New devices and more: what’s in store for the Google Assistant this yearNew devices and more: what’s in store for the Google Assistant this year

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Google Assistant is your personal Google. It lets you have a conversation and ask about everything under the sun and, best of all, it’s available wherever you need help—at home or on the go. Over the past year, we’ve been working to bring the Assistant to more devices in more places and now it’s […]

New devices and more: what’s in store for the Google Assistant this yearNew devices and more: what’s in store for the Google Assistant this yearVP, Engineering, Google Assistant

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Google Assistant is your personal Google. It lets you have a conversation and ask about everything under the sun and, best of all, it’s available wherever you need help—at home or on the go. Over the past year, we’ve been working to bring the Assistant to more devices in more places and now it’s […]

Introducing Android Oreo (Go edition) with the release of Android 8.1Introducing Android Oreo (Go edition) with the release of Android 8.1

Reading Time: 4 minutesSince Android’s creation, our mission has been to bring the power of computing to everyone. As a global operating system, Android has grown to more than 2 billion active devices around the world, with more users in India than the U.S. To make sure billions more people can get access to computing, it’s important that […]

Introducing Android Oreo (Go edition) with the release of Android 8.1Introducing Android Oreo (Go edition) with the release of Android 8.1Director of Product Management

Reading Time: 4 minutesSince Android’s creation, our mission has been to bring the power of computing to everyone. As a global operating system, Android has grown to more than 2 billion active devices around the world, with more users in India than the U.S. To make sure billions more people can get access to computing, it’s important that […]

Android Pay goes local in Ukraine, Czech Republic, Brazil and SlovakiaAndroid Pay goes local in Ukraine, Czech Republic, Brazil and Slovakia

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhenever we launch Android Pay in a new market, we think about how to enable faster, easier checkout while taking into account the distinct payment habits of each place. Working with partners is a key part of creating a local experience. A few weeks ago, we launched Android Pay in Ukraine. Today, it’s available in […]

Android Pay goes local in Ukraine, Czech Republic, Brazil and SlovakiaAndroid Pay goes local in Ukraine, Czech Republic, Brazil and SlovakiaPali Bhat, VP of Product Management, Payments

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhenever we launch Android Pay in a new market, we think about how to enable faster, easier checkout while taking into account the distinct payment habits of each place. Working with partners is a key part of creating a local experience. A few weeks ago, we launched Android Pay in Ukraine. Today, it’s available in […]

Unlock your superpowers with Android Pay and Justice LeagueUnlock your superpowers with Android Pay and Justice League

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you use Android Pay today, you’re in for a surprise. Like our beloved animations of space explorers, Halloween haunts, and Wimbledon players in the past, five of our Android bots have channeled their superpowers to become Justice League Super Heroes in celebration of the movie. Starting in the next few days through December 31, […]

Unlock your superpowers with Android Pay and Justice LeagueUnlock your superpowers with Android Pay and Justice LeaguePali Bhat, VP of Product Management, Payments

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you use Android Pay today, you’re in for a surprise. Like our beloved animations of space explorers, Halloween haunts, and Wimbledon players in the past, five of our Android bots have channeled their superpowers to become Justice League Super Heroes in celebration of the movie. Starting in the next few days through December 31, […]

7 ways admins can help secure accounts against phishing in G Suite7 ways admins can help secure accounts against phishing in G Suite

Reading Time: 5 minutesWe work hard to help protect your company against phishing attacks—from using machine learning, to tailoring our detection algorithms, to building features to spot previously unseen attacks. While we block as many external attacks as we can, we continue to build and offer features designed to empower IT administrators to develop strong internal defenses against […]

Android Wear: 20+ watches for fallAndroid Wear: 20+ watches for fall

Reading Time: 3 minutesAndroid Wear was created to take smartwatches beyond “one size fits all.” That’s why we’re thrilled there are even more ways to express your style this fall—all while keeping you informed with messages at a glance, activity tracking, and help from your Google Assistant. Fit for the runway With Android Wear, you never have to […]

Android Wear: 20+ watches for fallAndroid Wear: 20+ watches for fallVP of Engineering, Android Wear

Reading Time: 3 minutesAndroid Wear was created to take smartwatches beyond “one size fits all.” That’s why we’re thrilled there are even more ways to express your style this fall—all while keeping you informed with messages at a glance, activity tracking, and help from your Google Assistant. Fit for the runway With Android Wear, you never have to […]

Android Oreo superpowers, coming to a device near youAndroid Oreo superpowers, coming to a device near youVP of Product Management

Reading Time: 3 minutesToday, we are officially introducing Android 8.0 Oreo, the latest release of the platform–and it’s smarter, faster and more powerful than ever. It comes with new features like picture-in-picture and Autofill to help you navigate tasks seamlessly. Plus, it’s got stronger security protections and speed improvements that keep you safe and moving at lightspeed. When […]

How Android and Pixel are changing the way musicians createHow Android and Pixel are changing the way musicians createEditor-in-Chief

Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you happened to go to Google I/O this year—or tune in to the live stream—the hour leading up to the keynote featured a fun surprise: the band Parisi, filling Shoreline Amphitheatre with a wall of sound, using just four Pixel phones and modular musical instruments called ROLI BLOCKS. × Parisi’s performance was powered by […]

Waze for Android Auto is hereWaze for Android Auto is hereProduct ManagerProduct Lead

Reading Time: 2 minutesYou asked, we heard you, and it’s official: starting today, Waze is available for Android Auto. If you have a car that supports Android Auto, you can now navigate with Waze via your vehicle’s in-car display, touch screens, steering wheel buttons, and other console-mounted controls. The power of the Waze Community will be right there […]

Android Pay says “hola” to SpainAndroid Pay says “hola” to Spain

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf life’s all about savoring the moment, there may be nowhere that does it better than Spain. Between the culture, the food, and the people, the country has perfected the art of enjoying the present. And Android Pay is about to make that even easier to do. Today, we’re introducing ourselves to Spain, making it […]

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Asus TinkerBoard & Element14 PiDesktop Case – Review

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe got our Hands on the new Asus TinkerBoard and the Element14 PiDesktop Case as seen below.. https://www.instagram.com/p/BWkqbKjDNNF/ @ASUS Tinker Board in Action!! #geek #technology #asus #tinkerboard #blogdottv A post shared by BLOGDOTTV | #GAMES #LIFESTYLE (@blogdottv) on Jul 15, 2017 at 8:50am PDT Tech Specs: Quad core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A17 CPU 2GB Dual channel […]

Since U Been BlobSince U Been BlobHeartbreaker

Reading Time: 2 minutesEditor’s note: On World Emoji Day, we’re taking the time to bid farewell to our old Android emoji, known fondly by fans as “blobs.” We’re rolling out a new set of emoji as part of Android O. They’re squishy and lovable—and designed for more consistent communication. Breaking up is hard to do, but we’ll find […]