Over the weekend, a report stated that Google has dropped plans to make a standalone virtual reality (VR) headset. Now a new report from Engadget says, Google is still working on a headset that will support both AR and VR. Continue reading “Google is reportedly still working on a standalone AR/VR headset”
Earlier in May this year, Google had proposed a set of emojis to the Unicode Technical Committee (UTC) that represent a wider range of professions for women. Now, the UTC has approved new emojis that aim to break the gender stereotype thereby improving gender equality.
Continue reading “Google promotes gender equality with new emojis, debuts 11 professional emojis”
Nest Labs has updated its Nest Cam lineup and introduced a new security camera for outdoors dubbed the Nest Cam Outdoor alongside additional features to the Nest Aware service, and few updates to the Nest app. Continue reading “Nest introduces weatherproof IP65 rated ‘Nest Cam Outdoor’ with magnetic base”
Earlier in May, Google Keyboard was updated to v5.0 with one-handed mode, new gestures, UI tweaks and more. Now, the latest update which bumps Google Keyboard to v5.1 brings multiple themes and the ability to use your own images as a background.
Continue reading “Google Keyboard v5.1 with multiple theme options hits Play Store”
In a bid to make it easier to search for best deals on flight bookings and hotel, Google has updated its Search functionality.
Continue reading “Google Search will now let you find best deals on flights and hotels”
Google just announced that it can now offer higher data speeds on the Project Fi network outside the US. Continue reading “Google upgrades Project Fi international data speeds”
Google has acquired Kifi (via), a startup that focuses on internet based content sharing. The Kifi team will join Google Spaces as a result of the acquisition.
Continue reading “Google acquires content sharing service Kifi to improve its Spaces app”
Google had announced Android Wear 2.0 with new features and design at the I/O developer conference in May. Now the company has released second developer preview of Android Wear 2.0
Continue reading “Android Wear 2.0 second developer preview with wrist gestures and more released”
Google is out with Android distribution numbers for the month of July. As per latest chart, Android 6.0 Marshmallow is now present on 13.3% of all Android devices, up from 10.1% since June.
Continue reading “Android Marshmallow adoption hits 13.3% in July”
Just last week Android Police reported that Google is working on two Andorid Wear Smartwatches – Angelfish and Swordfish. Now, the website has released renders which offer a glimpse at a possible design of these smartwatches.
Continue reading “New renders offer first look at Google’s rumored Android Wear smartwatches”
A recent design leak of the upcoming Nexus 2016 by Android Police had suggested that Google might go for a completely new design language for the device with two-tone colors at the back. Now a Reddit user has recreated the colors theme which in our opinion Google should definitely consider. Continue reading “Google Nexus 2016 Photoshop color render by a Reddit user is worth a look”
Google has acquired Anvato, a company that a provides software for encoding, editing, publishing and distributing Internet video. Anvato will join Google Cloud Platform team, as a result of the acquisition.
Continue reading “Google acquires video software company Anvato”
Google’s Now on Tap feature that was introduced with Android 6.0 Marshmallow last year is getting smarter. The latest update is bringing slew of features such as discover, improved search, in app translation.
Continue reading “Google Now on Tap gets text translation, QR code scanning, discover mode and more”
Google is working on its own Android Wear smartwatches, according to a latest report from Android Police. The company is apparently building two Android Wear smartwatches.
Continue reading “Google might be working on ‘Angelfish’ and ‘Swordfish’ Android Wear smartwatches”
Google has acquired Paris based Moodstocks that makes image recognition technology for smartphones. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Continue reading “Google buys image recognition firm Moodstocks”
