Google has updated its two step verification with a new feature. Dubbed as Prompt, the feature enables easier sign-ins for Android and iOS users Continue reading “Google adds ‘prompt’ for simpler two step verification”
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Google RailWire Wi-Fi now available across 19 stations serving 1.5 million Indians
Indian Railways, RailTel and Google have launched free WiFi in four of India’s largest stations – Sealdah, Lucknow Jn, Lucknow and Gorakhpur Jn. With these stations RailWire is now available across 19 stations in India. Continue reading “Google RailWire Wi-Fi now available across 19 stations serving 1.5 million Indians”
Android apps to soon land on Acer Chromebook R11 and Chromebook Pixel 2015
Last week Asus Chromebook Flip received full support for Android apps with a Google Play Store. Now, Google has announced that the same support is coming on Acer Chromebook R11 and Chromebook Pixel 2015.
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Android apps finally arrive on Chrome OS starting from Asus Chromebook Flip
At the Google I/O last month Google announced that the Google Play Store and Android apps will be coming to Chromebooks starting from mid-June. Today, with the developer version of the Chrome OS v53, the Asus Chromebook Flip has received the Google Play Store so that users can install Android apps easily.
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Google Now on Tap gets quick actions, nearby places and more in latest update
Google is rolling out an update to its popular Now on Tap feature that was introduced with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The latest update adds an array of shortcuts along with a tab for nearby places.
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Android N Developer Preview 4 with final APIs released
Google has released developer preview 4 for Android ‘N’ for compatible Nexus devices, ahead of the final release of the update. The update doesn’t add any other new features, but it has final Android N SDK with final APIs (API level 24). The SDK lets you develop with the Android N APIs and build and test on the new platform, for new features such as Multi-window support, direct-reply notifications, and others. Continue reading “Android N Developer Preview 4 with final APIs released”
Google makes ‘Now on Tap’ feature independent of ‘Now cards’
If your phone has Android’s Marshmallow and you have been using Google’s ‘Now on Tap’ feature, then you already know that without enabling the ‘Now cards’ you cannot use the feature. Continue reading “Google makes ‘Now on Tap’ feature independent of ‘Now cards’”
Google Nearby for Android now suggests apps and websites based on your location
Google has rolled out Nearby feature for Android to recommend you apps and websites based on your current location. The feature uses GPS and Bluetooth to open applications before you know you need them.
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Google said to follow Apple and offer larger revenue cuts for developers
Earlier today, Apple detailed a number of changes that are coming to its App Store which includes a 85-15 percent revenue cut. Now, Google is following Apple’s bandwagon and tweaking Play Store revenue policy, according to a latest report from Re/code.
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Android Marshmallow is now present on 10.1% of all Android devices
Google is out with Android distribution numbers for the month of May. Android Marshmallow is now present on 10.1% of all Android devices, up from 7.5% since last month.
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Google rolls out June Android security update for Nexus devices
Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Nexus devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The latest update this month fixes several critical issues, including issues in Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Qualcomm Video, Sound, GPU and Wi-Fi Drivers, Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Mediaserver and more. Continue reading “Google rolls out June Android security update for Nexus devices”
Google shows off how Android apps run on Chromebooks in this video
Google confirmed last month that Android apps are coming to Chrome OS. Now Google has released a video of a developer presentation that shows how the Play Store and Android apps will run on Chromebooks.
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Google won’t make its own Nexus phone, but will be “more opinionated” about design to OEMs: Pichai
Google has no plans whatsoever to make its own Nexus phone, which is that the company still want other OEMs to make Nexus devices for them and Google would “thoughtfully add more features on top of Android” for Nexus. Continue reading “Google won’t make its own Nexus phone, but will be “more opinionated” about design to OEMs: Pichai”
Google Maps beta now on Google Play, v9.27 adds 2 new notification settings and more
Google Maps beta app is now available through the Google Play. You can sign up to be a beta testers for the unreleased version of the Maps app. Continue reading “Google Maps beta now on Google Play, v9.27 adds 2 new notification settings and more”
Google My Account gets a makeover, will now help you find your lost phone
Google has revamped its My Account service that was launched last year. The service which allow users to control the settings related to their privacy and data, will now include a feature that helps users find their lost or stolen phone.
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