transit and…
[Deal] Grab the Google Home/Home Mini for just £79/£34
Black Friday is still a few days away, but some companies just can't wait. Take Google, for instance,…
Better looking Google Street View panoramas on the way
Last week Google announced some new algorithms are being implemented for the creation of panoramas used in Google…
Google tweaks the design of their mobile site by axing corners
Google has a lot of software to maintain, from apps and Chrome OS to mobile sites and Android,…
HTC’s U11 Life, the company’s first Android One phone, fully leaks
The new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones recently started shipping to customers and represent Google's vision…
The Google Pixel 2 is making a clicking noise for some users
The Google Pixel 2 XL has plenty of display issues that you're probably tired of hearing about, but…
Google extends Pixel 2 warranty coverage for an extra year
Hot on the heels of a slew of Pixel issues, Google has made a pretty significant announcement regarding…
Samsung’s latest ad trolls Google and LG over Pixel 2 XL display issues
Ahh, Samsung. The Korean handset maker is never one to pull its punches with it comes to trolling…
Google posts OTA and factory images for Android 8.1 Oreo developer preview
One of the joys of owning a Nexus or Pixel device is being able to update to the…
Family friendly games and activities are rolling out to Google Home devices
Google showed off some family-centric features of the Google Home family during their latest hardware event, and we're…
Google’s newly launched Gmail Add-ons promises to turbocharge your inbox
Ask not what Gmail can for do for you, but what you can do for your Gmail account…
Google will refund you if you overpaid for a Pixel 2 at a pop-up store
Google's pop-up stores made it easy for customers to walk in and buy up a Pixel 2 or…
Google kicks off Playtime 2017 for app developers
Google's annual global Playtime series started yesterday with back-to-back events in Berlin and San Francisco. The series is…
Google’s pop-up stores will sell Pixels and Google Homes this year
Google occasionally does pop-up locations in big cities to show off their products and give people a chance…
Pixel phones hit with a texting bug as Google works on a fix
Following the texting bug that hit Samsung Galaxy S8 phones a week ago, many Pixel phones are unable…
The “Now Playing” feature on Pixel 2 phones uses AmbientSense to save your battery
Now that the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones are official, the “Now Playing” feature has…
Google Pixel 2 finally adopts Bluetooth battery level reporting
It's not uncommon for device manufacturers to build out features that eventually make their way back to AOSP,…
The elusive “Dark Theme” is hidden (and disabled) in the Pixel 2
Google has been shying away from integrating a dark theme in it's recent AMOLED Nexus and Pixel phones,…
Google Home adds features to become more family friendly
The main Google Home news today was the launch of two new devices, the Google Home Mini and…
Google’s Pixel 2 event is tomorrow and here’s what we’re expecting
Google seems to like being last when it comes to major product announcements, but maybe saving the best…
Chromebooks are next in line for Google Assistant
In the last week, Google Assistant has been added to Android TV and almost 90 of LG's smart…
A Google Home sequel is on the way with stereo speakers, code-named “Max”
With an internal name of Google Home “Max”, an upgraded, more premium Google Home is currently in development.…
Expect to see deeper Android Things and Chromecast integration with Android P
Sure, Android Oreo just officially released and we've barely seen it on any devices, but what about Android…
Google may announce the “Ultra pixel” at their hardware event
A huge new leak has popped up right before Google's October 4th event, and it may be hinting…
Celebrate 19 years of Google by reliving old Google Doodle games
Google is 19 years old today, which means it's time to celebrate with some distractions on their home…
Levi’s Commuter Trucker Jacket with Google ATAP tech announced
Way back in 2015 we were first introduced to Google's ATAP project to develop a digital technology that…
Bose QC35 II Headphones Launch with Google Assistant
Bose launched a successor to their well received noise cancelling QuietComfort 35 (QC35) headphones yesterday with Google Assistant integration, dubbed…
Google makes a major investment in HTC in exchange for employees and IP portfolio
Rumors have been swirling around about an HTC acquisition by Google, and it kinda sorta almost happened. The…