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Want an updated factory image of Android L Dev Preview? Not gonna happen, a Googler says
If you're one of the many who jumped ship from their stable Android version to try out the…
ZTE announces Google Now Launcher coming on new devices
ZTE has announced that they are adopting the Google Now Launcher for a couple new devices, and probably…
Google working on fixing laptop battery drain bug in Chrome
A recently uncovered bug in Chrome showed that Google's browser was unnecessarily using too much battery on laptop…
[APK Download] Google Maps now has richer biking navigation and voice input
A Google Maps update is rolling out now (to version 8.2). Firstly, it brings a much better experience…
Alan Mulally, former Ford Motor Company CEO, joining Google’s Board of Directors
After being in the running for Microsoft's vacant chief executive officer position and losing out to Satya Nadella,…
The internet will be a safer place thanks to Google’s Project Zero
Today, Google announced a new “well-staffed team called Project Zero.” Project Zero aims to put an end to…
Pharmaceutical giant Novartis pairs with Google to make smart contact lenses a reality
Well that didn't take long. Just yesterday, former Google X director Babak Parviz announced he was leaving Google…
Relive Google I/O in under 2 minutes
Google I/O was only 2 full days, but it was jam packed with probably more stuff than any…
Jumping Ship: Google Glass lead creator ditching for Amazon
We've seen some pretty wild ideas come out of Google X Labs in the past few years…
Google Play Store may see a Material Design update
Google has slowly been adding in hints of Material Design into all of their applications, and everyone fully…
Google Camera gets another update with Photo Sphere improvements
Google released an update to the Google Camera on the Play Store just a few days ago that…
Google could be readying selective app restoration across multiple devices
The setup after purchasing a brand new Android device can be a little tough considering you have to…
[APK Download] Update to Google Camera puts Android Wear devices to work
Need a way to snap photos with your smartphone without actually touching your smartphone? Don't laugh, it can…
[APK Download] Gmail app update allows sharing Drive files
One of the most common things to do when composing an email is attaching a file. With any…
You can now easily correct a misheard word in Google Now with “no I said” command
Has Google Now ever misheard a word you meant to say? Chances are, it has. Although the service…
LG G Watch now available worldwide through Play Store and retailers
While the LG G Watch has been in the Play Store since it was officially announced alongside the…
Gmail adds support for 13 new languages, covering 94% of the internet’s languages
Gmail has officially added support for 13 new languages, bringing the email service's total up to 71 different…
Google and MAKE launch 3rd annual virtual summer camp for fun DIY projects
Google and MAKE have teamed up once again to organize their third annual “Maker Camp” through Google+. The…
Android distribution for July shows KitKat coming up on 20%
When the Android distribution numbers are published each month, a great debate begins. Many point out the fragmentation…
Google reportedly working on major plans to take on Amazon
Although Google is recognized as the giant amongst search engines, much to the delight of advertisers, it is…
Larry Page, Sergey Brin talk Google’s product approach compared to Apple’s and more
Google co-founders sat down with venture capitalist Vinod Khosla to talk about a few different topics. One of…
Want to see a new feature come to Chromecast? Just ask.
Have you ever sat back while using your Chromecast, only to find out that the feature you'd like…
Google Play Services 5.0 rollout now complete, Android Wear apps should start showing soon
It usually takes a couple of weeks for each Play Services update to fully rollout, but Google has…
Google’s DevArt exhibition starts tomorrow with unique code-based pieces
Tomorrow, some very unique pieces of art will be put on display in London. Google's DevArt exhibition showcases…
Google acquires curated music streaming powerhouse, Songza
About a month ago, it was rumored that Google was interested in Songza, and today a deal was…
Google creates Smarty Pins, a cool trivia game involving Maps
That's not Smarty Pants, it's Smarty Pins because it involves Google Maps. It's a trivia game created by…
Google allowing users to make app requests for Chrome OS availability
At Google I/O last week, Google announced that Chromebooks would soon be able to run Android apps —…
Quickoffice being removed from the Play Store in the coming weeks
Now that Slides has become a standalone app, Google's productivity line has rendered Quickoffice useless. Google acquired Quickoffice…
Sundar Pichai talks Google’s platform expansion, open approach, and relationship with Samsung
On Wednesday at the Google I/O 2014 keynote, Sundar Pichai and Google introduced new platforms centered around Android.…
Google forges partnership with MediaTek for Android One device development
At the Google I/O keynote this week, Google announced that it would be working on a new…
Matias Duarte talks Material Design
Google's Vice President of Design Matias Duarte sat down with Gizmodo to discuss the thinking behind Material Design.…
Chromecast will use ultrasonic noises instead of WiFi to connect to unrecognized devices
Google announced some new features for Chromecast yesterday, including the ability to connect to devices that aren't on…
Google Play for Education expands its availability to Chromebooks
When Google Play for Education was announced last year at Google I/O, the focus was get tablets into…
More from Google I/O 2014: Project Ara smartphone boots up and Storytelling gets introduced
The Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group hosted a session earlier today at Google I/O, and it was…
Google working with LG for Project Tango device to be publicly released in 2015
Next year, a consumer-ready Project Tango device will be available for everyone. Google has announced it is working…
Google makes it easy to check your phone for compatibility with Android Wear
With the release of the LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live yesterday and the Moto 360 coming…