Google has added image and text search support for Android’s ‘Now on Tap’ feature in Marshmallow. Continue reading “Google updates ‘Now on Tap’ feature with Image and Text search”
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Google Home is essentially a Chromecast clone with speaker and microphone: Report
Google introduced Google Home voice activated home assistant at the I/O conference last month. The device which uses “Okay Google” voice command is said to a “dressed-up version of Chromecast video-streaming device”, according to a latest report from The Information.
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Google Photos v1.21 teardown suggests unlimited high quality photos, videos backup and more coming
Google’s next update for the Photos app might bring unlimited high quality backup for Nexus devices, some photo editing/ enhancements tool improvements, and new sorting methods for albums. Continue reading “Google Photos v1.21 teardown suggests unlimited high quality photos, videos backup and more coming”
Google iOS app gets faster, support for Accelerated Mobile Pages and more
Google is beefing up its iOS app with a bunch of new features and improvements. The update that bumps the app to version 15.1 brings speed improvements and support for Accelerated Mobile Pages.
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Google wins Oracle copyright battle over Java API
The sun has finally set on the Google and Oracle copyright battle. Google has won the long running Java lawsuit against Oracle as the jury found that Android OS does not violate copyrights owned by the latter.
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Google to list Android device makers that are delaying updates
Google is taking a new approach in order to make it sure that Android carriers and manufacturers release faster Android update. As per a latest report from Bloomberg, the company planning a new tactic under which it would publicly “shame” device makers and carriers who are laid back in pushing latest Android software updates.
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Google may soon test Project Loon in India, pilot expected in AP and Mumbai
Google’s Project Loon has been facing setbacks for sometime now to kickstart in India. However, according to a new report from Economic Times suggests that Google’s ambitious project may soon take off in India.
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Google might bring password-free logins on Android apps by year-end
It looks like your Android smartphone will get rid of passwords this year. Google’s Project Abacus that uses machine intelligence to verify your identity based on your unique usage patterns will come to Android apps by the end of 2016.
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Google Science Journal app launched for Android
Google has launched Science Journal app for Android. It measures and records data in real time on your Android phone and then converts that data into easily readable graphs and charts.
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Google Awareness API to power contextually aware apps
Google has launched Awareness API that will allow developers to make apps aware of their surroundings. Announced at I/O conference, the new framework helps apps with a basic understanding of your phone’s actual surroundings.
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Google Chromebook sales outnumbered Apple’s Macbook in U.S. for first time
According to IDC analyst, Google’s Chromebook sales in the United States in Q1, 2016 outnumbered Apple’s Mac for the very first time. Continue reading “Google Chromebook sales outnumbered Apple’s Macbook in U.S. for first time”
Android N features set coming to Android TV and Chromecast: Google I/O 2016
Google at I/O 2016 announced that it is bringing some of the Android N features to Android TVs, along with the release of OS later this year. Continue reading “Android N features set coming to Android TV and Chromecast: Google I/O 2016”
Google and Qualcomm developing futuristic Android-based In-car infotainment platform
Qualcomm at I/O 2016 announced that it is working with Google on an initiative bringing the power of Android OS embedded directly into the car. Continue reading “Google and Qualcomm developing futuristic Android-based In-car infotainment platform”
Google seeks help for naming Android N
David Burke, VP of Engineering, Android announced at the I/O developer conference yesterday that it is garnering suggestions from users before finalizing a name for Android N.
Google Play Store and Android Apps are coming to Chrome OS
Google has finally confirmed that Android apps are coming to Chrome OS, as per earlier reports. The company has not officially announced this latest development but a session description on its website confirms the same.
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