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Google Now on Tap (while it’s still called that) is showing new quick-add options
Amongst all the things that Google gives us to distract us (Allo and Duo, anyone), every now and then they sneak something in which actually makes Android easier to use for us all. These...
Want to know your Pixel and Pixel XL colour options? We’ll Really tell you...
Colours, colours, colours, what happens when you mash up a rainbow and a dictionary? Technology colour names that's what. That's where we get things like Midnight Black, or Polar blue. So what colours are...
When it comes to October 5, we’ll be there in San Francisco to cover...
Google is preparing to make one of its biggest announcements yet in mobility in little over a week, and like last year, we'll be in the ground in beautiful San Francisco to cover it....
Google is working on a premium ‘Pixel 3’ laptop running their new ‘Andromeda’ OS
After rumours of a new merged OS of Android and Chrome called Andromeda leaked over the weekend, it seems Google is also prepping new hardware to launch it on in the shape of a...
4K Chromecast Ultra renders show up
Google's October 4th event (October 5th here in Australia) is shaping up to be quite a big deal. Not only phones are expected, but an entire suite of products as well, including a new...
Just what is Google announcing at the October 5th hardware event? And what will...
With just under two weeks until the October 5th Google Hardware event we're beginning to get a clearer picture of what they may be releasing and what it all may cost. Now before we...
Chromecast firmware preview drops the Chrome branding
The Chromecast has been one of Google's runaway success stories. With millions of the little dongles sold, and untold hours of music and video streamed to the devices, it's safe to proclaim the Chromecast...
[Update 2] Google adds some fun and whimsy to the Android Pay App
Google's Android Pay is a pretty straight-laced affair, you've got a simple list of Credit and Loyalty cards, a FAB, an overflow menu and a simple animation when you pay. Despite this it seems...
Google would like you to meet Data, and learn about Google’s privacy protection
Data, we all use it, generate it, love it, fear it, but how many of us understand him it. There's no secret that many people both within and outside the tech media take umbrage...
Pricing for the Google Home and Chromecast Ultra (4K) leak out
With Google's massive hardware event just 11 days away, and counting, the hardware rumours are just going to increase. Today's is a good one. Whilst there has been all manner of hardware leaked for...
New Google WiFi, a home router, rumoured for October 5th event
A new hardware rumour coming out of the Android community this morning brings the promise of even more Google hardware to be launched at their October 5th hardware extravaganza. Today's rumour from Android Police,...
Nat and Lo check out Doodles
Nat and Lo are a couple of well known Googlers who have taken their 20% time and decided to give those of us outside of Google, an insight into what goes on behind the...
For better or worse Google is opening up its new App Preview Messaging beyond...
With the introduction of Allo, Google also showed off a mysterious new ability to send messages to people who don't actually have the app. A page on Google developers has shown off what the...
Developers can now custom style Google Maps for their apps and sites
Do you love Google Maps integration across the web but wish for a little more visual variety? Have you ever felt that the stock standard Maps look and feel just broke the visual appeal of...
Google moves their advertising in to overdrive for their October 5th #MadeByGoogle event, have...
With Google's #MadeByGoogle event taking place in under two weeks - 13 days and counting - Google seems to have stepped up the marketing overseas. We've seen pop-up installations in major pedestrian areas as...