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Google Maps has been incorporating the layouts of large public indoor spaces for several year.  Now, the latest update to Google Find My Device adds the capability to locate your phone in airports, malls, stadiums and other venues where you’re likely to misplace it.  The new Find My Device feature could come in handy if you …

Facebook has begun rolling out a feature that shows you how much time you spend using the social network, as first reported by TechCrunch.  Now playing: Watch this: See how much time you’re wasting on Facebook 1:31 It’s called Your Time on Facebook and it’s currently only available through the mobile app. I’ve checked a few different devices of my …

It’s been 10 years since Google launched the Android mobile OS and it’s come a long way. This is especially compared to its early days when it struggled to convince the world that its friendly green extraterrestrial could make applesauce of the revolutionary iPhone. In truth, Google’s first Android phone, the HTC-made T-Mobile G1, wasn’t much to look at when …

Google hosted its 2018 Android Dev Summit on Friday, in which it talked about all things Android. In one of its presentations, Google talked about power consumption and how your phone drains its battery life. During this presentation Google shared an interesting conclusion: dark mode saves battery life on Android. Sure, some people may have already been operating under that …

There’s been a lot of talk about foldable smartphones. Most of these rumors have centered around phone-makers developing the technology — like Samsung, Huawei and Apple. But now another major player has gone on the record to share its plans: Google’s Android. At the Android Dev Summit on Wednesday, Android announced that it’s officially adding support for foldable devices. We just …

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are Google’s newest flagship phones, each with improved cameras among many other new features. However, one of the most important new features, Night Sight (essentially, a night mode) wasn’t slated to arrive until November. Members at XDA Developers however managed to activate the Night Sight mode for the Pixel 3, Pixel 2 and the …

Ten years ago tomorrow, October 20, the T-Mobile G1 launched in the US. The first Android phone wasn’t much of a looker, and it suffered a clunky beginning, but none of that mattered. Even as the G1 (aka the HTC Dream outside the US) debuted to a mixed reception, it was clear that Android had the potential to eclipse Apple’s iPhone in ways that the …

Google is calling the Pixel 3 its most secure phone yet. On Android, there’s not much competition. During Google’s Pixel 3 event in New York last Tuesday, the company mentioned that its latest phones would be the first devices to have its Titan M security chip. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Google first announced the Titan chip for …

When Google pushes a device like its new Pixel 3 phone, it’s not really about the phone. It’s about all the ways the hunk of metal and glass can get you to use Google’s software — and, as a result, help the company find out more information about you. But what if your faith in Google’s ability to protect your …

Check out CNET’s full reviews of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, now! No more leaks! Google’s new Pixel phones have finally been unveiled. The Pixel 3 will start at $799 and £739 while the Pixel 3 XL starts at $899 and £869. The Pixel Stand, a wireless charger that works with the phones, will sell for $79 and £69. …