Six years in, the mobile app market is already mature
It’s tough to remember an iPhone without third-party apps, but sure enough, the ability to download from the App Store didn’t arrive until iOS 2.0 …
Google Maps tracks every single step you take – here’s how to stop it
Google Maps has completely changed the way people navigate the world. Without having to pay a dime, users are able to find almost any location …
Two very different Nexus X models might launch this year
Unlike in previous years when it only released one Nexus smartphone at a time, Google might be changing its tune this year as the company may …
Eric Schmidt’s curious advice: ‘Know your competition, but don’t copy it’
In the latest edition of Talking Schmidt, a series where 9to5Google analyzes Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s most baffling quotes, we take a look at Schmidt’s …
Accidental Nexus X store listing reveals new details
The Nexus X is reportedly going to be the name of the Google’s next Nexus handset, and the smartphone has again been spotted on a retailer’s …
New Nexus 9 leak confirms key hardware details
Various reports have so far detailed the HTC-made Nexus 9 that Google is expected to soon launch, and TKTechNews, a source of plenty of mobile …
Watch a man weep tears of joy when he finds out he’s getting Google Fiber
What was the happiest day of your life? The day you got married? The day you saw your newborn child for the very first time? …
Here’s why you’re not behind the wheel of Google’s self-driving car
It was inevitable that Google would have to overcome a few obstacles to make its self-driving car a reality. Despite months of successful tests, government officials …
Google’s upcoming Nexus 9 is one step closer to launching
The high-end Nexus 9 tablet HTC is said to be making for Google this year is one step closer to launch, as documents found on …
This might be Android L’s official name
Google unveiled Android L at I/O 2014 without actually revealing a commercial dessert name for the upcoming platform release. Right before Google’s developers event, a Bulgarian …
HTC’s hot Nexus 9 tablet might launch sooner than you think
Google is expected to unveil two Nexus devices this year – at least according to some recent reports – including the HTC Nexus 9 tablet and the …
Research reveals there are almost 19,000 different kinds of Android devices in use
No wonder you may be having trouble buying the right Android smartphone and/or tablet for you, as there are simply so many devices to choose from. OpenSignal …
Most of your favorite free Android apps leave you open to hackers
Security has always been a huge concern for Android users. From seemingly insignificant security flaws to massive outbreaks that make international headlines, it’s never a bad idea …
The Nexus 6 might be one of eight hot new phones Motorola launches this fall
After reporting that the Motorola Shamu – also known as the Nexus 6 in most rumors – might actually be called the Moto S a …
Brazil wants Apple and Google to remotely wipe Secret from all iOS and Android devices
Secret is a popular iOS and Android social networking app that lets users chat anonymously, but authorities in Brazil aren’t too fond of it. That’s …
Google may be working on a version of Glass that you might actually wear
Google Glass is far from being a ready-for-primetime commercial product, and the wearable device may undergo several changes before it’s sold in stores. In fact, …
Here’s how to make sure you get Android L before everyone else
Google has recently published its Android distribution numbers for early August in which it revealed that KitKat has reached almost 21% market share of all Android phones …
This one fact alone will make you insanely jealous of Google employees
Why do people love working at Google so much? There seem to be many reasons and one of them is without a doubt the fact …
Google has a clever plan to get your kids hooked on Gmail and YouTube
Google is ready to target a special set of potential new customers: Children under the age of 13. The Information and The Wall Street Journal report …
Google’s hugely ambitious YouTube music subscription service detailed in new report
Google’s rumored music streaming service based on YouTube is finally taking shape, with Android Police having discovered the official name of this upcoming Google product, …
Google Now just got much better thanks to a killer Google app you’ve never heard of
We’re not sure how exactly, considering how fantastic Google Now already is, but Google constantly manages to add awesome new features to its intelligent virtual …
Google releases four new Android Wear ads ahead of Moto 360 launch
At this point, Motorola’s upcoming Moto 360 is the only Android Wear-powered smartwatch we’ve seen that people are actually excited for. The wait is now …
Now you have an awesome way to make Google Street View come to life with location-specific sounds
Google Street View is one of the best ways to take a virtual tour of a potential vacation destination, a place you want to know …
The one reason you should consider buying a Chromebook over a Windows or Mac laptop
When Google first announced its plans to offer a lightweight, browser-like operating system, pundits had a field day. Why go up against Windows? Why not …
Google spends a ton of money just to keep sharks from eating its underwater cables
Google already spends a lot of money deploying and maintaining its massive network of undersea fiber cables that it uses to help handle the enormous …
Google nearly walked into a trap that even BlackBerry knew to avoid
Last month, when we heard the suggestion that BlackBerry should team up with HP to give its devices more of a presence in the enterprise, …
This could be the best new Google Now feature we’ve seen in months
Google’s virtual assistant Google Now is easily one of the greatest things to happen to mobile devices in recent years. By presenting users with key …
Benchmark reveals the Nexus 6’s specs are just as great as you hoped
On Tuesday we got word that Google’s mysterious new Nexus 6 had at last shown up in a GFXBench benchmark, although that particular test didn’t …
Clever new Gmail trick will keep you safe from phishing attacks and spammers
Google on Tuesday announced a new interesting update for its email service, which will hopefully help thwart scammers’ phishing email plans in the future and …
Google’s mysterious new Nexus phone reportedly spotted in new benchmark
The Motorola Shamu, believed to be the Google Nexus 6 smartphone that may be launched later this fall, has been spotted in a benchmark test …
