Google says Focus mode, a Digital Wellbeing feature for Android that mutes notifications, is rolling out to Android 9 and 10 users Techmeme · 1 week 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 · 3 weeks ago
Google adds developer guides for Google Assistant to support smart bathtubs and faucets, such as those by Kohler and Delta Techmeme · 1 month ago
Google News for Android and iOS adds an option to show stories for up to two languages and regions Techmeme · 1 month 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 · 2 months ago
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint announce the Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative to bring RCS to Android phones in 2020 Techmeme · 2 months ago
Verizon and T-Mobile say Pixel 4 won't support RCS messaging on their networks at launch Techmeme · 2 months ago
Google pulls Google Clips, its AI-powered automatic camera from 2017, from its store Techmeme · 2 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 · 2 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 · 2 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 · 2 months ago
Google says that YouTube Music will be preinstalled on all new Android 9 and Android 10 devices, replacing Google Play Music Techmeme · 3 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 · 3 months ago
Built-in Google Assistant is no longer exclusive to "Made by Google" Chrome OS devices, begins rolling out to more Chromebooks Techmeme · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 months ago
Samsung releases a new care guide instructing Galaxy Fold users to "just use a light touch" and keep the phone free of water and dust Techmeme · 3 months ago
Sources: Google plans "Nest Wifi" with a different design from Google's routers, featuring Eero-like satellite units with built-in Assistant-enabled speakers Techmeme · 3 months ago
Report: Google plans to move some production of Pixel 3A from China to Vietnam later this year and aims to have shipped 8M-10M smartphones by the end of 2019 Techmeme · 4 months ago
Google Photos can now search for text that appears in user images with its optical character recognition filter Techmeme · 4 months ago
Source: Google is planning an update to the Home Mini, called the Nest Mini, with a similar form factor, wall mount, improved sound, and 3.5mm jack Techmeme · 4 months ago
YouTube says it is shutting down its Messages feature for mobile and web, introduced in 2017, to encourage usage of posts, comments, and stories Techmeme · 4 months ago
Google officially rolls out a redesign for the Play Store, using its Material design language, and creates two distinct destinations for games and apps Techmeme · 4 months ago
Nvidia says that its GeForce Now game streaming service, which is in public beta for Mac, PC, and Shield TV, will be coming to Android later this year Techmeme · 4 months ago
Misfit's Vapor X smartwatch with Wear OS, a 1.19-inch AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor, goes on sale today for an initial price of $200 Techmeme · 4 months ago
As researchers find more ways to detect browser incognito mode despite Chrome 76 protections against it, NYT's paywall is back up for Chrome Incognito visitors Techmeme · 4 months ago
Source: 5.7" Pixel 4 and 6.3" Pixel 4 XL will have 90Hz OLED displays, rear camera with 12MP sensor with phase-detect auto-focus and 16MP telephoto lens, more Techmeme · 4 months ago
Fossil announces Gen 5, its latest smartwatch running Wear OS, with an updated Snapdragon chipset, 44mm case, and a built-in speaker, available now for $295 Techmeme · 4 months ago
Google Fit to start rolling out detailed sleep logging and dark theme; iOS app gains support for route maps for workouts Techmeme · 4 months ago
"Not designed for children" warning appearing on some Play Store listings; developers have the option to apply it where kids are outside the target age group Techmeme · 5 months ago
Google announces it is rolling out redesigned News results for Search on desktop, making publishers' names more prominent, adding a carousel, and more Techmeme · 5 months ago
YouTube quietly updated its list of what it considers harmful or dangerous content to include "instructional hacking and phishing" videos Techmeme · 5 months ago
Google launches Fuchsia OS developer website with official documentation about developing for its open source operating system Techmeme · 6 months ago
Google's Chrome 76, now in beta, will block Flash by default; a Google employee claims Chrome 76 will prevent sites from detecting users in Incognito Mode Techmeme · 6 months ago
Google's Area 120 incubator launches Game Builder, a sandbox for people without programming skills to create 3D games, available free on Steam for Mac and PC Techmeme · 6 months ago
Q&A with Stadia chief Phil Harrison on Google's commitment to the service, possibility of subscribing to libraries of individual publishers, free multiplayer Techmeme · 6 months ago
OnePlus says it will fix the "ghost touch" and other OnePlus 7 Pro screen problems with a firmware update in the coming weeks Techmeme · 6 months ago
Google rolls out its first AR in Search tab, which shows users a 3D model of the animal they searched for on an AR-enabled smartphone Techmeme · 7 months ago
Google to restrict modern ad blocking Chrome extensions to enterprise users Hacker News · 7 months ago
Google rolling out new Google Lens filters, including one that highlights popular dishes on a menu and one that overlays translations on top of words Techmeme · 7 months ago
Walmart launches a line of Android tablets under its Onn store brand starting at $64, which ship with Play Store and Google apps, unlike Amazon's Fire tablets Techmeme · 7 months ago
Google demonstrates Project Euphonia, its effort to improve Google Assistant's voice recognition for those with speech impairments Techmeme · 7 months ago
Google Pixel is no longer exclusive to Verizon, Pixel 3, 3a launching on T-Mobile, Sprint, more Techmeme · 7 months ago
Google Assistant is getting a driving mode, with large touch-friendly shortcuts to navigate, make a call, and more, available this summer on Android phones Techmeme · 7 months ago