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Duplex, Android P and Assistant: Everything important from Google I/O 2018

From Gmail that writes itself to an Assistant that may pass the Turing test, I/O brought us a ton of enhancements to Google products, almost all due to its AI and machine learning efforts.

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What is Google Duplex?

No, it won't be able to call Mom and have a conversation on your behalf. Not yet, at least.

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How to use YouTube's Take a Break feature

As frustrating as it may be, you'll need a break eventually... right?

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How to enable Gmail's Smart Compose feature

Hate writing emails? Us too.

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<p>Android P on a demo device at Google I/O 2018.</p>

Why Google makes Android phone notches now

Because, why notch?

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All the Android pins we are giving away!

We got a complete set of the Android pins that fans were able to collect during Mobile World Congress and we are giving them all away. Take a closer look at the 80 pins one lucky winner will take home.

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Enter to win* an exclusive collection of Android pins!

It’s Google I/O week, so we are giving aways 80 collectible pins, exclusive to MWC 2018, to one of our lucky Instagram followers. This sweepstakes ends May 13, 2018.

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Google says it's designing Duplex with 'disclosure built-in'

The lifelike AI will identify itself when talking to people.

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<p>Xiaomi's bedside lamp is compatible with Google Assistant.</p>

Xiaomi is bringing its smart home products to the US

First up: the Google Assistant-compatible Mi Bedside Lamp.

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See Android P's new swiping controls up close

Lexy Savvides tries out Android P and shows off its features, including new swiping controls for better app navigation.

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Alphabet chairman says Google Duplex passes Turing test in one specific way

John Hennessy, the former Stanford president, said Google's lifelike voice AI points to what's coming.

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Google may be working on three Wear OS watches, not just one

Google's own line of smartwatches might come in several flavors this fall.

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Google won't bring next-gen controllers to its newest VR headset

Don't expect cutting-edge future controls for the Mirage Solo.

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