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Engadget Podcast: All about Google I/O and Apple's M1 iPad Pro/iMac
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Chris Velazco about the ton of Google I/O new as well as iMac M1 and iPad Pro reviews.
Google's commitment to Matter could unite the fragmented smart home industry
Google shared a few updates around its Nest and Android products that focus on a commitment to the recently renamed Matter ecosystem.
Android 12 Beta hands-on: A fresh look with few major changes for now
Despite missing some key upcoming features, the Android 12 beta is a nice look at what we can expect when the OS officially launches.
Google wants to make shopping easier in Photos and Chrome
In Photos, Google is making it easier to search screenshots for products.
Google is helping developers build Android apps for bigger screens
As usual, Google followed up its big I/O keynote with a quicker session focused specifically on the new tools it'll offer the developer community in the coming months. The entire developer keynote is up on YouTube, but here are a handful of things that caught our eyes.
Google Cast updates make it easier to move audio between devices
In addition to Android and Wear OS news, Google is introducing new Cast Connect, Stream Transfer and Stream Expansion tools.
Google is simplifying how developers build Android for Cars apps
There’s a simpler way to make apps work on both Android Auto and Android Automotive.
Everything Google announced at I/O 2021
Here's everything Google announced at I/O 2021.
Google’s Project Starline is a ‘magic window’ for 3D telepresence
Google's Project Starline uses a combination of specialized hardware and computer vision technology to create a “magic window” for immersive video chat without a headset.
Google's latest AI tool claims to identify common skin conditions
Google previewed a new AI-powered tool that helps anyone with a smartphone get more information about skin, hair and nail conditions.
Google is building a more racially inclusive Android camera
Today at Google I/O, Android VP Sameer Samat revealed that Google is also working to make its Android camera more inclusive, with support for a variety of darker skin tones and different types of hair.
Google explains how it will run on completely carbon-free energy by 2030
CEO Sundar Pichai called the ambitious goal a 'moonshot.'
Google Photos gives users more control over AI-powered Memories
Pattern recognition, cinematic imagery and organization features will hit the app this year.
The first Android 12 public beta is available today, here's what's new
After three developer previews, the first Android 12 public beta is available to download today.
Google Maps improvements benefit pedestrians and drivers alike
The billion-plus people who use Google Maps every month will see a marked improvement of the navigation apps performance.
Android 12 is getting a digital car key feature
Last year, Apple announced CarKey, a way to unlock your car with your iPhone. Today, Google is following suit — the company just announced that Android 12 will include digital car key technology that lets you lock, unlock and start your car.
Google and Samsung joined forces on the new Wear OS
The new Wear OS is the product of Google working with Samsung and Fitbit. Also, goodbye to Tizen OS.
Google finally turns Android phones into TV remote controls
Google is bringing built-in remote control tools to Android phones, something that Apple's TVs and iPhones have offered for years.
Material You is a colorful, personalized redesign for Android and more
Google just started talking about Android 12 at the Google I/O developer event, and Matias Duarte just introduced a new way to personalize its products called Material You (a riff on Material Design, which Duarte introduced for Android back in 2014).
Google's LaMDA AI can have a 'natural' conversation while pretending to be Pluto
Google previewed LaMDA(“Language Model for Dialogue Applications”), research it says represents a “breakthrough conversation technology.”
