Google has released updated images of the Android L developer preview. The new images weigh in as build LPV81C and are still only available to the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi. This is an upgrade from the LPV79 build that was released in late June.
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YouTube is bringing some new tweaks to playlist management in the latest update. The version 5.9.0.10 now gets a contextual menu that provides quicker access to pre-existing features. An action overflow button will appear next to each result at the time of searching for a playlist.
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Google has updated Google Search with a bunch of new features. The version 3.6 adds the ability for developers to deep link app information through Android’s linking API. However, these features require developers to implement them first within their apps. Additionally, the Search app hints at Google working on a hands-free mode. It would introduce a new interface for when you are driving to offer you a simple and less cluttered interface.
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Google’s YouTube has acquired a mobile-video app maker Directr for an undisclosed sum. The app is used by small businesses to create marketing promotional videos. Directr team will integrate into YouTube’s video ads division as a result of the acquisition.
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Google has bought messaging client Emu for an undisclosed sum. The messaging app that adds context to conversations will shut down on August 25th as a result of the acquisition.
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Google is continuing to remove old Google Play Edition devices from the Play Store. Last month, it took down devices like Sony Xperia Z Ultra, LG G Pad 8.3 and HTC One (M7) from the Play Store. Today, Google has announced that it has dropped Samsung Galaxy S4 from the list as well.
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Google is reportedly preparing a tool that will allows Nexus 5 owners to get customized cases for their phone. Dubbed as ‘Google Workshop’ the tool will also offer a live wallpaper as per users choice along with the case.
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Google Now Launcher arrived along with the Google Nexus 5 running Android 4.4 (KitKat) so that you can directly access Google Now from the home screen. Back in February Google released the Google Now Launcher on Google Play for its Nexus and Google Play Edition devices running Android 4.4 (KitKat). Today Google has released the Google Now Launcher for all devices running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or higher. Even though you could side-load Google Now launcher APK on other devices before, the Google Play app would offer you instant updates. Continue reading “Google Now Launcher now available for all devices running Android 4.1 or higher”
Google has been constantly updating Google Now for better search results. Today, another update to Google Now brings information about your hotel stay and reservations.
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Google is developing a Knowledge graph tool that pulls data from Wikipedia to create interactive timelines based on the item being searched. The feature generates content from Wikipedia in a periodic manner about search queries.
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Yesterday, there were reports about Google and Motorola working on a large screen Nexus device that is code named Shamu. Today, a new report from The Information is adding more support to the previous report stating that the duo is in fact working on a “phablet sized device”.
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Google has added a brand new section to Play Store that is dedicated to offline games. Offline games are those which require no internet connection at the time of playing of them.
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Google has acquired 3D graphics start-up drawElements for an undisclosed amount. However, few reports are claiming that the deal is more than $10 million. As a result of the acquisition, drawElemnts team will join Google.
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Google’s Chromecast media streaming stick is turning one today. The $35 digital media streaming dongle has completed one year of casting YouTube videos, Netflix movies, Pandora playlists, and more to TV.
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After recently updating Google Play Store with Material Design elements, Google is now giving Chrome for beta a touch of Material Design. The version 37 brings a flat user interface that makes navigation simpler and more streamlined. In addition to a few UI tweaks, Chrome beta for Android also gets simplified sign-in process.
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