Google cancels 2020 I/O conference amid coronavirus concerns
The latest casualty of the novel coronavirus: Google's 2020 I/O developer conference, scheduled to take place May 12- 14, was canceled amid fears that the COVID-19 virus could spread through showgoers.
Google I/O 2020 dates now set in stone, and that means Android 11 is coming
The dates have been set for this year's Google I/O developer conference. The three-day event is primarily for developers to understand how to better leverage Google’s tools, but it’s the day one keynote presentation that those who aren’t developers should pay attention to.
Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL review
The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are Google’s latest phones, and their key selling point is that they bring the same exact software and camera experience from the Pixel 3 and 3 XL to a much lower price point -- $399 and $479, respectively. You also get great performance and battery life.
Google Assistant can now book movie tickets for you all by itself
Google has released a new feature to Google Assistant on your phone -- the ability for Assistant to navigate through movie-booking websites and book tickets for you. The feature works with a range of different cinemas and movie-booking services in both the U.S. and the U.K.
Android 10 review: A small but beneficial update
Android 10 is the latest version of Google’s Android mobile operating system, and it brings numerous important changes, from improved privacy settings to a dark theme. It follows Android 9 Pie, and there’s a lot to know about the new OS. Here are our impressions after using it for several months.
Android 10: All the new features in the latest version of Google’s mobile OS
After months of beta testing, Android 10 is finally here, bringing with it a ton of great new features. From the new dark mode to a new set of gesture controls, Android 10 radically changes the Android experience. Here's everything to expect from Google's latest mobile operating system.
How to navigate with the AR mode in Google Maps to find your way
Got turned around? Not sure which direction to head? Google Maps now has an augmented reality (AR) mode that lets you use your phone's camera to find which way to go. It was initially exclusive to Google's Pixel phones first, but it's now available on other Android phones -- even iPhones.
Hands on with Android Auto’s redesign and Assistant’s driver mode
Google just rolled out a series of updates to its Android Auto software. The new interface is darker and more intuitive to use, and requires fewer taps. There's also a driving mode coming to Google Assistant, as well as remote control options for certain cars.
JBL’s Google Assistant-powered Link Bar now available for purchase
Speakers offering built-in Google Assistant functionality have become so common that it’s essentially expected now. Android TV is another thing, but that’s exactly what the JBL Link Bar does, combining Google Assistant and all the functionality of Android TV in a soundbar that plugs into your TV.
Google’s Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are official: Here’s everything you need to know
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are considered to be two of the best Android smartphones out there, but it looks like Google could be prepping for two new midrange Pixel devices. Say hello to the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, which pack a great-looking camera and powerful midrange specs.
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 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.
Google I/O: Android Q will standardize navigation controls and add new gestures
It's going to be Google's way or the highway in Android Q as far as navigation is concerned. Android Q will be locked to Google's navigation methods only, though the OS is getting a completely reworked gesture system. Also, Google revealed more about the highly anticipated Dark theme on Android Q.
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.
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.
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.
Google’s Stadia plans to make launch woes a relic of gaming history
Launch problems have sunk numerous recent releases including Bioware's Anthem and Bethesda's Fallout 76. Google Stadia is positioning itself as the solution. It combines incredibly reliable Google Cloud servers with refreshingly simple dev tools. But will that sway the world's biggest game developers?
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.
Digital Trends Live: Google I/O wrap-up, Lyft and Uber strike, and more
On today’s Digital Trends Live, we talk Google I/O conference wrap up, the Lyft and Uber strike, Amazon opens a Go store in New York that will accept cash, Germany opens electric highway for delivery trucks, Japan’s successful rocket launch, 3D organs take a major step, and more.
Google is making it easier to add streaming video services to Android TV
With competition heating up between smart TV platforms from Amazon, Roku, and Apple, Google has a few tweaks planned to help its Android TV users get more from the platform. The company announced that it's going to reduce the number of steps involved in adding new streaming video services.
Google I/O: Android Q aims to bring app permissions firmly under control
We've all been there -- an app is asking for permission to access your SMS history, and you're extremely suspicious as to why. Google wants to put an end to permission anxiety in Android Q, and is introducing new permission controls that put you in control of your device's permissions.
Pixel 3a vs. Pixel 3 vs. Pixel 2: Which Google phone is perfect for you?
The Google Pixel 3a has finally arrived, and it's a pretty amazing midrange phone that proves you don't need to shell out almost a thousand dollars to get great Android performance. But is it better than its flagship cousins? We pitted it against the Google Pixel 3 and the Pixel 2 to find out.
Here’s what Google’s Tiles on Wear OS look like, and how they work
Smartwatches are all about convenience and accessing the information you need, when you need it. Google's Wear OS is about to get a whole lot more convenient with a new interface that pulls in your calendar, fitness goals, and more. Called Tiles on Wear OS, it's being shown off at Google I/O 2019.
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.
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.
With Chrome Portals, Google makes websites feel more like web apps
Google is on a mission to make Chrome faster and more powerful, and that journey starts with Portals and Web Packages. Web Packaging allows web pages to load faster, while Portals lets users travel within the same site or across different sites more fluidly, similar to how apps work today.
Nest Hub Max hands-on review
Google's new Nest Hub Max has a bigger screen and better speakers, but the camera is the real headline feature, and the clever tricks it enables will make you want a Max in your home. Read our hands-on review for more.
Google I/O: Stadia team says latency in game streaming is a thing of the past
Google hosted a couple of sessions focused on the technology behind the Google Stadia game streaming platform at the I/O annual developers conference. In a deep dive, a few members of the team discussed latency in gameplay and the many different balancing acts the team will have to master.
Google developer explains Stadia’s advantage over the competition
During the Google I/O developer conference, Google Stadia product vice president took the stage to explain how the game streaming platform will benefit developers. He covers the workflow, cloud server options, and more while also comparing it to limitations in PC and traditional home console gaming.
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 goes all-in on Nest with a total rebrand of its smart home devices
Google and Nest have been together since 2014, but now they're really together as Google Nest. Products like Google Home Hub are being rebranding as the Google Nest Hub. Other changes to Nest accounts and privacy and security measures are also underway, but that could spell trouble for IFTTT users.
Google Maps will let you enter Incognito Mode, and it won’t store your data
Google announced a series of improved privacy features, allowing users to manage how long Google stores their data, and even added an Incognito Mode to Google Maps. When that particular feature is active, location information won't be stored to your Google account.
Google Pixel 3a XL vs Pixel 3 XL vs Pixel 2 XL: Which big Pixel is best for you?
If you're intent on snagging a big Pixel phone, but unsure which one to go for, then this is the breakdown you need. We compare the Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3 XL, and the Pixel 2 XL to uncover all the differences and pick a winner in a series of categories. Has Google compromised too much to bring the price down.
As AR heads to Google search, Lens learns to translate, add tips, and more
Google Lens can soon help you decide what to eat by scanning the menu, then calculate the tip with one look at the receipt. Translation options are also expanding for Lens, while 3D objects and augmented reality tools will be built directly into Google search results, the company announced during I/O.