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Sep 15, 2016

Upcoming Gmail Update Will Add Support for Responsive Design

Frustrated with Gmail for Android messing up with the formatting of an email you just received? Small text, images are not aligned properly, and links too small to tap? Google is finally fixing this issue

GOOGLE

Sep 11, 2016

Renders of Google’s Upcoming Pixel (Sailfish) Smartphone Leak

In less than a month from now, Google is expected to unveil its new HTC-manufactured Nexus Pixel handsets codenamed Sailfish and Marlin. Despite the handset's rumored launch event date fast approaching, leaked potato

GOOGLE

Sep 8, 2016

Google Maps Adds More Ride-Sharing Support in the U.S.

Ride-sharing services have been a staple for some people for awhile now, so it only makes sense that mapping services would want to include those options when getting around a city. Google Maps has

ANDROID 7.0 NOUGAT

Sep 6, 2016

Google Pixel and Pixel XL to Launch with Android 7.1 Nougat

Google usually releases a new Nexus handset with a new version of Android. This year though, the company has changed things a bit. It has already released Android 7.0 Nougat for its Nexus devices,

GOOGLE

Sep 6, 2016

Huawei and Google to Release a 7-inch Tablet with 4GB RAM ‘before the End of the Year’

Up until now, we have only heard rumors about Google launching two new Google-branded handsets in October dubbed Sailfish and Marlin. However, it looks like the company has a surprise up its sleeve in

GOOGLE

Sep 2, 2016

Google Confirms it Has Suspended Project Ara

Late yesterday, a report surfaced stating that Google had made the decision to put its modular phone project, Ara, on the shelf. And now Google has confirmed to VentureBeat that it has, indeed, suspended its

GOOGLE

Sep 2, 2016

Google to Unveil New Pixel Smartphones, 4K Chromecast, Google Home, Daydream VR Viewer on October 4th

It's that time of the year when the rumor mill surrounding the new Nexus Pixel smartphones is reaching its peak and everyone is eagerly awaiting for a potential unveiling date of the devices. As

GOOGLE

Sep 2, 2016

Google’s Upcoming Smartphones to Be Called Pixel and Pixel XL

It has been previously reported that Google will be dropping the Nexus moniker from its upcoming HTC-made Sailfish and Marlin handsets. Today, Android Police have revealed what Google plans on calling its upcoming smartphones.

GOOGLE

Sep 2, 2016

Google Shelves Its Modular Project Ara Smartphone Project

Reuters reports that Google's has shelved its plans to launch a modular smartphone under Project Ara. Under the project, Google wanted to create a smartphone a modular design that allowed for key components to

APPS

Aug 31, 2016

Google’s New ‘In Apps’ Search Mode Makes Searching Content inside Apps Easier

Google today introduced a new search mode for its Google Search app for Android devices called In Apps. As the name indicates, the feature will allow one to quickly search for content from within their

GOOGLE

Aug 30, 2016

Google Dropping the Nexus Brand for Upcoming Smartphones

Later this year, Google is expected to release a pair of Nexus-branded smartphones. At least, that was the expectation -- until now. A new report from AndroidCentral, citing unnamed sources, says that Google is shaking

GOOGLE

Aug 26, 2016

Google is Shutting Down Device Assist

For the people out in the wild with Android One and/or Nexus devices that used Device Assist, the app will no longer be able to help you. Google officially launched Device Assist for Android

GOOGLE

Aug 23, 2016

Google’s VR Daydream Will Reportedly Launch in ‘The Coming Weeks’

Earlier this year, Google officially unveiled its new virtual reality (VR) platform called Daydream, but couldn't pinpoint when it would launch to the public. The immersive VR experience would see an official headset from

APPS

Aug 16, 2016

Google Will Focus on Business Users with Hangouts Going Forward

Earlier today, Google started rolling out Duo, its new simple video calling app for Android and iOS. With the impending release of Allo, a new messaging client from the company, everyone has been wondering what

APPS

Aug 16, 2016

Google’s New Simple Video Chat App Duo Is Now Live on the Play Store

After initially announcing it at Google I/O earlier this year, Google has finally launched Duo, its new video calling app. The new video calling app from the company will be available for both iOS

APPS

Aug 10, 2016

Google Inbox Update Makes It Easier to Manage Alert Emails from Trello and GitHub

Google has rolled out a major update for Inbox for Android that helps in managing your inbox easier. The company has worked with Trello and GitHub to offer improved email notifications. Now, if you get

APPS

Aug 9, 2016

Google Maps Gains ‘Wi-Fi Only’ Mode and Ability to Save Offline Data to SD Card

Google today announced that it has officially started rolling out the "WiFi only" mode for Google Maps on Android. The feature was earlier in a limited beta testing by the company. As the name suggests,

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Aug 8, 2016

Quadrooter Vulnerability Affects over 900 Million Android Devices

Another month, and another new vulnerability has been discovered in Android. This time around, the vulnerability is called "Quadrooter" and primarily affects devices using a Qualcomm chipset. Quadrooter collectively comprises of four vulnerabilities that affect