Nexus 5 (2015) shows up on AnTuTu benchmark – Posts a high score of 85,530

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The upcoming Nexus 5 (2015) smartphone has shown up on the AnTuTu benchmark list after posting a really high score of 85,530. The handset is rumoured to be announced alongside one other Nexus device later this year.

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Android Wear major update next month tipped to bring watch-to-watch sharing and more

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Google’s Android Wear will reportedly get a new watch-to-watch sharing feature and interactive watch faces in a major update next month. Continue reading “Android Wear major update next month tipped to bring watch-to-watch sharing and more”

Google rolls out Ivy, experimental big number calculator app for iPhone and iPad

Google has released Ivy, an experimental big number calculator app for iPhone and iPad. The app lets you enter enter integers, rational, or floating point values.

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Huawei-made Nexus smartphone reportedly launching this fall

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Huawei’s first Nexus smartphone will launch this fall or sometime between late September and December of 2015, according to a report from The Information (Via). An earlier report from Android Police earlier this year said that there will be two Nexus smartphones this year, including one from Huawei. Continue reading “Huawei-made Nexus smartphone reportedly launching this fall”

Google launches Postmaster Tools to improve Gmail’s spams

With an aim to fight Gmail spams, Google has launched new Postmaster Tools. Gmail’s spam filter now uses an artificial neural network to detect and block “the especially sneaky spam.”

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Google updates Docs, Slides and Sheets for easier editing and reviewing

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets apps have received an update that focuses on improved editing features. With the latest tweak, users will be able to edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations more easily.

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Google releases first update for Android M Developer Preview

Google has rolled out Android M developer preview 2, its first update to the software since its announcement at the Google I/O earlier this year. The latest build includes a number of improvements and bug fixes based on developer feedback.

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Google Messenger gets location sharing, stickers and more

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Google has updated its Messenger app for Android to version 1.4 that brings support for location sharing, stickers, and quick scrolling. The location sharing in attach dialog lets you easily share your location, and the recipient gets a small image of the map with the location and a link to Google Maps. It also has a link to the business or POI’s web page if there is one. Continue reading “Google Messenger gets location sharing, stickers and more”

Google Maps v4.8.0 for iOS brings Share to Facebook and Messenger

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The latest Google Maps v4.8.0 brings users the ability to share places directly to Facebook and Messenger. It also brings about a few changes to the UI and a few bug fixes.

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Google Glass Enterprise Edition features detailed – Will have a larger prism, Intel Atom CPU and optional battery pack

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Google Glass Enterprise Edition which is also known internally as EE showed up on an FCC  listing earlier this month. Now we’ve received more information regarding the device, its features and specifications.

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Google releases wired Ethernet Adapter accessory for Chromecast at $15

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Google has released an accessory for Chromecast that lets it connect to your internet router directly. Priced at $15, the wired ‘Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast’ has Micro-USB port at one end and an AC power adaptor with standard RJ-45 port on the other end. Continue reading “Google releases wired Ethernet Adapter accessory for Chromecast at $15”

Is Google Play Music bug silently wiping your downloaded music too?

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Google’s Play Music app reportedly has a bug that apparently deletes your downloaded and cached music stored on the microSD card whenever your device gets reboot. Continue reading “Is Google Play Music bug silently wiping your downloaded music too?”

Google removes rogue BatteryBot Pro app from Play Store

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Google has removed a malicious application from the Play Store that had disguised itself as another app. The application that was removed is a rogue version of the app called BatteryBot Pro.

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Google Android One expands to Pakistan with QMobile A1

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Google has expanded its Android One program to Pakistan, which becomes the ninth country to get Android One smartphones officially after India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey and Myanmar. Google has partnered with QMobile to launch the QMobile A1 smartphone in the country. Continue reading “Google Android One expands to Pakistan with QMobile A1”