Google has appointed Amit Singh as the Vice President of business and operations for virtual reality (VR) division. He moves to VR after heading Google for Work for almost 2 years.
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Google has started rolling out a new Play Store update that lets you join or leave beta. The latest update bumps Play Store version to v6.7.
Google is looking forward to implement HTML5 by default in Chrome by the end of Q4 2016. The company will continue the removal of Flash for the browser .
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Google has big plans for its Project Tango and wants to use the technology for indoor 3D mapping, according to a report from Bloomberg.
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Just yesterday, it was reported that Google will introduce a standalone Android VR headset at the I/O conference next week. Now, a reference of Android VR” placeholder has been spotted in Google’s Play Developer Console
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Google has apparently delayed its own version of 3D touch technology for Android. A new report from Re/Code states that the pressure sensitive technology feature will not be a part of the initial Android N release.
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Google has released Gboard, a new keyboard app for iOS devices that lets you search and send information, GIFs, emojis and more. You can also use Glide Typing by sliding your finger from key to key instead of tapping. Continue reading “Google launches Gboard keyboard for iPhone and iPad”
Google is tipped to add an important feature to its Camera app. It has surfaced that Google is working on bringing support for RAW photos for next update that bumps the app to v3.2.
Google had rolled out shared albums for Google Photos in December last year. Now, the company is adding the ability for users to comment on photos in shared albums.
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Rumors about Google’s upcoming standalone virtual reality (VR) headset started earlier this year. Now former tech journalist Peter Rojas says that the Android VR headset will be announced at the Google I/O that starts on May 18th. He also said that the headset will not be as powerful as the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift, but it will be more powerful compared to the Gear VR that requires a smartphone. Continue reading “Google Android VR standalone headset expected to be announced at I/O next week”
YouTube has secretly launched a new in-app messenger for small group of users. The instant messaging service is aimed at making it easier for users to share videos.
Earlier in March it was reported that Google is working on Amazon Echo competitor. Now a new report from Re/Code is giving some additional inputs on the upcoming device from Google. Continue reading “Google Chirp is said to be Amazon’s Echo rival”
Google has released a new update for Android app that brings Tap to Translate to instantly translate text within any app on your Android phone using the new Tap To Translate button that appears once you copy . This was first announced last year for Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) devices and is now available for devices running Android 4.2 (Jellybean) and later.
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Google is now directly offering OTA (over the air) files for Nexus devices. With the latest inclusion Nexus owners can download links to OTA update files in addition to the full factory images.
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Google has launched RailWire free WiFi service across five more railway stations in India. The service under which Indian Railways, RailTel and Google provide free WiFi to passengers has now expanded to Ujjain, Jaipur, Patna, Guwahati and Allahabad railway stations.
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