Google earthquake alerts warned 11.4M before Venezuela’s quakes

Venezuela has no national earthquake warning system. Yet moments before two huge quakes hit on Wednesday, millions of phones lit up. Google earthquake alerts reached 11.4 million people, the company s [...]

Google says Android's built-in earthquake warning system alerted 11.4 million people before the Venezuelan earthquake hit — here's how to find it on your phone

Android's Earthquake Alerts System is now in place on more than 2.5 billion phones worldwide, Google says. [...]

Google I/O 2025: New Android 16, Gemini AI and everything else to expect at Tuesday's keynote

Google I/O, the search giant's annual developer conference, kicks off on Tuesday, May 20. The event is arguably the most important on the company's annual calendar, offering the opportunity [...]

Google waited over two years to admit its earthquake alerts failed in Turkey's 2023 quakes

Google waited nearly two years to reveal that its Android Earthquake Alerts system (AEA) failed during the devastating 2023 earthquakes in Turkey.<br /> The article Google waited over two years [...]

New York State will require warning labels on social media platforms

The State of New York will now require social media platforms to display warning labels similar to those found on cigarettes. The bill was passed by the New York Legislature in June and signed into la [...]

The best cheap Android phones to buy in 2025

You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a new phone that handles your daily tasks with ease. The best cheap Android phones pack impressive features into affordable price tags, making them great opt [...]

The best budget Android phone for 2025

Not everyone needs to spend a fortune to get a mobile phone that does everything they want. The best budget Android phones prove you can snag a new phone with great performance, solid build quality an [...]

Everything Google announced at The Android Show

Google I/O 2025 is still a week out, but Google shared a taste of the updates planned for Android and the larger Android Ecosystem it has in store this year in a separate event, dubbed The Android Sho [...]

Google Revises Android Earthquake Alerts After Major Miss in Turkey

Ten million people could have been notified by Google's Android Earthquake Alerts System before the 2023 disaster. [...]