Indian Railways, RailTel and Google have launched free WiFi in three more stations – Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Kachiguda (Telangana) & Raipur (Chhattisgarh) in India. It was launched at the Mumbai Central station earlier this year and was expanded to 9 more train stations last month. Continue reading “Google RailWire free Wi-Fi launched in 3 more stations in India”
Google is updating Slides with a couple of unique features. The Google Slides app is getting a Q&A feature that allows audience members submit questions to a speaker throughout a presentation.
Continue reading “Google Slides updated with Q&A, laser pointer and more”
After several reports, Google has finally launched carrier billing for its Google Play Store in India officially, starting with Idea Cellular. This lets you pay for apps, games, and books on Google Play directly from your pre-paid or post-paid account. “If you have chosen a post-paid plan you will see your purchases on your billing statements labelled easily under Google Play purchases,” said Google. Continue reading “Google Play carrier billing officially launched for Idea customers in India”
Google is out with Android distribution numbers for the month of May. Marshmallow 6.0 is continuing to increase its share and is now present on 7.5% of Android devices, up from 4.6% in April. Continue reading “Android Marshmallow adoption hits 7.5%, Lollipop drops to 35.6%”
Google has teamed up with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to make self driving cars. This marks the first time Google has entered into a direct partnership with automakers.
Continue reading “Google teams up with Fiat to make 100 self driving cars”
Google has acquired Synergyse training service specifically for Google Apps for Work. The company plans to integrate Synergize Training into Google Apps “later this year.”
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Google Keyboard has received a major update with new features and improvements. The update that bumps the app to V5.0 brings one-handed mode, new gestures, UI tweaks and more.
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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 Debuggerd, Qualcomm TrustZone, Qualcomm Wi-Fi Driver, NVIDIA Video Driver, Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Mediaserver and more. Continue reading “Google rolls out May Android security update for Nexus devices”
Google is testing a new Material Design makeover for YouTube on the Web. The refreshed UI is being currently tested on small group of users.
Continue reading “YouTube is testing Material Deign UI for Web”
Google has filed patent for an electronic device that can be directly injected into the eyeballs and replace the lens. The patent was filed in 2014 and published last week. Continue reading “Google patents an electronic device to inject directly into eyes for better vision”
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has written his first “Founder’s Letter” that talks about his future vision of the company’s future. He said that the company is working towards creating a smart assistant that can follow you anywhere.
Google has appointed former Motorola executive Rick Osterloh to head its new hardware division. The new hardware division will be responsible for Nexus, Chromecast, OnHub, Pixel C, Chromebook, Glass, and more.
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HP has announced a high end Chromebook 13 which is ultra thin and features an anodized aluminum chassis. The Chromebook 13 sports a 13.3-inch QHD display running at 3,200 x 1800 resolution. Continue reading “HP Chromebook 13 with QHD display, Intel Core M processor announced, starts at $499”
A report from earlier this year said that Google will release two Nexus devices this year, both made by HTC. Now @evleaks has said that those two smartphones are called M1 and S1 internally. Android Police further states that HTC’s internal model numbers are probably based upon the codenames Marlin and Sailfish, named after aquatic life. An earlier rumor revealed different, codenames T50 and T55. Continue reading “HTC working on M1 and S1 Nexus devices, Nexus phone with Snapdragon 820, 4GB RAM surfaces”
In a bid to make it easier for users to switch watch bands, Google has introduced Snap-And-Go MODE for Android Wear. Continue reading “Google debuts Snap-And-Go MODE Watch Bands for Android Wear, starts at $49.99”
