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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.
You can now explore the Moon and Mars with Google Maps
Google Maps has the whole “traveling without actually being there” thing pretty much down. But in outer space?…
Google Hands-Free showing up in Google Search
A week ago we received hints at a new standalone Google Hands-Free application from a Google+ post. Now, thanks…
Google expands the universe of email addresses it will recognize in Gmail
Google announced today what they think is a significant step forward in enabling communication via email around the…
Google bans offensive “Bomb Gaza” game from Google Play store
In case you missed it, July 8th Israel launched an offensive on Gaza in response to a rise…
Google tips police to suspicious photos hidden inside a sex offender’s Gmail inbox
John Henry Skillern is a registered sex offender that spent 19 years in prison for sexually assaulting a…
Android usage is higher than iOS for first time in history
What is used more? Android or iOS? This type of question will make a fanboy's blood boil if…
Google may separate Photos from Google+ in the near future
Google's Photo features are some of the most attractive aspects of Google+, including automatic backup, aut0-awesome effects, stories,…
Google Workshop project looks to bring customization to Nexus accessories
Google appears to be working on a new method to custom accessories for Nexus devices that is currently…
Google is decommissioning one of their mysterious barges and selling it for scrap
After Google got the whole world riled up about their mysterious floating buildings in Maine and San Francisco, it…
64-bit support for Chrome now in beta for Windows users
If you're running Windows on your computer, you're in luck. In Google's most recent beta version of Chrome,…
Grab coffee with Eric Schmidt, Google’s chairman, for winning a charitable auction
Have you ever wanted to grab a coffee with Eric Schmidt? Well, you have the chance to do…
Google Drive updated with new Material Design-inspired “home screens” for the web
Google has updated Drive with brand new “home screens,” which feature an updated view to find your most…
LG G Watch charging contacts wearing away for some users
Across the internet, there are reports that the LG G Watch is experiencing some wear and tear breakdown…
Motorola Nexus likely as Android Silver plans come into question
Over the weekend, news broke that a Nexus device codenamed Shamu would be coming from Motorola. In addition…
Google Hands-Free app icon appears in company post
A new standalone application should be on its way if a Google+ post by the company itself is…
GPU benchmarking company drawElements purchased by Google
drawElements is a startup company that offers many GPU benchmarking and compiler tools, and it's also the latest…
Google Play Store now has a separate section for Offline Games
Today Google launched a new section of the Google Play Store dedicated to offline gaming, a welcome addition…
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides now work with any file across mutliple platforms
At Google I/O 2014, it was announced that new features would be worked into Docs, Sheets, and Slides.…
Google looks inward with new Baseline Study of human body
As Google has grown throughout the years, one result has been their investment in the massive computing power…
Gmail and Drive get more integration
The latest Gmail mobile app update has added some much-needed basic functions that are present in the desktop…
[APK Download] Chrome Beta for Android adds a little Android L Material Design
A couple of days ago, the Play Store app was updated with Material Design, and now the Chrome…
Report: Google’s YouTube reaches deal to acquire Twitch for $1 billion
Back in May, it was reported that Google was exploring the purchase of Twitch, the premier game streaming…
You can now make Google Voice calls through Hangouts on your computer, all without a Google+ profile
We already know that Google has been working for a while now on completely migrating the functions of…
Google Maps gets new Explore feature to help you find points of interest nearby
In addition to getting new ad extensions, Google Maps is getting a brand new Explore feature that's going…
Google Maps now show ad extensions in search results
Not too long ago, Google Search started returning results for eligible ads whenever you searched things like hotels…
JW Player gets Chromecast support in new update, bringing casting support to millions of sites
JW Player, a video playing platform used by millions of sites, most notably including ESPN, Chevrolet, AT&T, EA…
Siri and Google Now duke it out, which is better?
The war between Android and iOS isn't just about smartphone or tablet market share. How about Google Now…
New and improved ‘Explore Nearby feature’ coming to Google Maps
Google recently updated the Maps app last week with new features, but it looks like a handful of…
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…