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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 is opening up WiFi Assistant for all Nexus devices
Own a phone from the Nexus line? Google's WiFi Assistant is accessible on your Nexus device beginning today.…
Allo and Duo icons updated with some Material Design treatment
While there is still no word on a release date, it appears that Google is plugging away at the upcoming…
Google brings historic Rio exhibits and landmarks to a digital art collection
Samsung isn't the only one getting in on the Olympic-themed action, as Google has just announced a big…
[Deal] Grab the Nexus 5X from Carphone Warehouse for just £169
In recent weeks there's been a few leaks about the upcoming Nexus handsets from HTC, Sailfish and Marlin, and…
Android might be getting another navigation button redesign
Software buttons are that thing that Google has been trying to make a thing but other manufacturers aren't…
French authorities raid Google’s Paris HQ over ongoing tax fraud case
French authorities this morning raided Google's Paris HQ, seeking more information for an ongoing tax fraud case.
Google Keyboard gains one major feature in version 5.1
It seems like it was just yesterday Google rolled out version 5 of its keyboard on Android. Those…
NVIDIA SHIELD will gain new apps, games and more with Android N
The NVIDIA SHIELD keeps on getting better with each and every update. At Google I/O 2016, new additions…
Android N is coming this summer, here are the major new features
During Google's keynote at Google I/O 2016 held in Mountain View California, the tech giant unveiled Android N,…
Google announces Facetime competitor called Duo
At Google I/O 2016 today, Google announced a pair of communication platforms they are making available for users.…
Android One program gets absorbed by Google’s new hardware division
Google's Android One program began a few years ago to bring affordable handsets to emerging markets. According to a…
Nexus 9 vanishes from the Google Store
Earlier today, Google's Nexus 9 was silently pulled from the Google Store. The tablet was on the market…
Marshmallow still sits below 5% in Android distribution for April 2016
It's that time of the month when Google publishes the Android distribution numbers showing which versions of the…
Google Fiber is introducing a new service, meet Fiber Phone
While our mobile phones may be all the rage these days there is still a pretty large segment…
Your physical Google Wallet card is going to stop working soon
One of the unique features of Google Wallet was its ability to attach to a physical card in addition…
Expiration dates for access now applicable to files on Google Drive
Google's productivity suite is very popular around the world because of its easy setup and ability to allow…
Google is taking votes for the name of the next Android release
Did you wake up to a Google opinion survey today? According to trusted sources, Google has outed a…
Here is Android N’s Multiplayer Easter Egg
Many of us have been updating our respective Nexus devices to the Android N Developer Preview build that…
Video released showing recent Google self-driving car accident
Google's self-driving cars have racked up an impressive safety record in almost seven years of testing now. As…
Chrome Music Labs gives you sound experimenting on the web
On Wednesday, Google went live with something for people who want to explore the world of music without…
Developers can join the Android Beta Program today, public beta coming this summer
The traditional way for developers (or really anyone) to get the pre-release versions of Android on devices is…
Chromecast taking over fast-growing media streaming market
A new report from Strategy Analytics shows Google's Chromecast device is quickly taking over the fast-growing market for…
Project Fi invites are gone, and you can get the Nexus 5X for $199
Anyone in the United States can sign up for service with Project Fi!
Google testing high power radio transmitter in New Mexico
New FCC filings have been found that reveal Google is conducting some tests in New Mexico that include…
LG 360 Cam to provide the full view via Google Street View
LG joined several other manufacturers at MWC 2016 in revealing hardware designed to help people capture 360-degree content.…
Google Hands Free allows you to make mobile payments with facial recognition
If you have been using, or are excited to try out mobile payments, you're definitely going to get excited…
Google set to open Google I/O 2016 registration next week
Google's web site for Google I/O 2016 is now live and headlining is the announcement regarding registration for…
Google Store sets up section for virtual reality
Virtual reality headsets capable of working with Google's Cardboard platform have never been sold directly by Google. Instead…
YouTube forms team to fight false copyright claims
YouTube has taken the next step in its battle against false copyright infringement alerts by creating a team…
Google is reported to be launching Android Pay in the UK next month
It's been a long time coming, but it seems as if Android Pay is making its way out…
Android ad uniting rock, paper, and scissors airs during the Oscars
Like Samsung, Google believes there's no better televised event (outside of the Super Bowl) to air a new…
Google takes to the web to support Louisville in AT&T lawsuit
When Google decided to get into the Internet access business by offering fiber connections, part of their motivation…
Remember the monotone piano? Google made a free album with it
Only two weeks ago did Google reveal its monotone piano during the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. The keys…
Google’s DeepMind unit is developing software to improve, quicken, healthcare
Google's DeepMind unit was founded to help solve some of societies biggest challenges. Google quickly realized how health,…
Google’s Project Shield is now open to all news sites
As of today, Google's Project Shield offers free DDoS protection to news publications.
Google Street View takes us inside stadiums and arenas
Can't be at a sporting event yourself? You can still experience an empty venue with Google Street View.