Google I/O is one event to watch out for every year because Google lays out the path for a new operating system and hardware launches. However, it seems we won’t see much at this year’s I/O that begins this week. In an interview with the Wired, the new Android chief, Sundar Pichai confirmed they don’t […]
Google Nexus Q is a social streaming media player
The last Nexus device to be revealed at the Google I/O is the Nexus Q. It is not a phone, not a tablet and not even a phablet. In fact, it’s a streaming media player and it’s completely social. Nexus Q relies on user and his peers to fuel the data which can be […]
Play Store on Web lets users update or remove apps wirelessly
Google allowed users to install apps on their respective Android devices via the Play Store’s web interface. Now the Play Store on the web has been updated with couple of new features. The web interface allows to remotely update or uninstall the app from the device. It’s a handy feature that will most certainly […]
Google announces Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, releasing in July
Google at their Google I/O developer event announced the latest version of Android. The Android 4.1 aka Jelly Bean will take over from the Android 4.0 OS and bring in improved performance along with enhanced features. Jelly Bean possesses what Google calls the Project Butter. This ensures devices with Android 4.1 experience a smoother […]
Nexus 7 image leaked at Google Play Store [Update: Full Specs]
UPDATE: Modaco has managed to take a screen shot of the Nexus 7 page that reveals the specs of the tablet. The tablet features 7-inch 1280×800 display, quad-core Tegra 3 CPU, 1.2MP front-facing camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 8 or 16GB internal storage, 1GB RAM, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, 4325mAh battery, NFC, GPS etc. While […]
Google makes Honeycomb 3.1 official, releasing today for Verizon Xoom customers
For the tablets, Google unveiled a new firmware update at the developer-centric Google I/O event. The new Honeycomb 3.1 update will bring lots of new features to the tablets, starting with the Motorola Xoom for Verizon today. The update brings resizable homescreen widgets; USB host that can transfer content from mobile phones, camera directly […]
Google gives Galaxy Tab 10.1 Limited Edition to developers
Developers attending the Google I/O were given a special treat by Google and Samsung today. During the keynote, Google exec announced that they’ll give each and every attendee a limited edition of Galaxy Tab 10.1. The reason it’s called limited is due to the fact that it’s still unreleased and it will come in […]
Google announces cloud-based Music service for Android
Google has announced a new cloud-based Music service for Android devices. The Music Beta service will allow users to upload their collection on the cloud, which then can be played on any Android device (via Music app) without having to download anything. However, in case a user expects unavailability of data connection, he can […]
Next version of Android Ice Cream Sandwich announced, releasing Q4 2011
Google just announced the next version of Android OS dubbed as Ice cream Sandwich. Slated to release on Q4 of this year, Ice Cream Sandwich will be available on smartphones and tablets. Google touts Ice Cream Sandwich as “One OS everywhere” that will have state of the art UI, advanced app framework and expectedly, […]
Google announces Google TV, brings web to television sets
Google has officially announced Google TV platform at the I/O Conference. The new TV platform will be available as standalone set-top box or will come integrated directly into the TV set. Google’s aim is to combine the world’s largest watched medium with internet and Google TV helps the search giant to fill the void. […]