Google might be working on ‘Angelfish’ and ‘Swordfish’ Android Wear smartwatches

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Google is working on its own Android Wear smartwatches, according to a latest report from Android Police. The company is apparently building two Android Wear smartwatches.

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Google rolls out July Android security update for Nexus devices

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Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Nexus devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The latest update this month fixes several critical issues, including issues in Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in libpng, Mediaserver, sockets and Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Mediaserver and more. In addition to security fixes for July 1st, this also includes another update dated July 5th that cover hardware vulnerabilities on Nexus devices. Continue reading “Google rolls out July Android security update for Nexus devices”

New leak offers first look at HTC Nexus Sailfish and Marlin design

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We already know that HTC is working on M1 and S1 Nexus devices. Rumored specifications of both the phones were leaked recently and now, Android Police has shared an image that offers a glimpse at the design of the phone.

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Google Fit v1.57 to get support for multiple goals, group challenges and more

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Just last week, Google Fit received a major update with UI revamp and new features. Now, Android Police has found additional new features in the APK teardown.

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HTC ‘Marlin’ Nexus specs leaked: 5.5-inch QHD display, 4GB RAM and 3450mAh battery

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Just last week, we saw leaked specs of HTC Sailfish, a smaller variant of the two upcoming Nexus devices. N0w, specifications of Nexus Marlin have surfaced in another major leak.

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Google Maps for Android will now let you add multiple destinations

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Google Maps for Android has received an update (via) that lets you add multi waypoint directions to your desired destination for easier navigation. The latest update bumps the app to version 9.31.2 Continue reading “Google Maps for Android will now let you add multiple destinations”

Google Search now lets you switch between English and Hindi easily

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Google has started rolling out a new feature in India that lets users switch between English and Hindi when searching for something in English. If you search ‘samachar’, you get another tab to read latest news in Hindi. Continue reading “Google Search now lets you switch between English and Hindi easily”

Google’s My Activity site shows your entire online activity

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Google already knows and collects handsome amount of information about you (via). Now by introducing a new tool dubbed as My Activity, the company wants to offer a more detailed insights of all your online activities.

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Google Fit gets revamped UI, improved activity goals and more in latest update

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Google has updated (via) Google Fit with a major UI overhaul and new features. The latest update that bumps the app to version 1.57 brings visual makeover by adding vibrant and colorful UI tweaks. Continue reading “Google Fit gets revamped UI, improved activity goals and more in latest update”

Google teams up with LyricFind to display song lyrics in search results

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Google has partnered with lyric licensing service, LyricFind to display song lyrics in search results. Lyrics from more than 4,000 publishers will be added to Google Search and Google Play Music.

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Google Expeditions VR Android app now available to everyone, coming soon to iPhone and iPad

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Google Expeditions, a virtual reality teaching tool built with Google Cardboard was introduced for educational purposes through Expeditions Pioneer Program, back in September last year. Google has now made the Expeditions app available to all the Android users. The company said that more than a million students from 11 countries have taken one of 200+ virtual reality trips. Continue reading “Google Expeditions VR Android app now available to everyone, coming soon to iPhone and iPad”

Google launches Android Pay in Asia starting from Singapore

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Google has launched Android Pay in Singapore, which becomes the first country in Asia and the third country in the world to get the service after the U.S. and UK. Continue reading “Google launches Android Pay in Asia starting from Singapore”

Google tipped to release own branded phone by end of 2016

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Google is not responsible for the Nexus smartphones when it comes to manufacturing and design. However, a new report from The Telegraph says the company is set to release own branded smartphone by the end of this year. Continue reading “Google tipped to release own branded phone by end of 2016”