The Pixel smartphone is the first phone created solely by Google.
Google launches Pixel and Pixel XL
At its hardware launch event in San Francisco, Google officially announced its new Pixel and Pixel XL Android Nougat-based flagship phones.
Google, Apple back Microsoft in gag order lawsuit
Civil rights groups and tech companies have filed briefs in a federal court to back Microsoft’s move to prevent the indiscriminate use by US law enforcement of orders that force companies not to inform their users about requests for their data.
Google acquires Orbitera
Google has acquired Orbitera, a start-up that aims to make it easier for software vendors to sell cloud-based products to businesses.
Google I/O 2016: Google’s biggest announcements
Last week, search giant Google held its annual developer’s conference, Google I/O, during the event tech experts and enthusiasts got a sneak peek at everything the company has been working on over the past few months.
Google strengthens VR division with new leadership
Google for Work President Amit Singh has announced that he will be leaving the company’s business-focused division to tackle new challenges on the virtual reality side of the organisation.
Google and Microsoft agree to end regulatory battles
Google and Microsoft have agreed to end their long-running regulatory battles after the European Commission filed new antitrust charges against Google related to packaging its apps on Android phones.
Google could face EU antitrust charges over Android
The Commission began its Android investigation on 15th April 2015, the same day that it announced formal antitrust charges against Google in another investigation, accusing the company of favouring its own comparison shopping service over that of rivals.
AstroLabs opens first Google-partnered MENA tech hub
AstroLabs has recently inaugurated the Middle East and North Africa’s first Google-partnered tech hub, AstroLabs Dubai, enabling startups from around the world to set up in Dubai’s DMCC Free Zone while taking advantage of Google for Entrepreneurs’ global network and resources.
Google reports strong profit and explores machine learning potentials
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, reported its quarterly financial results on 22nd October, with revenue and profit both up from a year earlier.
Google, Microsoft settle global patent disputes
Microsoft has been pursuing a more collaborative approach under CEO Satya Nadella, working with longtime rivals like Salesforce, VMware and Apple.
Google redesigns iconic logo
Since it was founded 16 years ago, Google has tweaked its logo a few times, however, no major design changes were made until now.
Google enters the Wi-Fi router market
In a recent post on the Google Blog, Product Manager Trond Wuellner announced the company’s entry into the Wi-Fi router market with the new product called OnHub.
Cruising the streets – Google and driverless cars
Five key questions Google needs to answer about its driverless cars.
Google to restructure into holding company named Alphabet
As part of a massive restructuring arrangement designed to enable the company’s businesses to operate more efficiently, Google will become a subsidiary of a new parent company called Alphabet.
Google names Sundar Pichai as new CEO
As part of a corporate reshuffle, Sundar Pichai has been named the new CEO of Google as it becomes a subsidiary of a new company called Alphabet.
Google’s Project Tango coming to 12 more countries
According to recent reports Google’s Project Tango tablet development kit will be available this August in 12 more countries including South Korea, Denmark, Canada and more.
Microsoft wins patent case against Google
Microsoft has won the long-running lawsuit against Google, as the federal appeal courts ruled in favour of Microsoft regarding the patent licencing charge that was originally filed against Motorola in 2010.
Actifio to offer Google Cloud Storage Nearline
Actifio has announced a strategic relationship with Google Cloud Platform that will provide Actifio customers with one-click access to the Google Cloud Storage Nearline.
Oracle, Google to head back to courts for Java dispute trial
According to recent reports Oracle and Google have each proposed new dates for the jury trial in their dispute over Google’s use of Java in Android.