Google increases APK size limit on Play Store to 100MB

Google has increased the file size limitation for the APKs submitted on the Google Play Store. The company has doubled the Android app size limit on the Play store from 50MB to 100MB.

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Google tipped to launch 10.2 inch Pixel C Android tablet later this year

Google is set to announce two new Nexus devices today. Meanwhile, a fresh report is stating that the company is planning to launch a high-end 10.2-inch tablet later this year.

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Google Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P prices could start from $379 and $499

Huawei Nexus 6P leak

Google will introduce the LG-made Nexus 5X and Huawei-made Nexus 6P smartphones at an event in San Francisco in a few hours. Earlier rumors said that the LG Nexus 5X will start at $399, now a new report from Android Police says that the Nexus 5X will be priced from $379.99 (Rs. 25,250 approximately) onwards. It also says that the Nexus 6P will be priced from $499.99 (Rs. 33,220 approximately) onwards. Continue reading “Google Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P prices could start from $379 and $499”

YouTube’s ad-free subscription service tipped to launch on October 22nd

In April this year it was said that YouTube is working on an ad free video subscription service for the first time that will allows users to watch videos without any advertisement. Now, a new report claims that the video sharing platform will launch this service as early as next month.

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Google to install high-speed public Wi-Fi in 400 train stations across India

Google has officially announced a new project to provide high-speed public Wi-Fi in 400 train stations across India. The initiative was announced on the occasion of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S. headquarters and in line with the Digital India campaign.

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Huawei Nexus 6P presentation leak reveals metal unibody design, more specs and colors

Huawei Nexus 6P leak

Huawei Nexus 6P had leaked several times earlier, now Google’s presentation for September 29th event has been leaked (Via) revealing most of the details of the upcoming flagship. This confirms a 5.7-inch Quad HD screen, Snapdragon 810 v2.1 processor, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), USB Type-C connector, fingerprint sensor on the back and dual front-facing speakers. It also reveals that the smartphone will come with a metal unibody build and pack a 3450mAh battery.

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Google Nexus 5X (LG-H790 and LG-H791) visits FCC, reveals dimensions and LTE bands

The LG-made Google Nexus 5X (LG-H791) surfaced on Amazon.in earlier this week, and the press image surfaced a few days back, showing off the smartphone in Charcoal Black, Ice Blue and Quartz White colors, now the smartphone has visited the FCC (Via). This lists LG-H791 and LG-H790 models that confirm the dimensions, screen size and the LTE bands of the smartphone. Continue reading “Google Nexus 5X (LG-H790 and LG-H791) visits FCC, reveals dimensions and LTE bands”

Google Play Services 8.1 gets app invites, ambient mode maps and more

Google has updated Play Services that brings a number of new additions. The latest update which bumps the Play Services to 8.1 gets new APIs, app permissions and more.

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Android 6.0 Marshmallow to hit Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 on October 5th, says Telus

We are just days away from the official launch of the new Nexus devices. Meanwhile, some information regarding the software update for the existing Nexus phones has surfaced.

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LG Nexus 5X press renders reveal three color options

Another day another leak about the upcoming new LG Nexus 5X has surfaced. Leaked press renders of the LG Nexus 5X has revealed all the three color options of the phone.

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Gmail for Android gets block senders and unsubscribe option

Gmail for Android Block and Unsubscribe

Google has introduced two new features for Gmail. The new block feature lets you block specific email addresses and the unsubscribe option will enable you to opt out of eligible mailing lists directly from the Gmail app, which comes handy for unnecessary newsletters. Once you block someone, future emails from them will directly go to spam folder, skipping inbox, but you can unblock them anytime from the Settings. Continue reading “Gmail for Android gets block senders and unsubscribe option”

Google’s Clock app for Android gets gradually increasing volume, timer ringtone and more

Google Clock v4.2 for Android

Google published its Clock app for Android on Google Play Store back in June. Few hours back the app got updated to version 4.2 from version 4.0.2 that brings several new features and visual changes. Some of the visual changes that were spotted by Android police earlier this week, include accessibility of overflow menu button from all parts of the app, transparent navigation bar on compatible phones, smaller icons within the central floating action button and more. Continue reading “Google’s Clock app for Android gets gradually increasing volume, timer ringtone and more”

Huawei Nexus 6P design surfaces along with box design of Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X

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We’re only a few days away from the announcement of two new Nexus smartphones from Google. The first is the Nexus 6P that is built by Huawei and the second is the Nexus 5X built by LG.

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Google Android One expands to UAE, Infinix Hot 2 launched

Infinix Hot 2 X510

Google has expanded its Android One program to UAE. It has partnered with hardware manufacturer Infinix to launch Infinix Hot 2 Android One smartphone in the United Arab Emirates exclusively on Souq.com. Infinix Hot 2 was launched in Africa last month comes in 2GB RAM variant as well, but UAE gets only the 1GB RAM variant. Continue reading “Google Android One expands to UAE, Infinix Hot 2 launched”