The Pixel 3 phones that Google launched back in October have the same components as most other 2018 Android flagships. But the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL were no match for the …
Is Amazon creepier than Google at this point?
Did someone distribute a privacy-related memo of some kind at Amazon recently — one that declares, at this point, there are no rules anymore? Because there have been a steady stream of reports …
Shareholders sue Google execs over handling of Andy Rubin sexual harassment claims
When Android founder Andy Rubin left Google in 2014, the departure was unexpected, if not shrouded in mystery. A few years later, a New York Times expose revealed that Rubin was essentially forced …
These are the annoying ads that Chrome’s ad blocker will save everyone from
First launched last year, Google’s own ad blocker built into the Chrome browser is supposed to punish websites that favor intrusive ads, and improve the internet in the process. Running an ad blocker may …
Android malware disguised as Google Play apps were downloaded over 100,000 times
The unending saga of Android malware didn’t end in 2018. Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro reported late last week that spyware disguised as legitimate apps on the Google Play store has been gathering data …
Google just confirmed Android Q is getting the Dark Mode you’ve always wanted
Google told the world a couple of months ago that it was wrong to push developers to use white backgrounds on their apps. A study the company conducted revealed that dark backgrounds and …
Google’s secret Android replacement will run Android apps
Google is far from officially confirming that it’s working on a new operating system catered to all things smart, including mobile phones, tablets, computers, wearables, and other gadgets. But we’ve seen an increasing …
FCC greenlights Google’s daring plan to control computers with gestures like in ‘Minority Report’
Google has a habit of announcing exciting projects well ahead of being able to deliver them to customers. Examples such as Google Glass and Google Duplex come to mind, but there are plenty …
You can now make charitable donations through Google Assistant
If you forgot to make any New Year’s resolutions last night, here an easy one: Donate to charity. You can change lives by donating just a few dollars to a cause or group …
Google Maps is getting support for instant messages, but it’s not what you think
The last thing we need in Google Maps is support for chat, considering the plethora of messaging apps available on smartphones right now — including Google’s own messaging applications. Some users have discovered …
