Android Pay, the mobile based payment system that lets you use gift cards, loyalty cards and special offers on your phone is now rolling out across the US at over a million destinations. Continue reading “Android Pay roll out begins across the US”
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Google rolls out new Wallet app with revamped UI
Google has launched a brand new Wallet app in the Play Store. Instead of updating the existing Wallet app, the company has released a new one that has a different UI altogether.
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Google releases LMY48M Factory Images for bug fixes for Nexus devices
Google has released new LMY48M factory images for Nexus 6, Nexus 9 (LTE and WiFi), Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2013, WiFi), Nexus 10, and Nexus 4 devices that fixes minor security issues and bugs. Google released LMY48I factory images with Stagefright security patches for these devices last month. Continue reading “Google releases LMY48M Factory Images for bug fixes for Nexus devices”
Lollipop now running on 21% of Android devices
Google has released its monthly Android distribution update for the month of September. The latest numbers reveal that Android Lollipop is now present on 21% of all Android devices. This is up from 18.1% since last month and 10% in May.
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Pre-orders for new Nexus devices tipped to start from October 13th
Rumors about the the upcoming Nexus devices just keep surfacing everyday. Today, a fresh one suggests that both the Nexus devices will be available for pre-order from October 13th.
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Google Play Store in India now boasts of apps and games starting at Rs. 10
Google has reduced prices of various popular apps and games in Indian Play Store. The apps have received a major price cut and they now start from as low as Rs 10.
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LG Nexus 5 (2015) aka Nexus 5X final design by Google leaks in new image?
There have already been several leaks about Google’s anticipated LG-made Nexus smartphone. We have seen some purported render images, as well as an alleged live image showcasing back of the handset. Continue reading “LG Nexus 5 (2015) aka Nexus 5X final design by Google leaks in new image?”
Google introduces standalone Street View app for Android and iOS
Google Maps’s popular feature Street View is now available as a standalone app on Android and iOS. The app that is being updated to version 2.0 comes with some handy features.
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LG Nexus 5X expected to launch on 29th September, priced $399 onwards
The next generation Nexus smartphone is nigh and it seems that we finally have a data and final naming in place for it. This is the first time that Google is expected to have multiple smartphones launch as part of the Nexus series with Huawei bringing a larger 6 inch device. Today’s leak however focusses on LG’s 5 inch sized Nexus 5 replacement. Continue reading “LG Nexus 5X expected to launch on 29th September, priced $399 onwards”
Google Docs gets voice dictation, research tool, templates and more in latest update
Google has updated Google Docs with a bunch of important features that makes it easier to get your work done. The latest update brings voice dictation to Google Docs.
Google rolls out revamped logo, icons and animations across web and Android apps
Earlier this week, Google redesigned its logo as the company got restructured under a new parent company called Alphablet. Now, Google has announced that it has started rolling out redesigned logos and icons of several of its apps on web and Android.
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Google planning two new Nexus smartphones launch on September 29: Report
Google is reportedly set to unveil the two new Nexus smartphones later this month on September 29. Continue reading “Google planning two new Nexus smartphones launch on September 29: Report”
Google’s new logo depicts evolving ‘brand identity’
Last month, Google as company got restructured under a new parent company called Alphablet and Sundar Pichai was promoted from SVP Products to Google CEO. Now, the firm has brought one more change and it is the all new Google logo. Continue reading “Google’s new logo depicts evolving ‘brand identity’”
Google Maps for Android updated with enhanced navigation UI and new popular times chart
Google Maps for Android has received an update that brings improvement to the navigation UI. The latest update that bumps the Maps to version 9.14 brings a revamped UI just a week after it added businesses and Street view thumbnails.
Google introduces Android Wear smartwatch support for iPhone
Google has finally launched Android Wear app for iOS, so that Android Wear smartwatches will now work with Apple iPhone 5 or above (with iOS 8.2 or later). Once paired, it offers alerts for calls, messages and notifications and syncs you fitness data, but it currently doesn’t have support for third-party apps and integrates only with Google Apps like Google Search, Calendar and Gmail. It supports third-party watch faces though, unlike Apple Watch. It also lets you use ‘Ok Google’ voice commands to set Google Now reminders, open the Weather app, set timers, and more. Continue reading “Google introduces Android Wear smartwatch support for iPhone”