No longer leveraging the designs of other smartphone makers, rumours suggest Google will have a non-Nexus branded device ready for release sometime this year. FULL STORY >

Matching its iOS counterparts, Google is reportedly offering Android app developers a 85% cut on revenue. FULL STORY >

Curated playlists, radio stations and more come to local Google Play Music users with Concierge service. FULL STORY >

Designed and recently detailed by Google's research team, the Motion Stills app is a boon for any iPhone (6s and greater) user wanting to dive head first into GIF creation. FULL STORY >

Google is teaching its self-driving cars some new tricks, with the latest one knowing when to hoot. FULL STORY >

Following Google I/O last week, Project Ara is shaping up as a platform for more than just modular phones. FULL STORY >

Using the native sensors embedded in many Android phones, Google recently debuted its Science Journal app for budding experimenters as part of its Making and Science initiative. FULL STORY >

A new VR platform and headset to match, new messaging apps, a FaceTime rival and three other big announcements following the first day at Google I/O 2016. FULL STORY >

With Google I/O kicking off today, reports say the company is readying an Amazon Echo competitor called Google Home, which is wants to release later this year. FULL STORY >

Named the Gboard, this latest iOS-specific offering from Google allows users to search as well as send GIFs from their keyboard. FULL STORY >

HP has unveiled a new Chromebook ladies and gentleman, and the 13.3" notebook looks very good indeed. FULL STORY >

As found by a Reddit user, Google could be integrating more Android app functionality for its Chrome OS and Chromebook users. FULL STORY >

As part of its Spotlight Stories series, Google enlists the Fast & Furious franchise director, Justin Lin, to create a 360-degree short monster movie called Help. FULL STORY >

As Android N begins to take shape with multiple releases of its developer preview, now new VR applications have been discovered for the operating system. FULL STORY >

After initially announcing their inclusion almost six month ago, Google Play is reportedly launching its Podcasts section next week - 18 April. FULL STORY >