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Google announces a special Android event

The Morning After: Google gives Android its own show

Google I/O is usually where the company reveals what’s happening with its smartphone OS for the next 12 months, but this year, Android is getting its own thing. A week ahead of I/O, Google will deep dive into the future of Android in a special edition of The Android Show.

The Verge on MSN · 1d

Google announces a special Android event ahead of I/O

Google just announced that it will host a separate event ahead of I/O to discuss updates coming to Android. The Android Show: I/O Edition will land on YouTube and the Android website on May 13th at 10AM PT / 1PM ET and will feature Android ecosystem president Sameer Samat. That’s a full week ahead of Google I/O, which kicks off on May 20th.

TechCrunch on MSN · 2d

Google shifts Android news to a virtual event ahead of its I/O developer conference

News about Android is being relegated to a side show at Google's annual developer conference, Google I/O, next month. On Monday, the company announced it

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TechCrunch · 56m

Google Play sees 47% decline in apps since start of last year

Google Play's app marketplace is losing apps. From the start of 2024 to the present, the Android app marketplace went from hosting about 3.4 million apps

The Verge on MSN · 2d

Google Play Games might be headed to the graveyard

Google is quietly building key features of its Play Games app, which lets you track achievements on Android games, directly into the Play Store, Android Police reports — signaling plans that the former may be headed for the infamous Google Graveyard.

Tech Advisor on MSN · 6h

Half the Google Play Store apps just disappeared – here’s why

Google has been purging apps from its Android app store, with around half culled in the past year. A new report from TechCrunch (using figures from Appfigures) notes that, from the start of 2024 to today,

Google Wallet to add support for digital IDs

Engadget on MSN · 4h

Google Wallet adds support for UK passports

Google Wallet has supported copies of US passports since December and now its UK residents' turn. The company has announced that UK passports will soon be available as digital passes in Google Wallets on Android devices.

Lifehacker on MSN · 21h

Google Wallet Is Expanding Digital IDs to More States and the UK

More Android users will be able to use their phones to verify their identities instead of their drivers licenses or passports, as Google Wallet is expanding its digital ID features to more U.S. states and the UK.

9to5google · 1d

Google Wallet adding support for digital UK passports, 3 more state IDs

Following US support, Google Wallet for Android now lets those in the United Kingdom create digital ID passes with their UK passports.

Google is working on a big UI overhaul for Android: Here's an early look

Google is working on a new Android UI, and we managed to get some screenshots of the new design ahead of its launch. Here's ...

PCMag on MSN2d

Why Wait? Google Teases Android 16 Sneak Peek Ahead of I/O

A week before the company's developer conference, 'The Android Show: I/O Edition' on May 13 will examine the next steps for ...

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Android's Biggest Glow-Up in a Decade Is Coming — And It's Gorgeous

A massive Android 17 UI redesign is coming — with bold visuals, less bubble, more blur, and a total revamp of Quick Settings, ...

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Google’s new SIM backup feature could be a lifesaver for Android users: Here’s how it works

Google is set to launch an Android feature for backing up SIM card data, enhancing security and ease of data recovery ...

Google just made scanning documents more convenient on Android

Google has quietly made a useful tweak to document scanning functionality on Android phones. Here's what to expect.

Android 16 release timeline, features and everything else we know so far

Google is gearing up to unveil Android 16, with a first look set for May 13 via The Android Show. The update may bring ...

PCMag on MSN6h

Your Android Can Download Fewer Apps Than in 2023, Here’s Why That’s Good

The Google Play Store has been undergoing various clean ups, and the latest figures suggest a 47% drop in readily available ...

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