Google introduces $149 Chromebooks, Asus Chromebook Flip and Chromebit dongle

Google has unveiled bunch of products that include cheap Chromebooks, a convertible Chromebook Flip and a Chromebit dongle. The Haier Chromebook 11 and Haier Chromebook 11 are priced at $149.

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Google to add Pointer Events API to Chrome

Google is adapting Internet Explorer’s tech to fix the issue of scrolling on Chrome. Rick Byers, Google Chrome software engineer has announced through the Chromium developer mailing list that Chrome will be embracing the Pointer Events API of Microsoft Internet Explorer in the Blink rendering engine.

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Google launches “Cloud Console” app for Google Cloud Platform

Google has released Cloud Console” app for Google Cloud Platform. Available in beta, the app will let users manage cloud services from Android devices like smartphones and tablets.

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Google working on “Pony Express” service to pay bills directly from Gmail

Google is working on a tool that will allow Gmail users to manage, pay, and receive all their bills directly within Gmail according to a report from Re/Code. Dubbed as “Pony Express” the service is expected to roll out in the fourth quarter of 2015.

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Google adding “On-Body detection” feature to Android

Google has started rolling out a new feature to some Android users that will make it the unlocking of a smartphone very easy. The company is adding “On-Body detection” to Smart Lock.

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Tag Heuer to launch a smartwatch tomorrow, partners Intel and Google

Tag Heuer is the latest watch maker that will foray into the smartwatch market. The luxury watchmaker is expected to launch a smartwatch at Basel World event tomorrow.

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Google Street View adds 31 new Indian Archaeological sites

Google is offering a treat for history lovers and online explorers. The company has added  31 new Indian Archaeological sites and monuments on Google Maps and the Google Cultural Institute.

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Google likely to launch a VPN service for Android

Google is expected to introduce its own VPN service for Android, according to a report from Pocketables. The possibility of the a VPN was spotted on a user’s recently updated Nexus 6 now running Android 5.1 Lollipop.

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Google releases reference sample for multi device app

Google has released reference sample for multi device app. The sample is a multi-device application called Universal Music Player that offers a continuous experience across Android, Android Wear, Android Auto, and Google Cast devices.

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InMobi CEO Naveen Tewari denies Google’s acquisition talks

Yesterday it was reported by The Economic Times that Google is looking forward to buy Indian mobile ad network firm InMobi. However, InMobi CEO, Naveen Tewari has spoken out and denied the acquisition talks.

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Google said to bring USB Type-C to future Android phones

Google has announced that it will bring USB Type-C support to future Android phones. Product manager, at Google Adam Rodriguez said that the the company was committed to the new spec and that future Chromebooks and Android phones could see its adoption in the near future.

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