Android N update could drop on Nexus devices August 22nd
Google usually rolls the updates out in waves so your Android N update may not fall until a day or two after.
Russian court rejects Google anti-monopoly appeal
Google has been facing deeper scrutiny in countries like Russia and the European Union for its business practices surrounding Android.
Is Google disconnecting from the Nexus name?
Perhaps this is why Samsung has been hard at work on their Tizen OS, to better compete with Google.
Google Duo, another communications app from Google
For video calls on the go, Duo will switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data automatically without dropping your call.
Apteligent report details Android OEM update speeds and crash rates
A recent report found that Motorola was the quickest Android OEM at pushing out the Android 6.0 update.
Google Play reviews may no longer require Google+ account
YouTube comments and Google Photos can be used without a Google+ account, and now it appears you can leave a Google Play review without one as well.
16 year old girl discovers superabsorbent polymer to battle drought
Ms. Nirghin just won Google Science Fair’s Community Impact Award for creating this superabsorbent polymer out of orange peels and avocados.
Is Google working on a unified OS codenamed Fuchsia?
The project is primarily licensed under Apache 2.0 and MIT licensing, and doesn’t seem to have any significant GPL code.
Russian antitrust officials fine Google $6.8 million
A ruling last year found that Google was guilty of showing preferential treatment to its services as they related to Android.
Quadrooter isn’t an issue if you stick with Google Play apps
Side loading apps from third-party apps stores or sharing APK files from one person to another is potential trouble.
Researcher finds some Google Nexus chargers may be defective
We’ve reported in the past about Google engineer Benson Leung’s crusade to test USB Type-C chargers and cables for defects. Benson has tested a huge amount of cables and chargers and has given his feedback on them all. His work has inspired others to do their own testing and quality control of these types of … Read more
Google partners with Dashlane for an open-source login API
Password management is something we’ve harped on for quite some time, urging everybody to use strong passwords, password managers, two-factor authentication, etc.
[Video] Android Nougat Nexus boot animation leaks
The iPhone rumors are starting to die down and we all pretty much know what that device will look like so what do we do now?
Google’s Stay In The Loop feature is live
All you need to do is a Google search on your name and the widget that mentions Stay In The Loop will be located near the bottom of the page.
See how much Apple,Microsoft, and Google are not paying in taxes
This really isn’t anything new though, companies have been finding tax shelters for as long as governments have wanted to tax them.
Google adds spam protection to Nexus and Android One devices
In this day and age when smartphones are used more for apps and gaming and less for phone calls, it seems like more of the calls you get are unwelcome sales spam. Google is aiming to fix that and has announced that they’re adding spam protection to the Google phone app on Nexus and Android … Read more
Google Chromecast three years later
It is very rare that a device comes out that is not only affordable but available to a large number of people without signing a contract. That’s what happened three years ago today when Google Chromecast was released for purchase (Chromecast Day). Three years ago I called the Google Chromecast an every man’s gadget due … Read more
MESUIT brings Android to your iPhone
If you’re one of the rare users out there that doesn’t hold a loyalty to iOS or Android and like to use both, MESUIT may be for you. Jijia, a Chinese company, has just launched MESUIT which looks like an iPhone battery case but houses much more capability. The case offers expanded battery life, expandable … Read more
Google points DeepMind AI at data centers, reduces cooling bill significantly
Since acquiring DeepMind Technologies back in 2014, Google has been having all kinds of fun using AI for various tasks. They’ve recently partnered with Moorsfield Eye Hospital to help scan for early signs of disease, they’ve even taught the AI to play Go — and win. Machine learning has come a long way in a short … Read more
French court says Bing and Google do not have to censor torrent results
The High Court of Paris has come to a decision that search engines like Bing and Google do not have to censor torrent results. The court concluded that a censor of torrent results would be too wide and also adversely affect legitimate torrent uses. The French industry music group, Syndicat National de l’édition Phonographique (SNEP), brought … Read more
Google Fiber is offering a plan for small businesses
Google Fiber is slowly but surely getting into the hands of people who are wanting high speed internet that they aren’t currently getting. At the moment only a handful of cities have the service, and a handful of cities are currently in progress of getting it. Yesterday Google Fiber posted on their blog that they are providing … Read more
Latest update for Google Hangouts lets you record and send video messages
Google has begun rolling out an update on the Play Store for the company’s chat application Google Hangouts. The update is said to add support for recording and sending video messages to your friends and family. With the update installed, you’ll be able to send out video files to contacts, which is ideal if you wish … Read more
New cast option comes to Google Chrome, can mirror to Hangouts
Google Chrome users how have new a new cast option in the latest stable release of the web browser. In order to cast from Chrome, users were required to use a Google Cast extension from the Chrome Web Store. Now, users who have Chrome 51 or higher installed will find a new “Cast” option listed … Read more
Do Apple, Google, Amazon.com have too much power?
There’s no doubt giant tech companies have a few advantages over many of the rest of us. Unless you’re a multi-billionaire there’s the obvious advantage of the bankroll of these companies. Those giant piles of cash allow companies such as Apple, Google, and Amazon.com to grow and absorb other smaller companies, which in turn often … Read more
Google’s Faster internet cable goes online today
Google’s “Faster” internet cable goes online today. The cable runs between the state of Oregon all the way to parts of Japan. The Faster internet cable is 9,000 kilometers long and will cover the West Coast of the U.S. and every major Japanese city. The low-loss fiber the cable is made from gives the Faster cable … Read more
Chicagoans can get a free Nest thermostat
Chicago is one of the greatest cities in the world. We should know as we call the Chicago area our home! We’re obviously not the only ones who know this. Nest is also acknowledging the greatness of Chicago by offering up a free Nest thermostat to its residents. There are, of course, some terms and conditions … Read more
Factory Reset Protection bypassed on some HTC devices
Back in March Android Authority reported on a video done by Rootjunky on how to bypass Android Factory Reset Protection. Well, Rootjunky is back and this time has managed to bypass several HTC models’ Factory Reset Protection. Factory Reset Protection, when enabled, is designed to not allow others into your device. If you lose your … Read more
Could Google be planning a Chromebook Pro?
This story is probably standing on shaky ground right now but anything is possible. According to Venturebeat, a user on Reddit reported that a Google Opinion Rewards survey questioned them about a Chromebook Pro. Google Opinion Rewards is a Google app that gives users Play Store credits for answering surveys. It’s actually a really nice … Read more