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Will Google’s Fitbit takeover dethrone the Apple Watch?
Will Google’s Fitbit takeover dethrone the Apple Watch?
Search giant buys fitness watch maker for $2.1bn pending regulatory approval
4 Nov 2019
Instagram: all the new features in the latest update
Instagram: all the new features in the latest update
Photo sharing app adds iOS 13 ‘dark mode’ and ditches ‘Following’ tab
9 Oct 2019
Android 10: new features, compatible devices and beta signup

Android 10: new features, compatible devices and beta signup
Search giant’s mobile software is now available. Here’s everything you need to know
26 Sep 2019
Google rivals refuse to pay for a slice of the search market

Google rivals refuse to pay for a slice of the search market
Following a record £4.3bn EU antitrust fine, the search giant’s hunt for competition gets off to a rocky start
19 Aug 2019
Huawei Harmony: what we know about the Android rival

Huawei Harmony: what we know about the Android rival
New operating system will be ‘faster and safer’ than Google’s software, but won’t appear on smartphones immediately
9 Aug 2019
Google blocks Huawei’s Android licence: what we know so far
Google blocks Huawei’s Android licence: what we know so far
Decision comes after Donald Trump declared US national emergency over fears of IT attacks by ‘foreign adversaries’
20 May 2019
Google foldable phone: everything we know so far

Google foldable phone: everything we know so far
Search giant’s product chief confirms prototype folding handsets are in the works
10 May 2019

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Google I/O 2019: Pixel 3a, Maps AR, Android Q and more
Google I/O 2019: Pixel 3a, Maps AR, Android Q and more
The firm’s annual tech conference is now under way - here are the biggest product reveals
8 May 2019
Google Fuchsia: Android app support, release date and more

Google Fuchsia: Android app support, release date and more
Tech giant’s rumoured mobile update may create product ecosystem similar to Apple’s range
3 Jan 2019
Google employees stage walkout over sexual harassment claims

Google employees stage walkout over sexual harassment claims
Around 1,500 workers are expected to take part in the protests
1 Nov 2018
Android creator ‘paid £70m’ after sexual misconduct case

Android creator ‘paid £70m’ after sexual misconduct case
Google claims it has fired 48 people over sexual harassment complaints since 2016
26 Oct 2018
Razer Phone 2: a giant-slaying smartphone?

Razer Phone 2: a giant-slaying smartphone?
New gaming handset features an improved camera - and an inflated price tag
11 Oct 2018
Android 9 Pie: what’s new and when does it come out?
Android 9 Pie: what’s new and when does it come out?
Google Pixel users can download the new operating system from today
7 Aug 2018
Google fine: Trump accuses EU of ‘taking advantage’ of US

Google fine: Trump accuses EU of ‘taking advantage’ of US
Tech giant was handed a £3.9bn penalty for breaching EU antitrust rules
19 Jul 2018
OnePlus 6: price, specs and reviews
OnePlus 6: price, specs and reviews
All-new bezel-free screen and revamped camera debut on eagerly anticipated smartphone
17 May 2018
Jet set: the seven best travel apps

Jet set: the seven best travel apps
From tracking flights to finding a nearby gym, these apps aim to make travelling a lot simpler
22 Mar 2018
Tech trends 2018: bitcoin, driverless cars and more

Tech trends 2018: bitcoin, driverless cars and more
Everything you need to know about the hottest devices and services in the pipeline
30 Jan 2018
Phone maker offers 42% discount to show ads

Phone maker offers 42% discount to show ads
Wileyfox cuts price of new phones in exchange for home-screen ads
6 Dec 2017
Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 10 Mobile

Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 10 Mobile
A low volume of users is one of many reasons for the platform’s demise, says software vice president
9 Oct 2017
LG V30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8: How do they compare?

LG V30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8: How do they compare?
While they may be similar in size, their cameras and screens are very different
1 Sep 2017
Android Oreo begins public testing 

Android Oreo begins public testing
Named after the famous chocolate biscuits, the new software will feature picture-in-picture modes, redesigned emojis and notification dots
22 Aug 2017
Connect Modular 45: TAG Heuer's 'beautiful' smartwatch 

Connect Modular 45: TAG Heuer's 'beautiful' smartwatch
Customisable faces offer a library of Swiss watches in one device
17 Aug 2017
Google develops a data-friendly 'Search Lite'

Google develops a data-friendly 'Search Lite'
New app supports offline features for markets with poorer mobile networks
17 Aug 2017
Google Pixel 2: Leaked image hints at bezel-free design 

Google Pixel 2: Leaked image hints at bezel-free design
Upcoming smartphone could axe visible antenna bands and boast a larger rear-facing camera
13 Jul 2017
iPhone at ten: Twitter reacts to the mobile's past decade

iPhone at ten: Twitter reacts to the mobile's past decade
Apple fans celebrate ten years of iPhone - but rivals seem less cheerful
30 Jun 2017
Google to launch Android Wear 2.0 'in coming weeks'

Google to launch Android Wear 2.0 'in coming weeks'
Two new smartwatches released running software ahead of its universal roll-out to older devices
10 Feb 2017
Android devices hit by 'cutting edge' malware attack

Android devices hit by 'cutting edge' malware attack
New variant of HummingBad software from 2016 reportedly found in 20 apps on Google Play store
24 Jan 2017
Google Pixel vs Samsung Galaxy S7: Best Android phone 2016

Google Pixel vs Samsung Galaxy S7: Best Android phone 2016
How does Google's new Pixel weigh up against 2016's top Android phone?
24 Oct 2016
PlayStation games could be coming to smartphones

PlayStation games could be coming to smartphones
Sony reportedly planning to release classic titles on iOS and Android after success of Pokemon Go
17 Oct 2016
Google Allo: What can the WhatsApp rival do?

Google Allo: What can the WhatsApp rival do?
New messaging service is the smartest chat app you can download - but not the most secure
21 Sep 2016
Lenovo Yoga Book: A tablet you can genuinely scribble on

Lenovo Yoga Book: A tablet you can genuinely scribble on
Pen and paper at the ready – this new tablet has the most natural writing feel out there
1 Sep 2016
OnePlus 3: Reviews and specs for bargain smartphone

OnePlus 3: Reviews and specs for bargain smartphone
Brand-new flagship smartphones such as the iPhone 6S and Samsung Galaxy S7 are always expensive, but one phone-maker has carved out a niche
31 Aug 2016
Google Duo: The rival to Apple's FaceTime

Google Duo: The rival to Apple's FaceTime
Internet giant's new video-calling app is said to be the simplest yet and comes with added human touches
16 Aug 2016