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.

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World’s first Google store launches in London

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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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Google likely to include ‘Multi-Window’ support in future Android updates

It seems like Google might add a Multi-Window’ support in future Android updates. The possibility of the new feature has been spotted on Google’s AOSP framework commit.

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Google releases Android 5.1 factory images for Nexus 5, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi)

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Google has released factory images of Android 5.1 (Lollipop) for Nexus 5, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (WiFi) devices, soon after it announced the update officially. Since the Nexus 5 did not get the Android 5.0.2 update, it will be directly updated to Android 5.1 (LMY47D).  Continue reading “Google releases Android 5.1 factory images for Nexus 5, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi)”

Google rolls out Android 5.1 with support for HD voice, multi SIM and more

Google has started rolling out its first update to Android 5.0 Lollipop. The latest update bumps the Lollipop version to 5.1 and brings some important feature to the latest Android OS.

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Google Hangouts for Android updated with minor UI tweaks, contact cards and more

Google has updated Hangouts for Android with a couple of features. The latest update bumps the Hangouts version to 3.0 and brings some UI changes along with new contact cards.

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Google’s wireless service likely to work only on Nexus 6

Google confirmed that it is working on a wireless service this week. Now a new report from The Wall Street Journal is stating that the new wireless service will work only on Nexus 6.

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