Nothing is stopping a manufacturer wanting to build an Android device without getting GMS (Google Mobile Services) approval from building their own service layer instead of Play Services.

“Google Play Protect is enabled by default on devices with Google Mobile Services,” the company points out, “and is especially important for users who install apps from outside of Google Play.

Google will discontinue the Local Services Ads mobile app Jan. 6, making the website the sole interface for creating and managing these local advertising campaigns. Key details: Why we care.

Google is testing a new "Ask for Me" feature that uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf, for information about ...

As noted, you'll also need to have an existing US-based mobile or landline phone number, so in that sense, Google Voice is not a free phone service but rather an add-on to your extant services.

The tech giant has redesigned its Google Finance service for desktop and mobile, which will make finding data on stocks and market trends easier for consumers, per a company blog post. Initially ...