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There isn't a truly complete Android experience right now
Android manufacturers aren't offering a truly complete experience right now — here's where they've missed the mark, and how they might do better.
Engadget Podcast: Google I/O and hands-on with Microsoft’s Adaptive Mouse
This week, Engadget Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham joins Cherlynn and Devindra to dive into everything announced at Google I/O.
US lawmaker seeks to create a commission to oversee tech companies
US Senator Michael Bennet has introduced the Digital Platform Commission Act.
Android Auto is getting a major UI update
At I/O 2022, Google announced that a refreshed UI with better support for larger displays and split screen view is coming to Android Auto
Here's everything Google announced at I/O 2022
Here's a recap of everything Google announced at its I/O 2022 developer conference.
DuckDuckGo’s Chrome extension will block Google’s new ad targeting
The extension will block Google’s Topics and FLEDGE.
Pixel 6a vs. the competition: The mid-range gets better with Tensor power
Google's Pixel 6a compared with the iPhone SE 2022 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
Google's Matter smart home standard is launching this fall
Google plans to launch the Matter smart home standard this fall, quickly connecting new devices using Fast Pair.
Google teases its next generation of AR glasses
More than a decade after Google Glass made a debut at I/O 2013, Google is working on a set of wearable augmented reality glasses.
The Pixel Tablet is coming in 2023
Google's last tablet was the ill-fated Pixel slate, a device that was widely criticized — so much so that in 2019, Google said it wouldn't make tablets anymore. In classic fashion, though, the company is changing its tune. Today as part of its hardware presentation at Google I/O, Google has announced the Pixel Tablet, a premium Android-powered device that's set to arrive sometime in 2023.
Google confirms the Pixel Watch is real and it's coming this fall
The worst kept secret in tech is a secret no more. The Pixel Watch is real and will launch this fall.
Google expands emergency SOS and earthquake warning features
Google is expanding two of its personal safety features: the “SOS” alerts and its earthquake warning system.
End-to-end encryption is coming to Google Messages group texts
The expanded feature will arrive as an open beta later this year.
Pixel Buds Pro are Google's first earbuds with active noise cancellation
Google's Pixel Buds Pro not only offer ANC, but they'll soon support spatial audio from compatible Pixel devices.
Google teases the Pixel 7 with next-gen Tensor chip at I/O 2022
Ahead of its official release sometime later this fall, Google provided a preview of the Pixel 7 and its updated design at I/O 2022.
Android 13 Beta 2 is available today
Here's your first chance to try some of the new features.
Google's Pixel 6a offers Tensor power for $449
The Pixel 6A features Google's Tensor cheap for $449.
Google is getting serious about building apps for Android tablets again
For a few months now, Google has been talking about Android 12L, an upcoming version of Android that's focused on making the OS work better on larger-screen devices like tablets and foldable phones. Thus far, most of those changes have focused on interface tweaks, but today at Google I/O the company had some news about making apps perform better on larger screens, too.
More Wear OS watches are coming from Fossil, Montblanc and Samsung
New devices from Samsung, Montblanc and Fossil are coming. But, no word yet on the highly leaked Pixel Watch.
Google built a completely new Wallet for Android and Wear OS
Digitally store your cards, vaccine passport, air travel information and more.

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