Google has already started loading its various apps with new elements and features of Android 5.0 Lollipop. Today, the company is testing Material Design for mobile web search.
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Google’s Sundar Pichai said to oversee Google+, Search and other major products
Sundar Pichai, who is currently Senior Vice President at Google, overseeing Chrome, Android, and Google Apps will be overseeing research, search, maps, Google+, commerce and ads, in addition to the products he already handles, according to reports from Recode and Reuters. Six executives who previously reported to Larry Page, including the heads of research, social media and search, will now report to Pichai, says Recode.
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Google Earth for Android gets improved 3D experience, faster map updates and more
Google has released a major update to Google Earth on Android by enhancing the 3D rendering technology. This is the biggest feature of the latest update that further highlights mountains, cities, rivers in the map.
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Google rolls out new standalone email app “Inbox”
Google has introduced Inbox, a new email app that is touted as an alternative and not a replacement to Gmail. Available on Android, iOS and the Web, main aim of the app is to sort and organize emails.
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Google Play Music updated with Material Design UI, integrates Songza
Songza, the music streaming service that was acquired by Google in July has been integrated into Play Music. Songza’s key feature- contextual playlist that are pre set with activities like driving, working out or waking up are now added to Play Music.
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Google Play Music with Material Design leaked in screenshots
Google Play Music is gearing up to receive the Material Design feature from Android 5.0 Lollipop. Earlier this month, we saw Play Store receiving the update with revamped UI and bold use of color palette. Now, some leaked screenshots show the Material Design update for Google Play Music.
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Gmail 5.0 for Android to support Yahoo, Outlook and other email accounts
Google is planning to release Gmail v5.0 for Android with support for all other email accounts like Yahoo and Outlook, a leaked promo video reveals. You can switch between either accounts by a simple swipe or by touching the account drop down, reveals the video. The app has material design, which is obvious since the upcoming Android 5.0 (Lollipop) update with Material Design UI is around the corner. This has rounded avatars, refreshed iconography and more. Continue reading “Gmail 5.0 for Android to support Yahoo, Outlook and other email accounts”
Google releases Android 5.0 Lollipop SDK and Nexus preview images
Google has released official SDK for recently launched Android 5.0 Lollipop. In addition, the company has also updated developer preview images for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013).
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Google Nexus 9 India Prices Revealed on Play Store, coming soon
In case you are looking forward to buying the latest Nexus tablet from Google in India, we have some good news to share. We just spotted the Google Nexus 9 as coming soon on the India Play Store and the price for the 16GB Wi-Fi only version is listed as Rs.28900 which is a good deal considering the US pricing is $399 but taxes and shipping will bring the price to roughly about Rs.27000 and duties could end up making it even costlier. It seems like the 32GB Wi-Fi only version will not be coming to India. The Google Nexus 9 is made my HTC and packs a 8.9 inch display and is powered by a Nvidia Tegra K1 chip and runs on the latest version of Android 5.0 Lollipop.
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Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 to get Android 5.0 Lollipop on November 3, other devices to follow: Report
Google announced Android 5.0 Lollipop two days back and said that it will begin to roll out “in coming weeks”. However, a new report is now claiming that the Lollipop update will roll out to Nexus 7 (2012), Nexus 7 (2013) and Nexus 10 on November 3.
Google Play downloads surpass Apple App Store by 60%: Report
Google Play Store downloads exceeded that of Apple App Store by 60% as compared to the same time last year, according to a latest report by App Annie. The mobile research company revealed that Apple App Store generated 60% higher revenue than Google Play Store.
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HTC announces Android 5.0 Lollipop update coming to One (M8) and (M7)
HTC has confirmed that the Android 5.0 Lollipop update is coming to One (M8) and (M7). The company has revealed that both the smartphones will receive the update “within 90 days of receiving final software from Google.”
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Google Nexus 6 coming to 28 countries including India starting 2014-end
Google introduced the Nexus 6, the latest flagship Nexus smartphone made by Motorola few hours back. Today Motorola has confirmed that the Nexus 6 will roll in 28 countries, including India, across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America starting later this year. The Nexus 6 is the first smartphone made by Motorola and it is based on the design of the New Motorola Moto X. Continue reading “Google Nexus 6 coming to 28 countries including India starting 2014-end”
Nexus 4 will get Android 5.0 Lollipop update
Google unveiled Android 5.0 Lollipop today along with the Nexus 6 smartphone and Nexus 9 tablet. In its announcement post, Google had mentioned that the Lollipop update will come to Nexus 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices.
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Android 5.0 Lollipop SDK to be available for download on October 17th
Google announced Android 5.0 Lollipop today along with Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player. The company is gearing up to release a set of preview images of Android 5.0 on October 17th.
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