ZDNet

Your best Google weather app alternatives (and what I recommend instead)

The Google Weather app now points to search results. Pixel Weather (the app exclusive to Pixel phones) isn't changing. Local news station apps are your best bet for accurate forecasts. If you've used ...
Android Police

I replaced Google's core apps with open source alternatives, and I'm never going back

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...
BGR

Google Maps Vs. Apple Maps - Here's Which Navigation App You Should Use

iPhone users face this choice every time they need directions: Stick with the pre-installed Apple Maps, or switch to Google Maps. A decade ago, the answer felt obvious, but today, it's not as clear.
Android

Google App Replacing Pixel Launcher Search, And It's Reportedly Intentional

The Google app is replacing the Pixel Launcher search. Tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens the Google app. This appears to be an intentional change rather than a bug. This change means you now ...
TechCrunch

Hank Green’s Focus Friend is Google Play’s app of the year

Focus Friend, the screen time assistant from YouTuber and entrepreneur Hank Green, is Google Play’s app of the year. Launched in August, the productivity tool lets you block yourself from distracting ...
Reuters

Google proposes app store reforms in settlement with ‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) Nov 4 - Alphabet's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google has reached a comprehensive U.S. court settlement with “Fortnite” video game maker Epic Games, agreeing to Android and app ...
CNBC

U.S. Supreme Court allows order forcing Google to make app store reforms

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to halt key parts of a judge's order requiring Alphabet's Google to make major changes to its app store Play, as the company prepares to appeal a decision in ...
TechSpot

Google confirms new Android rules will significantly restrict app sideloading

Editor's take: More than a month after the original announcement, we now know exactly how Google intends to tighten its grip on the Android ecosystem. The new rules go far beyond simple housekeeping – ...
Engadget

Google's AI Search Live is now available to all US app users

Search Live is now available for Google app users in the US, offering real-time, multimodal search, powered by AI. This feature will enable users to have real-time conversations with Google Search in ...
Mashable

Google launches Search Live, a Gemini-powered AI search tool that sees through your phone's camera

Google is officially launching its AI-powered Search Live feature in the U.S. on Wednesday, which enables mobile users to get real-time information with their voice and phone camera. Previously ...
techtimes

Google App Brings Search Feature to Windows PCs, Challenging Microsoft's Feature

A new Google app is here, but this time, the experience heads to Windows PCs to bring an intuitive search feature that allows users to directly type what they are looking for without going to a web ...