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…
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…
Improve your nonprofit’s account security with 2-step verification
While online accounts allow nonprofits to easily communicate with partners, volunteers and donors across the world, this shared network can also leave your account vulnerable to intruders. As your nonprofit continues to grow its online presence, it’s crucial to keepRead more…
Doing more for racial justice
I’m the grandson of a Port of Seattle police officer, the nephew of a Washington State Trooper, and the son of a Snohomish County Detention Chief. The Black men in my family were all engaged in some form of lawRead more…
How Google Maps APIs are fighting HIV in Kenya
In 2015, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and mobile analytics solutions provider iVEDiX came together to create the HIV Situation Room, a mobile app designed to help fight the HIV epidemic in Kenya. The app uses GoogleRead more…
When computers learn to swear: Using machine learning for better online conversations
Imagine trying to have a conversation with your friends about the news you read this morning, but every time you said something, someone shouted in your face, called you a nasty name or accused you of some awful crime. You’dRead more…
Gboard for iPhone gets an upgrade
In May 2016, you first met Gboard, our app that let you search and send information, GIFs, emoji and more, right from your keyboard. In July, Gboard went global. And today we’re upgrading your Gboard experience on iPhone by addingRead more…