Microsoft and Google drop all regulatory complaints against each other

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Microsoft and Google have mutually reached an agreement to drop all the regulatory complaints against each other across the world. The companies have said they will now try to work together to solve any issues that arise before filing official complaints.

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Inbox by Gmail updated with streamlined events, link saving options and more

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Inbox by Gmail has received a couple of important updates that makes it easier for users to streamline Calendar events, save links and more.

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Google now lets you find and play podcasts directly from Search app

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Earlier this week, Google officially launched Play Music podcast for Android and Web. Now, the company is making it easier for users to search them via Google App. Continue reading “Google now lets you find and play podcasts directly from Search app”

Google Chrome OS version 50 gets Material Design update

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Google is giving Chrome OS a major makeover. The update that bumps the app to version 50 adds a Material Design revamp to Chrome OS. Google also revealed that Chrome browser now has 1 billion monthly active users. Continue reading “Google Chrome OS version 50 gets Material Design update”

Google Android Security Report states 6 billion apps are scanned everyday

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Google has released its second Android Security Annual Report that offers an overview at how Google services protect the Android ecosystem, details about new security protections introduced in 2015 and about its work with Android partners and the security research community at large.  Continue reading “Google Android Security Report states 6 billion apps are scanned everyday”

Google Camera app v3.2 adds ability to take photos while shooting video and more

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Google has updated Camera app with new features and improvements. The update bumps the app to version 3.2. Continue reading “Google Camera app v3.2 adds ability to take photos while shooting video and more”

Google Chromecast 2 and Chromecast Audio launched in India for Rs. 3399

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Google today launched its latest new Chromecast streaming device and the Chromecast Audio to turn speakers in your home into a wireless audio streaming device at an event in Delhi. Continue reading “Google Chromecast 2 and Chromecast Audio launched in India for Rs. 3399”

YouTube introduces 360-degree live video streaming

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YouTube has started rolling out support for 360-degree live video streaming. In addition, the service has also introduced spatial audio for on-demand YouTube videos.

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Google launches free RailWire Wi-Fi in 9 more stations across India

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Indian Railways, RailTel and Google launched free WiFi at the Mumbai Central station earlier this year. Today Google announced that RailWire Wi-Fi is now available in 9 more train stations – Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Ernakulam Jn, Kacheguda, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Vijayawada and Vishakhapatnam in India. Google said that Mumbai Central’s free Wi-Fi now serves more than 100,000 people every week, and the launch of Wi-Fi in these stations will offer access to over 1.5 million Indians every day. Continue reading “Google launches free RailWire Wi-Fi in 9 more stations across India”

Google Drive gets inline uploads for Android, better syncing options for desktop

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Google is bringing new features to Drive on Android as well as desktop app on PC/Mac. The Drive app for Android gets inline uploads while improved syncing options. Continue reading “Google Drive gets inline uploads for Android, better syncing options for desktop”

Google Play Music Podcast expected to launch on April 18

 

Google Play Music Podcasts

Google had announced back in October last year that it will be bringing Podcasts to Play Music soon and Podcasters can start uploading their shows to Play Music via a new portal. Even though the feature went live only for some users few weeks back, now NPR has sent out an email to members announcing that their podcasts will be available on Google Play Music, which will launch podcasts next Monday, April 18th. Continue reading “Google Play Music Podcast expected to launch on April 18”