Google is transforming its search engine into an AI-powered assistant called Spark, featuring conversational interactions and a personalized ‘daily brief’ for task management. PCWorld reports the ...

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These open-source apps have earned a permanent spot on my Android phone, but sadly, you won’t find them on the Play Store.

At the recently held pre-I/O Android Show, Google would have you believe it wants you to spend less time looking at your phone and more time doing the things you love. I’m not buying it. Don’t get me ...

I said goodbye to several apps this year. Some I ditched completely, while others I just replaced with their better, simpler ...

Vibe-coded results! Super widgets! Bots that never sleep! Google’s vision for the future of Search is hyper-personalized, automated, and extremely AI. At Google I/O, the tech behemoth shared its ...

My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

I don't know why people still have to be told this, but Google doesn't want to sell your data, at least not in any way that could tie that data to you. Not because they care about you or anything, but ...

They won’t replace Chromebooks, but Googlebooks have an Android-centered operating system, AI-first features like the Magic Pointer, and a promise of desktop-grade apps. The company says it will share ...

Google overhauled Search at I/O 2026, replacing blue links with AI agents. The backlash has been swift. DuckDuckGo app ...