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.
Next-generation Google Assistant runs in real time on your phone
Google has shown off an impressive raft of new features coming to the next-generation Google Assistant. By compressing models onto local phones, the Assistant can now run in real time without the need for a network connection. There's also Driving Mode, Duplex on the web, and more.
Google Pixel 3a vs Pixel 3a XL: What’s the difference and which best suits you?
If the Pixel 3 was a bit expensive for you, but you love the idea of a Google phone, then perhaps the affordable Pixel 3a, or the slightly bigger Pixel 3a XL, will tempt you. But just how do these Android smartphones differ apart from the price? We've got all the answers you need right here.
The Google Pixel 3a is a slap in the face for people who bought the Pixel 3
Google’s Pixel phones are known for their strong software experiences and smart cameras, but the price of the most recent Pixel 3 flagship smartphone was hard to stomach. Enter the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, phones that give you the best of the Pixel 3 at just half the price. So why should you pay more? Google needs to step up its hardware game.
The 2019 Google Play Awards honor self-care apps and alien-blasting games
Google has announced the winners of its annual Google Play Awards, and it's honoring some of the best of the best out there, from self-care apps, to gorgeous games that reward you for blowing up aliens. Here are all the winners of the 2019 Play Awards for the very best Android apps and games.
Google I/O 2019: What to expect, from Android Q to Pixel 3a and more
Google I/O is almost here, which means it's almost time for Google to show us its most highly-anticipated releases of the early part of the year. But what can you expect at Google I/O 2019? More details of the new Android version are certain, but Google seems to have a few more surprises coming.
Google I/O 2019: How to watch and keep up with the biggest developments
2019's Google I/O is almost here, and we're excited to find out what Google has planned. But what if you're not happy to receive your news second-hand? You want to see it all as it occurs. Well you can. Here's how to watch the Google I/O keynote and stay up-to-date with the Google I/O app.
Digital Trends Live: Google I/O preview, Blue Origin rocket test, and more
On today’s Digital Trends Live, we look at the Pixel 3 phone leak, give a Google I/O conference preview, and discuss Blue Origin’s successful launch of a space tourism rocket, new contact lenses with augmented reality capabilities, the art of Dungeons and Dragons, Bethesda’s Rage 2 release, and more.
As Google I/O looms, here are 5 features we’d love to see in Android Q
What would improve the Android platform? We’ve been thinking about the new features we’d love to see in Android Q and musing on the changes we think Google should make to improve the software. Here are the five things that top our wish list, that we hope to see at Google I/O.
What is Google Duplex? The smartest chatbot ever, explained
People were shocked earlier this year when Google debuted Google Duplex, an artificial intelligence feature for Google Assistant that will make phones calls on your behalf using an extremely life-like voice. Here's more detail on what Duplex is.
Android Q beta will roll out to more smartphones than Android Pie beta
The Android Q beta will involve more smartphones compared to the Android Pie beta last year, which included seven devices beyond Google's Pixel. The development is due to Project Treble, which makes it easier, faster, and less costly for manufacturers to update devices to the latest Android version.
Google I/O 2019 will take place at a familiar time and at a predictable locale
Google has taken the wraps off of the dates and location for Google I/O 2019. The event is set to take place from May 7 to 9 at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California -- which is pretty much when and where we would expect the event to take place. At I/O, Google is expected to unveil Android Q.
Wear OS for smartwatches: Everything you need to know
Google has officially rebranded its Android Wear operating system to Wear OS. Removing the Android name may help people better understand Google-powered smartwatches. How does Wear OS differ from Android Wear? Outside of the name change and the new logo, Google is also gradually rolling out new features.
Android 9.0 Pie: Everything you need to know
It's time to dig in, as the new version of Android is here. After months of a beta program, Google has released the newest version of the Android operating system, and revealed its new name: Android 9.0 Pie. Is it worth getting excited about? You bet! Here's what you need to know about Android 9.0 Pie.
Google enables virtual tour creation via Street View or a smartphone
Google wants anyone to be able to create a virtual tour -- Google Tour Creator is an online program for creating virtual tours with multiple scenes. Anyone can use the program, using new images (like images from the Ricoh Theta V), Street View photos or, now, images shot in the Cardboard Camera app.
Here’s how to download and install Android 9.0 Pie
Want to take the next version of Android for a spin? Here's how to install the Android 9.0 Pie on your compatible device, and what you need to know before testing the new OS. If you have a Pixel or another eligible phone you can get all the new features early, but you can also expect some bugs.
Google Assistant-enabled smart displays to start shipping this week
Google has partnered with Lenovo, JBL, and LG to bring Google Assistant technology to smart displays. The speakers will compete against Amazon's Echo devices with a screen -- the Show and the Spot. The first of those devices - the Lenovo Smart Display - is available this week.
Google Home will stamp its passport in at least seven new countries this year
Google is slated to double the number of national markets in which the Google Home and Google Home Mini can be found this year. With the addition of Spain, Austria, and Ireland, the Google Assistant-enabled smart speakers are now available in 11 countries around the world.
Updates to Google Assistant could make it the most natural digital helper yet
Google is launching a number of awesome new updates to Google Assistant that could help make it the most natural digital helper so far. The updates include visual changes to Assistant on your phone, as well as the ability to actually call businesses to book appointments.
Augmented reality’s latest trick? Simplifying directions on Google Maps
At Google I/O, the company gave us a sneak peek at what's yet to come from Google Maps, and no matter how nonexistent your sense of direction might be, Google can help. Plus, there are a slew of new features for discovering new local restaurants, as well as party planning tools newly at your disposal.
Meet Google Duplex, AI that sounds human when it calls to book appointments
Calling a doctor's office, hair salon, or plumber for an appointment is often necessary when no online booking system is available. Google Assistant, using Google Duplex technology, may soon be able to do it for you and still sound like a human on the phone.
Google Photos now using A.I. to simplify editing and sharing images
At Google I/O, Google announced new A.I.-based features that will be rolling out across its products and services, including Google Photos. The new “suggested actions" will provide image-specific corrections and more in order to help speed up the editing and sharing process for users.
Microsoft Build and Google I/O are over. Which came out on top?
Both Microsoft and Google offer competing visions on how computing can shape the future. Both companies used AI in their demos, but Google took a consumer approach while Microsoft is directing its efforts at developers and the enterprise market.
The Google News App fuels your interests, provides a balanced perspective
At Google I/O 2018, the company announced a variety of new features to come for its Android P operating system, Google Assistant, Wear OS, and more. Google also introduced its all-new Google News app, which uses artificial intelligence to bring you news from all different perspectives.