Gemini Go rolling out to replace Google Assistant on Android Go phones
The deprecation of Google Assistant continues today with Gemini Go for Android Go devices that have entry-level specs.
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Android 13 (Go edition) announced with Material You, Google Play System Updates, and more
Google announced and detailed Android 13 (Go edition) today with several sizable changes to the user experience and underlying technical functionality grouped under “reliability, usability and customization” tentpoles.
Expand Expanding CloseLightweight ‘Camera Go’ app renamed to ‘Camera from Google’
Back in May, we noticed that Google dropped the “Go” in “Gallery Go.” At the same time, “Camera Go” quietly became “Camera from Google” as the company continues to remove that old branding.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle drops ‘Go’ branding from lightweight Gallery Go app
Later this year, YouTube Go will shut down after being deemed no longer necessary. In a possible sign of things to come, Google’s “Gallery Go” app this week lost its “Go” branding.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 12 (Go edition) brings UI redesign, faster app launch, guest access, & more in 2022
As Android 12 arrives on more devices, Google today detailed what the latest version of its mobile OS will add to very affordable “Go edition” devices.
Expand Expanding Close‘Created with Google’ JioPhone Next features ‘new’ Android/Pragati OS, Snapchat in Camera Go
Over the past year, Google and Jio have been working on an “affordable smartphone for India” with more capabilities emerging in June. The JioPhone Next will now be available during Diwali, with Google detailing even more about the $86 device.
Expand Expanding CloseTCL and Alcatel launching trio of Android tablets, including one w/ color E Ink competitor
Today, TCL is announcing a trio of Android tablets to be released over the next few months, including a model using a NXTPAPER display, their competitor to color E Ink.
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The Vsmart Bee Lite is the cheapest Android Go phone to date at just $26
Android Go might only be aimed at those in emerging markets, which means modest internals and an even more modest price. The Vsmart Bee Lite is the cheapest Android Go device to date, though, with a staggeringly low $26 asking price.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Camera Go gains a dedicated Night Mode for low-light photography
As a way to provide some of Google’s AI photography prowess to low-end smartphones, Google Camera Go has been a fantastic addition to the likes of the Nokia 1.3. While there are options for Portrait Mode and other effects, Google Camera Go is now set to add a dedicated Night Mode for enhanced low-light photography on low-end hardware.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle unveils Android 11 (Go edition) with gesture navigation as Go now covers 2GB RAM devices
Following the wider launch on Tuesday, Google today is detailing Android 11 (Go edition). This variant of the mobile OS for entry-level smartphones was first introduced with Oreo and is available on 100 million devices worldwide.
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Android 10 (Go edition) begins rolling out to Nokia 2.1
Despite the rollout of Android 11 on the imminent horizon, the Android 10 (Go edition) update has now begun rolling out for the Nokia 2.1.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle wants all standard Android smartphones to have at least 2GB of RAM going forward
At this point, most flagship Android phones have a pretty crazy amount of RAM on board, often hitting double digits. Some of the cheaper models, though, can sometimes skirt the bare minimums. According to a recently leaked document, though, Google will require that all Android smartphones will need to have at least 2GB of RAM starting later this year.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces Camera Go app w/ Portrait Mode for Android Go
Alongside the launch of the latest Android Go phone from Nokia, Google today announced a Camera Go app optimized for lower-power devices. The interface is similar to the Pixel’s camera app and it also features a Portrait Mode.
These are the new default Google apps for Android 10 and Android Go
Every Android device comes preloaded with a few different sets of apps, some chosen by the OEM, some by the cell carrier, and usually a set of Google apps. We’ve now learned precisely which apps Google has mandated inclusion on Android 10 and Android Go phones with Google services, which includes some surprising additions.
Android 10 Go Edition heading to Nokia phones in early 2020
Nokia has committed to providing updates to a series of Android One phones in recent months, but with the release of Android 10 Go Edition, the company head has confirmed that Nokia Android Go devices will get the update starting in Q1 2020.
Google announces Android 10 (Go edition) w/ speed & security improvements, coming this fall
Last year, Android (Go edition) launched with Pie, and Google today is detailing the latest version of its OS for entry-level smartphones with less than 1.5GB of RAM. Android 10 (Go edition) is “faster and more secure,” and coming this fall.
Android One activations growing 250% YoY as Go on over half of entry-level Android phones
Following a full day of phone announcements from Barcelona, Google is outlining its Android presence at MWC 2019. This includes Android Foldables and 5G, as well as Rich Communication Services (RCS) adoption and Digital Wellbeing officially expanding beyond Pixel and Android One.
Nokia 1 Plus goes official w/ Android 9 Pie Go Edition, removable cover, costs just $99
Nokia’s affordable Android smartphones have made waves for the company, and today ahead of MWC 2019, the Nokia 1 Plus has gone official. Here’s what you need to know about the company’s new Android 9 Pie Go Edition smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core is the company’s second Android Go device w/ better specs
With Android Go, smartphone makers have the ability to launch devices that hit extremely low prices thanks to lower requirements. Today, Samsung is launching its second Android Go device with the Galaxy J4 Core, and it gives users a slight spec upgrade compared to other Android Go devices.
Blu announces Vivo Go, the first Android Pie Go edition phone
Despite being seemingly targeted at developing markets, Android Go is slowly making in-roads to the American market. Blu has announced that its newest phone for the US, the Vivo Go, is based on Android Go, and is our first example of Android Pie Go edition.
Moto E5, E5 Play and E5 Plus review: Surprising performance at rock bottom prices [Video]
Motorola has gone through a shift in priorities since being taken over by Lenovo, but that hasn’t stopped their popular budget lines from getting steady improvements before, during, and after this transition process. The lynchpin of their entire budget line, the Moto E5 — Standard, Play and Plus — play a pivotal role in the Android ecosystem thanks, in part, to their sheer affordability…
Samsung announces its first Android Go phone w/ Galaxy J2 Core
Compared to the original vision for Android One, Google has had more success getting manufacturers to adopt Android Go. As rumored earlier this year, Samsung is now the latest company to launch a device running an optimized version of Android better suited for lower-end hardware.
Lenovo’s new Android tablets start at just $69 w/ Android Oreo
Android tablets aren’t a thriving market at all. However, there are still some options out there for customers looking for an alternative to Apple’s iPad and today, Lenovo has debuted several new affordable Android slates.
Google details more free storage, faster boot in Android 9 Pie (Go edition), launching this fall
Android 9 Pie began rolling out earlier this month to the Pixel and Pixel 2, as well as the Essential Phone. New devices and more updates are expected later this year, with Google now detailing the Go edition of its latest mobile operating system and announcing when the first devices will be available.