After initially announcing their inclusion almost six month ago, Google Play is reportedly launching its Podcasts section next week - 18 April. FULL STORY >

Google today announced a commitment to train one million young Africans in digital skills in the next year. FULL STORY >

Google rolled out a number of accessibility enhancements for Android devices recently, chief among them is the new Voice Access hands-free tool. FULL STORY >

In the spirit of April Fools, Google takes its virtual reality headset one step further, unveiling the all-new Cardboard Plastic, designed for actual reality use. FULL STORY >

For step-by-step guidance on how to get the most out of your Easter Weekend goals, YouTube has a broad variety of “how-to” videos to help you optimise time and effort. FULL STORY >

Google's announces the Developer Preview for its upcoming mobile OS upgrade - Android N. Still a work in progress, Google is looking for some constructive developer feedback. FULL STORY >

Google has an update lined up for the Nexus 5X, which will address among other things, the slow performance of the smartphone's camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. FULL STORY >

Google unveils a new mobile feature named Destinations that will allow users to plan their holidays straight from Search. FULL STORY >

In the age of Netflix and ShowMax, Google South Africa’s announcement might not be the biggest, but it’s a push in the right direction none the less. After recently introducing its Play Music offering, the company has launched its Play Movies service... FULL STORY >

Taking its total to 103 with the addition of 13 new languages, Google Translate now caters to 99% of the world's population. FULL STORY >

After removing Flash plug-ins for its video playback, Google is taking things a step further by phasing out Flash enabled ads from its advertising platforms. FULL STORY >

After hiring a new head for its virtual reality division, reports suggest that Google could very well have a Nexus-branded VR headset and Android VR platform ready for launch later this year. FULL STORY >

According to reports, Android Wear is due for a big update in coming weeks, with voice calling and dictation in the mix. FULL STORY >

Google launches a new platform called Editions at Play, where the company will design e-books that are made for use specifically on smartphones. FULL STORY >

Alphabet (Google's parent company) recently posted its quarterly earnings, which drove its stock up higher than Apple, making it the most valuable company in the world. FULL STORY >