The world wants cheap phones, but can Android Go deliver them?
Android Go is Google’s latest try at reaching the next billion smartphone users, and although it’s exciting, and a strong proposition, it faces many of the same problems Google encountered with Android One.
Together, Google and Samsung just may have a chance to beat the Apple Watch
The newly announced Wear platform is a joint effort between Google and Samsung, and it just may have a chance to take on the Apple Watch.
Google I/O 2019: Here’s everything we saw, from Android Q to midrange Pixels
That's all she wrote, folks. Google I/O 2019's keynote is over, and with it, we know the major announcements for this part of the year. From all-new midrange Pixel phones, to a more accessible Android Q, to a peek at the next generation of the Google Assistant, here's everything we saw.
Google triples free cloud storage to 15GB for all your Gmail, Drive, and Google+ needs
Google triples cloud storage capacity to 15GB (30GB for Google Apps users), and lets users decide how to allocate the space between Gmail, Drive and Google+
The 5 best new features just announced for Google Docs
At Google I/O 2021, a slew of new features were announced for Google Docs, all of which make it a more collaborative application.
Google I/O returns as an in-person event on May 11-12
Google I/O 2022 will return as an in-person event on May 11-12. The event will be livestreamed in front of a limited live audience.
Android 12: Everything you need to know
Android 12 is now available for download. Here's everything you need to know about Google's next big update.
Just stop, Google. The world doesn’t need 3 more chat apps
Allo, Duo, and Spaces brings Google's total of messaging app options to six. Which one should we use? If you’re not sure, don’t look at Google, as based on its confused approach to messaging, it doesn’t have a clue either.
Google Now has Siri in its sights, adds voice reminders and deeper search integration
Google has updated its Google Now app for Android, adding voice-activated reminders, media recommendations, and further integration with Search.
Smart home fragmentation may become thing of the past thanks to Matter protocol
Tired of having to use multiple device apps to run your smart home? Google and a handful of other smart tech developers have big plans for unifying smart gear.
Chromebooks at Google I/O 2021: Everything new that’s been announced
There's a lot to be excited about for the future of Chromebooks. Here's everything new in the world of Chromebooks coming out of Google I/O 2021.
Chromebooks are officially moving to Android 11. Here’s why that matters
Google says Chromebooks will be updated to Android 11 throughout this year, and it's a big deal for the security, performance, and the update schedule.
Google I/O 2021: All of the biggest announcements
Google I/O is back as a virtual event, and it's packed full of amazing new products and updates.
Smart Home at Google I/O 2021: Everything new
Google announced a handful of new smart home innovations at the return of the company's annual I/O event. Here's a breakdown of the latest innovations.
Initiatives for 24/7 clean energy announced at Google I/O 2021
At Google I/O 2021, the company announced more initiatives towards cleaner energy, with the aim of operating on carbon-free energy by 2030.
Google shows off its amazing new Quantum A.I. Campus
At Google I/O, the company announced its new Quantum A.I. Campus, a Santa Barbara, California, facility which will advance Google’s considerable quantum ambitions.
Smart Canvas supercharges Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets for collaboration
At its I/O developer conference, Google has announced Smart Canvas, which turns Docs, Sheets, and Slides into better collaboration tools.
Google’s LaMDA is a smart language A.I. for better understanding conversation
At Google I/O, the search giant showed off its new A.I. language model that could make dialogue with machines more natural.
Google I/O 2021: How to watch the keynote today
The Google I/O 2021 keynote is coming up quickly. Here's what to expect and how to watch it.
Android 12 will get an extensive, flowery redesign, according to massive leak
Android 12 is set to get a redesign, according to the latest leak, including everything from the way notifications are shown, to the look of the keyboard.
Here is everything we saw at Google I/O 2017
Google's biggest developer conference kicked off on May 17. Here's everything we've seen from the conference so far.
Google adds snooze button, Google Pay to Gmail for iOS
Google is officially rolling out a new update to its Gmail application specifically for iOS. With the new snooze button, you're able to put off emails that you aren't able to pay attention to at the moment. As for Google Pay, you're able to send money through Gmail to anyone that has an email address.
Hidden clues uncover date and location of Google’s I/O 2018 conference
Google has never been one for doing things simply, and the search giant has outdone itself with the way it chose to reveal the date and location of its annual conference.
How to download Android 10
The next big iteration of the Android operating system is bringing some delicious new features, including a dark mode, distraction-cutting focus mode, and more of Google's nifty accessibility features. Here's how you can download and install Android 10.
Google I/O 2020 is now completely canceled, including any online events
Google has announced that it is fully canceling Google I/O 2020 -- including the online event. The cancellation is due to concerns surrounding coronavirus.
Google Pixel 3a vs Nokia 7.1 vs Moto G7: Budget phones get better and better
We take a look at the affordable and tempting Google Pixel 3a and pit it against two of the best budget phones on the market: The Nokia 7.1 and the Moto G7. Which of these Android smartphones would suit you best? Find out as we compare them across categories, point out the differences, and pick a winner.
Google I/O: There are big changes coming to Play Store reviews
Google plans an updated approach to its Play Store reviews to focus on more recent and more relevant reviews that provide a more accurate reflection of current apps. Developers seek a rating reflecting current app performance, not ratings from years past. At Google I/O, we learned that it's coming.
Google Assistant 2.0 isn’t just a minor evolution. It’s a game-changing upgrade
A new version of Google Assistant is coming to our smartphones, and it has the potential to change the way we use our devices on a daily basis. Thanks to a significant technical breakthrough, voice control is about to become faster and equally as versatile and accurate as using a touchscreen.
We noshed on Nougat, and Android 7.0 is Google’s sweetest update yet
It has been a little more than five months since Google dropped the first developer preview for Android Nougat. Now, it's officially here.
Android Q is standardizing navigation controls across all Android phones
Android Pie introduced a new gesture navigation system for using Android, but it also enabled other Android manufacturers to create their own navigation systems, fragmenting the experience. Android Q is standardizing it across all Android phones for a unified experience instead.
Google and Qualcomm want to make more smart headphones with the Google Assistant
Google and Qualcomm have released a new development kit aimed at making it easier for manufacturers to add Google Assistant support to headphones and headsets. The development kit is now available, and supports the use of push-to-talk to communicate with the Google Home app on your smartphone.
Quindim, quiche, or quesito? What will Android Q be called?
We dive into the dessert-themed world of Android naming and try to figure out what Android Q might be called. We have various potential sweets that start with the letter Q and we've given them a likelihood score out of 10 as we try to work out what Google might choose for the next operating system.
Here’s where you can buy the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL
The highly anticipated Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones are finally here, offering the smart machine learning and artificial intelligence of Google's flagship phones at an affordable price. Interested in getting the Google Pixel 3a for yourself? Here's where you can find it right now.
Google finally releases an affordable phone worth buying
With the same awesome camera, slick software, and A.I. smarts as its more expensive sibling, the Google Pixel 3a is the bargain you’ve been waiting for. This compelling new phone represents a shift in strategy for Google and could prove to be its first truly mass-market device.