Looks like we will have to wait a bit longer to check out Google’s modular smartphone concept, Project Ara. The company has announced that Project Ara is getting delayed till 2016.
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Lava Pixel V1 (Android One) Review
Google last month launched its latest Android One smartphone with Lava dubbed the Pixel V1 at Rs. 11,350. After devices from three OEM partners – Micromax, Karbonn and Spice – last year, this is company’s first large-screen (5.5-inch) Android One smartphone above Rs. 10,000 in India. Continue reading “Lava Pixel V1 (Android One) Review”
Google rolls out standalone Hangouts website
Google has finally launched a dedicated website for Hangouts. With the latest web client, users will not have to depend on Google+ or Gmail to access the messaging and video chat service.
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Google teases possible Android M names in a new video
Google announced Android M in May this year at the I/O conference. There has been a number of guesses and speculation about what will Google name its latest Android OS. Now, the company has released a new video that hints at possible names for Android M.
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Stagefright bug still haunting Android devices, Google to release another security patch
The Stagefright vulnerability threat that was said to affect 95% of Android devices is being too stubborn and not ready to leave. Researchers from Exodus Intelligence has discovered a flaw in the security patch fix that was released by Google.
Google’s new Android Experiments site showcases unique apps for mobile devices
Google has launched Android Experiments, a new website that showcases unique and innovative apps for Android devices such as smartphones, tablets, and Android Wear smartwatches.
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Google planning an affiliate program for Google Play, just like Apple: Report
Google is reportedly planning to launch an affiliate program for the Google Play, just like Apple. Continue reading “Google planning an affiliate program for Google Play, just like Apple: Report”
Google Nexus 6 Refurbished and Unboxed units to go on sale Aug 12 on Overcart from Rs. 25990
Online retailer Overcart has announced that it will be selling refurbished and unboxed units of the Google Nexus 6 smartphone. It will be available for purchase tomorrow, August 12th at a starting price of Rs. 25,990. It will be covered under a six-month manufacturer warranty from the manufacturer, says the company. Google Nexus 6 got a price cut in India recently and is available starting at Rs. 29,999 from Flipkart. Continue reading “Google Nexus 6 Refurbished and Unboxed units to go on sale Aug 12 on Overcart from Rs. 25990”
Google plans to bring Vulkan 3D graphics rendering API to future Android versions
Google on Monday announced that it is working to bring Vulkan’s 3D graphics rendering support to future version of Android. Continue reading “Google plans to bring Vulkan 3D graphics rendering API to future Android versions”
Google Hangouts 4.0 for Android brings material design UI, new features and improvements
Google has finally started rolling out Hangouts 4.0 for Android after it was leaked in June. It brings material design UI, improved message delivery speed and new features such as option to use Hangouts on Android Wear to send a Hangouts message using your smartwatch, outbound caller ID that lets you use your verified number as Caller ID so your friends know who is calling and more. It also brings back custom status messages. Continue reading “Google Hangouts 4.0 for Android brings material design UI, new features and improvements”
Sundar Pichai gets promoted to CEO of Google as company gets restructured under Alphabet
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are starting a new company called Alphabet. While there’s nothing very remarkable in that, the real bombshell is that Google will now be rolled under Alphabet alongside other more ‘risky’ ventures. Under Alphabet, Google is expected to be a leaner entity with a focus on the core products that the company is famous for. Continue reading “Sundar Pichai gets promoted to CEO of Google as company gets restructured under Alphabet”
Google aims at launching Android One smartphones priced below Rs. 3000 in India (Updated)
Android One didn’t make much of a difference in the Indian market. Devices were decidedly low spec and the competition blew them out of the park in terms of quality, hardware offering just not the stock Android experience. Now, Google is all set to reboot the project. Continue reading “Google aims at launching Android One smartphones priced below Rs. 3000 in India (Updated)”
Google Maps for iOS receives new Night Mode feature
Google has introduced a new feature for Google Maps on iOS. The new feature is called Night Mode and it will make navigation a whole lot less strenuous on the eyes when people are driving at night or when its dark.
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LG Nexus (2015) may come with a fingerprint sensor
Rumors and reports about the LG Nexus (2015) have been looming the online world for quite sometime now. Today, a fresh report from Korea Herald says that the next generation LG Nexus will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor.
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Google Slides for Android can now share presentations directly to Hangout video calls
Google has updated Slides app for Android with the ability to share presentations via Hangouts video call. The update will let you start a presentation from your smartphone or tablet instantly.
