Google hopes for fresher, faster phone apps with Flutter - CNET

The tech giant releases the first beta of a tool designed to make life easier for programmers writing for Android, iPhones -- and Google's new Fuchsia OS.

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Google video app brings AR stickers to the Android masses - CNET

Want to plop a 3D T. rex into a video of your hand? The Motion Stills app for Android phones now lets you do that with a rough-and-ready technique.

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Google Pixel 2 photos get AI boost for digital zoom - CNET

Google's Android phone has only one lens, but a technology called RAISR uses machine learning to help you zoom in better.

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Google to fix Wi-Fi-slaying Chromecast bug on Thursday - CNET

An Android update should keep your home network from succumbing to potentially crippling data bursts.

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What to do before selling or donating your phone - CNET

Selling or giving away your phone this season? Prep your device properly with this handy game plan.

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Google Maps now will tell you it's time to get off the bus - CNET

On Android, Google's navigation service offers more of a helping hand when you're using public transit.

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How to wipe your phone or tablet before you sell it - CNET

Here is how to wipe your personal data from a mobile device the right way before trading up to a new model.

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