GOOGLE I/O 2017 Posts on XDA

Android Pay is now live in Canada

Android Pay is now live in Canada

May 31, 2017
Another country is officially joining the shortlist of places that support Google's Android Pay program. After the official announcement during Google I/O 2017, support for Android Pay in Canada is finally rolling out starting today. This confirms earlier rumors that stated Google would unveil Android Pay support on this exact day. If you are an Android user...
Google I/O 2017 Showcased a Clearer, More-Focused Agenda for Google Products

Google I/O 2017 Showcased a Clearer, More-Focused Agenda for Google Products

May 22, 2017
Something was different about this year’s Google I/O; something special, perhaps even grounded. Its an event where we have come to expect moonshots and overly idealistic solutions to problems that do not exist or are grossly misrepresented, but that has changed. Last year’s Google I/O was a turning point, moving towards a more mature and grown-up...
A Summary of Google’s 101 Announcements at I/O 2017

A Summary of Google’s 101 Announcements at I/O 2017

May 22, 2017
The most anticipated event of the year for Android developers and Google fans is officially over. During the I/O 2017, Google announced many new features and improvements that should make their projects even better. Emily Wood, Google's Manager of Global Communication and Public Affairs, published a blog post with all 101 announcements that took place in...
Google Is Working On A Chromebook Emulator to Test Android Apps on Large Screens

Google Is Working On A Chromebook Emulator to Test Android Apps on Large Screens

May 20, 2017
Google is working on an emulator that will allow developers to test their applications on large screens without an actual Chrome OS device. This plan was announced during Google I/O 2017. Chromebooks are not as popular as Google would like them to be outside of education. Most developers focus on app development for phones and tablets...
Android O Users Will Update Graphics Drivers Through Play Store

Android O Users Will Update Graphics Drivers Through Play Store

May 20, 2017
During the Android Fireside Chat that took place at Google I/O 2017, a nice new feature was discussed. It was revealed that users of Android O will be able to update their graphics drivers through the Play Store. This might be one of the most exciting features of the upcoming Android. We know very little about...
Android O Redesigns Emojis – Get Them Now on Android 5.0+

Android O Redesigns Emojis – Get Them Now on Android 5.0+

May 18, 2017
During our earlier coverage of what is new in the first public Android O Beta release (Android O Developer Preview 2), some users noted that we had forgotten to mention the new emojis. No, we didn't forget about our little blob friends. We wanted to wait so you can get your hands on the new, more...
Netflix’s SafetyNet Exclusion is Actually a New Feature in the Google Play Console

Netflix’s SafetyNet Exclusion is Actually a New Feature in the Google Play Console

May 18, 2017
Last week, the news about the Netflix application being hidden for rooted users when searching the Play Store made waves across the community. At first it wasn't quite clear exactly why this was happening but then Netflix released a statement saying this was intended behavior. The company said they were using Google's Widevine DRM as a way...
Android Pay Coming to Canada, Russia, Spain, Brazil, and Taiwan

Android Pay Coming to Canada, Russia, Spain, Brazil, and Taiwan

May 18, 2017
Two weeks ago we informed that Android Pay is launching in Taiwan. The report is now officially confirmed, as Google plans to expand its Android Pay to Canada, Russia, Spain, Brazil, and of course, Taiwan. The announcement took place during one of the conferences at Google I/O 2017. The reports in Russian media suggest that Android Pay...
Here’s Everything New in Android O Developer Preview 2

Here’s Everything New in Android O Developer Preview 2

May 17, 2017
It's that time of year again. Google's yearly I/O developer conference is like Christmas for Android enthusiasts. Every year the company bombards us with news related to everything Google has been working on in recent months. We've been extensively covering all the latest news from this year's I/O, but one thing we haven't gotten around...
Google Can Help You Find Your Next Job With New Search Features

Google Can Help You Find Your Next Job With New Search Features

May 17, 2017
Google has announced at I/O today a series of new features coming to Search, under the name Google for Jobs. These features aim to make searching for jobs or new employees as easy as possible, by pulling listings from services including LinkedIn, Facebook, CareerBuilder, Monster, Glassdoor, and other sites. Pichai explained “We realized the first step for...
Google Launches TensorFlow Lite for Mobile Machine Learning

Google Launches TensorFlow Lite for Mobile Machine Learning

May 17, 2017
App developers will soon have a specialized version of TensorFlow to work on Android devices, maximizing available resources. It will be called TensorFlow Lite and it is a part of the open source project maintained by Google. TensorFlow is an open source software library for diverse applications of machine learning, used for computation, data analysis and...
Android O to Cut Reboot Time in Half, Significantly Improve App Performance

Android O to Cut Reboot Time in Half, Significantly Improve App Performance

May 17, 2017
Although the time to reboot your smartphone is likely not a major concern for most users, rebooting is one of the more common tasks for users on our forums thanks to the myriad of modifications that we add that require you to reboot your phone. Rebooting your phone can be quite slow, however, but Google wants...