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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.
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.
Google hardware executive moves on after only six months
Last fall Google managed to lure David Foster away from Amazon as part of an effort by the…
Ready to cook? Google Home is relaying step-by-step recipe instructions
Time for you to bring your Google Home into the kitchen.
Nominees for the 2017 Google Play Awards are out!
The Google Play Awards debuted last year, and the ceremony is coming back in 2017. It'll be held…
Samsung partners with Google, names Play Music default for all things tunes
If you bought a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, you may want to use Play Music as your…
Google Home gaining multi-user support with specific voice recognition
One of the most common complaints about Google Home is that it lacks real support for multiple users.…
Google Play on Android refreshes its ‘My apps & games’ screen
Next time you're managing apps from Google Play, you'll notice a different look on your Android device.
Google facing claim of ‘extreme’ gender pay differences from Department of Labor
Earlier this week Google shared via some social media networks a claim that it had closed their own…
Google Gnome makes smart lawns accessible to everyone
Smart devices make our lives so much better, whether it's a smartwatch on our wrist or smart appliances…
Google Home, Google WiFi arrive in the United Kingdom on April 6
The limitations on buying Google Home and Google WiFi are starting to lift. Google just announced that both…
Download the first Android O wallpaper right here
Maybe you shouldn't put Android O on your phone or tablet today. After all, its current state is…
“Taimen” codename suggests Google may release a larger, third phone
We have started hearing some quiet rumblings about what may be in store for Google's sequels to the…
Sundar Pichai and Tim Cook sat down for dinner last week, and we’re all dying to know what they talked about
We all know that Google and Apple are rivals. Both are involved in the same industries and release…
Hangouts still has a future for consumers, for now
You've probably heard that Google is planning on taking Hangouts into the business space away from consumers, but…
Hangouts Meet is ready for your Android device
Google announced two new divisions of Hangouts today, and the video-based offering is already live on the Play…
Google Play Music announces City Soundtracks as first original podcast
Music services such as Spotify have become more popular in recent years compared to the traditional approach of…
[Deal] Take $5 off almost any book on Google Play
We were expecting something a little more to celebrate its 5th birthday, but Google Play is currently offering…
No more Pixel laptops, even brand expansion seems questionable
At Mobile World Congress 2017, Google met with several journalists to discuss ongoing and future initiatives for the…
You’re watching 1 billion hours of video on YouTube daily
A huge milestone for YouTube was just revealed.
Google Photos is getting an ad spot during the Oscars
The Oscars are prime video time for companies to show off their latest and greatest products, like we…
Google Assistant to land on many more phones
Last year when Google first revealed Google Assistant, followed by its exclusive introduction via Google Pixel phones, there…
Google Spaces is shutting down less than a year after opening
Farewell to the collaborative messaging platform.
Google talks RCS and the default messaging situation on Android
Okay, so it really doesn't seem like Google has any idea what they're doing with Android's messaging situation. We now…
Goodbye, Google Messenger: Android Messages is the new flagship messaging app
Messaging is an integral part of business for companies like Apple, Facebook, and Snap. Their respective platforms open…
Google to launch RCS in Europe and Asia with help from Telenor
Google announced late last week that they are upgrading the text messaging service available to Android users in…
Hey Google, this is how you should fix Allo
It's safe to say that Google's latest instant messaging app, Allo, isn't setting the world alight in the…
Google creates $4 million crisis fund to aid immigration organizations
In response to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that placed a ban on U.S. immigration…
Nat and Lo reveal 5 Google games you should know about
Have you ever wondered why there's a dinosaur shown on the page when you open the Chrome browser and…
Google opens signups for a new and improved Contributor service
A couple years back Google announced an invite-only program called Contributor. It was basically a small scale experiment…
Android Distribution January 2017: Nougat remains under 1%, Froyo disappears
It's early January. What does that mean? It's also time for us to dive into the Android distribution…