Android M might come with update guarantees for Nexus devices

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Google is rumored to be announcing the next version of Android called M at the I/O which is happening in San Francisco on the 28th of May and apparently it will come with an update guarantee for Nexus devices.

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Google reportedly set to unveil Android-based ‘Brillo’ OS for IoT devices next week

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Google is reportedly developing a new OS named ‘Brillo’ to power any electronic device that can connect to the Internet aka Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Continue reading “Google reportedly set to unveil Android-based ‘Brillo’ OS for IoT devices next week”

Elephone P8000 announced – Worldmode LTE and 4200mAH battery for US$210

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Elephone has just announced the P8000 which is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 SoC. The MT6753 is basically an under-clocked MT6752 SoC but with Worldmode LTE support and the P8000 is one of the first phones to implement it. This means that it will work with 4G networks across the globe.

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Google Maps now adds live traffic updates and alternate route options

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Google has just introduced live traffic updates as well as alternate route suggestions for Google Maps. Live traffic alerts will allow you to avoid traffic jams and make sure that you reach your destination on time.

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Google releases Android 5.1.1 factory images for Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2012 (3G), Nexus 7 2013 (LTE)

Google has released factory images of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2012 (3G), and Nexus 7 2013 (LTE) devices. The OTA update should also start to roll out for these devices now.

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Viber launches its calling and messaging app for Chromebooks

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Viber has just released its calling and messaging app for Chrome OS. Google is trying hard to push its Chrome OS and it is getting a lot of support from hardware manufacturers and now software companies too.

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Google partners with Skrillex to release Limited Edition Live Cases

 

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Google has just announced its collaboration with electronic music composer and DJ Skrillex to create limited edition live cases for smartphones.These live cases are known as Editions and will give you VIP access to exclusive content and matching live wallpapers that extend the case design onto your phone’s screen.

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Google’s standalone Photo sharing and storage service coming this month at Google I/O: Report

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Google is reportedly set to separate its online picture sharing and storage service from Google+, and will announce it as a standalone service some time during its I/O conference later this month. Continue reading “Google’s standalone Photo sharing and storage service coming this month at Google I/O: Report”

Google starts rolling out Android Wear 5.1.1 update

Google has announced that that the official rollout of the Android Wear 5.1.1 update has begun. It was announced earlier that the Android 5.1.1 update will come to LG’s recently launched Watch Urbane.

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Twitter and Google team up to display tweets in mobile and web search results

Google has partnered Twitter to display tweets in search result on mobile and desktop. The new feature will become available on the English version of Google.com, the Android and iOS versions of Google’s search app, and on mobile browsers.

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Android Wear 5.1.1 lets you control music on your smartphone from your smartwatch

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Smartwatches are meant to make life easier and that also means being able to control some functions of your smartphone from your smartwatch. That is exactly what the update to Android Wear 5.1.1 does as it now allows you to control the music on your smartphone directly from your smartwatch.

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Weekly Roundup: YU Yuphoria, YuFit, HealthYU, Google Chromebooks, Microsoft Lumia 540, OnePlus Power Bank and more

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Biggest announcement this week came from Micromax’s YU Televentures. The company launched three devices in India – Yu Yuphoria smartphone, YuFit fitness tracker, and HealthYU cassette. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: YU Yuphoria, YuFit, HealthYU, Google Chromebooks, Microsoft Lumia 540, OnePlus Power Bank and more”

Google to add “buy” button to its mobile search result

Google is making it further easier for users to shop via mobile. The tech giant is looking forward to add a “buy” button to its mobile search result, according to a latest report from the Wall Street Journal.

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Google’s self driving car to hit public streets this summer

Google has been working on self driving cars for more than four years. The tech giant is now announcing that it will begin testing these self driving cars on public roads in California starting this summer.

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Google Play Music web version gets Material Design update

Google’s web version of Play Music is finally getting the Material Design update. Now the interface seems very similar to the Play Music Android app interface.

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