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Google Home rolls out spring update with Nest camera and automation improvements
By Rowan Davies published
Google Home is rolling out its monster spring update, which packs huge upgrades for the Nest cam app and automations.

Google to host 'The Android Show' on May 12 ahead of I/O
By James Rogerson published
Save the date: the next Android Show is being held on May 12, and we have some ideas of what might be shown off there.

Best phones in Australia in 2026: the top handsets tested and recommended by experts
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
We've tested all of the best phones in Australia to bring you our expert picks across a wide range of needs.

10 Google Maps tips that will change the way you navigate
By John McCann published
After using Google's popular mapping app for the best part of two decades, I've learned a thing or two — here are my top tips and features.

Android Auto is apparently prepping home screen widgets
By David Nield published
You might soon be able to put widgets on your vehicle dashboard just like you can on your phone home screen.

Russia orders Apple and Google to remove Important Stories, an investigative media app that works without a VPN — leaving Russians without a key source for accessing uncensored news
By Chiara Castro published
Important Stories launched the IStories mobile app in February to make sure information would reach Russians despite widespread internet censorship and VPN restrictions.

Google could finally fix this major Android Auto annoyance after a decade
By David Nield published
You may have been frustrated by not being able to dismiss alarms on Android Auto, but a tweak could be on the way.

Google is dropping policies and signing government contracts - what has changed?
By Benedict Collins published
Google's contract with the Pentagon allows the DoD to use Gemini for 'any lawful purpose', and that is a big ethical concern.
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