Google is testing Android 7.1 Nougat for Chrome OS with multi-window support

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Android 7.1 is currently in testing in Chrome’s Canary channel, according to one reader of Chrome Unboxed. Nougat could be rolling out to a collection of Chromebooks as pictures of a pre-release version of Chrome OS featuring Android 7.1 integration have surfaced. Continue reading “Google is testing Android 7.1 Nougat for Chrome OS with multi-window support”

Google Assistant coming to Android TV and Android Wear soon

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At the ongoing CES 2017, the search engine giant Google has made an announcement about integration of Google Assistant making its way to Android TV in the coming months. Continue reading “Google Assistant coming to Android TV and Android Wear soon”

Google India launches Digital Unlocked, My Business Website for SMEs

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced new initiatives aimed at small and medium businesses in India. The company has launched Digital Unlocked, a training program to empower thousands of Indian SMBs with essential digital skills that will enable them to get online. In addition, Google also previewed My Business Websites to help businesses have a rich, mobile optimized digital presence that will be launched later this year.

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Google India, Ministry of Consumer Affairs announce ‘Digitally Safe Consumer Campaign’

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Google India has collaborated with Ministry of Consumer Affairs to launch nationwide Digitally Safe Consumer’ campaign. The initiative has been launched with an aim to raise awareness about online safety and to help better protect consumer interest online.

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Google confirms two Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches are coming in 2017

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Google has confirmed the ongoing rumor which claimed the company will release two flagship smartwatches in 2017. In an interview with The Verge, the company has confirmed that it will release a pair of Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches next year. Continue reading “Google confirms two Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches are coming in 2017”

Google Chromecast Ultra Unboxing

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Google introduced the Chromecast Ultra with 4K HDR support alongside Google Pixel, Google Home, and Daydream VR headset back in October this year. It is also faster than the earlier Chromecasts and has better dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac support. Have a look at Chromecast Ultra unboxing. Continue reading “Google Chromecast Ultra Unboxing”

Cool Changer S1 announced, Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 4G coming this week and more – FoneArena Daily

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Check out FoneArena Daily video that gives you a daily dose of the latest technology news. Continue reading “Cool Changer S1 announced, Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 4G coming this week and more – FoneArena Daily”

LG reportedly partners with Apple, Google to develop out-foldable OLED panels

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LG Display is said to be developing out-fold OLED panels that will go into mass production in 2018, according to a latest report from ET News. The company will partner with Apple, Google and Microsoft to develop these out-fold OLED displays. Continue reading “LG reportedly partners with Apple, Google to develop out-foldable OLED panels”

Google’s Android Things is a new platform for IoT

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Google is getting more serious about Internet of Things (IoT). The company has released developer preview of Android Things, a platform for IoT. Android developer can quickly build a smart device using Android APIs and Google services. Continue reading “Google’s Android Things is a new platform for IoT”

Google Year in Search 2016: Rio Olympics 2016, P V Sindhu, Sultan top trending in India

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After Twitter and Facebook, Google has released the list of top trending searches in India in 2016. The recap highlights all the biggest moments, major events and users interests based on trillions of searches made by Indians on Google this year.
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Google spins off self driving car biz into a standalone company Waymo

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Google has announced that it is spinning off its self driving car business into a new standalone company Wayom. The eight year old project will now come under Alphabet umbrella. Until now self-driving cars were under X known as Google X.  Continue reading “Google spins off self driving car biz into a standalone company Waymo”

Google acquires smartwatch OS startup Cronologics to improve Android Wear

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In a bid to further improve Android Wear, Google has acquired smartwatch OS startup Cronologics. As a result of the acquisition, Cronologics team will join Google. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue reading “Google acquires smartwatch OS startup Cronologics to improve Android Wear”

Google Assistant opens up to developers with ‘Action on Google’

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Google has been working on developer platform for Google Assistant in an attempt to enhance the user experience for past few weeks. In fact, Google Assistant is getting an API with the launch of ‘Actions on Google’, where developers can build Conversation Actions for Google Home. Continue reading “Google Assistant opens up to developers with ‘Action on Google’”

Google, HTC, Oculus, Samsung, Sony collaborate for Global Virtual Reality Association

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Major tech companies like Google, HTC, Oculus, Samsung, Sony have joined forces to form Global Virtual Reality Association (GVRA). The VR industry consortium is a non-profit organization which will promote the growth of the global virtual reality (VR) industry.

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