Google’s New Android Lockdown—Do Not Install These Apps

Google is cracking down on sideloading. Users will only be able to install apps from verified developers without a number of painful extra steps. Now a new warning has just highlighted why this is ...

Google Maps Now Lets You Chat With Gemini AI While Walking or Biking

Google Maps now lets you talk to Gemini while following walking or cycling directions. The latest update is an extension to the AI chatbot's existing conversational navigation feature in driving mode ...

Google reaches settlements in 2 lawsuits. What to know

Google agreed to two settlements within the span of a week that would see the tech giant pay out over $200 million.
PCMag

Google Maps vs. Waze: I Tested Both Apps, and This One Takes the Lead

These useful navigation apps help you avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic and get to your destination quickly, but which is best?
The Verge

Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install

Google says it’s complying with the Epic injunction by erecting new programs and fees. Google says it’s complying with the Epic injunction by erecting new programs and fees. is a senior editor and ...
Android Police

Google Home gets single-tap transfer of devices from Nest app

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.
Android

Google App Replacing Pixel Launcher Search, And It's Reportedly Intentional

The Google app is replacing the Pixel Launcher search. Tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens the Google app. This appears to be an intentional change rather than a bug. This change means you now ...
Mashable

Say hello to Google’s ‘Disco’, an AI tool that makes web apps from browser tabs

A screenshot of Google Disco, a new AI tool. Credit: Google Google is always introducing new experimental AI tools, like that time it tried out AI-generated podcasts in Google Search results. Another ...
talkandroid.com

Google app on Android finally gets this long-awaited iOS feature

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. After years of ...
Android

Google Confirms Massive Gemini AI UX Overhaul & macOS App

Google is investing heavily in “Gemini App UX 2.0” and developing a native macOS app to improve its interface and better compete with rivals. This massive overhaul aims to simplify the user experience ...
9to5google

Google app rolling out Images tab on Android, iOS

After testing in recent months, Google is going ahead with a dedicated “Images” tab in the Search app on Android and iOS. This “Images” tab at the center of the bottom bar is a “new way to discover ...