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Google I/O is an annual conference where news on all aspects of the Android ecosystem is presented. The event will be held right at home in Mountain View, and with the event fast approaching, we can take a look at what might be happening, including VR, AR, Android P, wearables, smart home and more.

The Google I/O conference happens on May 8, 2018 this year. Don't miss out on the live stream if you can't be there in person!

There's a lot in store at Google I/O 2018, and we're expecting news about the direction of Android P, Google Assistant, and Google's smart home, AR/VR and wearables efforts. Tell us what you're most excited to hear about in the poll!

Since the launch of Google Allo, it's been clear that it hasn't quite taken off. Users just don't seem to be engaged, and it's not even close to becoming a competitor for Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp. The fact is, Allo could be discontinued at any time.

Google I/O is almost here and we're all waiting for the next revelations to be handed down from Mountain View. The tech giant will be showcasing their latest efforts in virtual reality and developments in Google Assistant, which raises the question: why not integrate the two? It's only logical after all.

Sharing my house with the Google Home Mini over the last 6 months, I've gotten to learn its pros and cons. The little Google speaker is worth the price, but after a few months its novelty might wear off. It all depends on you!

Google I/O is a few weeks away, and before the less tech savvy among you dismiss this event, there are actually some interesting things you should know about despite it being a developers conference first and foremost. We're expecting some exciting announcements about Android P, Google Home, VR and AR, Wear OS and more.

It's impossible not to compare the P20 Pro and Pixel 2XL, the two smartphones with the best camera available. The software experience, price, design and features offered by the two devices are different: this is why the challenge becomes interesting

Android's look is polished enough thanks to the Material Design concept, so I think Google should focus instead on internal improvements in the future. Here's why.

Last week we took six of the best smartphones of the moment and conducted a camera blind test. You've voted on which takes the best shots in a variety of scenes, and we've got the surprising results for you to read here.

We have been hearing about the CS for some time now, the advanced form of SMS. Google is working on a new project, called Chat, and expects to see it on the market before the end of the year for all users to enjoy. Here's everything we know about Google's next messaging effort.

Google Home and its Mini version are both versatile smart speakers, but at first it can be difficult to understand what they can and cannot do. In this article we'll shed come light on major doubts that users have with the devices.

Facebook is under scrutiny from lawmakers regarding user data security and privacy in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, but that's not the only problem with the social network. It's increasingly clear that Facebook has no real competition. Instead, the US is worried about its own competitors.

Can Facebook gather data on you even if you never signed up for a Facebook account? It can, and it does. Here's how Facebook is building up 'shadow profiles' of you and your friends and contacts, even if you've deleted your account or never wanted one in the first place.

Picking up your smartphone and unlocking it should be a quick, easy process, and now there are all sorts of fancy ways to do this, but which do you prefer? The trusty pin code? Impressive face recognition technology? or are you looking forward to finally being able to unlock your phone with an in-display fingerprint reader?

Google has lost control of its own creation. Manufacturers were found to falsify the level of Android security patches on their smartphones and there was no control from the Mountain View company to prevent the problem. Some big names are among the culprits, is your favorite brand among them?

This week we will take a look at the most exciting new upcoming devices that you should watch out for this year. Some brands already shown their flagships, but the show is still on going. OnePlus 6, HTC U12+, Honor 10, the list is long..

ARCore is Google's platform for augmented reality apps on Android. You can already use ARCore on 16 smartphones and devices, and there are always more and more. We'll help you keep track of them all in this overview.

We've gathered the 6 smartphones that take the best photos, and we've challenged them to take some difficult shots. In our blind test you can see what each device is capable of. You can also judge for yourself to see which smartphone has the best camera on the market right now.

Is Google working on a cheaper Pixel smartphone? Rumors from India seem to say this is true. But why would Google abandon the premium strategy for the Pixel family? There can only be one reason why.