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Android Auto Instrument Cluster Integration

Google is building a digital car key into Android 12, arriving on select phones later this year

By Babu Mohan Last updated

Google has announced a new digital car key feature that will debut on select Pixel and Galaxy phones later this year. The feature will allow you to use your phone to lock, unlock, and start your car.

Android Auto
ARCore

Megan Rapinoe, Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles are coming to Google Search's AR

By Michael Allison Published

Google is adding more star power to its AR models in Search with new sports figures. It's starting off with a trio of famous female athletes.

Apps & Software
AR Core Hero

Google's new ARCore update opens the door to new AR experiences

By Michael Allison Published

Google is boosting ARCore with new APIs announced today at Google I/O. These new APIs should make it easier for developers to create new AR experiences with their apps.

Apps & Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

A new Google Maps feature will minimize hard braking during navigation

By Chris Wedel Published

Google is bringing five helpful new features to Google Maps. From helping you get where you're going faster and safer to exploring cities a bit easier.

Apps & Software
Google Io 2021 Keynote Lamda

Google Assistant is going to get a lot more conversational with LaMDA

By Shruti Shekar Published

Apps & Software
Search pane in Google Photos

Google Photos is making it easier to relive your favorite memories

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published

Google Photos is getting powerful new tools and better controls to manage your favorite memories.

Apps & Software
Material You

Google's new design language is Material You, and it breathes new life into Android's tired aesthetic

By Ara Wagoner Published

Apps & Software
WADD Secundus Watch Active Watch Face

With Samsung ditching Tizen, here's when your Galaxy Watch still stop receiving updates

By Ara Wagoner Published

Samsung Galaxy Watch
Blue Google TV Remote

You'll soon be able to ditch your remote and use your phone to control your Android TV

By Andrew Myrick Published

Chromecast
Google I/O 2021 Keynote 3 Billion Android Devices

Google announces that Android has over 3 billion active devices

By Derrek Lee Published

Android has amassed roughly half a million new active devices over the past two years, bringing the new total to a whopping 3 billion. The milestone was announced at the Google I/O 2021 keynote.

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