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The world wants cheap phones, but can Android Go deliver them?

Android Go is Google’s latest try at reaching the next billion smartphone users, and although it’s exciting, and a strong proposition, it faces many of the same problems Google encountered with Android One.
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Google wants Android O to make users of accessibility services more productive

Google outlined a number of additions to its accessibility services suite in Android O at the company's I/O developer conference.
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Google now lets you pay for things on your phone with any of your saved cards

Google is expanding its Payments API to now let users pay for things with any card it has on file -- not just those saved in Android Pay.
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Google will soon use machine learning to help you find the right job

Google's latest initiative will put relevant job listings right at your fingertips within Google Search and it's launching soon.
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Google reveals stand-alone mobile VR headset for its Daydream platform

During the Google I/O keynote, it was revealed that Google has teamed up with Qualcomm to create a stand-alone mobile Daydream VR headset.
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Move over, Netflix. Google wants YouTube to take over your living room

From live 360 videos on your TV, to Google Home integration for Chromecast devices, Google wants YouTube to take over your living room.
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Google’s new Visual Positioning System takes learning, navigation to new levels

Leveraging a slew of Google projects, the Visual Positioning System can help you navigate a store, or show kids a new way to learn.
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Google’s I/O party focuses on the future of all things Alphabet

Also today: AMD fires up it's VEGA GPU line, but gamers are gonna have to wait, and come literally fly with me - on my drone.

Google Lens adds unprecedented intelligence to your smartphone camera

Google Lens is a sophisticated image recognition technology that lets you analyze what the camera sees, simply by pointing it at an object.
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Google rolls out Smart Reply to the Gmail app on Android and iOS

Google's Smart Reply feature, which automatically suggests intelligent responses to incoming messages, is finally making its way to Gmail.
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Audi shows integrated Android infotainment system at Google I/O

Audi showed a concept Android-based infotainment system at Google I/O. The automaker views app integration as an important market.
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Google Home can now bring your GE washing machine and oven to life

Google Home, Google's voice-powered smart assistant, is gaining support for GE's Geneva connected appliances.
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Google Assistant could make its way to iPhones later this month

The Google Assistant, Google's eponymous artificial intelligence, could come to the iPhone in the form of a stand-alone app.
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We noshed on Nougat, and Android 7.0 is Google’s sweetest update yet

It has been a little more than five months since Google dropped the first developer preview for Android Nougat. Now, it's officially here.
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A boatload of additional products are about to 'Work with Nest'

Nest has gained a slew of new partners to the Works with Nest program, including the likes of AT&T, SkyBell, LIFX, and more.
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6 underrated Google projects you may have missed

Google had a busy keynote, with the announcement of Google Home, a VR platform, and more. But here's a look at some cooler projects that were left out.
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Well that’s not creepy: Google Duo lets you peep at callers before you answer

Google introduced a new video calling app at Google I/O 2-16 called Duo.
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More than 600 Android-running phone models were launched this past year

Taking the banner of branding empowerment, Google took the stage on Google I/O and presented very pretty numbers.
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Google and LG built a gesture-controlled smartwatch using Project Soli

Google has made some serious developments on Soli since it first showed off the tech at Google I/O last year. In fact, it made a smartwatch with Soli.
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Pearl is Google's most interactive Spotlight Story yet

Google has launched another Spotlight Story, this one putting you in control. The video isn't just 360-degree, it changes based on where you look.
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Google’s first Project Ara modular phone will arrive in 2017

Modular phones gives you the next and best in technology, without having to spend money on a new phone. Google's first Ara phone will be out in 2017.
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Houzz takes the crown as the Best App at the Google Play Awards

Google live-streamed the first-ever Google Play Awards yesterday at Google I/O. The company picked 10 winners across varying categories.
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Hands on: Android Wear 2.0

Android Wear 2.0 includes a darker color palette, complications on watch faces, stand-alone apps, and more. Here's our hands on.
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Google’s Daydream could be the Gear VR’s worst nightmare

Oculus and Samsung's Gear VR has been at the top of the mobile VR game since launch, but Google's Daydream standard may be the beginning of a coup.
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Google Play devs getting better pre-launch reports, so they can fix bugs early

Google is updating Google Play services for developers, offering better beta tests and pre-launch reports, as well as a slew of other new features.
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We break down Google’s 6 different personal chatting apps

Google now offers Hangouts, Allo, Duo, Spaces, Messenger, and Voice. Confused? Here's how the services differ, and where they overlap in terms of features.
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Google details Daydream, shows off slick new VR interface bundled in Android N

At the Google I/O Keynote, the team revealed its new mobile VR standard, Daydream. After day two, we have a clearer picture of how that's going to work.
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Google I/O 2016 recap: Android Wear 2.0, Allo and Duo, Google Home, Daydream, and more

In today's DT Daily we recap the highlights from Google's massively well-attended I/O 2016 developers conference, where DigitalTrends was on the ground.
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Just stop, Google. The world doesn’t need 3 more chat apps

Allo, Duo, and Spaces brings Google's total of messaging app options to six. Which one should we use? If you’re not sure, don’t look at Google, as based on its confused approach to messaging, it doesn’t have a clue either.
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Want Android Auto in your rust bucket? It’ll soon work independently via mobile app

Android Auto will soon be able to function as a stand-alone app, meaning you won’t need a new car to use it.
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Android N gains Freeform Mode, showing what Android might look like on a desktop

Android N's Freeform Mode has officially been unveiled as part of a developer presentation on multi-window mode at Google I/O 2016.
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Google is finally letting families share paid apps on multiple devices

Google is finally letting families share paid apps on multiple devices. The company has updated documentation to include a feature called Family Library.

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.
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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.