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Google buys part of HTC's XR business

Google is bulk buying HTC Vive engineers to help Android XR become a platform that can rival Meta's VR/AR dominance

Last month, Google introduced the Android XR platform in partnership with Samsung and Qualcomm, which is "a new operating system built for this next generation of computing". Now, Google has bought part of HTC Vive's engineering team, HTC Vive of course having ample experience engineering VR headsets.

Engadget on MSN · 17h

Google buys part of HTC's Vive VR team for $250 million

Google is paying HTC $250 million in cash for a deal that will give the bigger company's plans for Android XR a boost. Under the terms of their agreement, some members of the HTC Vive engineering team will be joining Google,

TechCrunch on MSN · 1d

Google buys part of HTC’s XR business for $250 million

Google has agreed to acquire a part of HTC’s extended reality (XR) business for $250 million, expanding its push into virtual and augmented reality hardware following the recent launch of its Android XR platform.

Google Ships 1st Beta of Android 16

Business Standard · 1h

Google releases Android 16 beta 1 for Pixels: New features, eligible models

Android 16 brings improved app compatibility for foldables, new "Live Updates" notifications, camera updates and more to compatible Google Pixel devices

PCMag on MSN · 11h

Google Ships First Beta of Android 16: Here's What You Get

Android 15 may remain a coming attraction for many Android users, but Google is now past screenwriting and into production on Android 16 with the launch of that mobile OS's first beta. This release, unlike the developer previews of Android 16 that shipped in November and December,

FoneArena · 2h

Google rolls out Android 16 beta 1 update

Google has officially announced the rollout of Android 16 Beta 1, marking the first major step in its next Android version cycle. This “beta-quality release” is now available as an over-the-air (OTA) update for devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program.

Google Adds AI Shortcuts, Lock-Screen Updates, More

Android Authority · 1d

Android 16 is adding a new shortcut to launch Google Wallet, and we have screenshots

Google is preparing to roll out a new shortcut for launching Google Wallet, and it could arrive in this year's Android 16 update.

PCMag on MSN · 1d

Google Adds AI Shortcuts, Lock-Screen Updates, More to Galaxy S25 Series

Android features unveiled at Samsung's Unpacked event narrow some of the gap between Samsung’s flavor of Android and Google’s.

Yahoo · 1d

Google expands AI Overviews in Circle to Search for the Galaxy S25 series and more

As consumers stare down the launch of the Galaxy S25 series, Google is announcing a new update its search software on Android. There are two major updates that will arrive on the

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The First Android 16 Beta Is Here

Google has officially released the first beta version of Android 16, and it's now rolling out to developers and early testers that want to see what's next for Android before every ...

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Google’s Identity Check for Android keeps phone thieves out of your digital accounts

Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from accessing your digital accounts. The feature, called Identity Check, ...

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Android 16’s first beta version brings iOS-style live notifications

After releasing two developer beta versions last year, Google introduced the first public beta for Android 16 on Thursday. New features include live ...

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Microsoft Just Made Google Disappear On Your iPhone, Android And PC

In essence, if you search for Google through Bing in your browser, you’ll see a “promoted by Microsoft” dropdown search box negating the need to click through to Google after all. “Bing is also ...

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Android 16’s first public beta adds Google’s more limited take on live lockscreen notifications

Android 16’s first public beta has arrived, bringing with it dynamic lockscreen notifications for ride sharing and food delivery, following yesterday’s reveal of a similar feature in Samsung’s Galaxy ...

Google Home Gemini Extension rolls out to everyone: Say hello to smarter home controls

The Google Home Gemini extension is now rolling out widely to everyone through the Gemini app for more natural smart home interactions.

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UK watchdog targets Apple, Google mobile ecosystems with new digital market powers

Google's Android and Apple's iOS are facing fresh scrutiny from Britain's competition watchdog, which unveiled investigations ...

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