Blast off into Entertainment Space on your Android tabletBlast off into Entertainment Space on your Android tabletProduct Manager, Google Play

Reading Time: 3 minutesTablets are the perfect device to stay entertained, whether you’re watching a movie from your bed, playing games on your daily commute or reading a book while you travel. The screen is bigger than your phone, but more portable than your TV.  In fact, over the last year, we’ve seen over 30 percent more people […]

Introducing Android Earthquake Alerts outside the U.S.Introducing Android Earthquake Alerts outside the U.S.Product Manager

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a natural disaster or emergency, every second counts. For example, when it comes to earthquakes, studies show that more than 50% of injuries can be prevented if users receive an early warning, and have the critical seconds needed to get to safety. That’s why last year, we launched the Android Earthquake Alerts System, which […]

Our all-new TalkBack screen readerOur all-new TalkBack screen readerProduct Manager

Reading Time: 3 minutesTo blind traveling bluesman Joshua Pearson, songwriting is more than just a good melody. “Songwriting gave me a language to talk about my frustrations. And by putting my music out there, I could hopefully let somebody else feel some of what I was feeling.” For Joshua, TalkBack is his main pen and paper for writing […]

Your Android is now even safer — and 5 other new featuresYour Android is now even safer — and 5 other new featuresProduct Manager

Reading Time: 5 minutesIt wasn’t all that long ago that we introduced Android users to features like Emoji Kitchen and auto-narrated audiobooks. But we like to stay busy, so today we’re highlighting six of the latest Google updates that will make Android phones more secure and convenient — for everyone. 1. Keep your accounts safe with Password Checkup […]

6 new ways Android can help this holiday season6 new ways Android can help this holiday seasonProduct Manager, Android

Reading Time: 5 minutesWith the holidays around the corner, we’re sharing six new Google features for Android—a few more ways your phone gets more helpful over time, even outside of major OS updates. Whether you’re texting holiday greetings to loved ones or winding down with a book, here’s how Android can help. 1. Mix up more of your […]

Use Voice Access to control your Android device with your voiceUse Voice Access to control your Android device with your voiceSenior Product Manager, Google Research

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn 2018, we launched Voice Access, an Android app that lets you control your phone using your voice. The ability to use your phone hands-free has been helpful to people with disabilities, and also those without. Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re rolling out an updated version of Voice Access, available in […]

5 ways to make the most of an Android tablet for the holidays5 ways to make the most of an Android tablet for the holidaysGroup Product Manager

Reading Time: 3 minutesAnyone else been glued to their tablet lately? You’re not alone. People around the world are spending 70 percent more time on their Android tablets since the beginning of the year, and in the U.S., Samsung, Lenovo and Walmart (Onn) tablet purchases have been up 30 percent. If you’re looking to get into the tablet […]

More online protection with the new VPN by Google OneMore online protection with the new VPN by Google OneDirector

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’ve all done it. You’re sitting in a cafe browsing your favorite online store and you enter your credit card number while connected to an unsecured Wi-Fi network. While convenient, a public Wi-Fi network may be less secure than your personal one. This can put your personal information at risk of theft from hackers. To […]

What to expect in Series 2 of the Apps, Games & Insights podcastWhat to expect in Series 2 of the Apps, Games & Insights podcastGlobal Marketing, Platforms & Ecosystems

Reading Time: 3 minutesCan apps become the key to education? Interest in e-learning has been growing over the last few years but, with the emergence of distance learning, it’s poised to change all types of education. In the first episode, we talk with Elliott Rayner, Head Of Product Marketing, and John Quintana, Head of Guided Learning Experiences, from […]

6 ways your Android is getting more helpful this fall6 ways your Android is getting more helpful this fallDirector, Product Management for Google Assistant

Reading Time: 4 minutes  It was only a few weeks ago that we released Android 11, the latest version of the operating system. Today, we’re highlighting six of the latest Google features for Android—available even on older versions—that make your life a little easier and more enjoyable this fall. 1. Do even more with Google Assistant and your […]

Important household sounds become more accessibleImportant household sounds become more accessibleProduct ManagerProduct Manager

Reading Time: 3 minutesAppliances beeping. Water running. Dogs barking. These are all sounds that are meant to grab your attention when something important is happening. But, if you have hearing loss or are wearing headphones, these sounds might not be able to draw your attention like they’re intended to.  Sound Notifications is a new feature on Android that […]

‚Hey Google‘ now works with your Android apps’Hey Google‘ now works with your Android appsProduct Manager

Reading Time: 2 minutesGoogle Assistant helps people get things done every day—and for people using Android phones, mobile apps are often the best way to help with tasks. So today, we’re extending the convenience of simple Assistant voice commands to work with your favorite Android apps. Opening and searching within Android apps using “Hey Google” is now available […]

Doing more to design for and with people with disabilitiesDoing more to design for and with people with disabilitiesDirector of Accessibility Engineering

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn 2013, I joined Google’s Central Accessibility Team. Since then, I’ve continuously worked to include people with disabilities across all of the work that we do at Google. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of people with disabilities. Today, we’re sharing a few ways we’re continuing […]

Say goodbye to hold musicSay goodbye to hold musicProduct ManagerProduct Manager

Reading Time: 3 minutesSometimes, a phone call is the best way to get something done. We call retailers to locate missing packages, utilities to adjust our internet speeds, airlines to change our travel itineraries…the list goes on. But more often than not, we need to wait on hold during these calls—listening closely to hold music and repetitive messages—before […]

Android 11 (Go edition): New features coming to more devicesAndroid 11 (Go edition): New features coming to more devicesVP of Product Management

Reading Time: 3 minutesWe first introduced Android (Go edition) in 2018 to provide a high-quality smartphone experience for entry-level device owners around the world. Since then, Android (Go edition) has brought improved speed, reliability, and security to over 100 million entry-level devices through apps and features specifically built to address local needs. Continuing on with that same mission, […]

Turning it up to Android 11Turning it up to Android 11VP, Android Engineering

Reading Time: 3 minutesAndroid 11 has arrived! The latest release is all about helping you get to what’s important on your phone with easier ways to help you manage your conversations, connected devices, privacy, and much more. In honor of the 11th version of Android, here are 11 new things that are coming in Android 11:   Better […]

Say hello to safer phone callsSay hello to safer phone callsProduct Manager

Reading Time: 2 minutesBusinesses often rely on phone calls to reach out to new customers and serve existing ones. But here’s the hang-up: customers often don’t answer the call if they don’t recognize the number. They worry it could be spam, or worse, a scam: a 2019 FTC report found that phone calls were the number one way […]