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Google Messages will help you thwart ads and spam in a future update
By Brady Snyder published
Press stop to cancel Getting annoyed with the level of RCS ads and spam in Google Messages? A fix might be coming soon.
Google is making it easier to report police spottings in Maps
By Brady Snyder published
Speed traps Following the renaming of "speed traps" to "police" in Google Maps, the button is now easier to press.
Pixel Tablet gets a surprise VPN boost from Google
By Jay Bonggolto published
Finally!!! Google VPN finally lands on Pixel Tablets with Android 15.
Google could make lock screen notifications less obtrusive in Android 15 QPR2
By Brady Snyder published
Cleaning house Android 15 QPR2 and the March Pixel Feature Drop could help clean up your lock screen notifications.
Report claims Xiaomi will develop chips in-house for its next phones like Google
By Nickolas Diaz published
Fine, I'll do it myself Xiaomi was reported to have expressed interest in developing its phone chips in-house.
Google is 'once, twice, three times a monopolist,' says the Justice Department
By Brady Snyder published
Final arguments Final arguments in the advertising monopoly case against Google saw U.S. lawyers take a decisive position.
Google Search may become less useful for trip planning, thanks to the DMA
By Brady Snyder published
Back to basics Google is testing removing more trip-planning features in Search to appease comparison sites in the EU.
Google adds 'premium' tier to its Developer Program costing $299 per year
By Brady Snyder published
Developer options The expensive membership nets you Google Cloud credits, one-on-one consultations, and more.
Google Calendar for Android finally adds a dedicated Tasks view
By Jay Bonggolto published
Task-focused view You can now see your Tasks lists right in Google Calendar on Android.
The Wear OS 5.1 preview is now available — and it's based on Android 15
By Brady Snyder published
New features Google released the Wear OS 5.1 preview for developers, and it's surprisingly Android 15-based.
Google app for iOS now adds Search links to third-party websites unless they opt-out
By Brady Snyder published
Intrusive or innovative? Web publishers can opt out via a provided form, but changes might not take effect for up to 30 days.
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 remove your personal information from results on Google
By Christine Persaud published
Be in control of your information You can easily search for what information is on the internet about you and request to remove any results that show private and personal details.
How to transfer data from your old Android phone to your new one
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Switch over smoothly! Moving over all your data (e.g., texts, call logs, contacts, music, and photos) from your older Android phone to a new one is a walk in the mark.
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.
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.
Google reveals the top-watched shows and movies on Google TV in 2024
By Brady Snyder published
Streaming sensations Curious to know which was the top Freeplay channel? Google's ready to share that, too.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalizes rule to supervise apps like Google Wallet
By Brady Snyder published
Watchdog Big tech companies ended up creating "critical financial tool," hence why the CFPB wants oversight.
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