Category: Google

Chrome Beta for Android updated with data compression, password and autofill Sync

Google Chrome for Android Beta 26

Google has updated the Chrome Beta browser app to version 26.0.1410.26 that brings new features including Password and Autofill Sync that lets you sync data from the Chrome browser on your desktop to your Android smartphones and tablets. The Password sync would let you sync passwords easily, and the autofill option lets you fill out forms on a small screen. This version also brings experimental data compression feature based on SPDY proxy running on Google servers. The Google Chrome compression feature was rumored earlier this week. Google released Chrome Beta channel for Android earlier this year. Continue reading “Chrome Beta for Android updated with data compression, password and autofill Sync”

Apple iPad mini vs Google Nexus 7

When the Apple iPad mini was launched on October 23rd, 2012, there was a specific comparison made by none other than Apple themselves, and that too, directly in their slides. The competitor in question was the Google Nexus 7. The Google Nexus 7 was the direct answer to the threat that was the Amazon Kindle Fire, which created a new wave of 7inch tablets, but it was time for Apple to react and hence came the iPad mini, and then the comparisons. These two devices go head on in every market in the world, and for the benefit of the masses, we have done a in-depth video comparison of the two, give it a watch –

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGCf0-VIIlw

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Google Now to be updated with widget support pretty soon

Google Now is one of the main features which debuted with Android 4.1, and is a direct competitor to iOS’s Siri. Google has been concentrating on this piece of software from a long time and has been updating it with more cards and features and just recently Google updated their support page which showed glimpses of Google Now widgets.

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Google Nexus 10 Review

Google announced the Nexus 10, their first 10-inch Android tablet at the end of October, and we unboxed it earlier. ASUS manufactured the Nexus 7, but Google has partnered with Samsung for the Nexus 10, known for its popular range of Galaxy Tabs. The Nexus 10 is powered by a 1.7 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A15 Exynos 5 dual processor, the first Cortex A15 processor. Let use get into the detailed review. Continue reading “Google Nexus 10 Review”

White Nexus 4 spotted in the wild

Remember the White Galaxy Nexus that went official last year, months after the release of the Black version? Now, images of the White Nexus 4 has surfaced online. The phone looks gorgeous. It has a black bezel around the display with white finish on the sides and the back, similar to the white Galaxy Nexus. The Nexus and LG branding are in black, in contrast to the black version. It has patterns on the glass back similar to the black version. Continue reading “White Nexus 4 spotted in the wild”

Google releases Chrome Beta channel for Android

Google has released Chrome Beta channel for Android phones and Tablets. This would let Android users try out upcoming features and also provide feedback. The beta channel also adds new features including faster Octane performance, CSS Filters for developers and more. Google launched Chrome for Android last February. Continue reading “Google releases Chrome Beta channel for Android”

Google Nexus 7 Review


Google unveiled the Nexus 7 earlier this June that went on sale in India last month. Here we have the review of the Nexus 7, Google’s first Android Tablet that is made by Asus, popular for its Transformer tablets. We unboxed the device back in August. Let’s get into the complete review of the tablet to find out how it performs. Continue reading “Google Nexus 7 Review”

Google reveals YouTube Capture app for the iPhone, iPod Touch

Google just launched a dedicated YouTube camera application for iOS users. Called YouTube Capture, the app lets you record and instantly share a video clip to YouTube right from within its interface. The video can also be shared on a range of mobile networks straight from the app itself.

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Google pulls support for Exchange ActiveSync as part of winter cleaning

Google has announced its plans to do a bit of ‘Winter Cleaning‘ and as a part of it, the company will stop supporting Exchange ActiveSync for Gmail, Contacts and Calendar. Access will only be provided via IMAP, CalDAV and CardDAC which means that legacy devices such as Symbian phones  will no longer be able to connect to Google’s services.

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Google has no plans to build Windows 8, WP8 apps

Hoping to use an official Gmail or Youtube app on your brand new Windows Phone device ? You might be out of luck as the company is not too keen on bringing its products to Microsoft’s mobile offering.

 Google Apps Product Manager, Clay Bavor, said in an interview with V3 that the lack of interest in the platform means that the company is not planning to develop apps for the platform just yet.  Continue reading “Google has no plans to build Windows 8, WP8 apps”

Google Maps is back on the iPhone as a Downloadable App on the AppStore

Google Maps is finally back on the iPhone after it was removed in Apple iOS 6, it is the now back as a downloadable app on the Apple AppStore. Google Maps for the first time comes with Turn-by-Turn voice guided navigation on the iPhone.There is the much popular Street View mode too !

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Google Nexus 10 Unboxing

The Nexus program from Google has been transforming from a developer focused one to a completely consumer focused one. The message is very clear, Google wants to use its services(Google Play) and the best possible way to use them is by buying their Nexus devices. Starting from the Nexus One, the program has seen many phones, till the Nexus 4(See our unboxing here) a 7 inch tablet made by ASUS, the Nexus 7, but we never got to see a 10 inch one. But then, amidst “Sandy”, Google launched the first 10 inch Nexus device – The Google Nexus 10, made by Samsung. And yes, we have got it in our hands already, after a terrible launch delay. Check out the unboxing video below –

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgONLgS_OA8

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What’s new in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Google unveiled the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 last month with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) that also rolled out to Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7 as a new incremental update to the Android 4.1. We got the update both on our Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus 7 devices. Let’s see what new the Android 4.2 has to offer.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X0AQJ77KRk

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Google Nexus 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 7-inch Android Tablets Compared

Google Nexus 7 went on sale in India earlier this month for Rs. 19,999, but the price was high compared to the U.S, where the 16GB Nexus 7 is available for $199. Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab 2 310 (Galaxy Tab 2 7.0) in India back in May. We decided to do a comparison between these 2 7-inch Android tablets. Continue reading “Google Nexus 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 7-inch Android Tablets Compared”

Google Nexus 4 Unboxing

The Nexus 4 is a mobile phone collaboration between Google and LG and was launched worldwide last week. Thanks to its incredible specifications and low price point, the handset sold out within minutes, and is now one of the most sought-after pieces of mobile tech, with phones currently changing hands for twice their original purchase price on auction sites. We managed to get our hands on one, and we’re going to inflict the usual unboxing treatment on it for your viewing pleasure.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYTc4bBB6kY

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