Your Chromebook now works better with your other devicesYour Chromebook now works better with your other devicesDirector of Chrome OS Software

Reading Time: 3 minutesDuring CES and I/O this year, we announced a few new Android and Chromebook features designed to help your phone and laptop work better together. Soon you’ll see some of those features roll out to your Chromebooks so you can try them yourself. Easily access your recent photos When you’re trying to stay on task, […]

Honoring Lou Gehrig Day with the Chicago CubsHonoring Lou Gehrig Day with the Chicago CubsBrand Accessibility Program Manager

Reading Time: 2 minutesA Major League Baseball game’s ceremonial first pitch is a time-honored tradition that marks the start of the game. This year, Google, Team Gleason, and MLB are teaming up for an inclusive first pitch on Lou Gehrig Day. Tonight, before the Chicago Cubs face the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, former NFL player and […]

Explore, communicate and customize with AndroidExplore, communicate and customize with AndroidDirector, Product Management

Reading Time: 3 minutesAndroid is constantly adding features to better connect with the people and devices around you. Today, we’re introducing a set of updates to help your phone stand out as much as you do. From more expressive ways to message your friends, to subtle but smart upgrades to entertainment and accessibility, we ensure that every interaction […]

Driving growth in the Middle EastDriving growth in the Middle EastManaging Director, Google MENA

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Nest is an online store that offers curated handcrafts from Egypt, from home accessories to fashion and furniture. When the pandemic started, founders Dina and Omar had to close their physical showroom, which used to drive 90% of their sales. They listed their business details on Google Maps and Search, promoted their products online […]

Making Android more accessible for braille usersMaking Android more accessible for braille usersAccessibility Analyst

Reading Time: 2 minutesEditor’s note: Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and we’ll be sharing more on how we’re partnering with people with disabilitiesand what we’re doing to make education more accessible. The heart of our mission at Google is making the world’s information truly accessible. But the reality is we can only realize this mission with the […]

New ways to stay connected and entertained in your carNew ways to stay connected and entertained in your carSenior Product Manager

Reading Time: 3 minutesOur work in cars has always been guided by our goal to help make your driving experience easier and safer. Today, we’re introducing several updates for cars compatible with Android Auto and cars with Google built-in to help you stay connected and entertained while enhancing your experience on the road. A brand-new look for Android […]

Living in a multi-device world with AndroidLiving in a multi-device world with AndroidVP of Product Management

Reading Time: 6 minutesAndroid has grown into the most popular OS in the world, delivering access, connectivity and information to people everywhere on their smartphones. There are over three billion active monthly Android devices around the world, and in the last year alone, more than a billion new Android phones have been activated. While the phone is still […]

What’s beta than Android 13?What’s beta than Android 13?VP of Engineering, Android

Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery year and with every release, we make Android better based on your feedback. With Android 13, we’re continuing to improve the quality and performance of the platform while building on many areas that matter most to you, like privacy and security, personalization and large-screen devices. Today, we’re sharing more about Android 13 and releasing […]

Buckle up: McLaren has a new Android and Chrome F1 race carBuckle up: McLaren has a new Android and Chrome F1 race carVP of Marketing, Google

Reading Time: 2 minutesAt this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, I’ll be cheering on two of my favorite Formula 1 drivers — Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo — as they race around the track in McLaren Formula 1 cars fashioned with Android-inspired engine covers and slick, Chrome-inspired wheel covers. Earlier this year, Google became an Official Partner of the […]

Get more information about your apps in Google PlayGet more information about your apps in Google PlayVice President, Product, Android Security and Privacy

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe work hard to keep Google Play a safe, trusted space for people to enjoy the latest Android apps. Today, we’re launching a new feature, the Data safety section, where developers will be required to give people more information about how apps collect, share and secure users’ data. Users will start seeing the Data safety […]

Ask a Techspert: What’s that weird box next to my emoji?Ask a Techspert: What’s that weird box next to my emoji?Contributor

Reading Time: 5 minutesA few months ago, I received a message from a friend that, I have to confess, made absolutely no sense. Rows of emoji followed by different boxes — like this 􏿿􏿿􏿿􏿿􏿿􏿿 — appeared…so I sent back a simple “huh?” Apparently she’d sent me a string of emoji that were meant to tell me about her […]

Top news from the Google for Games Developer SummitTop news from the Google for Games Developer SummitGoogle for Games

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis week, we hosted the Google for Games Developer Summit, a free digital event for developers, publishers and advertisers to discuss what’s new in games. And with over three billion global players across platforms, there was plenty of ground to cover. From Android Game Development Kit updates to the new Immersive Stream for Games, we […]

New Android features for messaging, entertainment and moreNew Android features for messaging, entertainment and moreProduct Manager

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Android team has been busy working on a suite of updates that add new dimensions to the apps you already love. From huge updates to messaging (including more connection with your iPhone friends) to powerful photo editing tools and even smarter ways to pay for parking, these upgrades bring more helpful technology to messaging, […]

Less to stress and more to love with Messages by GoogleLess to stress and more to love with Messages by GoogleGroup Product Manager

Reading Time: 3 minutesMessaging is how we stay in touch with friends, keep up with family, and get things done. But it’s not always as easy as it should be. Conversations with friends on other platforms can be unnecessarily challenging. Important messages slip through the cracks because of cluttered inboxes. And sometimes we forget entirely to reach out […]

12L: A new look for Android’s larger screens12L: A new look for Android’s larger screensVP of Engineering, Android

Reading Time: 2 minutesTablets and foldables are my favorite devices for content and productivity. The large, portable screens are easy on the eyes and the perfect way to watch a movie, answer emails or video chat. On tablets, we introduced Kids Space and Entertainment Space for the whole family to watch content, and spotlighted apps to stay connected, […]

Introducing the Privacy Sandbox on AndroidIntroducing the Privacy Sandbox on AndroidVP, Product Management, Android Security & Privacy

Reading Time: 3 minutesMobile apps are a core part of our everyday lives. Currently over 90% of the apps on Google Play are free, providing access to valuable content and services to billions of users. Digital advertising plays a key role in making this possible. But in order to ensure a healthy app ecosystem — benefiting users, developers […]