Google unveils Chromebook Pixel notebook, price starts $999, launches new Google Store

Google has taken wraps off the new Chromebook Pixel, a high end notebook that runs on Chrome OS. Similar to the original design, the new Chromebook Pixel sports an aluminium design.

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Google likely to include ‘Multi-Window’ support in future Android updates

It seems like Google might add a Multi-Window’ support in future Android updates. The possibility of the new feature has been spotted on Google’s AOSP framework commit.

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Google rolls out Android 5.1 with support for HD voice, multi SIM and more

Google has started rolling out its first update to Android 5.0 Lollipop. The latest update bumps the Lollipop version to 5.1 and brings some important feature to the latest Android OS.

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Google said to be working on virtual reality for Android

Google is working on a virtual reality for Android, according to a latest report from The Wall Street Journal. The company has reportedly hired a team of  ‘tens of engineer’ to build a version of the Android operating system for virtual reality headsets.

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Google’s wireless service likely to work only on Nexus 6

Google confirmed that it is working on a wireless service this week. Now a new report from The Wall Street Journal is stating that the new wireless service will work only on Nexus 6.

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Google said to be working on Android Wear app for iPhone and iPad

Google is working on an Adroid Wear app for iPhone and iPad, according to a French technology website o1net. The report states that Google will bring the Android-based wearables platform over to iOS.

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Google updates Calendar for Android with 7 day view, drive integration and more

Google has updated Calendar app for Android with a number of new features and improvements. Most of the features have been added thanks to feedback from Google Calendar users.

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Google rolls out new tools for Android for Work

With an aim to boost use of Android in enterprise market, Google has launched “Android for Work”. Google first announced Android for Work back at its I/O conference in June 2014, but is officially launching its products now.

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Microsoft to discontinue support for Google and Facebook Chat on Outlook.com

Microsoft will discontinue support for Facebook Chat and Google Chat in Outlook.com. In an email to Outlook.com customers, Microsoft said it is removing Google Talk integration “due to Google’s decision to discontinue the chat protocol used by the Google Talk platform.”.

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Google Inbox invite program kick starts for Google Apps for Work

Google’s Inbox has arrived for Google Apps customers only days after being launched for iPad and Android tablets. The company has announced that starting next month, it will begin enabling Inbox access for a limited batch of Google Apps customers.

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Google acquires mobile payment company Softcard to boost mobile wallet

Google has officially acquired, mobile payment solution company Softcard following reports last month. Softcard is backed by Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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