Google has rolled out Photo Sphere camera app for iPhone users. The app enables users to create 360 degree images and publish them on Google Maps and other social networks.
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YouTube’s premium music service to be dubbed as ‘Music Key’: Report
Rumors about YouTube planning to launch a subscription service were looming the web quiet some time now but today more details about the service are out. Android Police has revealed some screenshots of the streaming service which YouTube will call ‘Music Key’.
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Google buys image recognition app maker Jetpac
Google has acquired a travel based image recognition start-up Jetpac for an undisclosed sum. The firm has created an app that pulls specific items out of publicly available Facebook and Instagram photos to generate city guides.
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Google and HP in talks for enterprise partnership: Report
Google and HP have been in talks over the past year to boost Android into enterprise. According a report from The Information, the duo have discussed the possibility of bringing a Google Now-like Android assistant to the workplace as a corporate tool.
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Motorola Shamu now appears in AnTuTu benchmark as ‘Google Shamu’
Yesterday, the rumored Motorola Shamu aka Nexus 6 showed up in GFX benchmark with specs like 1080p HD display Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset. Today, the phone has again surfaced, this time on AnTuTu benchmarking site.
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KitKat 4.4 runs on over 20% of Android devices, Jelly Bean continues to shrink
Google has revealed Android distribution numbers for the month of August that covers a period of time of 7 days, ending on August 12. The data shows the most recent version of Android KitKat reach an all-time usage high at 20.9 percent, up from 17.9 percent this time last month thereby recording a 3 percent growth.
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Motorola Shamu rumored to be Nexus 6 spotted at GFX Benchmark
There were reports last month stating that Google and Motorola are working on a large screen Nexus device that is code named Shamu. Today, the Motorola Shamu has made an appearance at GFX benchmark.
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Android Device Manager adds callback and message option for lost phones
Google has updated Android Device Manager that helps users secure their device. The latest version 1.3.8 enables to add a phone number in the remote locking screen while also letting them change the lockscreen password and set up an optional message.
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Google posts new images of Android L Preview and releases Google Fit SDK preview
Google has released updated images of the Android L developer preview. The new images weigh in as build LPV81C and are still only available to the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi. This is an upgrade from the LPV79 build that was released in late June.
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Google Search gets deep app linking, hands free mode, Play Music also updated
Google has updated Google Search with a bunch of new features. The version 3.6 adds the ability for developers to deep link app information through Android’s linking API. However, these features require developers to implement them first within their apps. Additionally, the Search app hints at Google working on a hands-free mode. It would introduce a new interface for when you are driving to offer you a simple and less cluttered interface.
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Google buys mobile video editing start-up Directr
Google’s YouTube has acquired a mobile-video app maker Directr for an undisclosed sum. The app is used by small businesses to create marketing promotional videos. Directr team will integrate into YouTube’s video ads division as a result of the acquisition.
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Google acquires mobile messaging and virtual assistant app Emu
Google has bought messaging client Emu for an undisclosed sum. The messaging app that adds context to conversations will shut down on August 25th as a result of the acquisition.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition officially taken down from Play Store
Google is continuing to remove old Google Play Edition devices from the Play Store. Last month, it took down devices like Sony Xperia Z Ultra, LG G Pad 8.3 and HTC One (M7) from the Play Store. Today, Google has announced that it has dropped Samsung Galaxy S4 from the list as well.
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Google Workshop leaked, will deliver custom Nexus 5 cases
Google is reportedly preparing a tool that will allows Nexus 5 owners to get customized cases for their phone. Dubbed as ‘Google Workshop’ the tool will also offer a live wallpaper as per users choice along with the case.
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Google Search testing interactive timeline powered by Wikipedia content
Google is developing a Knowledge graph tool that pulls data from Wikipedia to create interactive timelines based on the item being searched. The feature generates content from Wikipedia in a periodic manner about search queries.
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