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Here's how Google will help you score Black Friday deals with Shopping, Lens, and more
By Brady Snyder published
Deal hunting Google wants to give you a few ideas about how to use its service to get Black Friday and Cyber Monday steals.
How to install the Android 16 beta on your phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
The 2025 version of Android is can now be previewed, and here's how you can get started.
Australia's proposed social media ban for kids is a 1950s solution to a 2024 problem
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Nobody ever said being a parent was supposed to be easy.
Google shamelessly keeps trying to take credit for Apple adding RCS
By Brady Snyder published
Really, Google? RCS on iPhone might not be as helpful to Android as Google thinks it is.
News Weekly: Android 16 preview, Google may have to sell Chrome, OPPO Find X8 launch, and more
By Derrek Lee published
News Weekly The first Android 16 developer preview has landed, the DOJ wants Google to sell Chrome, OPPO launched the Find X8 series, and more.
Google's 'At a Glance' widget could help you follow sports scores on your Pixel
By Brady Snyder published
Home Screen scoring Code strings hint that you'll one day be able to follow sporting events from your Pixel home screen.
Circle to Search's fresh look streamlines translation, song recognition, and Google Lens
By Brady Snyder published
UI changes Circle to Search now does a lot more than just Google what's on your screen, and this redesign accounts for that.
Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 rolls out ahead of expected December launch
By Brady Snyder published
Bug fixes Android 15 QPR1 is almost here, and Google's still tinkering with it down to the wire.
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