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Renders of the 2017 Pixel XL may have just leaked out
Rumours of the 2017 Google Pixel devices have been swirling around for a little while now, with punts on everything from the specs, component vendors and this year's manufacturing partners doing the rounds. As...
Allo Desktop client could be just weeks away
Allo is one of Google's more divisive announcements, with some of our team able to see its value, while others write it off as half-baked at best. Both views are probably true, with Allo's...
Google looking to bring Always-On Ambient Display to Pixel phones
When Google brought Ambient Display to Nexus devices everyone loved it. Google were not the first to use an Ambient Display-type feature but that hasn't stopped them developing their implementation such that it improved...
Touch-friendly launcher comes to Chrome OS — Canary builds only
ChromeOS has been around for a while, as have touch-enabled Chromebooks but ChromeOS itself has never been optimised for touch. This year we have seen a big push by manufacturers and media surrounding...
[Good Deal]Google Pixel is currently on-sale at JB Hi-Fi for $879
The Google Pixel is still one of the best smartpones on the market, even with phenomenally good phones from HTC, Samsung, Motorola, Sony and even LG now available, and now you can get it...
OK Google in Android Auto is broken but there is a workaround with a...
When Google finally introduced "OK Google" voice command triggering into Android Auto it worked seamlessly. It felt like it was something that should have been included in the app from the very beginning,...
Google Australia rolls out real time information for Public transport in NSW
Google first started working on providing live public transport data in Google Maps thanks to one Googler's 20% project. Jump forward to today and live transit data is live in cities all over the...
Google Photos sharing is rolling out today
One of the best new things announced at Google IO for me was Google Photos sharing features. If you've been waiting for these features to arrive then wait no more. Google has announced...
Transit arrival times get a new look in Google Maps for Android
Google's always adding new features to Google Maps. It's one of the company's primary ways of getting consumers on board with their services and has developed into one of those "default" ways we do...
Google Pixel 2 specifications leaked
Eight months on the Google Pixel and Pixel XL are still widely regarded as the smoothest, fastest Android experience available. Eight months on though means one thing, we are only a few short...
Likely Android 8.0 codename is Oatmeal Cookie
Each year there is speculation over what Google will be calling the next version of Android. Of course last year we had all types of names thrown up with Google settling on Nougat,...
Google brings their Cloud Platform to Sydney for faster access
Google has today announced an interesting, new local development, bringing their Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to Sydney.
The introduction of GCP in Sydney will allow developers to access data and applications, with Google advising that...
Google Play Music has stopped working for many Android Auto users — here’s the...
A couple of weeks ago a user posted on Reddit that their Google Play Music had stopped working with their Android Auto system. This set off a volley of responses with others having the...
Backup and Sync coming soon from Google to replace the Google Drive desktop apps...
In a couple of weeks Google are going to be launching a new backup and sync tool to replace their current Drive for Desktop options (Mac and PC).
The tool will allow users to select...
Local Guides turns it up to 10, with more levels and ways of earning...
Google's Local Guides program is about to get its biggest change since it's launch, with the program growing from 5 levels to 10.
The addition of new levels adds more ways to earn points and...