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Poll: Biggest News so Far Out of Google I/O 2016?

Kellen May 19, 2016 70

Google I/O 2016 is far from over and we have much more to cover, but after the blockbuster keynote from yesterday wrapped and we took the rest of the day to digest all that was announced, we want to know what impressed you the most. Were you blown away by...

Android Auto at I/O: Coming Soon to Your Phone, Plus Waze, Hotwording, and a Concept

Kellen May 19, 2016 46

Google didn't mention much about Android Auto yesterday during either the keynote or through their barrage of blog posts once that wrapped, but they are sharing big changes with media and in the I/O Sandbox. The changes include a phone mode that allows you to...

Android Instant Apps Let You Run Apps Without Installing Them

Kellen May 19, 2016 11

One of the most fascinating announcements to come out of yesterday's Google I/O keynote came during the end of the 2-hour long presentation that had already rattled off news of Google Home, Assistant, Allo, Android Wear 2.0, and a new Daydream VR platform. The...

Even With Allo on the Way, Google Says Hangouts Won’t Go Anywhere

Kellen May 19, 2016 142

Google may have surprised many with yesterday's introduction of Allo, a WhatsApp-like messaging client, but I think it's safe to assume that a number of us quickly went from, "This looks like a great app!" to "But wait, what happens to Hangouts?" According to...

Google Play Beta Tests Will Soon be Easier Than Ever to Join

Kellen May 18, 2016 3

Joining a group to a beta version of an app on Android hasn't exactly been the simplest of tasks. It typically involves finding out or knowing about a Google+ group or Google Group that hosts the beta, then clicking through a special link in that group to opt-...

In July, Google Will Introduce Family Library for Sharing Paid Apps

Kellen May 18, 2016 93

At the bottom of today's post from Google on the new features coming soon to Google Play, there is a brief reference to a change that will allow family members to share paid apps. Why Google didn't think this major change was worthy of a bigger announcement is...

Bank of America Announces Android Pay Support for Withdrawing Cash at ATMs

Kellen May 18, 2016 27

During one of Google I/O's many Android Pay sessions, Bank of America took the stage to announce that they are now supporting Google's mobile payment service at their cardless ATMs. That means you can use Android Pay, assuming it is loaded up with your Bank of...

Download: 4 New Wallpapers From Android N Preview 3

Kellen May 18, 2016 8

Want more goodies that we found inside the Android N Developer Preview 3? How about four new wallpapers? Yes, I know you want them because Google's wallpapers are almost always pretty great. The four included are the classic aerial shots of coasts and various...