google Google Launches Budget Pixel 3a Amid Scooter Sales and Gaming Shifts in China Google introduces cheaper Pixel 3a smartphones and rebrands its smart display at I/O 2019. Meanwhile, Bird begins direct-to-consumer scooter sales and Tencent replaces PUBG in China to comply with government regulations.
facebook Google Delivers Real Privacy Features While Facebook Offers Empty Promises Tech giants Facebook and Google both emphasize privacy in their recent keynotes, but their approaches differ drastically. Google demonstrates functional, on-device privacy upgrades while Facebook relies on vague promises to repair its damaged reputation.
google Google Expands Flutter UI Framework Beyond Mobile to Web and Desktop Google announces a technical preview of Flutter for the web at I/O, expanding the cross-platform toolkit beyond Android and iOS. The company also reveals upcoming support for macOS, Windows, and Linux desktop applications.
google Google Makes Kotlin the Preferred Language for Android Development Google officially names Kotlin as its preferred language for building Android apps, signaling a major shift away from Java. Over half of professional Android developers already use the language.
google Google Expands AI Assistant Duplex Beyond Phone Calls to the Web Google announces that its AI assistant Duplex now automates web tasks like car rentals and movie ticket purchases. The system fills out online forms for users, though it requires final approval before submitting.
google Google Launches $399 Pixel 3a to Combat Slumping Smartphone Sales Google introduces the budget-friendly Pixel 3a for $399 to address recent Pixel sales headwinds and prove that software innovation matters more than premium hardware.
google Google Expands Flutter UI Toolkit Beyond Mobile to Web and Desktop Google announces a technical preview of Flutter for the web and early support for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The update transforms the mobile framework into a truly portable UI toolkit for almost any platform.
google Google Merges Home and Nest Brands With 10-Inch Hub Max Display Google introduces the Nest Hub Max, a larger smart display with a built-in camera and gesture controls, marking the merger of the Home and Nest product lines.
google Google I/O 2019 Unveils Budget Pixels, Upgraded Smart Displays, and AR Search Google reveals the cheaper Pixel 3a smartphones, rebranded Nest Hub displays, and augmented reality features in Search during its I/O 2019 keynote.
ftc Apple and Google Pull Three Dating Apps Over Child Safety Concerns Federal regulators force the removal of FastMeet, Meet24, and Meet4U after investigators discover children as young as 12 using the platforms.
google Google Updates Android Auto With Dark Theme and Smarter Navigation Google reveals a redesigned Android Auto featuring a dark theme, seamless app continuity, and a redesigned navigation bar to maximize screen space. The updated in-car interface launches this summer to make driving safer and more intuitive.
google Google Opens Android Automotive OS to Third-Party Media App Developers Google allows third-party media developers like Spotify to build apps for Android Automotive OS, starting with the Polestar 2 electric vehicle. The company plans to expand this integration beyond entertainment into navigation and other categories soon.
google Leaked Renders Reveal Google Pixel 3a in Purple Ahead of May Launch New leaked renders show the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL in cases, hinting at a May 7 release date and confirming a unique iris purple color option.
faa FAA Grants First Airline Certification to Google's Wing Drone Delivery Service The Federal Aviation Administration officially certifies Alphabet's Wing Aviation to operate as a commercial airline, marking a first for the U.S. drone delivery industry. This approval allows the Google spinoff to begin delivering everyday packages directly to American homes.
google Google Scraps AI Ethics Council After Swift Internal Backlash Google dissolves its AI ethics council just over a week after announcing it following employee protests over controversial board members. Experts suggest the company needs transparency and real oversight authority to make any future ethics effort successful.