9to5google

Google Home’s AI-centric revamp makes me a little nervous, but I’m optimistic

Google is preparing a redesign of the Home app that focuses in on Gemini and AI features, and I’m a little nervous about it, but still optimistic. This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of ...
Android Police

Google Home's extensive refresh with Gemini leaks weeks in advance

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...
9to5google

‘Google Home Speaker’ branding leaks with ‘360 audio’ touted

On October 1, Google is set to reveal updated 2K Nest Cams and a smart speaker. We might now know what the latter will be called: “Google Home Speaker.” About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, ...
The Verge

Google’s Android for PC: ‘I’ve seen it, it is incredible’

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon teases his first look at Google’s merger between Android and ChromeOS. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon teases his first look at Google’s merger between Android and ChromeOS. is ...
Android Authority

Google insists sideloading on Android will survive, but doubts remain for independent app stores

Google has published a new blog post insisting that sideloading on Android isn’t going anywhere. The company reiterated that its new developer verification requirements are meant to improve safety, ...
Android Police

3 Google Home automations that transformed my sleep

Conor has been staunchly in favor of Android since graduating to a smartphone from his hot pink Motorola RAZR. In fact, he'll gladly ruin a friendly dinner in service of lambasting Apple devices to ...
Android

Android PCs Are Coming: Google and Qualcomm Confirm Joint Project

At the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Google and Qualcomm dropped major news: they’re working together to bring Android to PCs. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon and Google’s Rick Osterloh confirmed they’re ...
Android Authority

Google’s new Home speaker promises a do-over, but you can’t buy it anytime soon

Google has unveiled the new Google Home Speaker, which runs on Gemini. The speaker features 360° audio and can be paired with the Google TV Streamer in stereo. The Google Home Speaker will become ...
Android

Google Pixel 10 Joins Android Beta Program Ahead of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2

Google has officially added the Pixel 10 lineup—including the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold—to the Android Beta Program, giving owners the chance to test Android 16 betas. However, the ...
The Verge

First look at the Google Home app powered by Gemini

It features a lot of Gemini. It features a lot of Gemini. While the overall UI doesn’t look like it’s changed dramatically, some usability tweaks streamline the app while putting Gemini front and ...
CNET

Google's ChromeOS Will Combine With Android Next Year to Supercharge Big-Screen AI

The success of Gemini and AI on Android has inspired the major update to ChromeOS, Android chief Sameer Samat says at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features ...
Liliputing

Lilbits: F-Droid warns that Google’s plans for Android could doom FOSS app stores, there’s a new Kindle jailbreak, and Microsoft is bringing “vibe working” to MS Office

Unlike Apple, Google has always made it relatively easy for users to install Android apps from sources other than the company’s official app store. But recently the company announced that it will ...