UPDATE (October 3, 2025): The Google Maps app has its media controls back, after a bug created a notable problem. Read more about it at the end of the article. Summary: Google Maps, the company’s web ...

As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run, the company has sought to assuage the community’s fears with a blog post and a casual “backstage” video. Google ...

People have been wondering why Google doesn't merge Google Maps and Waze for over a decade now, but the two apps continue to be offered separately on every supported platform. Google purchased Waze in ...

Google has published a new blog post insisting that sideloading on Android isn’t going anywhere. The company reiterated that its new developer verification requirements are meant to improve safety, ...

Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree Your email has been sent New rules demand ID checks, app listings, and fees Open-source apps at risk Google cites a surge in malware from ...

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F-Droid has warned that Google’s new developer verification rules could effectively kill alternative Android app stores. The platform says that Google’s rules are monopolistic and harmful to ...

Magic Earth has just received another big update, and this time, the focus wasn't necessarily on CarPlay (albeit you will also find fixes aimed at Apple's driving experience) but on the iPhone ...

Google is finally ready to explain how Gemini will replace Google Assistant in your smart home. The company's original voice assistant will be replaced with the aptly named Gemini for Home starting ...

Google today detailed a handful of recent and upcoming features for the Pixel Phone app, while officially detailing broader international availability. Acknowledging that “basic Call Recording is a ...