There were rumors at the end of last month that Google is replacing its Nexus line of devices with high-end Android Silver phones. Last week, Chromium code of Nexus 6 and Nexus 8 were spotted online on the Code Review page. Today, popular Twitter leaker @evleaks has revealed that Google is planning to scrap its Nexus line and hence we will not see a Nexus 6.
Continue reading “Google’s Android Silver may launch Feb 2015, Snapdragon 810-powered LG handset to be one of the first?”
Apple and Google’s Motorola Mobility reached a truce agreeing to dismiss all patent-infringement claims against each other. Both these companies agreed to work together in some areas of patent reform, but this agreement doesn’t include a cross license for the patents. Last month Google, Apple, Intel and Adobe Systems settled a class-action lawsuit. Apple had already settled their patent suits with HTC and Nokia. Continue reading “Apple, Google dismiss Motorola-related patent suits”
Gmail is the most popular and largest email service that is used across the globe. The email client from Google has surpassed 1 billion downloads on Android.
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Google is now improving its payment system for Google Play Store. The company is adding PayPal as new payment option which will enable users to pay for apps, movies, games and books. This is the first time Google has integrated PayPal as its app payment option.
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Google Glass extended its Explorer program and launched them for sale to general public in the US yesterday. The company has today released an update to the Android MyGlass app.
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Google has enhanced offering on its iOS app and added several features. The recent 4.0 updates brings improved voice question capabilities that allows users to ask Google basic questions like “What is the weather” and so on. Conversations are initiated with “Ok Google” command. This feature was already available on Android devices.
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Nexus 6 and Nexus 8 is inching closer to reality as per a source code update. Google is working on its next flagship smartphone and tablet as per several leaks and references.
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Now, anyone living in the US can buy Google’s flagship wearable product, the Google Glass. Google opened sales of Glass to the US public for one day in April, making it briefly available to people. The company also launched a try and buy program for potential Glass buyers. However, this time the Explorer Program is not limited for a specific period or to specific people such as developers.
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Google has launched brand new Snap Cases for the Nexus 5 users. Priced at $29.99, the Snap Cases are sleek and will protect your beloved Nexus 5 from dust, scratch and might even protect it after several drops.
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Google is about to give its email client Gmail a major makeover, as per fresh reports from Geek.com. Leaked images of the Gmail for web is getting a similar look to that of the mobile app.
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Remember when Google won the lawsuit against Oracle for Android’s copyright infringement on Java? That ruling, which was from a Districts court in San Francisco, has been overruled by a Federal Appeals court, which has practically rubbished the former’s decision. The new ruling states that Oracle’s Java APIs, the ones it acquired as a part of its Sun Microsystems acquisition, do fall under copyright and hence, a new trial on fair use and damages will follow. This is a big blow to Google, purveyor of the omnipresent Android operating system, as it would need to face a fresh set of trials, again. Oracle, on the other hand, will see this as an opportunity to get back at the Mountain View company.
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Recently a Google devices codenamed Flounder appeared on Chrome Issue tracker. Now the codename has appeared on Android 4.4.3 (KitKat MR2) Changelog. Google usually uses fish-themed codenames for their Nexus devices such as Hammerhead, Tilapia, Manta etc. So it is clear that this would be the next Nexus device. The changelog also confirms that HTC will manufacture the device. Continue reading “HTC-built Nexus device codenamed Flounder confirmed in AOSP Changelog”
Google has pumped up more power into its mobile apps on Android and iOS. For starters, the company has added support to save maps for offline viewing. Users can now save and even name multiple maps by signing in through Gmail account and access them later when in need.
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With an aim to enhance it offerings on Google Glass, Google is planning to roll out Google Wallet to Google Glass. According to a TechCrunch’s source, the feature will reportedly allow Glass wearers to send money to by a simple voice command.
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Google is on a roll these days when it comes to updating its Search app on Android. Last week, the company added parking card to Google Now which enables users to find their exact parking location and yesterday it added offline support.
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