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Google is an American search engine company, founded in 1998 by Sergey Brin and Larry Page. The company rapidly expanded due to web advertising growth and consumers' shift to internet-based media and services. Google developed and launched a wide range of popular internet products and services like Gmail, YouTube, Google Earth, Google Books, Chrome, and many others.

The company entered the mobile operating systems market in 2005 with the development of the Android OS - an open-sourced smartphone operating system with a touch interface. In 2010 Google launched its first smartphone - the Google Nexus One featuring a large display, pleasing design, and a voice-to-text system based on advanced voice-recognition software.

In 2016 Google introduced the Pixel line of smartphones with an emphasis on camera performance and unlimited cloud storage for Google Photos. Google is one of the largest technology companies in the world, while Android is the most popular smartphone operating system in the world.

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Google begins rollout of Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock on Androids
by Johanna Romero,  0
Google begins rollout of Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock on Androids
Rolling out now is "Ask Photos," the AI feature that uses the Google Photos app to answer queries
by Alan Friedman,  0
Rolling out now is "Ask Photos," the AI feature that uses the Google Photos app to answer queries
YouTube starts restoring accounts, playlists, and channels accidentally removed by a "bug"
by Alan Friedman,  1
YouTube starts restoring accounts, playlists, and channels accidentally removed by a "bug"
Don't be surprised to see friendly police warnings on Google Maps and Waze
by Anam Hamid,  1
Don't be surprised to see friendly police warnings on Google Maps and Waze
This one feature could've helped the Pixel 9 beat Samsung and Apple
by Mariyan Slavov,  1
This one feature could've helped the Pixel 9 beat Samsung and Apple
iPhone SE 4 vs Pixel 9a vs Galaxy A56: The biggest mid-range phone fight ever will be worth the wait
by Martin Filipov,  2
iPhone SE 4 vs Pixel 9a vs Galaxy A56: The biggest mid-range phone fight ever will be worth the wait
Gmail update brings Gemini Q&A to iOS users
by Cosmin Vasile,  1
Gmail update brings Gemini Q&A to iOS users
New AI-based capabilities are being added now to the iOS and Android Google apps
by Alan Friedman,  0
New AI-based capabilities are being added now to the iOS and Android Google apps
YouTube Shorts gets supersized: longer videos, new editing tools, and trend spotting
by Johanna Romero,  3
YouTube Shorts gets supersized: longer videos, new editing tools, and trend spotting
The Google Pixel 9a may get an early release in March 2025
by Johanna Romero,  0
The Google Pixel 9a may get an early release in March 2025
Google Play Store search gets a new location on Android tablets and foldables
by Johanna Romero,  1
Google Play Store search gets a new location on Android tablets and foldables
Google Pay email about new card being added seems to be a glitch, but better safe than sorry
by Abdullah Asim,  0
Google Pay email about new card being added seems to be a glitch, but better safe than sorry
Google's Gemini Live goes multilingual and integrates with more apps
by Johanna Romero,  2
Google's Gemini Live goes multilingual and integrates with more apps
Xiaomi is what Google can no longer be: Superb Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro might be the “Pixels” you need
by Martin Filipov,  2
Xiaomi is what Google can no longer be: Superb Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro might be the “Pixels” you need
Verizon shuts down its own messaging app in favor of Google Messages
by Tsveta Ermenkova,  4
Verizon shuts down its own messaging app in favor of Google Messages
Google to enable live location sharing directly from Android
by Tsveta Ermenkova,  0
Google to enable live location sharing directly from Android
Gmail revamps summary cards to streamline email organization
by Johanna Romero,  0
Gmail revamps summary cards to streamline email organization
Google is giving a free boost to all Android app developers, if they accept
by Abdullah Asim,  0
Google is giving a free boost to all Android app developers, if they accept
The four colors and tweaked dimensions of next year's Google Pixel 9a may have already been revealed
by Adrian Diaconescu,  0
The four colors and tweaked dimensions of next year's Google Pixel 9a may have already been revealed
Pixel 9a has me convinced that Apple needs to follow Google to return to glory
by Anam Hamid,  5
Pixel 9a has me convinced that Apple needs to follow Google to return to glory
The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is indeed special, just not in a good way
by Sebastian Pier,  2
The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is indeed special, just not in a good way
YouTube TV quietly adds background play on Android and iOS
by Johanna Romero,  0
YouTube TV quietly adds background play on Android and iOS
The Pixel 7 Pro 256GB outshines even Google's latest phones with jaw-dropping 54% discount on Amazon
by Preslav Mladenov,  0
The Pixel 7 Pro 256GB outshines even Google's latest phones with jaw-dropping 54% discount on Amazon
Android 16 codename surprises with an unexpected dessert choice
by Tsveta Ermenkova,  2
Android 16 codename surprises with an unexpected dessert choice
Google’s Gemini Live is now available to all free users, new voices incoming too
by Cosmin Vasile,  0
Google’s Gemini Live is now available to all free users, new voices incoming too
Google tests new UI for calls on Android that copies iOS
by Alan Friedman,  3
Google tests new UI for calls on Android that copies iOS
Epic Games reignites Play Store battle, sues both Samsung and Google over sideloading restrictions
by Johanna Romero,  1
Epic Games reignites Play Store battle, sues both Samsung and Google over sideloading restrictions
Youtube and SESAC reach an agreement, returning its music library to the platform
by Johanna Romero,  0
Youtube and SESAC reach an agreement, returning its music library to the platform
Android 16 development shifts to a faster gear
by Johanna Romero,  0
Android 16 development shifts to a faster gear
Google is testing universal video search with Circle to Search
by Johanna Romero,  1
Google is testing universal video search with Circle to Search




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