Google Now launcher for Android will reportedly be discontinued soon

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Soon you will not be able to get the pure Android look on your phone as Google is tipped to kill the Google Now Launcher. According to an email obtained by Android Police, from the Android team at Google Mobile Services (GMS), “Google Now Launcher will be unpublished from Google Play” in the first quarter of 2017.
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Google, Facebook, Apple to jointly draft an open letter opposing Trump’s immigration order

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The tech world has already expressed their concerns over US President Donald Trump’s order of banning immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries. Now major tech companies are going a step further and planning to jointly draft an open letter opposing Trump’s immigration and travel orders.

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Google releases Android 7.1.2 beta, Razer acquires Nextbit and more – FoneArena Daily

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Alphabet records $26.06 billion in revenue, $5.3 billion in net income for Q4 2016

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Google’s parent Alphabet has announced financial results for Q4 2016. The company has recorded $26.06 billion in revenue and $5.3 billion in net income. The company reported $22.4 billion in revenue and $5 billion in net income last quarter.
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Google kick starts testing for Android Instant Apps

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Google previewed Android Instant Apps at Google I/O last year and now they are live for Android users in limited test format. Currently Instant Apps are available from BuzzFeed, Periscope and Viki.
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Google acquires Twitter’s mobile developer platform Fabric

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Google has acquired Fabric mobile developer platform from Twitter. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As a result of the acquisition, Fabric our team will join Google’s Developer Products Group, working with the Firebase team.
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Google Search gets support for offline search

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Google has introduced a new offline search feature that will help users with poor internet connection. If you are searching for something on Google app and loose internet connection, the app will store your query and will deliver result once internet is back. Continue reading “Google Search gets support for offline search”

Google, LG to unveil Watch Sport and Watch Style Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches on Feb. 9

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Google had confirmed last month that two Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches are coming in 2017. Now, popular tipster Evan Blass aka evleaks has revealed some important details of the two smartwatches. Continue reading “Google, LG to unveil Watch Sport and Watch Style Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches on Feb. 9”

Android Wear 2.0 is coming in February, confirms Google

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Android Wear 2.0 is finally arriving in February. The release that was scheduled for last year had further delayed till early 2017. Now, Google has confirmed that the next version of Android Wear is coming next month via an email to that was sent out to app developers.  Continue reading “Android Wear 2.0 is coming in February, confirms Google”

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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