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[Download] Use the official BlueBorne Vulnerability Scanner app to check if your phone is safe
By now, you may have heard a little about the BlueBorne Bluetooth vulnerability that billions of devices are…
Google Dashboard gets redesign and new focus for users
In an announcement made today, Google shared an update on a major redesign to their Google Dashboard platform…
Google introduces new Play Protect certification for Android devices
Yesterday Google announced a new certification they are rolling out for the Android device market. Called Google Play…
YouTube rolls out its new look with a brand new icon
YouTube has been a rapidly growing platform for years, and mature platforms need a mature look. That's why…
[Deal] Take $10 off the Chromecast Ultra, get it for $59
Now you can get Google's little 4K- and HDR-ready streaming device for just $59.
Google Home finally gets Bluetooth audio, Deezer and Spotify Free support coming soon
The Google Home is much more than simply being a Google Assistant device, its built-in speakers are great…
Android O set for release around August 21st
Android O was originally announced at Google I/O this year, and it was immediately followed by several developer…
Android distribution for August 2017 numbers released
Google's Android team released distribution numbers for the operating system for August 2017 and while the direction is…
[Deal] Take $20 off a Google Home
Interested in a Google Home but didn't want to pay full price? Google might just have a deal…
Google adds app quality component to Google Play
Google has announced some revisions to the way apps show up in the Google Play Store in an effort…
[Deal] Get a refurbished Google Pixel on Woot for $399
If you are looking for a deal on a Google Pixel or Google Pixel XL, Woot is currently…
Refer friends to Project Fi, get paid in Google Play credit
Google really wants you to share Project Fi with your friends and family, and they're willing to pay…
Android O Developer Preview 4 is out, and the official release is “coming soon”
We're nearing the arrival of Android O, and today Google released the final version of the developer preview.
Google adds the International Space Station to Street View
The International Space Station (ISS) has orbited the earth for 16 years now, but a scant few of…
New Pixel XL 2 details leak, including Ambient Display and squeeze tech
Hopefully you're not tired of hearing about the Pixel XL 2 just yet, since the rumor mill is…
Android Distribution July 2017: At least Nougat finally broke double digits
Unless you count the latest version finally getting into double digits, the Android distribution numbers for July 2017…
A new mid-tier handset is coming to Project Fi later this year
There could be good news for Project Fi users that are a little frustrated with the lack of…
Upcoming ‘Eve’ Chromebook could feature a dedicated Google Assistant button
Since launching at Google I/O in 2016 as an integral function of Google Home, Google Assistant next appeared…
Google hit with $2.7 Billion fine from EU over shopping results
European Union regulators hit Google with a $2.7 Billion fine yesterday claiming the search giant violated antitrust regulations…
Google bringing YouTube TV to 10 new markets
YouTube TV was Google's answer to cable-less television services like Sling, DirecTV Now, and Playstation Vue. It's been…
The new Fi Fit Quiz tells you if Project Fi is, well, a fit
You're not going to choose a wireless plan in the blink of an eye, but you can easily…
Google cherry picks former Apple chip designer to develop custom processors
There isn't too much choice when it comes to choosing a smartphone processor, you either use the latest…
1 million installs reached by Google’s Pixel Launcher
The app's listing on Google Play gives us an idea of how many phones have been sold.
Google’s Gboard gets updated with new features
Google's fancy Gboard keyboard has been updated with some new tricks that should help you type faster and…
Google’s Jamboard for group collaboration is now available for purchase
Google wants to help solve your collaboration issues, and they're going to do with Jamboard, a gigantic whiteboard…
Mophie just announced a Juice Pack for the Google Pixel (XL)
Google announced one phone late last year, the Pixel, with two variants, and the differences between them seem…
G Suite gets more customization tools including new App Maker
As Google I/O 2017 starts to wind down and fans plot their new developments or their next big…
Google hoping new features from Google Payment API make purchases even easier
Despite what seems like a lot of upstream swimming over the last few years, Google has managed to…
RIP Google’s weird blob emoji
Google's default emoji set for Android is, well, unique. Love them or hate them, they look drastically different…
Here are the winners from the 2017 Google Play Awards
Tonight at Google I/O 2017, the 2017 Google Play Awards took place.
Android Device Manager is now Find My Device
Android Device Manager is Google's system for locating and tracking a lost or stolen device. It's not flashy,…
Google Photos celebrates 500 million users with new features
Google Photos is one of the best new services that's come out of the search giant, and it…
Google Play Store picks up a new icon and notifications
If you've been into the Android scene for a while, you might remember way back before Google Play…
YouTube transitioning to Material Design to focus on simplicity, consistency, and beauty
Soon you're going to see a whole new YouTube on the web.