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Report: Google planning to bring its Assistant to the iPhone
Google also expected to announce integration of the Assistant into GE appliances....
Google’s new tappable shortcuts eliminate the need to search on mobile
Rolling out today on Google's search app and mobile site, the shortcuts offer quick answers on weather, sports & entertainment...
Google adds emoji & GIF suggestions, translations & more to GBoard for Android
The latest updates give Android users access to emoji and GIF suggestions as they type and the ability to share GIFs in supported apps....
Google Assistant to roll out across newer smartphones
The virtual assistant capability will soon be available on smartphones running Android 6.0 and...
Google Maps updates Android app with real-time traffic info, nearby places & bus schedules
Starting today, swiping up from the bottom of the Google Maps app home screen on Android displays a Places tab, Driving tab and Transit...
Google Android search app will keep trying your searches when your internet connection is poor
Don't you hate it when your phone loses its internet connection and you can't search for something on Google? Well, Google's latest Android app...
Google App for Android gets a refresh with new shortcuts to frequently used features
Shortcuts to widgets for Weather, Nearby Restaurants, My Events and more appear at top of Google Now home...
Google launches Gboard keyboard features on Android devices
Originally launched in May, Google's iOS keyboard features will now be available to Android users....
Google App now organizes cards into 2 categories: interests & upcoming events
The latest round of Google App updates also includes a card that lets users choose specific topics of interest to personalize app content....
Google Assistant is only an incremental advance over current voice search
High expectations made me want it to do more and be more naturally conversational. That will come....
Google seeks to humanize its brand with new “Google Assistant” female persona
She seeks to be a 'companion' that is 'always there but never in the way.' ...
Google brings store visits to Google Display Network, debuts cross-device retargeting
Google says that it can deliver 99 percent location accuracy at 200 million stores...
Google Now testing “Explore Interests” feature to make personal assistant app more personalized
TechCrunch reports the new feature aims to give Google Now users more control over the information Google tracks on their behalf....
Google expands Now on Tap to translate app screens, discover button & barcode scanning
Google Now on Tap has added three new features for Android devices. ...
Google Maps Android users get multi-stop directions & new Your Timeline features
Currently available only on Android, Google says the new features will be coming soon to...
Google’s latest Now on Tap update shows more info for selected words & photos
The Now on Tap Android feature works across all apps, displaying relevant information for selected words, phrases or...
Google says 20 percent of mobile queries are voice searches
Voice search growing as virtual assistant market heats up....
Serial fans rejoice — You can now listen to podcasts directly in Google app on Android
Google says users can pick from thousands of podcasts, including Serial, This American Life, Fresh Air and Radiolab....
New “Uber tab” added to Google Maps
Google adds ride-sharing tab to maps to enable more options, faster time to destination....
Google Improves Weather Search Results On Android In Time For Winter Storm Jonas
Weather-related search results will now include hourly sky conditions, air quality and severe weather alerts....