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Google Maps incognito mode, search auto-delete, more privacy at Google

Eric Abent | May 7, 2019

While most us probably aren't following Google's IO 2019 keynote for new developments on data privacy and security, that topic actually turned into a big segment of the show. Google announced a number of new initiatives today that aim to not only give users more control over how their data is stored, but also to make them more secure across the internet. Those initiatives begin with auto-delete for web and app activity.

Google Assistant Driving Mode is easiest route yet to a smarter dashboard

Chris Davies | May 7, 2019

Google's attempt to take over the dashboard continues, with Google Assistant Driving Mode joining Android Auto and Android Automotive OS. Announced at Google I/O 2019 during the developer event's opening keynote, it's arguably going to be the easiest way yet to get a car-based interface on your Android phone.

Google Lens extends AR you’ll actually use

Chris Davies | May 7, 2019

You may not remember Google Lens is there, but according to Google the AR camera is only spreading more broadly. Lens has been used more than a billion times so far, Google's Aparna Chennapragada said during the I/O 2019 opening keynote today, before revealing new talents for the augmented reality camera.

Android Auto gets dark mode, new nav bar and better notifications

Chris Davies | May 6, 2019

Android Auto is getting a makeover, with Google's phone-based infotainment platform promising swifter navigation and better use of increasingly large dashboard displays. Previewing the new version just ahead of its big I/O 2019 keynote, Google's updated interface also adds a dark theme for better visibility.

Google and Polestar give apps the keys to the Android dashboard

Chris Davies | May 1, 2019

Google is opening up Android Automotive OS, the dashboard-centric version of its mobile platform which will launch first on the Polestar 2 EV, to third-party media apps. Set to go live at Google I/O 2019, the company's annual developer event being held next week, the new dev tools are the first of a number of ways Google plans to bring new apps to infotainment systems.

Google IO 2019 conference details revealed in coded messages

Chris Burns | Jan 25, 2019

Today we're taking a peek at the coded messages Google's sent with regard to its 2019 Google I/O developers conference. The conference will be taking place on May 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2019, at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. Those are the basic details - from there it gets interesting.

Google is suspiciously quiet about its incredible Duplex AI demo

Chris Davies | May 17, 2018

Google's most controversial demo of I/O 2018, its Duplex AI that apparently made reservations on behalf of the phone-averse, now faces questions as to just how real the showcase was. The technology, which used artificial intelligence to hold a conversation with employees at both a restaurant and a hair salon, prompted concern from some, for failing to disclose that it wasn't a real person.

The top 5 things we saw at Google I/O 2018

Brittany A. Roston | May 8, 2018

Google's annual I/O event is now underway following its keynote earlier today. The company had a lot to say about its products, the work it is doing now, and the plans it has for the future. There's a lot to unpack from the event, but a handful of thing stand out among the rest, including all the details on Android P, a surprise Waymo announcement, and more.

Google Lens is coming to Android’s camera app with a bunch of new features

Eric Abent | May 8, 2018

Google Lens is a cool piece of technology as it is, but beginning next week, it's going to become a lot more accessible. No longer hidden away inside Google Photos and Assistant, Lens will soon be coming to Android camera app on a sizable number of devices. While we'd expect it to be added to the camera app on Google's own Pixel lineup, the full range of manufacturers supporting this roll out may surprise you.

Download Android P Public Beta for these 11 phones

Chris Burns | May 8, 2018

Today we're having a peek at the Android P Public Beta as it's made available through Google. This system update installs a beta version of Android P (PPP2.180412.013 on your smartphone this afternoon. This update is a "pre-release" edition of Android P, and should be treated as such. Users must opt-in to the Android Beta program to be a part of this preview update.

Android P spotlight: Adaptive Battery

Eric Abent | May 8, 2018

Android P is almost certainly the biggest reason why many people are interested in today's Google I/O keynote, and it turns out the next version of Android will give a lot of focus to a common pain point for many Android users: battery life. Google will once again be leveraging its work in AI (we're noticing a trend this year) in a new Android P feature called Adaptive Battery.

Android Digital Wellbeing is Google’s new biggest deal

Chris Burns | May 8, 2018

Today Digital Wellbeing for Android was introduced by Google VP of Product Management Sameer Samat at Google IO 2018. That's a set of controls and features which allow the user to assist themselves in regulating their use of their smart device - starting with the smartphone. Samat described Digital Wellbeing as the in-phone equivalent of locking one's phone in a hotel safe during a vacation - or at least that's what he started speaking about to get the crowd in the mood.