Google Hangouts for iOS updated to v4.0 – Brings Material Design and performance improvements

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Google has just released a new version of Hangouts for iOS devices. The Hangouts v4.0 brings in a new design that follows Google’s Material Design along with several bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Google’s new Chromebox for meetings now supports up to 20 people group, costs $1,999

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Google has launched the new version of Chromebox for meetings that brings support for larger meeting rooms and groups of up to 20 people. To remind you, Google’s first Chromebox for meetings – launched last year – could only support groups of up to 8 people. Continue reading “Google’s new Chromebox for meetings now supports up to 20 people group, costs $1,999”

Google adds ability to manage Android Wear music syncing in Play Music v6.0

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Apart from the changes to your smartphone and tablet, the latest v6.0 update for Play Music does bring in other improvements as well. It comes bundled with Android Wear companion app v2.0 that comes with a download manager for music that is synced to your smartwatch.

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Google Play Music update brings free ad-supported streaming for all

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Still holding out on the music streaming bandwagon? With the impending launch of Apple Music, Google wants to try to get you onboard first and on that note, the company today announced a new free tier to their music streaming service. Continue reading “Google Play Music update brings free ad-supported streaming for all”

Google develops medical grade health tracking wearable to be used in clinical trials

 

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Google X, the not-so-secret lab behind the company’s esoteric technological experiments, has developed a brand new fitness wearable. News has emerged that the life sciences division at Google is developing a highly advanced medical grade fitness tracker that will be intended for use in clinical trials and for medical patients. Continue reading “Google develops medical grade health tracking wearable to be used in clinical trials”

Google releases 17 new Android Wear watch faces as part of Summer 2015 collection

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Part of the appeal of a smartwatch is the endless customization capabilities on offer. The Android Wear platform in particular has really picked up pace with over 1500 different watch faces on offer. Today, Google announced the addition of 17 new watch faces to the Play Store. Continue reading “Google releases 17 new Android Wear watch faces as part of Summer 2015 collection”

Google introduces ‘News Lab’ to help build the future of media

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Google’s new effort to empower innovation for the Internet media is its new portal called News Lab. The search giant introduced this new site on Monday saying that it is aimed to collaborate with journalists and entrepreneurs to help build the future of media. Continue reading “Google introduces ‘News Lab’ to help build the future of media”

Top 10 Android Smartphones under Rs. 5,000

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In India, consumers do have a lot of choices for Android smartphones under Rs. 5,000. In fact the segment is flooded with devices from various Indian and Chinese manufacturers. Continue reading “Top 10 Android Smartphones under Rs. 5,000”

Google introduces My Ramadan Companion to assist observers of the holy month

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With the start of the holy month of Ramadan, Google has introduced a new tool to help members of the Muslim community all around the world. Called ‘My Ramadan Companion’, the tool is meant to assist everyone observing the month of fasting by providing hyperlocal and time relevant information. Continue reading “Google introduces My Ramadan Companion to assist observers of the holy month”

Android Security Rewards Program launched by Google to promote bug reporting

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Cash rewards for fixing security bugs have always been a lucrative revenue stream for researchers and has resulted in more secure browsers and operating systems. Now, Google is bringing a similar reward scheme for users of Android phones. Continue reading “Android Security Rewards Program launched by Google to promote bug reporting”

Google Nexus 6 on AT&T now receiving Android 5.1.1 update

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It has been a while since the Nexus 6 on US Cellular and Sprint got the update to Android Lollipop 5.1.1. The version on AT&T was stuck on 5.1.0 Lollipop but now is finally getting the update.

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Google Maps will now notify you if your destination will be closed upon arrival

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Driving over to a restaurant or any other place just to find out that it is closed is one of the most annoying things that happens to us. Even if you know the timings of a place by heart, you could forget about it and still head over to the place. Now Google Maps has added a new feature which will tell you whether your destination will still be open or not by the time you get there.

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