Android started with a simple thought: when everybody participates, good things happen. In 2014, Android evolved and opened up to new screens for your wrist, car and living room. We also introduced Android TV with Nexus Player last Fall andRead more…
Introducing Google Cast for audio
In 2014, many of you—millions, in fact—helped make Chromecast one of the most popular streaming media devices globally. It’s been exciting to bring Chromecast from one country to now 27 countries, with more to come in 2015. Chromecast usage perRead more…
“The Interview” now available on Google Play and YouTube Movies
Last Wednesday Sony began contacting a number of companies, including Google, to ask if we’d be able to make their movie, “The Interview,” available online. We’d had a similar thought and were eager to help—though given everything that’s happened, the securityRead more…
Ho Ho Ho! Track Santa around the world with Google’s Santa Tracker
After 23 days of preparation, the elves are finally ready for Santa’s annual journey around the globe. They’ve taught each other how to say “Santa Claus” in Swedish, guided their friends through mazes with code, brushed up on their geography,Read more…
Let’s celebrate the season of giving
It’s the season of giving, and there are a lot of ways to give—by donating, by volunteering, by surprising a stranger with a random act of kindness. And we’re joining in to help spread the holiday cheer. This month, Google.orgRead more…
A Year in Review: Celebrating our Customers’ Successes
It’s been a busy year for our customers. We’ve been inspired to learn from all of you — advertisers from around the world, large and small, across so many industries. Thank you for the feedback you have given on ourRead more…
Measure more: improving Estimated Total Conversions with store visit insights
People are living their lives online, using multiple devices throughout the day to shop, communicate and stay entertained. This constant connectivity means customers are engaging with your business in new ways after seeing your online ad — they might callRead more…
Assists in Inbox: An extra helping hand for your Reminders
Posted by Tim Sohn, Software Engineer During the busy holidays, who can say no to a little extra help? Inbox makes it easy to focus on your priorities by adding Reminders right to the top of your inbox, but weRead more…
Reject the unexpected – Content Security Policy in Gmail
Posted by Danesh Irani, Software Engineer, Gmail Security We know that the safety and reliability of your Gmail is super important to you, which is why we’re always working on security improvements like serving images through secure proxy servers ,Read more…
A Year in Search: the moments that defined 2014
Every year, we reflect on the moments that made us laugh, smile from ear to ear, or stay gripped to our screens in our annual Year in Search. In 2014, we were struck by the death of a beloved comedian,Read more…