Google Photos now shows more of the photos you want, fewer of the ones you don’t
Google has enhanced Google Photos to show you pictures you may have forgotten -- and added a way to hide away the ones you'd rather others didn't see at all.
Google’s LaMDA is a smart language A.I. for better understanding conversation
At Google I/O, the search giant showed off its new A.I. language model that could make dialogue with machines more natural.
Android at Google I/O 2021: Everything new
After a few months of Developer Previews, the Android 12 Beta program is here. Here's everything new in Android 12 that Google announced at Google I/O 2021.
Google embeds Android TV remote app into Android phones
You'll soon no longer need to download Google's remote app for Android TV. The company plans to embed the app's functionality into all Android smartphones.
Google Maps is getting improved Live View navigation, more detailed map data
Google has announced a series of updates to Maps at Google I/O 2021, including a better Live View and a more detailed map in 50 more cities.
Smart Canvas supercharges Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets for collaboration
At its I/O developer conference, Google has announced Smart Canvas, which turns Docs, Sheets, and Slides into better collaboration tools.
Google I/O 2021: How to watch the keynote today
The Google I/O 2021 keynote is coming up quickly. Here's what to expect and how to watch it.
Android 12 will get an extensive, flowery redesign, according to massive leak
Android 12 is set to get a redesign, according to the latest leak, including everything from the way notifications are shown, to the look of the keyboard.
Android 11: Everything you need to know
It won't be dessert-themed, but Android 11 will still be sweet. Here's what we know about Google’s next mobile phone OS.
How to download Android 10
The next big iteration of the Android operating system is bringing some delicious new features, including a dark mode, distraction-cutting focus mode, and more of Google's nifty accessibility features. Here's how you can download and install Android 10.
Google I/O 2020 is now completely canceled, including any online events
Google has announced that it is fully canceling Google I/O 2020 -- including the online event. The cancellation is due to concerns surrounding coronavirus.
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.