Recapping day one at Google I/O 2016
Google I/O is almost upon us, and you can be sure to see more details on the upcoming version of Android, Android VR, an Amazon Echo competitor, and more.
Project Tango can remember where it's been, making AR work even when your device is distracted
Google's Project Tango has been improving steadily over the last year, and now it's taking a big step forward with location awareness and recognition.
Xiaomi’s Mi Box gives Android TV lovers their 4K fix, and it’s headed stateside
At Google's 2016 I/O developer conference, Chinese company Xiaomi unveiled the 4K Mi Box, set-top hardware bound for U.S. shores later this year.
Android N has no name (yet), but it does have VR, split window, and more
Android N's latest developer preview is rolling out now, and it includes a new 3D rendering API, launcher shortcuts, and support for Emoji Unicode 9.
Google wants VR to work far better on Android phones with ‘Daydream’
Google introduced its VR platform called Daydream during the Google I/O keynote. This consists of a compatible smartphone, a headset, controller, and apps.
Android TV lands in more TVs, adds HDR support, snags lots of new apps
We run down all the new TV and set-top box brands expected to add Android TV, and list out all of the new Android TV apps announced at Google I/O 2016.
Android Wear 2.0 brings handwriting recognition and smarter watch faces
Google has taken the wraps off of Android Wear 2.0, an update to Android Wear that brings features like handwriting recognition and smarter watch faces.
MyHyundai could be the first carmaker-specific Android Auto app
At Google I/O 2016, Hyundai is expected to debut its very own Android Auto app, one of the first automakers to do so.
Google I/O kicks off, earbuds that translate languages for you
Google's I/O kicks off, Apple techs pay a visit to the guy who said all his music disappeared, earbuds use an app to translate language in near real-time.
Google’s going after Facebook, could announce chatbot play of its own this week
According to a recent report, Google is going after Facebook, and is set to announce chatbot plans of its own at I/O this week.
In a mysterious tweet, Xiaomi VP says company will “be a part of Google I/O”
The global VP of Chinese electronics company Xiaomi says the company will "be a part" of Google's 2016 developer conference in some capacity.
Get ready for Android VR: Google may unveil a stand-alone VR headset at I/O 2016
Google's may be poised to unveil a stand-alone VR headset at its upcoming 2016 I/O developer conference.
Submit your crazy and innovative app ideas to the Android Experiments I/O Challenge
Google launched the Android Experiments I/O Challenge, asking developers to come up with interesting and innovative app ideas.
Project Tango coming to smartphones thanks to Qualcomm
Project Tango could power the augmented and virtual-reality experiences of the future, and it's coming to a smartphone device before the end of the year.
Google wants to kill the password, and came up with an ingenius way to do it
Google's ATAP group aims to hasten the password's obsolescence with two separate initiatives, Project Abicus and Project Vault.
Google App Invites is a powerful way for developers to recommend apps to users
Google's app invites platform helps developers suggest apps to would-be users, so as to increase their user base.
Say Cheese! Project Ara takes its first public photo at Google I/O 2015
Google showed off a working prototype of Project Ara at Google I/O 2015. Engineer Rafa Camargo took a picture with the modular phone.
Google wants to take students around the world and beyond with Expeditions
Google Expeditions provides complete sets of cardboard VR goggles so teachers around the world can take their students on virtual reality field trips.
Forget Android Pay, Google wants you to leave the phone behind with Hands Free
Google announced a hands-free payments system, Hands Free, at its annual I/O developers conference.
10 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2015
Google's 2015 I/O Keynote wasn't packed with flash, but it did offer some solid improvements on the company's platform and a few surprises.
Android TV Channels aims to line up streaming apps alongside live TV
Google's new feature for the Android TV smart platform allows users to surf through traditional TV channels and select apps in the same channel grid.
Nvidia’s Shield, an Android TV microconsole, is available now
The Nvidia Shield set-top box is out, a robust game and video streaming platform built on Android TV and powered by a beefy Tegra X1 processor.
Chromecast is about to get a host of fun new features
Google announced new APIs at its 2015 I/O developer conference that improve the hardware's video playback and gaming capabilities.
One year on, Google Cardboard is bigger and better than ever
One year after introducing it, Google has updated its DIY Cardboard VR with a simpler design, support for larger screens, and SDK support for iOS.
New branding options in the Google Play Store let developers show off their apps
Google's bringing A/B testing and catalog customization to the Play Store this month.
Google gives free unlimited photo storage to everyone, even iPhone users
Google has announced its anticipated standalone photo management service, Google Photos.
Gmail hits 900 million users and Google unleashes Inbox to everyone
Google announced today that its Inbox email service is now open to everyone without an invite. Google announced the news on its long during its annual I/O developer conference.
Google Now gets even smarter with contextual information through Now on Tap
During Google I/O 2015, Google announced an update to Google Now, Now on Tap, which takes what's on the screen and show you relevant information.