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Sony, Sharp, RCA, and Xiaomi launching Android TV products

Google says a bunch of new Android TV devices are on the way, including smart TVs with Google’s software baked in, and several set top boxes. RCA is launching its first Android TV and Sony is adding Android TV to its 2016 Bravia TVs. Sharp, meanwhile, is launching a TV box called the Net Player, […]

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Google launches Android Wear 2.0 developer preview

Google’s smartwatch platform is getting a major overhaul. Among other things, Android Wear 2.0 includes a new system user interface, support for text input through a keyboard and handwriting recognition, and support for standalone apps that work even if your phone isn’t nearby. Android Wear 2.0 will be coming this fall, but Google has already released […]

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Android Instant apps load like web pages, run like apps

Say you’re using your phone to surf the web and you visit a website that has a mobile app that offers a richer, quicker experience than you can get in a web browser. But you don’t necessarily want to download an app since you’re not sure you’ll need to use it that often. Google has […]

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Google introduces Daydream VR platform, starting with Android phones

It’s been two years since Google introduces Cardboard, a cheap headset that can turn you smartphone into a virtual reality headset. Now the company is taking the next step by introducing a whole new platform for virtual reality called Daydream. In terms of hardware, Google says eventually there will be a bunch of Daydream-compatible devices, but […]

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Google introduces Duo video chat app for Android, iOS

Google is launching a new video calling app for Android and iOS called Duo. As the name suggests, it’s designed for one-on-one video calls, and Google says it offers a simple user interface, high-quality video even on slow networks, and end-to-end encryption. But it also has a few features that make it unlike most video […]

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Google’s Allo chat app is like WhatsApp and Snapchat combhined

Google is launching yet another messaging app. But Allo is a lot more than just an updated version of Google Hangouts. It’s a mobile app that combines some of the best features of WhatsApp, Snapchat, as well as integration with the Google Assistant and smart reply features that help you quickly respond to messages with just […]

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Reports: Google to launch Android VR hardware

Google made it easy for anyone to get a taste of virtual reality when the company launched Google Cardboard a few years ago. Throw your smartphone into a cheap cardboard case with special lenses and you can experience 360-degree videos, apps, or virtual big-screen movies for a few bucks. But this year we’re starting to […]