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May 11, 2015

Google disables Maps Maker feature after Android peeing on Apple logo debacle

At the end of April, a discovery was made while using Google Maps. Navigating to a specific location, and then zooming out, would reveal what was unmistakably the Android mascot peeing on the Apple logo.

GOOGLE

May 8, 2015

Google will now let you order food right from search results

Google is constantly trying to improve the usefulness of its services, especially when it comes to the main service: the search engine. So, for those that might take to Google to try and find some

GOOGLE

May 8, 2015

Google to reportedly give more control over app permissions to users in Android M

A report from Bloomberg claims that Google is going to give Android users more control about the data that apps can read. It is likely that the company plans on adding an iOS like permissions

GOOGLE

May 5, 2015

Google testing new tools for developers to make apps more appealing in the Play Store

Within the Google Play Store, there are a lot of applications and the list continues to grow. But, for some developers, another platform has been the best place to start. Google's fully aware that

GOOGLE

May 4, 2015

Google+ Collections makes it easy to group posts by topic

Ever since the launch of Google+, the company behind the relatively new social network has been working hard on adding features to make it stand out. One such new feature is now rolling out now.

GOOGLE

May 4, 2015

Dart for Android aims to bring faster and smoother apps with 120FPS

A team inside Google is using Dart -- the company's own Web development language -- to create apps for Android. Apps created using Dart will focus on speed with a target FPS of 120 frames per

GOOGLE

Apr 29, 2015

Google’s Project Fi app now available in the Google Play Store

On April 22, Google officially announced Project Fi, the company's own mobile network that works only on the Nexus 6 (for now). Project Fi is a big step for Google, even if it's

GOOGLE

Apr 29, 2015

Google Now gains integration with 70 more third-party apps

Google today announced that more than 70 third-party apps can now display cards in Google Now. This is in addition to the 40 apps that had announced support for Google Now cards back in

GOOGLE

Apr 24, 2015

Android caught peeing on Apple in Google Maps

Android's mascot -- fondly called as Andy by many -- has been caught red-handed peeing on an Apple near Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Google is known to occasionally slip an easter egg or two in Google Maps,

Easily send directions to your Android device

GOOGLE

Apr 24, 2015

You can now send directions to your Android device from Google.com

Starting from today, Google is making it easier for Android users to send Google Maps directions from their PC to their Android device. Next time you want to send a location of a particular place

GOOGLE

Apr 22, 2015

Google officially announces Project Fi

Late last night, it was reported that Google would finally unveil the long-rumored MVNO today, and sure enough the search giant has done just that. Google is calling it Project Fi, and it is

GOOGLE

Apr 22, 2015

Google to reportedly unveil its wireless service tomorrow

A report from the Wall Street Journal claims that Google is all set to unveil its wireless service on Wednesday. Google’s Sundar Pichai had already confirmed a couple of

GOOGLE

Apr 16, 2015

Go to Google.com and type ‘find my phone’ to locate your Android device

Starting from today, you can head over to Google.com on the browser on your PC and type in "find my phone" to quickly locate your Android device. The feature obviously requires that you be

GOOGLE

Apr 14, 2015

Google’s ‘Designed for Families’ will help parents find suitable apps

There are a lot of applications available in the Google Play Store, and sometimes it can be tough to find what might be appropriate for a child in a certain age range. Google is aiming

ANDROID 5.0

Apr 8, 2015

Android Distribution Numbers for April: KitKat on 41.4%, Lollipop on 5.4% Android devices

Google's monthly Android version breakdown for the period ending April 7 is now available, and things are looking good for the company's latest and sweetest flavour of Android. Android 5.0 and Android

GOOGLE

Apr 8, 2015

Google testing dedicated teleconferencing app called GMeet

Google appears to be working on a brand new app dedicated to teleconferencing. Called GMeet, the service looks to simplify the remote meeting experience for conference call organizers and attendees. GMeet was first discovered by

GOOGLE

Apr 6, 2015

Google in talks with Hutchison to offer free international roaming for its mobile network

Google is reportedly in talks with Hutchison Whampoa -- the owner of Three -- to allow customers of its upcoming mobile network in the United States to roam on the latter's network at no additional cost.

APPS

Apr 3, 2015

Google Wallet updated with new Google Maps integration and more

Google Wallet has received an update today that sees a pair of new features arrive to help users just a little bit more. The first of which is Google Maps integration, making it possible to