Google Now was such a great addition to the Android line up when it was first introduced, and has only gotten better with each update. Everyone knows what Siri is and can’t wait to hold that home button down to ask it a question. Not as many people completely understand what Google Now is and […]
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Project Ara: Your Phone Built Your Way
As some of you have read before, I have been following and writing about the progress of Project Ara for some time now. For those that have no clue what it is, I’ll fill you in. Project Ara is an attempt to build a modular phone – that means actual pieces of hardware like […]
Google Search App Adds Camera Quick Launch
Google Search for Android received a minor update, adding a new feature for fast camera access. Users will now be able to open the camera app with a launch phrase, “OK, Google” and “take a photo” or “take a video.” This opens the camera in the desired mode. Prior to this, you could […]
The Day Everyone Lost Their Minds: A Googlerola Tale
Wow. Just wow. It’s insane to think how in just a few short hours, the entire Android community collectively crapped its pants. Over what? No more Nexus devices? Motorola is being sold to Lenovo? A unicorn just stabbed a hole in Eric Schmidt’s tire? Do you guys remember when the first Google Play Edition devices […]
Lenovo Buys Motorola Mobility- Google Keeps Skunkworks Division
So Lenovo bought Motorola Mobility from Google. Why is everyone getting on Google for selling it? Motorola Mobility had been bleeding money since acquired by Google, so it only makes sense to move on and part ways. Lenovo is paying about $2.91 billion for Motorola: $660 million in cash, $750 million worth of Lenovo stock, […]
Google Adds Nest Labs to its Growing Portfolio
I’ve been impressed with my Nest Thermostat since the day I bought it. Apparently, Google felt the same way, as they’ve up and purchased the entire company. Nest Labs, makers of the cool Nest Learning Thermostats and Protect Smoke Detectors, was bought by Google today for $3.2 billion. Google tells us through a press release […]
Gmail Gets Google+ Integration, Here’s How to Keep Yourself Safe!
Google’s Gmail team sent out a notice to users this morning explaining changes to the way Google+ users can reach you and how to control what is going to be sent directly to your inbox. This brings us a step closer to the integrated messaging solution we want, but does have a few privacy implications […]
Gmail Updated to Version 4.7.2
Google has started rolling out an update to Gmail bringing it to version 4.7.2 today. This update brings the auto download image feature to Gmail. It is a small update, but a welcome one as it will help protect you from malicious pictures embedded in emails. You can turn this off in the settings, as […]
Google Updates Keyboard With Blue and White Color Options
Google Updates Keyboard With Blue and White Color Options My personal favorite keyboard for my Android devices is the official Google Keyboard. It has swipe, it’s very simple to use and configure, and it’s the keyboard I’ve been using for years (whether it was available on Google Play or not). My favorite just got a […]
Google Play Editions of the Sony Z Ultra and LG G Pad 8.3 Released
Google has released 2 new Google Play Edition devices today, the Sony Z Ultra and the LG G Pad 8.3. Both are available today and they both come with stock Android 4.4 KitKat. The Sony Z Ultra will sell for a tidy $649 and the LG G Pad 8.3 is selling for 349.99. Google is […]