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Get the new PayPal enabled Google Play APK now
Earlier today we reported on the addition of PayPal as a payment option in the Google Play app.…
Google flooded with removal requests after EU creates “right to be forgotten”
Earlier this week the European Union Court of Justice created a new “right to be forgotten” in ruling…
Google’s “Flounder” codename surfaces in Android 4.4.3 changelog
Earlier this week we reported on the codename “Flounder” surfacing in a Chromium issue tracker entry. The rumor…
Latest rumor suggests Google Now launcher changes could be tied to stock Android interface
One of the things that has set Google's Android operating system apart from other smartphone interfaces have been…
Google’s Pokemon Map Hunt winners to receive surprise gifts for completion
Google gave us some laughs with its Pokemon / Google Maps April Fools' Day joke. As it turns…
Easter egg hunt for Google I/O 2014 registration codes concludes
During the past couple weeks, some Google developers have been on an Easter egg hunt that yielded a…
[Breaking] Vic Gundotra is leaving Google
After almost 8 years with Google, Vic Gundotra is leaving the company. Vic's position was Senior Vice President…
Google Maps now lets you look at old Street View collections
Ever wonder what the Freedom Tower in New York City looked like while it was being constructed? Now…
Google will pay some of Samsung’s costs from Apple lawsuit in addition to joining defense
It is safe to assume that Google's best interest is to assist partners when they head into court,…
Google leaks new Dialer screenshot via Twitter
It appears that Google may have inadvertently leaked a screenshot of an updated Dialer application. The official Nexus…
Google Glass update brings SMS for iPhone and Calendar Glassware
Google announced today that it is now rolling out a new update for the Google Glass that brings…
Google’s new Camera app introduces Lens Blur via software optimization
When Google released their Camera app on Google Play earlier today for users who have Android 4.4, one…
Plastic surgeon aided by Google Glass while operating on patients
Google and their Google Glass project continue to look for ways the devices can benefit users as part…
Google Glass might have saved this patient’s life
Google Glass certainly has an uphill battle with consumers and their perception of privacy, but aside from the…
Nest launches the Learning Thermostat in the UK for £179
Nest, acquired by Google for $3.2 billion in February, is launching its Learning Thermostat in the UK today.…
Google Play Newsstand updated to version 3.2.0 with updated layout and new My Library tab
Google Play Newsstand is one of the Google apps to get an update today, bringing it up to…
Breaking: Google buys Samsung Electronics for $200 billion in cash and stock
If you thought for a second that Google was out of the hardware business, then think again. In…
Google April Fools’ Day jokes for 2014
[We will update this post as more jokes come in] To check out last year's antics, click here.…
Bill reminders and payment links might be coming to Google Now
Android Police recently decompiled the latest Google Now .apk file and found some pretty interesting bits of code…
Google is cleaning up the Play Store’s sexually explicit material, naughty apps no longer welcome
Google is done letting people get down and dirty with the Play Store. The Google Play Developer Program…
Android devices using Google Play Services will now use ‘Powered by Android’ branding
In a very smart move, Google is mandating that Android manufacturers use “Powered by Android” branding on their…
Project Tango may give robots the ability to freely navigate the International Space Station
Currently, NASA uses small satellites called SPHERES to navigate around the International Space Station. These SPHERES roam around…
Android Wear UI explained and detailed
Google announced their Android Wear platform earlier today, and thanks to the Android Developer site, we're getting a…
Google Translate update brings handwriting support for 13 more languages
Google is hard at work today releasing updates for some of its apps, one of them being the…
Google Play Games updated to v1.5, apk file also available
Google's Play Games application has been updated to v1.5. You are now able to view invitations and see…
Nexus 5 camera is causing battery drain, fix on the way
A lot of people have been complaining about their battery discharging a little too fast on the Nexus…
Google moving its mysterious barge to Stockton next week
We'd recently heard that Google was planning on moving its massive barge after the California state agency asked…
Google Developer Day planned as part of Game Developers Conference 2014
Greg Hartrell with the Google Play Games team is inviting Android game developers to a special Google Developer…
Project Ara smartphones could be as cheap as $50
Modular smartphones could be the next big thing in mobile thanks to Google's Project Ara. What seemed like…
Images of prototype Motorola-Google smartwatch surface
We've known Google has been working on a smartwatch for a while now, but we haven't gotten a…
Here’s a much closer look at Google’s Project Tango
Google announced Project Tango last week leaving us salivating for a closer look. Today is your lucky day…
The next generation of smartphones is here: Google’s Project Tango
When Google sold Motorola to Lenovo, they kept the Advanced Technology and Projects group, which we know was…
Google I/O 2014 scheduled for June 25-26
Just last week, I was wondering when the hell Google I/O was going to be this year. Last…
Google invites 34 cities to explore Google Fiber
The chances of getting Google Fiber just went up… slightly. Today Google has announced they are working with…
Google, Apple grounding flappy apps?
Although the original Flappy Bird app is no longer available through Google Play or Apple's app store, players…
Google adds indicator for In-App purchases to its Play Store website
Following the changes made to the Google Play Store app last year, Google has also made a little…