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The Android Show: I/O special Live Blog: everything coming to Android 16
By Nicholas Sutrich, Andrew Myrick, Derrek Lee last updated
Google I/O special Google's Android Show is here and there's a lot of stuff coming before Google I/O. Here are some of the features and our reactions!

Google is testing a feature that turns the Search app into a forum-like thread
By Jay Bonggolto published
Reddit mode? The Google Search app might start feeling like a chatty thread.

Google's refreshed gradient logo is a pop of bright, vivid color
By Nickolas Diaz published
Summer Flair Google was spotted updating its logo with a gradient design that blends its four colors around the "G."

Google unveils the most massive Android redesign ever
By Jay Bonggolto published
wildest glow-up yet Google finally showed off the new look it's calling Material 3 Expressive for Android.

Google Keep finally gets rich text formatting options on the web
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Formatting FTW Google has rolled out significant updates to its Workspace suite, including the addition of rich text formatting to the web version of Google Keep — a feature previously exclusive to its Android app.

Best smart speaker 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Intelligent audio Smart speakers make it easy!

Google is using Gemini to keep latest online scammers in check
By Nandika Ravi published
Scam detection Google Chrome, Search, and Android are Gemini to defend users against scams

News Weekly: Google leaks Material 3 design, Galaxy S25 Edge gets a launch date, One UI 8 leaks, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly A round-up of the biggest Tech-related news that stood out this week.

Gemini Live is finally arriving on enterprise Google accounts for work and school
By Brady Snyder published
At last Gemini Live has been in the hands of Android users for months, but users with Google Workspace accounts couldn't access the feature until now.

Google calls the US Department of Justice's proposed antitrust remedies 'extreme'
By Brady Snyder published
Courtroom drama The U.S. wants Google to stop making deals to lift up its search engine, and wants to force a sale of its Chrome browser. Here's what Google has to say in response.

Gemini fuels Chrome for Android with enhanced scam and spam protection
By Nickolas Diaz published
Got your back Google detailed an update for Chrome on Android that advances its notification protections with Gemini.

Pixel 9 users report inaccurate colors in photos due to Google's processing
By Nickolas Diaz published
Unexpected Pixel owners started reporting color inaccuracies, and Google's processing might be at fault.

Google just gave the Pixel Watch app a fresh light theme makeover
By Jay Bonggolto published
hello, light mode Pixel Watch app gets a bright makeover with a new light theme.

Google's May 2025 Pixel update is here with bug fixes and a critical security patch
By Brady Snyder published
Security fixes If you have a Google Pixel device, check for the May 2025 security patch immediately — it includes must-install, zero-day fixes.

Google app on iOS gets a new feature that will 'Simplify' text online
By Nandika Ravi published
Easy-peesy Google rolls out new "Simplify" feature that will help break down complex texts.

Google won't bring Android 16's Battery Health page to older Pixels
By Brady Snyder published
Tough luck Google is prepping a Battery Health page for Pixels in Android 16, and we now know exactly which models will — and won't — be supported.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview, an updated AI model optimized for coding, is here
By Brady Snyder published
New release Google built an updated version of Gemini 2.5 Pro for coding and advanced reasoning, and it's at the top of key AI leaderboards.

Google teases Apple for stealing its design in iPhone 17 rumors
By Nickolas Diaz published
Inspiration Google's Pixel teased Apple over its rumored iPhone 17 design.
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