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Google files trademark application for “ARA”
A new trademark application with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office was filed by Google to get protection…
Google Fit launches in the Play Store with seamless device syncing
There is another option when it comes activity tracking. Google Fit is now live in the Play Store…
Google talks screen size of Nexus 6, thinks people want giant phones
When Google announced the Nexus 6, there were two details that raised eyebrows. The biggest shock was definitely…
Wear apps on the Moto 360 not displayed correctly when language is set to German after 4.4W.2 update
The 4.4W.2 update started rolling last week, and it appears a pretty big bug was found on the…
Nest thermostats add compatability with third-party home automation products
It was only a matter of time before the now Google-owned Nest Learning Thermostat (and smoke detector) became…
Firebase, a cloud database company, joins Google’s Cloud Platform team
Google has announced that they've acquired a new cloud database company, Firebase. The Firebase team will join Google's…
Google Earth for Android gets updated 3D rendering engine
Google has announced a major update for their Google Earth for Android app. According to their announcement, the…
Google introduces ‘Inbox’, an alternative to Gmail that works for you
Google just unveiled “Inbox,” which sounds a lot like our earlier story on Bigtop. It's a completely separate…
Just how big is the Nexus 6?
The Nexus 6 isn't for everyone because of it's enormous 6-inch (5.96) display, but how does it stack…
Users of Chrome OS and Android 5.0 reporting Easy Unlock feature is operable
In April, we learned that Google would be implementing a way for an Android phone to unlock a…
Google’s Nexus 6 gets compared to Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4
This fall, two massive devices will be on the market and consumers will have a very difficult choice…
Google Fit app gets exposed prior to official launch
The next version of Android will include the brand new Google Fit application. Not much of the app…
Google updates Material Design guidelines with new resources
With the Android 5.0 SDK being available, Google had to put finishing touches on its design. The Material…
Google releases Android 5.0 Lollipop SDK and other tools
As previously reported, Google has followed up their official release of Android 5.0 Lollipop earlier this week with…
HTC Nexus 9 pre-order goes live one day early on Amazon
The HTC-made Nexus 9 goes up for pre-order tomorrow on Google Play, but Amazon already started the party.…
Nearby Multiplayer comes to Google Play Games
With the latest Google Play Services update, Google has rolled out the ability to find nearby players in…
Next version of the Chromecast hits the FCC
If I have a nickel for everytime somebody complained that the Chromecast doesn't have 5 GHz support. Well…
Google to eventually back off on control of Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto
When Google announced Android 5.0 Lollipop yesterday, one of the points that they tried to really drive home…
Google’s Earth View extension brings a touch of satellite imagery to Chrome
Great news for all you satellite imagery fanatics out there. Google has today released ‘Earth View,' a brand…
Here are the first camera samples from the Nexus 6
Nexus phones traditionally have average to lousy cameras, and I am not expecting anything different with the Nexus…
Google posts Android Lollipop Statue Unwrapped video
Unless you have been living under a rock all day, you are well aware that Google announced that…
Android Lollipop features “Factory Reset Protection” to stop thieves from wiping stolen phones
Security and device encryption are hot topics lately, and Google is staying ahead of the game by building…
Nexus 6 to be available on all major U.S. carriers
With Google's official release of the Nexus 6 earlier today, buyers may be trying to figure out whether…
Google’s Nexus Player is Google’s first Android TV device
We had a chance to see Android TV in action back at Google I/O, and now it's finally…
Nexus 6 with Android Lollipop officially unveiled, pre-orders start late October for $649
Well it's official folks. The Nexus from Motorola and Google has finally been announced. There really isn't much…
Google Play Store downloads beat out iOS App Store downloads in volume by 60%
According to the latest numbers about app store downloads, Google's Play Store sees about 60% more volume for…
New Poodle Bug Revealed by Researchers
Look out! Three Google researchers published a bug today, causing much of the internet to panic over securing…
Teenagers use voice commands most often and really want to order pizza
Teenagers use voice commands a lot and they really want to order pizza. That is just some of…
Google Shopping Express shortens name and launches in three more cities with more retailers
Today Google announced that Google Express (formerly known as Google Shopping Express) has launced in Boston, Chicago and…
Google releases animated ads showing off the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9
If you happened to watch last night's Walking Dead episode online, you might have noticed a few new…
Google X boss acknowledges that “wearables are tough”
Nothing is easy in the tech business, but apparently wearables are even more difficult. When sitting down with…
Nexus 9 to be unveiled next week, but might not be available till next month
We have heard rumors that October 15th could be the day we finally get to officially see the…
Google Play Store gets Update
Google has released the Play Store 5.0.31 update, which includes a new layout, icon, and design.
Google appeals dispute with Oracle to the Supreme Court
Google filed a request earlier this week seeking a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in a case…
Android L developer preview emulator image released by Google
Another step has been taken in the march to the release of Android L by Google. A developer…
New Google+ lead David Besbris says it’s here to stay
It was automatically assumed that Google+ was doomed once Vic Gundotra announced his departure back in April, but…