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Chrome for mobile adds handy action shortcuts for local businesses
Google is giving the Chrome mobile apps some TLC. The Android and iOS versions of the browser now offer quicker access to crucial info, trending searches and live sports scores in the Discovery Feed.
Made by Google's next event will be August 13
Google has announced the date for its next Made by Google event, which is scheduled to take place at 10AM PT on August 13.
Motorola’s 2024 Razr and Razr+ might be the most stylish and affordable foldables of the year
For 2024, Motorola's Razr and Razr+ feature bigger screens, stunning new colors and a big upgrade in water resistance.
Government workers are being told to immediately update their Pixel phones to patch a serious exploit
There’s a new Android vulnerability out in the world, and it looks to be so serious. US government workers have been told to update their Google Pixel phones immediately.
Google Chrome on Android can now read webpages aloud
Chrome on Android has a new feature called "Listen to this page" that finally lets you read a webpage aloud from within the app.
ChromeOS will lean more on the same tech that powers Android
Future versions of ChromeOS will lean more heavily on the same tech that Android is based on. According to Google, this will improve engineering efficiency and make it easier to bring more AI features to Chromebooks.
Google brings Gemini Nano to more Pixel devices and enhances Recorder summaries
June's Pixel feature drop includes the introduction of the Gemini Nano generative AI model to more Pixel devices, enhanced Recorder summaries and car crash detection on Pixel Watch 2.
You can now edit RCS chats in Android Messages
Android’s RCS message capabilities are inching closer to iMessage’s. Google said today that you can now edit RCS messages, bringing them into parity with the iMessage editing feature Apple added two years ago.
You can now hum to find a song on YouTube Music for Android
YouTube Music for Android is releasing a tool that lets you hum a song to search for it. Users can also actually sing the tune or even play it on an instrument.
Google I/O 2024: Everything revealed including Gemini AI, Android 15 and more
Here's all the big news that Google announced at I/O 2024 in a single place.
Google announced an update for Android Auto with new apps and casting support
Google just announced an update for Android for Cars. There are new apps, like Max and Angry Birds, and casting support.
Android 15 will make it harder for phone thieves to steal your data
After shirking tradition and devoting its entire Google I/O keynote to showcase how it’s stuffing AI into everything you can imagine, the company has reserved day two to catch up on the one-time star of the show, Android.
Google's Project Gameface hands-free 'mouse' launches on Android
Google has open-sourced more code for Project Gameface, allowing developers to build Android applications that can use the hands-free "mouse" technology.
Google's Gemini Nano brings better image-description smarts to its TalkBack vision tool
Google's Gemini Nano is getting multimodal support, which should help accessibility feature TalkBack provide better descriptions.
Google builds Gemini right into Android, adding contextual awareness within apps
Google just announced some changes to Gemini on Android at I/O 2024. The chatbot can now contextually analyze specific apps and provide relevant suggested actions.
Android's Circle to Search can now help students solve math and physics homework
Google has unveiled a new Circle to Search capability at I/O 2024.
Apple and Google roll out a cross-platform feature to tackle unwanted Bluetooth trackers
Apple and Google are rolling out a feature that will alert iOS and Android users when an unknown Bluetooth tag appears to be tracking them.
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Google Pixel 8a review: The best midrange Android phone gets flagship AI features
The Pixel 8a delivers handy AI features alongside a beautiful 120Hz OLED screen, excellent cameras and way above-average battery life for just $499.
Google Pixel 8a hands-on: Flagship AI and a 120Hz OLED screen for $499
Packing a Tensor G3 chip, the new Pixel 8a supports all of Google's flagship AI features along with solid specs for just $499.
Epic wants to blow the Google Play Store wide open
After winning an antitrust case against Google, Epic Games has revealed what it wants as a result. In short, it's looking to blow the Play Store wide open.