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YouTube Music, the new streaming service from Google, is finally ready after a shaky initial rollout, bringing image and sound together and offering a completely new media experience. YouTube Premium, the former Red i.e. YouTube without advertising, has also had a makeover. Here's what to expect from the new YouTube

The World Cup has started in Russia, and we're holding the smartphone World Cup at AndroidPIT! We'll nominate our world champion of smartphone cameras over the course of several game days. Let's start the draw!

Apple Maps is down, so tough luck if you were relying on your iPhone to get somewhere. But don't worry, there's a solution for you. Can you guess what it is? In this article, you can find out what's happening with Apple Map and what to do until it comes back on again.

With Project Fi, Google attempts to disrupt the wireless industry with cheaper plans. The service uses a combination of cellular coverage from T-Mobile and Sprint and local Wi-Fi networks, being able to intelligently determine the best coverage on the go. But is it worth the switch? We take a look at the state of Google Fi today.

Google Translate, we know, has never been the best, due to the lack of recognition of the context of the words to be translated. Google has been using AI to improve online translations for a long time and soon you'll be able to take advantage of the new engine for offline translations. Huawei and Microsoft hadn't done the same?

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.