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Google Updates Search On Chrome For Android

Google Updates Search On Chrome For Android

By Chris Crum 5 hours ago

Chrome didn’t just get a major update on the desktop. Google has also updated Chrome for Android with some new features. Users will now see search queries in the omnibox, as opposed to the long search URL. This makes it …

Google Play Game Services Improves Android Gaming Google Play Game Services Improves Android Gaming

During today’s Google I/O keynote, the company announced Google Play game services – a series of APIs that help developers add more features and value to their Android and iOS games. Much like Apple’s Game Center or Xbox Live, Google …

Android Up To 900 Million Activations [Google I/O] Android Up To 900 Million Activations [Google I/O]

You knew there would be the obligatory numbers flexing for Android today, and Google didn’t waste a lot of time (unless you count the time they took to play a pointless animation leading up to the stat). Sundar Pichai kicked …

Looks Like We'll Be Seeing Android 4.3 At Google I/O Looks Like We'll Be Seeing Android 4.3 At Google I/O

UPDATE: Nothing to see here, folks. The only big Android announcement during the keynote is that Google will start selling a Galaxy S4 equipped with stock Android (4.2) via its Play store. At Google I/O 2012, Google introduced the world …

Android Gets A New Star Trek Episode Guide App Android Gets A New Star Trek Episode Guide App

AppGlu announced the release of its new Trek Episode Guide app for Android, which it will be showcasing at Google I/O. The app was developed with ArcTouch on the AppGlu platform. ArcTouch is known for creating the official Star Trek …

Google To Announce Spotify-Like Streaming Service Google To Announce Spotify-Like Streaming Service

In his first interview since taking over as Android boss, Google’s Sundar Pichai said that the company wouldn’t be showing any new hardware or software at Google I/O. He didn’t say anything about updates to existing software though. The Verge …

Pinterest Gets a Big Mobile Upgrade Pinterest Gets a Big Mobile Upgrade

Pinterest is one of those services that is not yet as potent on mobile as it is on the desktop. At this point, I do most of my tweeting and Facebooking on my mobile device – and I’m not alone. …

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Firefox 21 Out Now On Desktop And Mobile Firefox 21 Out Now On Desktop And Mobile

Firefox 20 was a pretty big release for the Web browser. It added a new download messenger and per-window private browsing, both of which are pretty substantial additions. Firefox 21 isn’t quite as grandiose, but it does add a number …

Nvidia Shield Launches This June For $350 Nvidia Shield Launches This June For $350

At CES 2013, Nvidia announced Project Shield – an Android-based handheld that could also stream PC games onto its 5-inch display. Now it’s been five months since its reveal, and Nvidia is almost ready to unleash its stab at the …

Is Google Getting A Gaming Backbone? Is Google Getting A Gaming Backbone?

Taking cues from Apple’s Game Center (which in turn likely took cues from Microsoft’s Xbox), Google appears to be adding a system-level gaming service to its Android operating system. Leaked late last week, the Google Play Games service, rumored to …

'Facebook Phone' HTC First Getting the Ax from AT&T 'Facebook Phone' HTC First Getting the Ax from AT&T

It looks like the HTC First, the first true “Facebook Phone,” is about to be killed before it really gets a chance to live. According to a report from BGR, the first phone to come pre-installed with Facebook’s Android takeover …

Don't Expect Any New Hardware At Google I/O Don't Expect Any New Hardware At Google I/O

People are expecting big things out of this year’s Google I/O. Last year’s conference introduced the world to Glass, the Nexus 7 and the ill-fated Nexus Q. What could Google possibly do to top that? It seems that they aren’t …

Ouya Launch Delayed By A Few Weeks Ouya Launch Delayed By A Few Weeks

In February, Ouya announced that the little Android console that could would be launching on June 5. That date has been pushed back by just a little, but those interested in the new console will still be able to get …

So Uh... Snoop Dogg Got His Own Game So Uh... Snoop Dogg Got His Own Game
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It’s usually a bad thing when rappers get a game based on their musical persona. 50 Cent Bulletproof is widely regarded as one of the worst games ever made, and its sequel is known as one of the most unintentionally …

Google Play Coming To Nook HD Line Today Google Play Coming To Nook HD Line Today

If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. The Wall Street Journal reports that Barnes & Noble has entered into a partnership with Google to bring the Google Play store to the company’s line of Nook HD and HD+ tablets. The …

Is Google Censoring Users Too Heavily? Is Google Censoring Users Too Heavily?
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Now that the chosen few have had time to play around for Google Glass for a bit, many are noticing some unexpected restrictions. Specifically, the voice-to-text system, which is the primary way to interact with the device, does not accept …

Is Google Getting Into Game Development? Is Google Getting Into Game Development?
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Google likes to dabble in a little bit of everything, but it has largely stayed out of game development. It helps developers make games for Android and Google+, but it doesn’t actually make games itself. That all may be changing …