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Almost every smartphone sold today is equipped with either Android or iOS. There are no more alternatives. Users now have two easily distinguishable options, but still fall by the wayside.

Siri has long been a leader in the field of language assistants, but Amazon and Google have overtaken in Apple in this field. With the new features Apple announced at WWDC 2018, Siri should take a step forward again. But the comparison shows, playing catch-up won't be easy.

Despite public outcry, even among thousands of its own employees, Google is continuing its work with Project Maven. It has just published a list of AI principles which it promises to adhere to, but without real accountability they don't mean much.

After nine years with numerous Apple iPhones, last year I put aside my last smartphone with the Apple logo, the iPhone 6 Plus. The journey to Android Island was frightening at first, but not as difficult as you might imagine.

Google has released the second beta for Android P. So now we are in the final spurt of development, because all APIs are now final. Even the version number of the next Android version is now fixed.

Apple has pulled a new iOS out of its hat and the Android world is realizing they've seen this all before. Of course, Android didn't make such a big splash with Android P either. We'll detail the latest developments in this ongoing rivalry.

Android users, here's some news that will inspire jealousy: Apple iPhones and iPads from the last six years will get the update to iOS 12, as soon as it is ready! All at once! For many, that was the highlight of the keynote at WWDC 2018. But it's not that simple.

YouTube Music has launched, and this means new apps for iOS and Android as well as a new desktop client. The new service focuses on library management and recommendations, but so far the slow drip-rollout is confusing many, as only a select few can access the app. Here's everything we know so far.

Following on from Google I/O 2018, we wanted to know which of the changes to Google Assistant you were most excited about. The brand announced several changes, including its ability to make calls, be used while driving, multitasking, as well as upgrades to the voices and commands. Here are the results from last week's poll.

About a dozen Google employees have resigned over Google's choice to give artificial intelligence technology to the US military for analyzing drone footage. Should algorithms be trusted with life and death? This situation brings up important ethical questions about the future of AI and machine learning, as well as Google's role.

Popular cloud storage solution Google Drive is on the way out, set to be replaced with the very zen-sounding Google One. According to a new announcement, Google One will bring a host of changes and benefits to suit our modern storage habits. We take a look at the most significant developments.

The Google Pixel 2 contains one of the best smartphone cameras. We talked to the Google product manager about the concepts behind the camera. Read on to get the inside scoop.

Some of the most exciting innovations presented at Google I/O 2018 are the new features coming to Google Assistant, including its AI-powered ability to make calls. Which of the new features do you think will improve the Google Assistant experience most?

Last week we asked what you were looking forward to most from Google I/O 2018, and now that it's over, it looks like AndroidPIT readers got what they hoped for the most: the Android P Beta and new AI-powered features for Google Assistant and other Google apps.

Manufacturers don't always offer the latest version of Android or the latest security patches. This frustrating fragmentation problem is being addressed by Project Treble, and now also by Google making regular monthly security patches mandatory in its OEM agreements.

The world is becoming faster and faster, more networked - and more strenuous for many people. At Google I/O 2018, Google shows how it wants to support us when we switch off, because after all our "digital well-being" should not be endangered.

Google has been telling us about its Assistant for two years and today the Californian tech giant is disclosing its latest evolution: our little robot is learning new tricks for us. This article has the latest new features that we will soon be able to enjoy with Google Assistant.

During the Google I/O keynote, Google released the second developer preview of Android P. Here's everything that's new in the Android P Beta. Plus, Google devices are not the only ones able to be part of the program. Nokia, Sony, Essential, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo and OnePlus are ready for action. Is your smartphone compatible?

Google I/O has kicked off, and naturally, Google Assistant is the star of the show. As part of refining our interactions with the AI powered voice assistant, several new developments make our Assistant more 'human' seeming. Let's take a look at, or rather listen to, the future of the uncanny valley.

Google's activities are so varied, going beyond developments for its apps, operating system, smartphones and more. The company now wants to help people with technologies designed to be used in medicine. Can we trust Google in this area?