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YouTube App Being Rebuilt for Daydream, Google’s VR Platform

Tim May 19, 2016 6

As announced during yesterday morning's keynote, Google is rebuilding its YouTube app, making it more enjoyable for those who plan on using the service with virtual reality. The announcement goes hand-in-hand with the unveiling of Daydream, the company's VR...

Google Lists More Places to Find Android TV, Changes for Android N

Tim May 19, 2016 37

Google did not spend too much time detailing changes for the Android TV platform during its opening I/O keynote yesterday, but following the event, plenty of information was posted to the company's official blog. Not only did Google explain where potential...

Android Wear 2.0, Biggest Update for the Platform Yet

Tim May 18, 2016 69

According to Google, Android Wear 2.0 is the "most significant Android Wear update" since the platform launched about two years ago. That's a bold statement, even for Google. Available later this year in the fall season for everyone, Android Wear 2.0 includes...

HTC Confirms Android N Update for One A9, M9, and 10

Tim May 18, 2016 23

No shock here, HTC confirmed on Twitter today that Android N will be made available to owners of the One A9, One M9, and HTC 10. According to HTC, delivery date of the Android N update will depend on when Google actually delivers Android N to manufacturers,...

Daydream is Google’s Virtual Reality Platform for Android Devices

Tim May 18, 2016 6

Previously expected to be called Android VR, Google announced Daydream at Google I/O this morning, its virtual reality platform for Android devices. To clarify, Google already had a feature inside of the Android OS called Daydream; It was basically a screen...

Google Assistant is a More Personalized Google Search Experience

Tim May 18, 2016 30

Google is essentially rebranding Google Now and the overall Google Search experience for individual users, announcing Google Assistant at this year's Google I/O developer conference. Unlike the 1-way conversations we have with Google right now, Assistant is a...

Google Home is Official, Powered by Google Assistant, Available Later This Year

Tim May 18, 2016 59

During the keynote of Google I/O this morning, Google Home was made official. Set to be a real competitor to the Amazon Echo, Google Home is powered by Google Assistant, the new AI-based software that helps users complete tasks. Much like Echo, a user will...