Google has improved its voice command feature on Android since its inception. Now it looks like the company is taking a new step forward and improving the voice command further. 
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Android Silver Program reportedly delayed
Reports about Google’s Android Silver program were looming the net for quite some time. Now, The Information is reporting that the Android Silver program is being put on hold mainly due to the departure of Google’s former Chief Business Officer Nikesh Arora.
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Google Chrome for Android search answers questions as you type them
Google Chrome for Android is being tested for a new feature that offers quick answers to you queries as you type them. The experimental feature will instantly provide replys to various queries at the time you are typing them into the search address bar.
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Google Play paid Newsstand content now available in India
Google is making paid Play Newsstand content available in India. Users can now access paid content from newspapers and magazines this essentially means they can buy and subscribe for premium news sources like The New York Times, WSJ and so on.
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Google buys online polling service start-up Polar
Google has acquired Polar, an online polling company for an undisclosed sum. Polar is a startup that allows anyone to create a visual poll for their website or app.
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Android apps like Vine, Evernote and more land on Google Chromebooks
Google was planning to bring Android apps to its Chromebooks for quiet some time now. Today, the company has finally taken its first steps and announced four Android apps for their Chromebook.
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Google adds free Voice Calling to Hangouts on Android, Web and iOS
Google is finally adding free voice calling for Android, web and iOS. The latest update will allow users to make free voice calls thanks to the Google Voice integration into Hangouts.
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Google Glass Explorer Edition hits the US Google Play Store
Google Glass Google Glass Explorer Edition is now available in the U.S. Google Play store, along with its accessories. The move comes from Google after the wearable device was available via beta program earlier in May.
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Android Wear to get GPS, offline music playback and custom watch faces later this year
Google is adding a slew of new and exciting feature to Android Wear later this year. Recently released and new Android Wear powered smartwatches are going to receive these updates soon.
HTC Nexus tablet likely to get keyboard accessory: Report
Google and HTC are set to unveil an official keyboard case for an upcoming Nexus Tablet, as per a report from Android Police. The report cites information provided to the site from unnamed sources and states that HTC and Google will have different official accessories for the tablet known as the “Flounder” or “Volantis”.
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Google unveils ‘Project Wing’, tests delivery drones
After Facebook and Amazon, another tech company is testing drone deliveries- none other than Google. The company is working on drone delivery system under ‘Project Wing’ as per reports from The Atlantic and BBC.
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Android Lemon Meringue Pie spotted in Chromium issue tracker
Android Lemon Meringue Pie a new version of the Android has been spotted in the Chromium issue tracker. Dubbed under the build number (LRW50D), it is seen running on a device which is called by the developers “New Nexus 7″.
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Google rolls out Slides App for iPhone and iPad, updates Doc and Sheets
Google has launched Slides app for iPhone and iPad that will allow users to create and edit their slideshow presentations directly from these devices.
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Google acquires design start-up Gecko Design for X project
Google has bought product design firm Gecko Design for an undisclosed sum, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The company has made the acquisition with an aim to bolster its Google X project lab which is responsible or the self driven car, Project Loon and Google Glass.
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Google adds multi language support to Voice Search on Android
Google has updated Voice Search on Android with multi language support. This essentially means that a person who knows more than one language can switch among them when making voice searches without having to change the settings on the app.
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