Google officially announced the not-so-secretly-kept Play Games this morning, which brings game sync, leaderboards, achievements, and more to Android. Nat… by Cameron Summerson in Games, News
Google I/O 2013 opening keynote roundup: All Access music streaming, a vanilla GS4 and more
UFO sightings in Canada in 2012 doubled previous record – Nova Scotia – CBC News
More Canadians say they are seeing unidentified flying objects than ever before, with 2012 numbers nearly doubling the record number of sightings recorded in previous years.
Larry Page Reminded Us Why We Love Google Today
Larry Page, Google’s CEO and co-founder, closed out the Google I/O keynote today with a sentimental, almost subdued speech. He didn’t sound like a CEO. He sounded like a guy in charge of a company he genuinely thought could change the world. And it was a wonderful reminder that Google used to be, can be, and in many ways still is, so much more than a company.
Google Play Books Updated To Allow Uploading Your Own Documents And Books, Plus Additional Tweaks
Google’s Play Books service launched last year as a competent reading app, and a necessary pillar for Google Play. But one feature readers have since been … by Ryan Whitwam in News
Everything Google Tried to Kill Today at Google I/O
Google just dropped a metric ton of Google on us. Sorting through it all, it’s clear that the company’s not just trying to put new goodness into the world; it’s trying to blow plenty of existing products and services out of the water. Here are all the things Google’s looking to unseat and uppercut into the spike pit.
Google’s New Conversational Search Makes Star Trek-Style Search Real
Google’s inched ever closer to the dream of Star Trek-style computing with its new Conversational Search, unveiled today at Google I/O. You start a search by saying “Okay, Google…,” speak your search query, whether it’s “when does my flight leave,” “how far is it to the beach,” or trivia like “what’s the population of my town.” Google then responds, both by voice, and with text search results.
The New Google Maps: Flat, Clean, and Built Just for You
Although not much has changed with Google Maps mobile services, the desktop app just got redesigned from the ground up in what is, essentially, the biggest overhaul since Maps’ initial launch almost eight years ago. More specifically, though, Google wants to give you your very own map “built for you.”
Google’s conversational voice search reaches the desktop through Chrome
[I/O 2013] Google Search App Updated: Set Voice Reminders, See Suggested Content, And Real-Time Transit Info
Google’s official Search app (aka Google Now) for Android has been updated with a few new features, though they’re pretty awesome ones. First, voice remin… by David Ruddock in Applications, News
Google+ Gets Amazing Photo Selection and Auto-Enhancement Features
Google+ is getting some mind-blowing new features to make your images awesome and help you manage your incredibly large photo library. Using advanced algorithms, Google+ will now pick your best photos, auto-enhance images, and more.
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Google announces Google Play for Education | Android Central
Google announces Google Play for Education, launching this fall
Chrome for Android adds data compression option, Youtube now supports VP9 video | Android Central
As the Google I/O 2013 keynote gets moving along, Google is getting into some of the new technology it is using to save users data when using their products.
Whoa! Google’s Selling a Pure Android Samsung Galaxy S 4 on Google Play
YOU GUYS! Google just announced at I/O that it’s going to be selling a Samsung Galaxy S 4, unlocked, with stock Android, on Google Play starting June 26. Just to pick out the important words for you: “STOCK” “ANDROID” “GALAXY S 4.”
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Google Play Music All Access Is a Subscription Like Spotify
You can now buy a music subscription from Google. Here’s everything you need to know about Google’s crack at rocketing to the top of the charts. nGet ready for Google Play Access.
Google Play Games Just Made Android Gaming Awesome(r)
Gaming on Android just got a way more legit. Google’s just announced its new “Google Play Games” app and service at I/O today, and that comes with a whole bunch of features from achievements to leaderboards to matchmaking, multiplayer, and even cloud saves.
[I/O 2013] New Numbers: 900 Million Android Activations Worldwide, 4.5 Billion People Are Now Google’s Target
Speaking at Google I/O, Android and Chrome chief Sundar Punchai just let on that there has now been over 900 million device activations. However, Google ca… by Eric Ravenscraft in Google, News