Google Hangouts Get Its Own Website
Google Hangouts got its own dedicated website allowing users to access it from any browser without having to run Gmail or Google Plus (or the Chrome app).
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Android M May Get Fingerprint Authentication
According to reports from Buzzfeed and ArsTechnica, Google’s next version of Android – called Android M, will have native support for fingerprint authentication.
Google’s New Photo Sharing Service Coming Soon Will Take On Instagram And Flickr
According to a new report, Google will likely unveil its new photo sharing and storage service, which will be separate from Google+ Photos feature at Google I/O 2015.
Google Launches Android One In Turkey – First Phone Called General Mobile 4G
Google has announced that they are launching their Android One program in Turkey and the first device is called the General Mobile 4G.
Google Admits Hangouts Doesn’t Use End-To-End Encryption
Google admits that their Google+ Hangout messaging client does not use end-to-end encryption and the encryption is only during transit, meaning that once it arrives on Google’s servers, anyone can wiretap the conversations.
Google Might Give Users The Ability To Control Application Permissions
Google might give mobile users the ability to control over what data Android applications can access as part of their application permissions.
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update For Nexus 9 Is Coming Today
Google has posted on Twitter and on its Nexus Google+ Page that we can expect Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for Nexus 9 today.
Tech Companies Are Attempting To Help Victims Of Nepal Earthquake. Google, Facebook, Apple Sprint, T-Mobile Are Involved
Tech companies are launching tools and services to help people find and track friends and relatives who are affected by Nepal earthquake.
Google Sends A Smart Bluetooth LE Device To FCC. Could Be Next Version Of Google Glass.
Google has sent an unknown “Smart Bluetooth Low Energy” device to FCC with Id – A4R-CAP1 for certification that could be the next version of Google Glass.
Google Announces “Project Fi” Wireless Service And Enters Cellular Service As MVNO
Google announces Project Fi, a service that combines the networks of multiple carriers and leans heavily on Wi-Fi hotspots to provide cellular connection.
Google Chrome & Docs For iOS Gets New Features
Google has updated its Google Chrome web browser and Google Docs apps for iOS, bringing numerous performance enhancements and new features.
Google Nexus 4 Android 5.1 Lollipop Update Released
Google has released Android 5.1 Lollipop update for Google Nexus 4 smartphone. This new update brings a range of new features to the Google Nexus 4 smartphone, including a number of bug fixes and performance improvements.
Google Android Wear App For iPhone Coming Soon – If Apple Plays Ball
Google is reportedly in the final stages of Android Wear App for iPhone, which will allow Android powered Smartwatches to hook up with Apple’s hardware.
Google MVNO In Talks With Network Operators For Free International Roaming
Google is in the process of getting into cellular service game as an MVNO and selling access to mobile networks. As a first step, they are in talks with Hutchison Whampoa, owner of UK mobile operator Three, to allow consumers to use their smartphones abroad at no extra cost. Google’s aim is to create a global network that will cost the same to use for calls, texts and data no matter where a customer is located.
OnePlus Announces HydrogenOS (H2 OS) For China – Rest Of The World Will Receive OxygenOS
OnePlus has announced that it is releasing not one but two operating systems based on Android Lollipop for its smartphone OnePlus One. The OxygenOS that was revealed earlier and currently available for download is for “Global Devices” (All Countries except China) and a new operating system HydrogenOS / H2 OS will be made available for China.
Acer Announces World’s First Chromebase All-In-One Touchscreen Desktop
Acer announces Chromebase, the world’s first All-In-One Desktop with touchscreen that runs Chrome OS. Acer has been offering Chromebooks for years and it was one the first to launch laptops running Chrome OS. They recently launched Chromeboxes, which are Desktop computers with Chrome OS. Now, Acer is launching its first ever all-in-one Desktop PC running Chrome OS.
Google Launches Cloud Console App (Beta) For Android Developers Can Manage Google Cloud Platform On The Go
Google launches Cloud Console App for Android, which allows App Developers using Google Cloud Platform to receive status updates and alerts for when there are problems or issues.
Google Now Integration And New Launcher Coming To Chrome OS Beta
Google Chrome OS beta channel is getting new Chrome Launcher 2.0, Google Now integration, extract password protected zip files, automatic timezone update, revamped Files App with Google’s Material Design UI and much more.
