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Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One with stock Android goes sale on Google Play in USA

Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One Google Play edition

Google has started selling the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One running stock Android. in the U.S through the Google Play. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition was announced the Google I/O last month and the HTC One running stock Android was announced at the end of last month. Both these phones run on stock Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Google is calling these the Google Play edition and the phones would automatically receive updates of the latest Android software. Both the phones are Unlocked and contract free. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One with stock Android goes sale on Google Play in USA”

Airtel and Google partner to launch Free Zone, offers free access to Search, Gmail and Google+

Airtel Free Zone

Bharti Airtel has tied up with Google to launch of Free Zone powered by Google that would let Airtel mobile customers access to Google Search, Gmail and Google+ in India. These don’t work with the Google apps, and you need to use mobile web search and feature-phone-friendly versions of Gmail and Google+ . The first page of a website linked from search results is provided at no data cost. It is also optimized for non-smartphones or feature phones with data access. Continue reading “Airtel and Google partner to launch Free Zone, offers free access to Search, Gmail and Google+”

Google to open Android Nation Stores in India

Google would open their first Android Nation Store in New Delhi to promote and sell Android smartphones and tablets, according to a report from Economic Times. Google would partner with Spice Global to set up the stores in various Indian cities and the first store would open up in New Delhi’s Select Citywalk mall and the company is supposedly seeking a location the size of 1200 to 1500 square feet, the report says. Continue reading “Google to open Android Nation Stores in India”

Google Gesture Search updated to recognize 40 languages

Google has pushed out an update for its gesture search application for Android. The application that is available on phones and tablets is now compatible with a larger range of languages. Google’s gesture search application provides quick access to oft used applications, contacts, music, settings and bookmarks by allowing users to draw characters on the screen.

The application recognizes 40 languages and can handle transliterations as well and this will be appreciated for those entering characters in China. The application should come in handy to facilitate quick usage on phones. The application received tablet support last year and was initially introduced as a Google Labs project in 2010. Go ahead and give the latest version a spin and let us know if you like it. Follow the source link to download the app.

[Source – Play Store]

Blogger app for Android updated, brings Tablet support finally

Blogger for Android Tablet support

Google has updated the official Blogger app to version 2.0.41 that brings support for Android tablets finally. The Blogger Android app was released back in February 2011. The app had seen several changes since the launch, but it took more than 2 years for Google to bring the tablet support. This update also brings improved compose screen with WYSIWYG editor for existing posts that was introduced for the iOS app in version 2.1.7.1. Blogger for iOS got iPad support back in November last year. Continue reading “Blogger app for Android updated, brings Tablet support finally”

Google releases Cloud Print app for Android

Google Cloud Print for Android

Google has released Cloud Print app for Android. This lets you send a picture or a document from your Android device to a cloud print-connected printer. You can also track the status of your print jobs from the app easily. Google Chrome for iPhone and iPad were updated recently with Cloud Print features. Google Print is already available for Chrome for Android, Google Drive for Android, Gmail Mobile app.

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Google acquires Social Navigation app Waze

Google finally announced that they have acquired Waze, the popular crowd-sourced navigation app based in Israel. There were reports that earlier this week about the acquisition for $1.3 billion. These companies did not reveal the price on the deal, but TechCrunch reports that the detal was done for $1.1 billion. Waze has over 50 million users globally and offers real-time traffic and road info submitted by these users. Continue reading “Google acquires Social Navigation app Waze”

Google releases stock Android Keyboard on Google Play

Google has finally released the stock Android 4.2 keyboard on Google Play. This brings Gesture Typing that lets you glide through letters to form a word, automatic error correction, and word predictions. It offers dynamic floating preview that lets you see suggested works while gesturing and floating gesture trail. Other features include, Voice Typing, dictionaries for 26 languages, Advanced keyboard layouts that also suits tablets and more. Continue reading “Google releases stock Android Keyboard on Google Play”

Gmail v4.5 for Android starts rolling out, brings Slide-out Navigation and new Inbox

Google has started rolling out the Gmail v4.5 update for Android. Google announced a new update for Gmail app for Android, iPhone and iPad last week. The new update brings new Inbox with tabs and categories such as Social, Promotions, Updates and Forums, slide-out navigation and lots more new features. Now there is a separate section for action confirmations in the settings. Now there is a pull to refresh option removing the refresh button and the compose and search buttons have moved to the top. Continue reading “Gmail v4.5 for Android starts rolling out, brings Slide-out Navigation and new Inbox”

Google Calendar for Android updated with custom colors, new date and time pickers

Google has updated the Google Calendar app for Android ( version 201305280) that brings new features including option to customize event and calendar colors, redesigned date and time picker, redesigned timezone picker now lets you search time zones and option to schedule repeating events easily. The Google Calendar app for Android was released back in October last year. Continue reading “Google Calendar for Android updated with custom colors, new date and time pickers”

Google’s Sundar Pichai sounds off on the future of Nexus at D11

Google’s Sundar Pichai introduced a Google edition of the HTC One at the ATD D11 conference yesterday which we’d reported on earlier. But the announcement was just the first of many interesting tid bits dropped by the Chief of Android and Chrome during his keynote session. While two top end phones by Samsung and HTC might signal the end of the Nexus device program, Pichai was quick to point out that, “The goal with Nexus was to push forward hardware as well. That will continue.”

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HTC One with stock Android launching on June 26th in USA, priced at $599

htc-one-nexus

HTC has finally confirmed the rumors about the HTC One running stock Android. The company just announced on its official blog that a HTC One with Nexus User Experience will be going on sale soon in the US market first. They would continue to sell the developer version and unlocked version directly to users. The HTC One with stock Android will be going on sale on Google’s Play store starting from June 26th but sadly only in the US. The handset has been priced at $599 which is lower than the price of the Galaxy S4 running stock Android which will also be going on sale on the same day for $649. Continue reading “HTC One with stock Android launching on June 26th in USA, priced at $599”

Gmail for Android, iPhone and iPad to get new Inbox tabs

New Gmail Inbox for Android

Google has announced an update for the Gmail app for Android, iPhone and iPad that bring new Inbox with tabs and categories. Incoming mails are classified into categories such as Promotions, Social and Updates. You can choose to use categories as inbox tabs, and as labels. This would let you view mails that are important to you and read messages of a similar type. You can use both the Inbox categories and labs separately.
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LG unveils the White Nexus 4 officially

LG Nexus 4 White

LG Electronics (LG) has officially announced the rumored White Nexus 4 in collaboration with Google. The specifications of the device is similar to the original Nexus 4 that was announced back in October last year and officially launched in India recently. It black bezel on the front with white finish on the sides and the back. It has Nexus and LG branding in White, unlike the images that surfaced online. Continue reading “LG unveils the White Nexus 4 officially”

White Nexus 4 and Android 4.3 coming on June 10?

Google didn’t announce any new devices including the most expected White Google Nexus 4. Google would release the White Nexus 4 on along with the Android 4.3 on June 10th, according to a report from a website Android and Me. The White Nexus 4 surfaced earlier this year. This would come with a black bezel around the display with white finish on the sides and the back, similar to the white Galaxy Nexus. It would have a Nexus and LG branding in black, in contrast to the black version and have patterns on the glass back similar to the black version. Continue reading “White Nexus 4 and Android 4.3 coming on June 10?”