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Google said to be working on a smart messaging app to take on Facebook M

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Google is working on a new messaging service to take on Facebook’s digital assistant ‘M’, according to a report from the WSJ. This may be incorporated in its chatbot technology that answers questions inside a messaging app, says the report. This will let users switch between texting a friend and asking a chatbot for suggestion for a place to eat, by searching the web and other sources, in the same thread.

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Google and Ford said to be in talks to build self-driving cars

Last week, it was reported that Google’s self driving car division will be a separate Alphabet company in 2016. Today a new report from Yahoo Autos is claiming that the company is in talks with Ford for a new self-driving car venture.

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Weekly Roundup: Google’s Big Plan for India, YU YUTOPIA, Redmi Note Prime, Lumia 550 and more

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This week started with Google’s big event in New Delhi. Company’s CEO Sundar Pichai along with its various top officials addressed India about their plans for the country in 2016 and more. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Google’s Big Plan for India, YU YUTOPIA, Redmi Note Prime, Lumia 550 and more”

Google launches Launchpad Accelerator for mobile startups in India and two other countries

Google has launched Launchpad Accelerator a 6-month equity-free accelerator for mobile startups. The program will offer support and training to help high-potential startups in India, Brazil and Indonesia build high quality apps and successful businesses.

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Google’s self driving car division to be a separate Alphabet company in 2016

Google has big plans for its driverless car business in 2016. The company is turning its self-driving cars unit into a standalone business under Alphabet next year, according to a latest report from Bloomberg.

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Google’s Now on Tap updated with flights and package tracking, related articles and more

Google has updated Android’s Now on Tap feature with a bunch of new additions. Introduced along with the Android Marshmallow in May this year, Now on Tap offers you contextual information in one click.

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Google Maps for iOS gets offline navigation, gas prices and more

Google has updated Maps for iOS with a bunch of new features. The latest update that bumps the app to version 4.13 includes offline navigation, up-to-date gas prices and more. It requires users to be running iOS 7.0 or later.

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Google Chromecast Audio gets multi-room music and hi-res audio support

Google has updated Chromecast Audio with two new features that allows you to play music in multiple rooms simultaneously and play hi-resolution audio files.

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Google Play Music family plan is now available, $14.99 for up to 6 people

Google had announced the Google Play Music family plan in September this year. Now, the music streaming service from Google has gone live and users can sign up for the family plan.

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Google Pixel C tablet goes on sale via Google Store, starts at $499

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Google’s Pixel C is finally available for purchase on Google Store. The company had announced the tablet along with 2015 Nexus smartphones in September. Continue reading “Google Pixel C tablet goes on sale via Google Store, starts at $499”

Fossil Q Founder smartwatch now available on the Google Play Store

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Fossil’s first Android Wear smartwatch, the Q Founder went on sale in USA late last month through their official website as well as a few retail outlets. The smartwatch is now available for purchase through Google’s Play Store as well.

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