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ANDROID 5.0

May 29, 2017

OEM Android Skins: A Pain for Users, but a Great Sandbox for Google

Manufacturer customized versions of Android have been a pain for purists since time immemorial. One reason for that is because they end up delaying Android software updates. But despite all the hate that Android gets

GOOGLE

May 24, 2017

Google Photos Will Now Let You Archive Items

If your main photo viewer in Google Photos is getting cluttered, Google has a way to help clean that up without deleting content. Droid-Life first reported that, beginning today, Google Photos has a new

GOOGLE

May 23, 2017

Google’s New Family Group Makes Sharing Even Easier for More Services

Google loves letting its users share content, especially within families, and that idea expands into a new Family Group feature. Today, Google announced Family Group, which will cover a variety of different services and let

ASUS

May 18, 2017

ASUS ZenFone AR Brings AR and VR to Verizon’s Network This Summer

Earlier this year, Google announced a slate of new devices that will be Daydream VR-ready, including the ASUS-branded ZenFone AR. The ZenFone AR also boasts the ability to run augmented reality (AR)-based

GOOGLE

May 17, 2017

Google Confirms Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG’s Next Flagship Phone Will Support Daydream VR

At Google I/O, Google eventually got around to talking about virtual reality (VR). It confirmed that major companies will be supporting its platform, Daydream VR. Google announced today that the Samsung Galaxy S8 and

GOOGLE

May 17, 2017

Google Announces Standalone VR Headsets

Google today announced that the Daydream Virtual Reality (VR) is getting standalone headsets. Today, Google confirmed the rumors that it is building, with partners, standalone VR headsets that support the Daydream VR platform. What this

GOOGLE

May 17, 2017

Suggested Sharing, Shared Libraries, and Photo Books Come to Google Photos

Google today announced a trio of new features for Google Photos: Suggested Sharing, Shared Libraries and Photo Books. Google Photos has become an indispensable tool for many to manage their vast photo library and thousands

GOOGLE

May 17, 2017

Google Home is Getting Spotify Integration and Bluetooth Support

Today, Google's news regarding Google Home continued with news that playing music will be getting even easier. Google announced that the Google Home smart speaker will support Spotify's free tier of music playback,

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May 17, 2017

Google Home Will Support Hands-Free Calling

Google announced today that Google Home is getting a new feature soon, which will allow owners make hands-free calls. Today, Google announced that its smart speaker, Google Home, will support calling phones in the

GOOGLE

May 17, 2017

Google Home Will Arrive in Canada, Australia, France, and Japan This Year

Google Home launched in the United States last year, but it took a few months before it arrived in the United Kingdom. and today, Google announced that Home will be launching in new markets, including:

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May 17, 2017

Google Lens Will Help You Identify Objects and More

Today, during Google I/O, the company officially announced Google Lens, which uses a vast knowledge graph, to help users identify objects and much more. With Google Lens, users will be able to identify objects

GOOGLE

May 17, 2017

Google Bringing Allo’s Smart Reply to Gmail

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai kickstarted Google's I/O 2017 keynote by announcing that it's bringing Allo's Smart Reply feature to billions of Gmail users worldwide. Google had first debuted Smart Reply

GOOGLE

May 16, 2017

Verizon has Cancelled the LG Watch Sport

For those who pre-ordered the LG Watch Sport, Verizon Wireless has apparently decided to cancel the wearable, providing some bad news for the week. As reported by Droid-Life, those who pre-ordered the

GOOGLE

May 12, 2017

Google Maps Now Shows Street View for Turns in Navigation

Google Maps is making a few changes that might make it easier to navigate in an unknown place. Google Maps has always done what it can to make driving easier, especially in unknown areas, with

GOOGLE

May 11, 2017

Google Allo Turns Selfies into Cartoon Stickers

Recently, Google Allo picked up an update that allows its to feature incognito mode for groups, backup/restore, and more. And now the app is back at it again, with Google announcing today that it

GOOGLE

May 11, 2017

Google Search Will Now Help You Find Events Happening Near You

Starting from today, Google will help you find activities, things to do, and search for events near you. The feature will be available on the Google app and the mobile web in the US. As

GOOGLE

May 9, 2017

Latest Chrome for Android Makes it Easier to Save and Read Web Pages Offline

Google today announced further improvements to Chrome for Android's ability to download and view web pages offline. The company is now making it easier to download web pages for offline reading and also making

GOOGLE

May 3, 2017

Google Allo Will Support Incognito Mode for Group Chats, Backup/Restore, and More

There's an update for Google Allo waiting in the wings, which will roll out at some point today, that will add some oft-requested features. The new features were unveiled by Amit Fulay, who