Upgrade your drive with Google as your copilotUpgrade your drive with Google as your copilotProduct Director, Google AssistantProduct Director, Android for Cars

Reading Time: 4 minutesDo you drive with your phone clipped to your air vent? Or does your car have the latest built-in infotainment system? No matter what kind of car you own, Google is ready to make your drive better.  We’re bringing updates to Google Assistant driving mode, Android Auto and cars with Google built-in (welcome Honda!) to […]

Highlights from the Google for Games Developer SummitHighlights 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 game developers, publishers and advertisers to come together globally. Though we couldn’t meet in person, we’re grateful for the chance to share our latest solutions for developers to create immersive and memorable gaming experiences for players everywhere. All keynotes and […]

A new Android smartphone and 5G partnership with JioA new Android smartphone and 5G partnership with JioCEO of Google and Alphabet

Reading Time: 3 minutesEditor’s note: Today, we announced the next steps in our partnership with Jio Platforms, including a new, affordable Jio smartphone built with an optimized version of Android OS and a new 5G collaboration powered by Google Cloud. The following is adapted from remarks delivered by Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, at Reliance Industries’ […]

6 new features on Android this summer6 new features on Android this summerProgram Manager, Android

Reading Time: 4 minutesFrom keeping your account password safe to scheduling text messages to send at the right moment, we’re constantly rolling out new updates to the 3 billion active Android devices around the world. Today, we’re welcoming summer with six updates for your Android that focus on safety  — so you’re protected at every turn. 1. Android […]

Android 12 Beta: Designed for youAndroid 12 Beta: Designed for youVP of Product Management

Reading Time: 5 minutesFrom the beginning, Android has always been about personalization and allowing you to select the device, service and experience that’s right for you. By providing an open ecosystem that gives you choice, Android has grown to more than 3 billion active devices around the world. Android 12 builds on everything you love about Android, and […]

Helping all your devices work better togetherHelping all your devices work better togetherVP of Engineering, Android

Reading Time: 4 minutesPhones are at the center of our digital lives. When purchasing a phone these days, we’re buying not only a phone, but also an entire ecosystem of devices that are all expected to work together — such as TVs, laptops, cars and wearables like smartwatches or fitness trackers. In North America, the average person now has around […]

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 […]