Luxottica helping Google build new Google Glass

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Luxottica, the Italian eyewear company is working along with Google to help develop the new Google Glass. The chief executive of the company said that the new Google Glass is in the works and will be revealed soon.

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Yahoo is looking to compete with Siri, Google Now and Cortana

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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer thinks that Yahoo can take on mobile search/personal assistants such as Apple’s Siri, Google’s Google Now and Microsoft’s Cortana.

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Google Keep on Android Wear smartwatches brings voice-note dictation and more

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Google has updated its note-taking app ‘Google Keep’ for Android with the ability to view and create notes from you Android Wear smartwatches. Continue reading “Google Keep on Android Wear smartwatches brings voice-note dictation and more”

Google unveils Project Fi, a network of networks, for Nexus 6 owners

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Google has just unveiled Project Fi, the Mountain View company’s most ambitious foray into the world of mobile networks and carriers. Termed a “network of networks”, Project Fi is all about making connectivity seamless, which Google hopes to achieve by letting you access multiple networks at the same time, mainly by taking technology out of the way of the experience. The “network of networks” currently works only on the Nexus 6, which has support for most of the 4G networks around the world and will house the special SIM which, in the US, will support two 4G capable networks, T-Mobile and Sprint. With an unbelievably simple plan, Google hopes to make connectivity, with international roaming in 120+ countries enabled, less of a hassle.

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Android Wear companion app gets updated to v1.1, brings mutiple watch support and more

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In-line with Android Wear firmware update announcement on Monday, Google on Tuesday started pushing out an updated Android Wear companion app (v1.1) to users, which brings support for multiple Android Wear watches, and list of new features along with major visual and functional improvements.

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Google pushes ‘mobile-friendly’ search rankings for smartphones

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Google’s planned mobile-friendly update is finally out. The Search giant announced that the update has begun to roll out globally starting Tuesday. Continue reading “Google pushes ‘mobile-friendly’ search rankings for smartphones”

Google to reportedly launch its own wireless service starting today

After months of reports and rumors, Google is gearing up to launch its own wireless service much earlier than anticipated, as per a latest report from The Wall Street Journal.

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Android Wear gets Wi-Fi support, always-on apps, hand-drawn emojis and more

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Google on Monday announced its ‘more helpful’ Android Wear update that will bring Wi-Fi support, always-on apps, gesture controls and more to your smartwatch. Continue reading “Android Wear gets Wi-Fi support, always-on apps, hand-drawn emojis and more”

Google Nexus 4, Nexus 7 receiving Android 5.1 Lollipop OTA update in India

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Google Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 users have started receiving the Android 5.1 Lollipop OTA update in India. Continue reading “Google Nexus 4, Nexus 7 receiving Android 5.1 Lollipop OTA update in India”

Google to release Android 5.1.1 update for Nexus 7 (2013) and Nexus 9 soon

Google recently released factory images for Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2013) and Necus 7 (2013) LTE. Now it looks like the Nexus 7 (2013) and Nexus 9 will soon get Android 5.1.1.

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Google adds the ability to install apps directly from search

Google is now adding a new feature that will allow users to install apps straight from search results. The app-install buttons will appear alongside links to normal websites and tapping on these buttons will take them to the Google Play store where they can install your app, then continue straight on to the right content within it.

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Google announces ‘Works with Cardboard’ certification program

Google has announced the launch of’Works with Cardboard’ certification program. It gives developers and manufacturers the tools to make any VR viewer compatible with any Cardboard app.

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Google Chrome for iOS updated with Today Widget, app extensions and more

Google has updated its Chrome browser for iOS with a number of new features. The latest update takes Google Chrome to version 42 and adds Today section in the Notification Center widget, app extensions for 1Password and LastPass and more.

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Android For Work app launched for pre-Lollipop devices

Google has launched Android For Work app for pre-Lollipop devices. The app allows business users to securely access their contacts, docs, sheets, slides,Chrome, camera, email, calendar and files in a managed IT environment, on devices running Android 4.0 or newer.

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