Android fans rejoice: Google’s adorable blobmoji are back in time for world emoji day
The yellow blobs of emoji cuteness that Google scuttled as part of Oreo’s emoji redesign are back. Call it the triumph of the re-moji.
Google Assistant’s new visual snapshot will give you a rundown of your entire day
Even with all of the tools at our disposal, it can be difficult to keep track of all the tasks we need to complete, people …
Record-breaking fine expected this week could put Google’s business model at stake
European regulators are expected to hit Google with a multibillion fine on Tuesday or Wednesday, an announcement that’s being closely watched not because of the …
Google ‘working on a fix’ for fatal camera error affecting Pixel 2 phones
Ever since Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones arrived last fall, they have been affected by a fatal error that causes the camera …
Google Gboard for iOS adds Morse code with help from developer with cerebral palsy
Developer Tania Finlayson has come a long way from her childhood, when doctors told her parents that their daughter — who’d been born with cerebral …
Google Chrome will now consume even more RAM and there’s nothing you can do about it
It’s not just you: Google’s Chrome browser is using more memory than before. There’s a good reason why that happens, but unfortunately you can’t do …
Changing the voice of Google Assistant is now a colorful thing to do
Google is rolling out an update to its Google Assistant user interface today that will make switching from the different options you have for the …
You can now test Google’s biggest Chrome redesign in years
For the past several months, Google has been releasing updates for its Chrome browser in preparation for a massive redesign. We’ve seen bits and pieces …
It looks like a Google partner might’ve just leaked Android P’s real name
If recent history is any indication, then Google will release the final Android P build at some point next month. That also obviously means the …
Looming fine means Google might have to stop forcing its own apps onto Android devices
Google may be about to get hit with a multibillion-dollar fine from European regulators that stems from the company’s longstanding policy of requiring Android device …
Alexa vs. Google Assistant: One is better at commerce, the other at understanding you
With the smart speaker wars heating up and voice looking to be one of the next major computing platforms, Amazon and Google have taken commanding …
Google’s new Pixel 2 XL deal is making it tough to wait for the Pixel 3
The Pixel 2 phones may not pack the newest hardware available to Android device makers — the Pixel 3 will fix that soon — but …
Whenever I get excited about an Android phone, I’m reminded why I’ll never switch to Android
So many good things are happening with Google’s Android operating system right now. Android P is nearing release and shaping up to be a tremendous …
Con artists take advantage of a revived Chrome bug to spread tech support scams
Scammers never sleep, not even on national holidays. According to Ars Technica, con artists have once again been found taking advantage of a bug in …
Google would like you to know that your Gmail is safe even though people you don’t know can read it
After a Wall Street Journal exposé that revealed some companies use humans to read some of your emails, to improve the services and apps they have …
Yes, Gmail allows developers to read your emails – but that shouldn’t surprise you
If you’re online these days then you probably have at least one email address at your disposal, to keep in touch with friends, and sign …
Analyst says Google can dominate Amazon if it offers Home Mini smart speakers for free
Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak is responsible for a stream of news headlines this morning thanks to a call he’s issued to Google in light …
Google’s next big thing might be a gaming service to take on PS4, Xbox, and Switch
Google provides a lot of useful services, including the most popular smartphone operating system in the world. But what the company doesn’t have is gaming-friendly …
Pentagon furor may have distracted Google in bid to buy GitHub
Google’s Cloud CEO conceded at a Fortune Magazine event in San Francisco Wednesday something many people suspected — that the Mountain View-based computing giant got …
New leak shows Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL from every angle
We’ve already seen the upcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL flagship phones several times now, but a new leak on Wednesday gives us an …
A major Google Maps redesign is rolling out to everyone right now
First unveiled at Google I/O 2018 back in May, the major Google Maps update was recently spotted in the wild. At the time, we told …
Secret settings hidden in your Android phone will make it feel twice as fast
Modern Android phones are so much faster and smoother than they used to be even a few short years ago. Of course, speed on a …
Google’s new Account Hub is something every tech giant should copy
Google has rolled out an update to the Google Account Hub on Android, centralizing information about your data, privacy, security, and recurring payments in one …
Google Assistant can now continue conversations with you
Google on Thursday announced that an exciting new Google Assistant feature first demoed at I/O 2018 in May is ready to roll out to US …
US lawmakers urge Google to reconsider partnership with Huawei
Project Maven doesn’t mean anything for many people unless you’re in the military or Google. It’s an artificial intelligence research partnership between the search giant …
Android is still an unsecure mess compared to the iPhone even when it’s not on your phone
Google’s Android platform is the most popular mobile operating system in the world by a staggering margin. According to market research firm Net Marketshare’s latest …
Google Maps no longer lets you book Uber rides from within the app
Google is constantly adding new features and functionality to its array of mobile apps, which is why today’s news is so surprising. On Monday, Android …
Best Buy deal takes $400 off a Pixel 2 XL – and no, you don’t have to buy two phones
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are likely just months away from release, which means that carriers are stores are starting to hustle unsold …
Google’s iMessage competitor just got a tiny bit better
Google is starting to plug the gaps, bit by bit, in what’s been an all-over-the-place messaging product until now. Starting today, for example, the company …
YouTube Music and YouTube Premium available to everyone starting today
Just over a month after officially announcing its two new subscription services, Google launched YouTube Music and YouTube Premium on Monday across seventeen countries. If …
