Google has just released the Compatibility Definition Document for Android Marshmallow which OEMs need to adhere to in order to run the operating system.
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Google starts beta testing for Google Search App on Android
Google has opened an official beta channel for the Android Google search app. Interested users can now test the latest features before anyone else by simply signing up.
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Google takes down ‘OK Google’ voice search from Chrome for desktop
Google has removed the ‘OK Google’ voice command feature from Chrome browser for desktop. The latest move comes from Google after releasing a stable version of Chrome 46.
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Google acquires panorama start-up Digisfera to improve Street View
In a bid to bolster Street View even further, Google has scooped up Digisfera, a 360 degree photography startup that specializes in panoramic photos.
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Weekly Roundup: Apple iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, Google Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and more
This week was all about two big tech giants launching their flagship smartphones in India. While Google started pre-booking its 2015 Nexus smartphones in the country, Apple on the other hand started selling its new iPhones towards the week end. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Apple iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, Google Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and more”
Hands On: Google goes premium with the Nexus 5X and 6P
Hardware and software make the product but it is the experience that sells the idea behind it. An ideology well adopted by Apple and the iPhone and now by Google to an extent. Today’s Nexus devices are no longer developer devices, no longer showcases of how Android can scale down and certainly not a showcase of delivering high end hardware for a low low cost. No, this is a revised Nexus experience that is all about the premium and proving that Google is very capable of being competitive. At the company’s event held in New Delhi we got to spend some quality time with the two handsets, enough to get an initial idea of how good or bad the product really is. Continue reading “Hands On: Google goes premium with the Nexus 5X and 6P”
Planhound app updated – Brings mobile usage monitoring and plan recommendations
Komparify.com has released a new update to its Planhound app. The update brings in mobile usage monitoring for calls, messages and data as well as plan recommendations based on the users usage.
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Google Cardboard now available worldwide, adds VR support for Street View
Google has announced that it is expanding Google Cardboard to over 100 countries. The Google Cardboard app is now available in 39 languages on both Android and iOS.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai makes leadership changes for Android, sales and advertising
The newly appointed Google CEO, Sundar Pichai has announced a couple of major leadership changes at the company. He has appointed three new executives following the recent Alphabet restructure, as per a report from Re/Code.
LG Nexus 5x all set to launch in India on 13th October
The darling of the Android world, the Nexus 5 finally saw an update earlier this month when Google announced the new LG Nexus 5x. Of course, the first question that accompanies such a launch is regarding launch details for India. So when we received this not so mysterious invitation, there’s no doubt that we were ecstatic over the prospective launch of the new Nexus devices in India, particularly the LG made Nexus 5x. As LG proudly claims on their website, it appears that the all-around champion is back.
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Google releases Delhi Public Transport Offline app for Android
Google has launched a new app dubbed as Delhi Public Transport Offline for Android. The experimental app is aimed at making it easy for commuters in Delhi to access the public transport.
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Google unveils “Accelerated Mobile Pages” for faster mobile web
With an aim to offer faster loading of mobile pages, Google has announced “Accelerated Mobile Pages“. The new open source initiative improves the performance of the mobile web and is Google’s answer to Facebook’s Instant Articles.
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Google Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P coming to India on October 13, with Play Music subscription?
Google has confirmed the launch of two new Nexus flagship smartphones – the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P – in India next week on October 13. Both the devices were unveiled at an event last week in San Francisco alongside the all new Pixel C tablet, Chromecast (2015), Chromecast Audio and more. Continue reading “Google Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P coming to India on October 13, with Play Music subscription?”
Google rolls out live wallpaper app Meter for Android devices
Google Creative Lab has released a new live wallpaper app called as Meter for Android devices. The live wallpaper shows battery, WiFi and notification info right on your home screen.
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Android Lollipop adoption hits 23.5%
Google has updated its monthly Android distribution numbers for the month of October. Android Lollipop adoption is increasing every months and reached 23.5% this months.
