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Nest Thermostats getting software update this week
Nest has announced that they will be pushing out an update to Nest Thermostat devices this week that…
Bringing an app to Android TV is pretty simple, Google shows how
There is a lot riding on Android TV considering how Google TV flopped and drifted away. To ensure…
Google adds Android 5.0 Lollipop to the AOSP
The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is on its way to to run the latest version of Android.…
Cast Screen support added to Sony Xperia Z3v, Z3 Tablet Compact, and more
The Cast Screen for Android devices has slowly made its way to additional devices. Still, the total is…
Android co-founder Andy Rubin leaves Google to start a technology incubator
Sad news today. Andy Rubin, who co founded Android is leaving Google to start an incubator for startups.…
[APK Download] Google Play Games gets Visual Update
Google has started rolling out its latest update for its Google Play Games, and with it comes Game…
Lenovo’s acquisition of Motorola is finally complete
9 months ago, Google shocked the world by announcing they had sold Motorola to Lenovo for just under…
Google Drive for Android gets improved search, share, and view tools
The web and mobile experiences for Google Drive are being improved constantly. The latest round of adjustments is…
Developers only need a few lines of code to add their apps to Google Voice Search
We saw glimpses of this at Google I/O, and developers can now make their apps searchable through Google…
[APK Download] Material Design heads to Google Wallet in overhaul
There is another application from Google getting overhauled. The Material Design overhaul has been brought to Google Wallet.…
Google Play Movies & TV update brings Info Cards & Material Design makeover
Google is in the process of rolling out a rather appealing update for its Play Movies & TV application…
Camera quality is improved with Android 5.0 Lollipop on all devices
Cameras for Android devices have come a long way. Some remain hit-or-miss while others perform exceptionally well. With…
YouTube WatchMe for Android project brings YouTube live streaming to Android apps
YouTube announced the WatchMe for Android project that allows developers to integrate YouTube live streaming into their Android…
Google now lets you use your Play balance to pay for subscriptions
Google customers can now use their Play Store balance to purchase subscriptions for Play Music All Access and Play…
Google+ Photos will Halloweenify uploads with spooky or fun looks
With Halloween coming up on Friday, Google wants to make sure you have a way to show some…
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…