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Apple sees no 'valid alternative' to Google as iPhone's default search option
By Oliver Haslam published
Google is the iPhone's default search engine and Apple VP Eddy Cue has been in court to discuss whether that's a good idea.

Google's generative AI search arrives on iPhone, but is that a good thing?
By Tammy Rogers published
Google brings the full force of its new generative AI engine to bare, apparently making search easier for users.

Google is doing something Apple should have done for the iPad years ago
By Oliver Haslam published
Google is going to promote proper tablet apps and shame developers that phone their apps in.

Google's new interoperable messaging pledge piles the pressure on Apple and iMessage
By Oliver Haslam published
Google says that it's going to implement a new messaging specification that will make its Messages app interoperable with other platforms.

Google's video ads are shortchanging advertisers and failing standards, report claims
By Oliver Haslam published
Google's video ads are failing its standards according to a new report.

Got an old Google account you want to keep? It may be in danger of permanent deletion
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Google has announced an update to its inactive account policy that could put your account in danger of deletion.

5 cool Google I/O announcements that Apple should steal
By Palash Volvoikar published
Google just held its annual I/O keynote, and here are five cool Google I/O announcements that Apple should rip off.

Your Google account just got a new security feature the iPhone has had for a year
By Tammy Rogers published
Google announced today that it's bringing the passkey security method to Google accounts – a feature Apple has had for a while in iOS, MacOS, and iPadOS.

How to use Google Bard
By John-Anthony Disotto published
How to use Google Bard, Google's foray into the AI chatbot search engine game.

Google plans AirTags rival (because Google doesn't track you enough already)
By Oliver Haslam published
Google is reportedly readying a competitor to Apple’s AirTag item tracker, with a launch possibly happening at some point this year.

Google says Apple is the one company 'dragging its heels' on RCS
By Joe Wituschek published
Google has posted a happy birthday for SMS and, while doing so, called on Apple to finally kill it off.

Today's Google Doodle is the best one Google has ever made
By Gerald Lynch published
It stars Jerry Lawson, inventor of the game cartridge, and lets you make your own games!

UK launches investigation into Apple over cloud gaming woes
By Joe Wituschek published
The United Kingdom has launched an investigation into Apple over its browser and its iron grip over cloud gaming.

iPhone location tracking controversy costs Google $392 million
By Oliver Haslam published
Google has agreed to pay $392 million to 40 states over claims that it tracked people's location without their knowledge.

iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets come to Google Maps and Search
By Oliver Haslam published
Google has released updates to Maps and Search that add iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets to the mix.

Google takes on Apple's ecosystem with Pixel 7, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Tablet
By Joe Wituschek published
Google has officially unveiled the details of the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Tablet.

Google tries shaming Apple to 'fix' texting with 'Get the Message' campaign
By Joe Wituschek published
Google has launched a new campaign called "Get the Message" where the company is attempting to shame Apple into adopting RCS.

Former iMore leader Rene Ritchie joins Google as YouTube Creator Liaison
By Joe Wituschek published
Rene Ritchie, the former Editor-in-Chief of iMore, has joined Google as YouTube's new Creator Liaison.
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