The two major search engines will soon join their hands to take on the mighty Google. The Associated Press liaised with one of its sources who claim that Microsoft and Yahoo have formed an alliance and the formal announcement is expected later today. According to him, the deal will not have Microsoft to pay […]
Intel and Google working out a deal for an Android-based MID?
While Google has already hit a low blow to Intel by announcing Chrome OS for netbooks, Intel is still seeking a partnership with them for another small form factor device, the MIDs. Digitimes is citing MID makers in Taiwan that Intel is supposedly in talks with Google for their Android platform to be developed […]
Google CEO uses Blackberry
I know it’s not that shocking but you don’t expect a CEO using its competitor’s product, not at least in public. Eric Schmidt was snapping some pictures from his Blackberry when AP snapped him using the device and put a snarky caption alongside it. Google’s CEO is — gasp! — using a Research In […]
Google announces Chrome OS partners; first screenshots leaked
UPDATE: The screens are fake. Google’s announcement of Chrome OS was shrouded in mystery with a lot of questions left to be answered. Good thing is that they have stepped forward by answering few questions but I reckon these are still not enough so as what to expect from the OS. The early adopters […]
Google announces Chrome OS
Interesting news to start the day. Google today introduced its own operating system dubbed as Chrome OS. It’s not a full fledged OS to give Windows or Mac a run for its money but for computers that only know to do one thing – surf internet. Though Google is targeting netbooks for its new […]
18 Android phones might come this year, says Google
With plethora of leaks and confirmations coming in, its evident that this year belongs to Android. Now, at the Google I/O conference, Android’s Andy Rubin has chimed in by saying that they expect around 18 Android phones to be launched this year. He did not reveal the manufacturers but we do have a fair […]
Google Chrome 2 now available
Google’s Chrome 2 is now available for public consumption after serving as a Beta for the last two months. The second stable version irons out over 300 bugs and updated the WebKit and JavaScript’s V8 engine. On the visible features front, it now has a form autofill option, full screen mode and the option […]
Archos to bring Android powered Tablet
Archos churns out decent PMPs and caught by the latest fad to produce an Android device, they’ll also join the league by launching a 5-inch Internet Media Tablet (IMT). The tablet will combine Android’s telephonic capabilities and – Archos’ multimedia framework. Some of the features of the IMT are: – PC-like Internet experience enhanced […]
Apple commanded, Google obeyed
Google and HTC gathered a lot of flak because of their decision to leave out multi-touch functionality in G1 (HTC Dream) where proof-of-concepts have shown G1 to handle multi-touch gestures at ease. However, according to a member from the Android team, it was a conscious decision by Google. He says that Apple asked (ordered?!) […]
Google’s Internet Bus will roam to educate about, yes, the internet
Google’s latest initiative to enlighten masses with the world of internet has made them to stop at Tamil Nadu, India. The Internet Bus will roam across 15 TN towns to make people use internet and discover its advantages. Most of the services showcased will be from Google along with some movie trailers and entertainment […]