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Play Store update groups permissions, no longer requires user interaction for additions

Play Store Update Security

The latest update of the Android Play Store brought with it some sweeping changes on the permissions side of things that managed to slide under the radar for the most part. App permissions will now be grouped into permissions groups which makes it relatively easier for users to see what kind of information and capabilities an app can access your device. So far so good? An unfortunate caveat of this change is that with an application update, new permissions from a group can be requested without requiring approval from users. Continue reading “Play Store update groups permissions, no longer requires user interaction for additions”

Google to reportedly add ‘Nearby’ feature to Android

Google will soon launch a feature on Android that lets phones and tablets to automatically connect with nearby devices, according to Android Police. Dubbed as ‘Nearby’, the feature will interact with a friend’s phone or a smart device in your home.

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Google to reportedly buy music streaming app Songza for $15 million

Google is following Apple’s footsteps and eyeing to buy music streaming service Songza. According to a latest report from New York Post, Google is in talks to acquire Songza which feature over thousands of curated playlists for $15 million. The six-year-old service creates music mixes based on a variety of themes and factors, such as your current mood or the local weather forecast.

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Google Now adds alert for your stop on public transport

Google Now is allowing you to take your power naps during transit without the worry of missing your stop. The intelligent personal assistant from Google will now alert you when you reach your destination.

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Google Search now offers FIFA World Cup schedules, live scores and more

Google Search WorldCup 2014

Earlier this week Google Maps got Street View for 12 World Cup stadiums in Brazil. Now Google has introduced a new Google search feature for both mobile and web that would let you view schedules for Football world cup match schedules just by searching for world cup in Google. These schedules are set your own time, so that you can keep track of them easily. Continue reading “Google Search now offers FIFA World Cup schedules, live scores and more”

Google unveils Project Tango 3D prototype tablet with Tegra K1 processor for $1024

Reports that surfaced online last month suggested that Google is working  on tablets that boasts of advanced vision capabilities that can take precise 3D images of objects. Now, Google has made the tablets official by announcing a prototype for developers.

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Google Glass adds ‘Notification glance’ in the latest update

Google has updated Glass with an experimental feature that will make viewing notification simple. Dubbed as Notification Glance, the  feature enables Glass Explorers to simply look at the Glass to receive the notification. Prior to this users had to either tap on the touchpad or nod your head. Now, you can just glance at your screen.

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12 Football WorldCup Stadiums in Brazil now on Google Street View

Google is blending in the Brazil Football WorldCup fever in its own way. The search engine giant has added all the 12 WorldCup stadiums in Brazil on Street View. This feature will enable football enthusiast to explore the stadiums which will be hosts of the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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Android KitKat activation hits 13.6%, Jelly Bean down to 58.4%

It’s that time of the month when Google releases its monthly Android distribution numbers.  KitKat’s share is consistently increasing for the past two months and now, Google’s latest version of Android is present on 13.6% . This is up from 8.5% in May and 5.3% in April.

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Google Hangouts for Android to get custom notification and SMS block list

Google is updating Hangouts with small but key features. Users can now assign custom ringtones for individual contacts which is a much needed feature that was absent on Hangouts for a long time.

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Google Glass with Diane Von Furstenberg designer frame announced

Google has unveiled its first designer frame for the Google Glass with American fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg (DVF). The ‘DVF Made for Glass collection’ will be available to buy from the Google Glass website, Net-a-Porter and Mr. Porter starting June 23.

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Android 4.4.3 brings new Google Dialer with lighter colour scheme and revamped UI

Earlier in April, Google had accidentally leaked screenshots of the Android Dialer via Twitter. Now the new dialer 1.1 has become official in the Android 4.4.3 update that reveals that Google is sticking to a light colours.

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Google releases Android 4.4.3 KitKat factory images for Nexus devices

Google has released Android 4.4.3 KitKat factory images and binaries for both the WiFi and Cellular versions of the Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and also for the Nexus 4 and the Nexus 5. This minor update brings a new dialer that Google accidentally revealed couple of months back, some visual changes to the Contacts app and several under the hood changes. Continue reading “Google releases Android 4.4.3 KitKat factory images for Nexus devices”

After Android, Google+ for iOS gets ‘Stories’, photo editing and more

Google updated Google+ for Android and Web with Auto Awesome Stories feature last month. Today, Google is bringing the same feature to iOS devices. The update comes at the time when Apple has announced iOS 8, latest software update for the iPhone and iPad.

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