Google’s App Engine hosted development environment now lets applications exchange instant messages with networks based on the XMPP open standard. The support for XMPP (Extensible Messaging and ...

Google has officially confirmed the discontinuation of Google Assistant Driving Mode for Google Maps later this month, as previously observed in a series of deprecations. However, an update clarifies ...

As we previously spotted and Google later confirmed in a series of deprecations, the Assistant Driving Mode for Google Maps is going away later this month. Update: Only the App Launcher is going away.

Developers of a few popular third-party Android launchers have come together. They are urging Google to ensure gesture navigation, app switcher, and other aspects work reliably on custom launchers.

When I get a new phone, more often than not, I’ll jump right into installing my favorite third-party apps. So, when the Google Pixel 8 landed at my door, you best believe I wanted to shove a new ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

One small tweak in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 sees the new Google ‘G’ logo come to the Pixel Launcher search bar. Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 introduces the new Google logo to the Pixel Launcher search bar.