AR and VR aren’t just for gaming; they’re also for amazing entertainment experiences that immerse you in the stuff you love like never before. Our team is at Mobile World Congress this week, and we shared a few updates. Let’sRead more…
Closing down for a day
Even in today’s “always-on” world, sometimes businesses want to take a break. There are times when even their online presence needs to be paused. This blog post covers some of the available options so that a site’s search presence isn’tRead more…
Partnering toward the next generation of mobile networks
Over the years, we’ve built and managed networking infrastructure to help us provide Google services to people around the world. Our infrastructure spans many areas, from the fabric that binds together servers within our data centers, to the backbone networkRead more…
Game on with Daydream at GDC 17
With Daydream, you can get your game on with a mobile VR headset that’s comfortable to wear and a controller that’s simple to use. Whether you love to play first-person battles in space, solve complex puzzles, or make real friendsRead more…
Get in the fun! Pre-register for the latest games on Google Play
Whether you’re defending your gym in Pokémon GO, building your dark side squad with Darth Vader and Boba Fett in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes or making tough rulings to maintain control over your kingdom in Reigns, there’s something forRead more…
Google Manufacturer Center opens self-sign up, letting even more manufacturers elevate their brands online
Many brands and manufacturers rely on individual retailers to showcase and sell their products; however, this can make distributing and monitoring manufacturer product information complicated, as those retailers may not always have the most accurate and up-to-date product details. InRead more…
The Google Assistant is coming to more Android phones
Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes. Enter the Google Assistant, which is conversational, personal and helps you get things done—from telling you about your day to taking a selfie. The Assistant is already available on Pixel, Google Home, Google AlloRead more…
The making of “Pearl”
Spotlight Stories’ “Pearl” follows a father and daughter as they travel the country in their beloved hatchback, chasing their dreams. Created and produced as an interactive VR experience, a 360 video, and a theatrical short film, “Pearl” premiered last summer at theRead more…
Delivering RCS messaging to Android users worldwide
Whether we’re receiving a boarding pass for a flight or chatting with friends and family, SMS (better known as text messaging) is a universal way for us to stay connected. But despite its ubiquity, SMS hasn’t evolved to take advantageRead more…
Celebrating Penpan Sittitrai, Thailand’s master of fruit carving
Today’s Doodle in Thailand celebrates national artist Penpan Sittitrai and the delicate art of fruit carving, which she mastered, skillfully turning every fruit and vegetable she touched into something truly exquisite. The tradition of fruit carving has been around forRead more…