Google Io 2016

Google's Allo isn't safe, says NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden

While Google announced that Allo would support end-to-end encryption, that feature will be presented as an option to users.

Google I/O 2016: Project Soli could be the next revolution in wearable tech

Project Soli is an attempt to remove physical interaction with a smart device by utilising very tiny radar chips to detect gestures

Google I/O 2016: Google announces its first ever Google Play Awards

The ongoing Google I/O saw the announcement of the inaugural Google Play Awards where Google announced the best apps and games for the year

Google to set up startup incubator within premises

In its bid to stop Google employees from leaving the company and begin their own ventures, Indian-born top executive Sundar Pichai has announced the company plans to set up a startup incubator within Google.

Google Keyboard 5.1 gets theme support in Android N Developer Preview 3

Similar to recently discovered Freeform Window mode, there is another goodie that users have come across and that would be theme support for included Google Keyboard app.

Opportunities and hurdles with Google's Daydream VR Vision

Upcoming virtual-reality headsets based on Google's new Daydream VR system won't be as sophisticated as Facebook's Oculus Rift. But they could give more people a taste of VR and make better games and applications affordable.

Android Auto will no longer require a compatible car

Android Auto will be receiving a new update very soon which will enable the full experience right onto your Android smartphone

Dull, boring, long queues: How Twitter reacted to Google I/O 2016 Day 1

Trying to be different, of sorts, Google organised its first outdoor event. Though Google was caring by providing sunscreen and water bottles; it wasn't really the "music festival" that it hoped would get an applause.

Google I/O 2016: Bots, AI and NLP is the next stage of technology evolution

This has undoubtedly got to be the year of the bots. If Microsoft Build wasn’t a sign of the changing times, then Facebook Bots ought to have been. But if you still weren’t convinced, then Google I/O 2016 should have sealed the deal for you.

Google I/O 2016: Xiaomi Mi Box powered by Android TV for the US

The latest version of the Mi Box will be launched for the US market - a 4K set-top box powered by Android TV. However, exact availability details of the Mi Box are unclear yet.