The way people shop for cars has changed. The days of going from dealership to dealership are over. People now turn to their smartphones in critical auto shopping moments to research models, find deals, and get real-time advice. In fact,Read more…
Redesigning AdWords for marketing in a mobile-first world
Since introducing AdWords 15 years ago, we’ve seen a fundamental change in the way people find what they want, when they want it. We now use multiple devices throughout the day, and watch more videos and visit more websites andRead more…
Tap. Pay. UK.
Android users in the UK are already enjoying many great features of Android from Google Photos to Google Play, and in the next few months Android smartphones will become even more useful with the launch of Android Pay. We’re bringing together paymentRead more…
Smarter photo albums, without the work
Remember the last time you went on a trip or had a fun weekend? You probably took photos and videos—lots of them—but didn’t do much beyond posting a couple on social media. Maybe you thought about making an album toRead more…
Introducing the VIZIO P-Series display with Google Cast
Last year, we brought the magic of Google Cast, the technology behind Chromecast, to speakers, Android TVs, game consoles and set-up boxes. Today, we’re excited to start casting to VIZIO’s new SmartCast P-Series displays as well as to VIZIO soundbarsRead more…
Water organizations using tech to make an impact
By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas. Already, more than 663 million people in the world live without clean water. And drought is a major challenge in geographies ranging from Northern California, which isRead more…
Akilah’s “Afrocentric life” doodle wins Doodle 4 Google 2016
Today’s blog post is by the winner of this year’s Doodle 4 Google competition, 10th grader Akilah Johnson. Given the contest’s theme—“What makes me…me”—who better than the young artist herself to answer that question? – Ed. When I was younger,Read more…
What we learned in Seoul with AlphaGo
Go isn’t just a game—it’s a living, breathing culture of players, analysts, fans, and legends. Over the last 10 days in Seoul, South Korea, we’ve been lucky enough to witness some of that incredible excitement firsthand. We’ve also had theRead more…
Continuing to make the web more mobile friendly
Getting good, relevant answers when you search shouldn’t depend on what device you’re using. You should get the best answer possible, whether you’re on a phone, desktop or tablet. Last year, we started using mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal onRead more…
Smart Reply comes to Inbox by Gmail on the web
Posted by Taylor Kourim, Software Engineer Today, we’re bringing Smart Reply to Inbox on the web. Just like in the Inbox mobile app, Smart Reply saves you precious time by suggesting up to three responses based on the emails youRead more…