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To celebrate Earth Day Google releases a new Google Earth
In conjunction with Earth Day, Google has taken the wraps off their entirely new version of Google Earth available on both the Web, via Chrome, and Android. The new version of Google Earth offers...
Android 7.1.2 stable update heading to Pixel/Pixel XL on Beta program
After pushing out the Android 7.1.2 update for their devices earlier this month, Google has begun updating Beta users to a stable version via Over The Air update.
The update brings Pixel and Pixel XL...
Google Pixel on sale at JB Hi-Fi for $929/$1129 32GB/128GB with free pick...
If you're thinking about a new mobile phone, and not taken in by the marketing prowess of Samsung, LG, Huawei and more, then you might still be considering Google's Pixel, the standard-setting mobile phone...
Google partners with international banks to allow you to add cards to Android pay...
Google has announced today that they are starting to partner with international banks, Bank of America, Bank of New Zealand, Discover, mBank and USAA to start, to allow users to add their credit cards...
Google introduces AI-based AutoDraw for the graphically challenged
AI and machine learning are the buzz words at the moment. Google are continually expanding the uses for their AI programs and this week introduced an AI-based fast drawing program for everyone, AutoDraw.
AutoDraw...
Google’s Chrome browser aims to solve those annoying page jumps
Google loves to sneak out new features, and it seems that is exactly what they did with Chrome 56 in January this year, and today they've decide to tell us about it. Meet scroll...
The Google App Beta 7.0 hints at a new device coming from Google: What...
Who isn't excited by the prospect of Google releasing hardware in new device categories? Well maybe the answer to that is people who can't buy their existing offerings? All of that aside, according to...
Google Duo’s audio calling now available worldwide
On a day when Telegram rolled out voice calling to Australians even more internet calling has arrived here. Justin Uberti, technical lead for Duo, has announced via Twitter that Duo's audio calling is...
Google looking to invest in LG Display OLED production lines
The Google Pixel was the device of the year in 2016 and so far, from what we have seen and used, is the device of 2017. Of course Google is looking to improve...
Google Home integration with Harmony — Mini Guide
Last week, as part of a broader announcement enabling support for more smart home products, Google and Logitech announced that Google Home would now support Harmony 'Ultimate Hub' smart remotes. As a long...
Hey Google, why are you pulling Assistant’s shopping list out of Keep?
Google has started advising that from April 10th, they will no longer save shopping lists created from Assistant to Keep.
Ahhh Google, how you love to fracture, replicate and confuse your product offerings. It seems...
New security bug found in Android
I am constantly amazed by the amount of security flaws found in, well, not just Android, but all software. A new flaw has been found by Google's Project Zero team which allows an...
April Android distribution numbers released — Nougat nearly doubles again
It is that time of month again where we do the dance around the new Android distribution numbers that Google have released. Let's check out where the Android world is at.
The data is collated...
Android Wear 2.0 update for Huawei Watch should be coming soon
Back when the Huawei Watch received Android Wear 2.0 in the form of a beta image everyone expected that it would be one of the first, if not the first, Android Wear watch to...
Woolworths Limited retail brands officially join Android Pay as Featured Stores
Android Pay's roll-out in Australia continues to march forward with Google slowly adding on more financial institutions, retail partners and in-app payment integrations. At launch it was notable that Coles Group line of retail...