Google brings free product listings to Search results, after adding them to its Shopping tab in April, to help businesses during the pandemic Techmeme · 1 week ago
Samsung launches Access, a new service for US users offering an S20 handset, Microsoft 365, 1TB OneDrive, and more, starting at $37/month Techmeme · 1 month ago
Google says it is delaying the Android 11 beta release and virtual launch event that was scheduled for June 3, but the final release is still on track for Q3 Techmeme · 1 month ago
Google releases Android Studio 4.0, with Motion Editor for making MotionLayout animations and tools to allow previewing apps in 3D and in multiple screen sizes Techmeme · 1 month ago
An internal build of Google Messages 6.2 shows end-to-end encryption could be coming soon to RCS messages Techmeme · 1 month ago
Google adds a kid-friendly "family mode" to Duo and says Duo on the web will soon support group calls, starting as a preview on Chrome Techmeme · 2 months ago
Google says Android 11 Beta 1 is being pushed back to June 3, about a month behind schedule, but the final release is still on track for Q3 Techmeme · 2 months ago
Google is shutting down Shoelace, a hyper-local social networking app it had launched in New York City in July 2019 Techmeme · 2 months ago
YouTube Music replaces "Hotlist" with new "Explore" tab, which has a "New albums and singles" section and "Moods & genres" section for finding playlists Techmeme · 3 months ago
Google unveils the Stadia Makers program to attract more indie developers, promising funding, technical assistance from Unity experts, free developer hardware Techmeme · 4 months ago
After canceling Google I/O's in-person event in early March, Google now says it will "not be holding an I/O event in any capacity this year" Techmeme · 4 months ago
YouTube introduces a new Explore tab on Android and iOS to replace Trending, featuring destination pages and creators and music artists "on the Rise" Techmeme · 4 months ago
Leaked images of billboard mockups show the Pixel 4a will have a starting price of $399, the same starting price as the Pixel 3a Techmeme · 4 months ago
Source: Google plans to launch a 2nd-gen Chromecast Ultra dongle later this year, based on Android TV, with 4K HDR support and a standalone remote Techmeme · 4 months ago
OnePlus will roll out Door Step Service for repairing devices at users' homes or offices in six cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad Techmeme · 4 months ago
Google starts rolling out 4K gaming for Stadia on the web for Stadia Pro subscribers; until now 4K gameplay was limited to Chromecast Ultra and TVs Techmeme · 4 months ago
Google says it will not host a physical I/O event this year, due to coronavirus fears, and will instead offer a series of online events Techmeme · 4 months ago
Google Stadia's APK shows Stadia may get a free tier and features like YouTube streaming, family game sharing, and more Techmeme · 4 months ago
Google says a planned server update gone awry caused Nest cameras to go down for over 16 hours Techmeme · 4 months ago
Huawei debuts Mate Xs with no Play Store access, 8-inch unfolded and 6.6-inch folded display, Kirin 990 5G chipset, and 8GB RAM, coming later in 2020 for €2,499 Techmeme · 4 months ago
Google begins rolling out two Google Docs features: autocorrect, enabled by default, and Smart Compose, for paying customers Techmeme · 5 months ago
Google officially launches Android 11 Developer Preview, arriving earlier than expected, with new display types, improved messaging, biometrics, and more Techmeme · 5 months ago
Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip with a foldable 6.7" FHD+ AMOLED display, 3,300 mAh battery, dual front-facing cameras, coming February 14 starting for $1,380 Techmeme · 5 months ago
Google says Chrome's ad blocker will expand to target disruptive video ads in August, including long pre-roll ads, mid-roll ads, and over-lays ads on video Techmeme · 5 months ago
Google says it has paid Android developers over $80B since 2012, well below the $100B threshold Apple announced it surpassed back in 2018 Techmeme · 5 months ago
Some users' Google Photos videos in Takeout backups were exported to strangers between November 21-25, 2019; those affected were notified by email Techmeme · 5 months ago
Alphabet Q4: revenue of $46B, up 17% YoY; revenue from Other Bets, which includes Verily, Fiber, others, rose to $172M as losses jumped to $2B from $1.3B YoY Techmeme · 5 months ago
BlackBerry says TCL Communications will stop manufacturing BlackBerry-branded phones on August 31, 2020 as its licensing deal comes to an end Techmeme · 5 months ago
A performance artist loaded 99 smartphones into a wagon and opened Google Maps on all of them, creating an artificial traffic jam that turned green streets red Techmeme · 5 months ago
Google Photos trials an $8/month subscription program that sends 10 prints of automatically-selected pics from the previous month; users get to choose a theme Techmeme · 5 months ago
Google says that 120 Stadia titles are coming in 2020, including 10 exclusives, and outlines new features coming soon, including increased Assistant support Techmeme · 6 months ago
Xiaomi says it resolved the issue of Google Nest Hubs connected to its security cameras showing feeds from random homes; Google integrations are now enabled Techmeme · 6 months ago
YouTube for iOS adds filters for its Subscriptions tab allowing users to sort videos via All, Today, Unwatched, Continue Watching, Live, and Posts tags Techmeme · 6 months ago
Google says Focus mode, a Digital Wellbeing feature for Android that mutes notifications, is rolling out to Android 9 and 10 users Techmeme · 7 months ago
Google says Cloud Print, its cloud-based printing service that has been in beta since 2010, will no longer be supported as of December 31, 2020 Techmeme · 8 months ago
Google adds developer guides for Google Assistant to support smart bathtubs and faucets, such as those by Kohler and Delta Techmeme · 8 months ago
Google News for Android and iOS adds an option to show stories for up to two languages and regions Techmeme · 8 months ago
Google's "other revenues", which include Play Store, Google Cloud, and hardware like Pixel phones, had Q3 revenue of $6.43B, up from $4.64B YoY Techmeme · 8 months ago
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint announce the Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative to bring RCS to Android phones in 2020 Techmeme · 9 months ago
Verizon and T-Mobile say Pixel 4 won't support RCS messaging on their networks at launch Techmeme · 9 months ago
Google pulls Google Clips, its AI-powered automatic camera from 2017, from its store Techmeme · 9 months ago
Marketing docs for Pixel 4 and 4 XL confirm 5.7" and 6.3" displays, with 90Hz "Smooth Display", 12MP and 16MP rear cameras, and Snapdragon 855 with 6GB of RAM Techmeme · 9 months ago
Hands-on with leaked Google's Pixelbook Go laptop: 8GB-16GB RAM, 64GB-256GB storage, 13.3-inch Full HD/4K display, 3.5mm headphone jack, and 2MP camera Techmeme · 9 months ago
The latest Google Mobile Services agreement states that OEMs' custom gesture navigation controls for Android must be enabled only via settings moving forward Techmeme · 9 months ago
Google says that YouTube Music will be preinstalled on all new Android 9 and Android 10 devices, replacing Google Play Music Techmeme · 9 months ago
Google says Android 10 , aimed at low-end devices with less than 1.5GB RAM, will launch this fall with speed and security improvements Techmeme · 10 months ago
Built-in Google Assistant is no longer exclusive to "Made by Google" Chrome OS devices, begins rolling out to more Chromebooks Techmeme · 10 months ago
Samsung says Galaxy Fold will go on sale in the US on September 27 for $1,980 and will be available at AT&T, Best Buy, and Samsung stores Techmeme · 10 months ago
YouTube Music rolling out "Discover Mix", a personalized playlist mostly focused on evergreen tunes and artists that the user might not have heard before Techmeme · 10 months ago