These are the 10 best Android apps of the year – according to Google By Cesar Cadenas published 30 November 23 Google Play's Best of 2023 Awards covers popular apps like Spotify to the lesser known software like Voidpet Garden
Apple TV's app is finally available on Android devices – just in time to stream MLS and Severance season 2 By Amelia Schwanke published 12 February 25 You can now download the Apple TV app on Android devices via the Google Play Store to stream Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass.
Google is shutting down Play Movies & TV, but don't worry, your purchases are safe By Cesar Cadenas published 12 December 23 To assist with the transition, your media purchases will be sent to Android TV and YouTube for safe keeping.
You won’t be able to buy movies and TV shows on Google TV any more – it’s YouTube all the way By Carrie Marshall published 23 July 24 YouTube is now the place to get your TV shows for Google TV, Android TV and the Google TV app.
Lawsuit claims Google is profiting from gift card fraud By Craig Hale published 7 March 24 Gift card fraud is rife, and Google Play scams make up about one in five, but Google isn’t helping victims, new lawsuit claims.
These are the 10 best Android apps of 2024 – according to Google By Hamish Hector published 18 November 24 What apps does Google think are Android's best?
Google fumbles Gemini Super Bowl ad's cheese statistic By Eric Hal Schwartz published 8 February 25 Google Gemini Super Bowl ad has a cheesy mistake.
Google Authenticator adds new features and a complete redesign By Benedict Collins published 12 August 24 Google Authenticator for Android has received new features, and a complete redesign with Material You refresh.
Google has a new chess game that lets you design the pieces with AI By Graham Barlow published 28 November 24 Google GenChess lets you design your chess pieces with AI and then play the board.
These malicious Android apps were installed over 60 million times - here's how to stay safe By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 20 March 25 Bitdefender uncovers a large-scale ad fraud campaign employing hundreds of Android apps.
Is your data safe? Google's new Play Store age checks raise privacy questions By Rene Millman published 30 October 25 Some users will now be required to prove they are over 18 to download certain apps
Google’s Gemini AI app could soon let you sync and control your favorite music streaming service By Kristina Terech published 22 April 24 Google's Gemini AI, looking to become users’ choice digital assistant, might soon be getting music streaming service integration, offering seamless music control.
Google is finally ready to make Chromebook apps easier to use By Allisa James published 4 March 24 Google Chromebook will finally have a new way to organize all its apps through App Mall.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro just got a big AI update – the AI Core app explained By David Nield published 28 November 23 Google's most premium 2023 flagship phone has its first AI patch, but it's not clear what exactly is changing.
Oh dear... Google just accidentally revealed all four Pixel 10 models By James Rogerson published 24 July 25 A banner advert in the Google Play Store has revealed all four Pixel 10 phones from the back, while other leaks highlight the possible dimensions and colors.
Google I/O 2025 as it happened: AI Search, Veo, Flow, Gemini, Android XR, and all the big announcements By John-Anthony Disotto, Graham Barlow, Lance Ulanoff last updated 22 May 25 Google I/O 2025 live blog covering all the major announcements, including Android XR updates, new Gemini features, and more.
Google's free NotebookLM AI app is out now for Android and iOS – here's why it's a day-one download for me By David Nield published 20 May 25 One of Google's best AI tools is now available for free on your mobile platform of choice.
Russia demands over 200 VPNs are removed from the Play Store – but Google is resisting By Chiara Castro published 8 April 25 Unlike Apple, Google appears to have resisted most Russian VPN blocking requests so far, new research reveals. Here's what's at stake.
I tried Google's new AI try-on feature, and it's given me some new fashion ideas By Eric Hal Schwartz published 21 May 25 Google’s new AI-powered “Try It On” tool lets users upload full-body photos to see how clothes would look on them.
Google fully launches VPN for Pixel users By Chiara Castro published 17 June 24 Pixel 7/Pro, 7a, and Fold owners no longer need Android 14 QPR3 to get the rebranded built-in VPN. Here's all you need to know.
Google officially kicks Kaspersky antivirus software app off the Play Store By Mike Moore published 7 October 24 Android users no longer able to download Kaspersky antivirus app.
Want to try Gemini Live? You don't need to subscribe to Gemini Advanced anymore, it's free for all Android users By John-Anthony Disotto published 13 September 24 Gemini Live, Google's impressive voice assistant, was once packaged as a paid subscription but now it's free.
Chromebook owners are getting a much-wanted feature – a central hub to find all the best apps for their laptop By Muskaan Saxena published 9 May 24 Chromebook owners are getting a new way to find and download the best ChromeOS and Android apps.
Google Gemini 2.5 just got a new 'Deep Think' mode – and 6 other upgrades By Eric Hal Schwartz published 20 May 25 Google’s new Deep Think mode in Gemini 2.5 Pro enables it to reason through complex tasks with more thoughtfulness.
Google Pixel phones could be getting a neat iPhone-inspired feature By Rowan Davies published 11 March 24 Some Pixel users have spotted a new function in the Google Phone app that lets you switch between voice and video calls - similar to FaceTime for iPhone.
Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fall Guys are available on mobile as the Epic Games Store launches for iOS in the EU and for Android worldwide By Dashiell Wood published 16 August 24 The Epic Games Store is now available for iOS in the EU and for Android worldwide.
Dangerous Android malware targets US banking apps - 50,000 people already affected, make sure you're not next By Sead Fadilpašić published 9 July 25 Anatsa trojan returns on the Play Store once again, but Google moves to strike it.
You can officially say goodbye to Google Podcasts in 2024 – it’s YouTube Music from now on By Rowan Davies published 11 December 23 Mark your calendars for Spring 2024, Google Podcasts will officially shut down and YouTube Music will become a Google go-to for podcast listening
Android Automotive is my favorite car infotainment system – and it's finally going to get a lot more apps soon By Leon Poultney published 17 January 25 Google has announced a "car ready mobile apps program" that should bring a lot more apps to Android Automotive soon.
Android phones can now edit text messages, just like the iPhone By Philip Berne published 30 May 24 Google add RCS message editing and a host of Google Home and other new features to Android phones, available now.