Google Play Store to now offer introductory prices for subscription apps

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Google announced new features for Google Play Store developers at its Playtime developer event in San Francisco. The new features are focused on its subscription business.
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Google evaluating firmware update to Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P for fingerprint gesture support

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Google is evaluating a new firmware update to add fingerprint scanner gestures to Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. The recently launched Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones come with fingerprint gesture features which allows you to “swipe” the scanner to access the notification shade Continue reading “Google evaluating firmware update to Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P for fingerprint gesture support”

Google DayDream View VR headset goes on sale in five countries from November 10

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Google announced Daydream View VR headset last month and started taking pre-orders couple of weeks back. Now the company has announced that the VR headset will be available in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany and Australia from November 10th through Google Store and third-part retailers.

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Google improves detection and filtering of fraud and spam app installs on Play Store

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Google is taking measures to improve spam detection and fraud system for Play Store installs and app reviews. Continue reading “Google improves detection and filtering of fraud and spam app installs on Play Store”

Alphabet reports $22.45 billion in revenue, announces $7 billion share buyback in Q3 2016

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Google’s parent Alphabet has announced its financial results for Q3 ended September 30, 2016.. The company reported  $22.45 billion in revenue while net income was $5.7 billion. Continue reading “Alphabet reports $22.45 billion in revenue, announces $7 billion share buyback in Q3 2016”

Google Allo 2.0 for Android gets support for split-screen, quick reply, GIF keyboard and more

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Google Allo for Android will soon receive its first major update which brings a bunch of new features to the smart messaging app that was launched last month. Continue reading “Google Allo 2.0 for Android gets support for split-screen, quick reply, GIF keyboard and more”

Google Pixel XL 32GB variant’s manufacturing cost revealed by IHS as $285

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Google introduced the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones recently starting at $649 and $769 in the U.S. The Pixel XL 32GB variant was manufactured for $285, according research firm IHS Markit. Continue reading “Google Pixel XL 32GB variant’s manufacturing cost revealed by IHS as $285”

Google Jamboard 55-inch 4K digital whiteboard announced

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Google has announced a new hardware product dubbed as Jamboard which is a digital whiteboard. The Jamboard sports a 55 -inch 4K whiteboard will allow businesses to show any files stored in Docs, Sheets and Slides.

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Google Pixel XL Review

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A pixel is defined as the smallest addressable element in an all points addressable display device. Essentially speaking, it is the smallest component of a much bigger picture. There’s a case to be made that Google really couldn’t have named their new phones better. Where the Nexus phones were accessible devices for developers and enthusiasts to get a taste of Google’s take on Android, the Pixel and Pixel XL are expected to be the torch bearers of Google’s vision for the future of smartphone computing. They are positioned to be hidden away in the background and behave simply like the smallest yet most important element in getting things done for you. Does it succeed at getting anywhere close to this grand dream? Much closer than you’d think.  Continue reading “Google Pixel XL Review”

Chrome 54 for Android gets support for background media playback, article suggestions and more

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Last month Google Chrome 54 for Android with new features was available in beta. Now Google has released the latest version of the browser that has shed its beta tag. Continue reading “Chrome 54 for Android gets support for background media playback, article suggestions and more”

Google’s Gboard updated with 3D Touch, new themes and iOS 10 emojis

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Google has updated Gboard keyboard app for iPhone and iPad with new features. The latest update that bumps the app to version 1.2 gets support for 3D Touch, new themes and iOS 10 emojis as well. Continue reading “Google’s Gboard updated with 3D Touch, new themes and iOS 10 emojis”