Whether it’s planning a night out or just catching up, we all rely on messaging to stay in touch with friends and loved ones. But too often we have to hit pause on our conversations — whether it’s to checkRead more…
Always know which way you’re headed with this Google Maps update
To make orienting yourself even easier in Google Maps for Android, we’ve replaced the direction arrow on your blue dot with a shining blue beam. Source: Google Blog
Announcing a Google.org grant for XperiBIRD.be, a project from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences
XperiBIRD.be will help Belgian schoolchildren learn to build and install simple Raspberry Pi computers and infrared cameras in birdcages, then use them for scientific research. Source: Google Blog
Bringing education to refugees in Lebanon with the Clooney Foundation for Justice
The world is facing the largest refugee crisis since World War II. Last September, we invited people around the world to help us in supporting organizations on the ground — with Google.org matching every dollar. Since that time, Google.org hasRead more…
Google Play Books Invites You to “Discover” a World of Reading
With more than 5 million books to read on the go, what will you discover next? Google Play Books is introducing Discover, a new way to find books by browsing the latest reviews, news, lists, videos and more. Available inRead more…
A faster way to share photos and videos, and all-new movies
Sharing all the photos from your weekend with friends can be hard: Not everyone uses the same apps, texting can be slow, and email has attachment limits. Now, with Google Photos, you pick the photos, tap “share” and select theRead more…
See more, plan less – try Google Trips
Whether you’re juggling work, school, family, or just the demands of daily life, everyone needs a little break and a new adventure sometimes. But knowing what to do once your vacation starts can turn what’s supposed to be fun intoRead more…
How to best evaluate issues with your Accelerated Mobile Pages
As you #AMPlify your site with Accelerated Mobile Pages, it’s important to keep an eye periodically on the validation status of your pages, as only valid AMP pages are eligible to show on Google Search. When implementing AMP, sometimes pagesRead more…
How can Google Search Console help you AMPlify your site?
If you have recently implemented Accelerated Mobile Pages on your site, it’s a great time to check which of your AMP pages Google has found and indexed by using Search Console. Search Console is a free service that helps youRead more…
Experience British political history with Google Arts and Culture
The storied halls of 10 Downing Street aren’t often open to the public. Those who want to see inside the Prime Minister’s residence and office usually have to wait for a rare open house… …until today. Visitors from anywhere inRead more…