Google Operating Systems

At Black Hat, Google's Project Zero team showed how hackers can turn your Pixel into a silent bugging device in minutes—no links, no downloads, and zero warning required.

A Gemini-powered tool spotted in a Google Play Services beta appears to help you answer questions as you set up various features on your new device.

Google Docs can also now generate diagrams and infographics, while the dedicated macOS Gemini app gets system-wide voice control.

The company behind Android also unveils an upgraded tool to speed switching from an iPhone.

It also has to reveal its internal search data to competitors. Google, however, argues that both moves would harm the privacy and security of its users.

Spark is now available in the Gemini Mac app for users with a Google AI Ultra subscription.

Google only has 10 stores in the US, but the DC location came in clutch when my Pixel screen suddenly started showing a pink vertical line. Here's what to expect if you have one nearby too.

Policy changes forced by Epic Games’ lawsuit leave Google taking a smaller bite of mobile-app transactions than Apple.

The update is live, but the most interesting parts aren't. Here's what’s missing from Android 17—and when you might finally get them.

The update adds a ton of creative features, like built-in screen recording in the camera, multitasking app bubbles, and additional biometric security. Wear OS 7 is out today too.

June's Android feature drop also expands AirDrop compatibility, Personal Safety features for kids, and fashion-finding options.

Can't wait to try out Google's version of Handoff and revamped Android Auto? Here's how to get the latest Android 17 beta on your Pixel phone today.

Google's upcoming Pause Point relies on human psychology to break the dopamine loop of mindless phone scrolling.

Both operating systems promise stronger Android privacy protections, but performance, transparency, and usability quickly set them apart.

The system-level Google Cast support could be restricted to EU countries.

Google's Tuesday I/O keynote was jam-packed with news about AI, AI, and more AI, from agentic AI in search and Gemini enhancements to details about the Google-Samsung smart glasses.

Though designed to work bidirectionally, Google's 'Continue on' feature will initially be limited to handoffs from Android phones to tablets.

COMMENTARY: Chromebooks were supposed to usher in an era of efficient, web-based computing. Googlebooks are abandoning that idea to embrace AI and Android apps at all costs.

Android's open ecosystem is its superpower, but fragmentation is its kryptonite. As we head into Google I/O, these are the Android 17 upgrades that would help crush my daily frustrations.

The ‘Contextual suggestions’ feature is popping up on recent Pixel phones.