Google Play has introduces age based rating system for apps and games in Google Play Store. The new system will allow app submissions to be reviewed by staff and enable developers to complete a content rating questionnaire for each of their apps and games to receive objective content ratings.
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Google Street View adds 31 new Indian Archaeological sites
Google is offering a treat for history lovers and online explorers. The company has added 31 new Indian Archaeological sites and monuments on Google Maps and the Google Cultural Institute.
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Google Now update adds ability to send hangout message with voice command
Google Now has received an update on Android that will make it easy to send out a message. Users can now “send a Hangout Message” using simple voice commands.
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YouTube videos are getting interactive cards
YouTube has introduced interactive cards that will replace annotations on both mobile and desktop. The feature that was showed off in June is now going live.
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Chromecast can now be controlled with TV Remote
Chromecast streaming dongle can now be controlled via your TV’s remote. Users can now play and pause video content on the Chromecast that makes it easier to control.
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Google working on an open API for Google Now
Google is reportedly planning to work on an open API for Google Now that will allow any third-party app to display information through the service.
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YouTube said to launch subscription video service
YouTube launched a music subscription service Music Key for Android and iOS in November last years. Now, it seems like YouTube is expanding its subscription service to video.
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Google Messenger for Android gets animated GIF and Widget support
Google has updated its Messenger app for Android to version 1.2 that brings support for animated GIF. With this feature you can now send and receive animated GIFs through messages. The update also brings support for widgets in the lockscreen and the homescreen. Check out the complete changelog of the update below. Continue reading “Google Messenger for Android gets animated GIF and Widget support”
Google likely to launch a VPN service for Android
Google is expected to introduce its own VPN service for Android, according to a report from Pocketables. The possibility of the a VPN was spotted on a user’s recently updated Nexus 6 now running Android 5.1 Lollipop.
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Google releases reference sample for multi device app
Google has released reference sample for multi device app. The sample is a multi-device application called Universal Music Player that offers a continuous experience across Android, Android Wear, Android Auto, and Google Cast devices.
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InMobi CEO Naveen Tewari denies Google’s acquisition talks
Yesterday it was reported by The Economic Times that Google is looking forward to buy Indian mobile ad network firm InMobi. However, InMobi CEO, Naveen Tewari has spoken out and denied the acquisition talks.
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Google said to bring USB Type-C to future Android phones
Google has announced that it will bring USB Type-C support to future Android phones. Product manager, at Google Adam Rodriguez said that the the company was committed to the new spec and that future Chromebooks and Android phones could see its adoption in the near future.
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Google unveils Chromebook Pixel notebook, price starts $999, launches new Google Store
Google has taken wraps off the new Chromebook Pixel, a high end notebook that runs on Chrome OS. Similar to the original design, the new Chromebook Pixel sports an aluminium design.
World’s first Google store launches in London
Apple already have several around the world, Samsung are getting in on the act and Microsoft have their stores in the US as well so it’s only fitting that the world’s number one search company, Google, has joined in the act with the opening of its first global retail store in London. Continue reading “World’s first Google store launches in London”
Android Wear could get gesture control and WiFi support in new update
Android Wear is expected to get a couple of important features in next update, as per a report from The Verge. The new update will bring gesture control and WiFi support to Android Wear.
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