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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Google is adding a new feature to its mobile apps on Android and iPhone that will let users discover new places. Dubbed as ‘Explore’ the feature offers users about important and happening places nearby their destination.
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Google has started rolling out Material Design UI to Play Store. The version 4.9.13. of the Google Play Store on Android now gets Material Design inspired overhaul which gives app, game, and other listings a revamp. The update comes a week after screenshots of the Play Store redesign were leaked.
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Google has launched Google Maps in Hindi, in a bid to make them more accessible to users across the globe especially India. Available on Android and desktop, Google Maps will now show names of the cities, localities, important roads along with popular points and important places in Hindi.
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Google will stop labelling games with in app purchases as free. The move comes from the company after pressure from the EU. Starting in late September, games will no longer be termed as free if they include in-app purchases and that it will also require payment verification before each purchase.
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Soon after updating its iPhone app for Maps, Google has added several features for Maps on Android. The version 8.2 gets brings voice controls for vehicle navigation. This will be helpful for users while driving as they can ask several questions like – how is the traffic, how much time for the destination and so on.
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Google has released Chrome 36 for Android with several features along with some improvements. The update brings better text rendering for non mobile optimized sites. Also, Chrome for Android now gets display doodles on new tab pages.
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Google Wallet has updated its mobile apps for Android and iOS with several features. For starters, users can now manage gift cards and redeem them. They can can store their gift cards within the app simply by taking a photo of the barcode or typing the info in. The app already did the same thing for loyalty cards.
Yesterday there was a report that Celkon and Intex are the new handset partners for Google’s Android One project. Now, fresh reports are stating that Google will subsidize the handsets to give them a price tag below $100 (Rs 6000).
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In a bid to improve your search result on mobile, Google has added a new feature. The latest update will now alert users if a certain website is not compatible with their Android smartphone or tablet.
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