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Aug 24, 2015

Huawei Nexus leaks in live photos; confirms metal unibody design

Just over a week after the first live pictures of the Nexus 5 (2015), the first live photos of the Huawei Nexus have also made their way to the Internet. The leaked photos of the

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Aug 20, 2015

New Android devices will not come with Google+, Play Games, Play Books and Newsstand installed

Every Android OEM has to follow a set of guidelines and rules to get Google Play and other suites of apps and services from Google on their Android device. Google has updated those guidelines to

GOOGLE

Aug 18, 2015

Google releases OnHub, a smart Wi-Fi router, with support for Bluetooth Smart Ready, Weave and more for $199

Google today announced its first router, the OnHub, that is meant to cater to the high streaming and sharing needs of today's consumers. The sleek looking circular router features not only Wi-Fi a/

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Aug 17, 2015

First live photo of LG Nexus 5 (2015) leaks; shows off halo fingerprint scanner and protruding camera module with LaserAF

Up until now, we have only heard about the Nexus 5 (2015) and seen it leak in some renders that were based on its factory schematics. Today though, we finally get to have our first

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Aug 12, 2015

Leak claims next LG Nexus to feature a 5.2-inch screen, front-facing speakers, and a USB Type-C port

We have heard plenty of reports up that LG will be making the next Nexus handset along with Huawei this year. However, actual information about the specs of the LG made Nexus have remained mysterious

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Aug 11, 2015

Android ‘Stagefright’: Everything you need to know about it and how to know if your device is affected

Android and iOS are as vulnerable to security exploits as just about any other piece of code out there, irrespective of the numerous safety measures taken by companies. While Apple is able to roll out

GOOGLE

Aug 11, 2015

Report: Google to launch new affiliate program for Google Play content

Google is planning to launch a new affiliate program that will allow partners to earn commission by linking to content on Google Play, according to a new report. Plans are said to be in the

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Aug 10, 2015

Google’s new CEO is Sundar Pichai as the company announces new umbrella company ‘Alphabet’

On Monday, August 10, Google almost broke the internet as the company announced a major reorganization of the company, and named a new CEO, too. In an official blog post today, Google announced that it

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Aug 10, 2015

Hangouts 4.0 for Android finally released with new interface, performance improvements, and more

More than a month after Google rolled out Hangouts 4.0 for iOS, the company has gotten around to finally releasing an update to the Android version of the app. Hangouts 4.0 for

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Aug 6, 2015

LG to release a new Nexus handset in October

A report from Business Korea claims that Google will be launching Android Pay in conjunction with a new Nexus handset from LG in October this year. Given that Android Pay one of the key areas

GOOGLE

Aug 6, 2015

Is this Huawei’s Nexus phone?

We have heard multiple reports from varying sources claiming that Google will be launching a Huawei made Nexus this year. Now, thanks to Onleaks, we might have just gotten our first look at the upcoming

GOOGLE

Aug 6, 2015

Google Slides now let you present to Hangouts video calls, while Keep update allows you to export notes to Google Docs

Earlier this year, Google added the ability to directly cast presentations from Google Slides to Chromecast or any AirPlay capable device. Starting from today, the company is expanding this functionality to allow Google Slides

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Aug 5, 2015

Google to roll out monthly security updates for Nexus devices starting from today

Google today announced that it will start rolling out monthly security updates for Nexus devices to patch important security vulnerabilities as and when discovered in its mobile OS. The company reveals in its announcement that

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Jul 30, 2015

Google reduces minimum price of apps on Google Play to Rs. 10 ($0.16) in India

Google today announced that developers will be able to sell their apps and games in India through Google Play for as low as Rs. 10 (~16 cents). The reduced price tier will also be available

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Jul 30, 2015

Google expands Android for Work to include carriers and more device OEMs

Google today announced that it is expanding its Android for Work program to include 40 new companies, including new OEMs, application markers and management providers. This is also the first time that the program has

APPS

Jul 29, 2015

Google Translate updated to support 27 languages for instant visual translation and faster real-time voice translations

Up until this point, Google Translate was already a very powerful tool for providing information in a foreign land whenever it was needed. But now it's becoming even better. Via the official Google blog,

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Jul 22, 2015

Google Maps update introduces a Timeline view and custom names for starred locations

Google today rolled out the v9.12.0 of Google Maps that brings with it two brand new features: a timeline view that provides a history of all the places you have been to; and

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Jul 20, 2015

Google+ Photos getting shut down on August 1 in favor of Photos

At the tail-end of May, Google officially unveiled Photos, its new cloud-based photo storage option. So, in with the new and out with the old. Google has confirmed that it will be shutting