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Apple Pay Competitor Android Pay Set To Launch At I/O In May

Oliver Haslam·February 26, 2015

The mobile payment space got a big lift when Apple launched Apple Pay late last year, and even though it was unrelated, Google saw an increase in Google Wallet usage as a result. According to a new report, which cites unnamed sources, Google is set to re-enter the mobile payment market with renewed vigor come this year's Google I/O developer event.

Latest Data Reveals iPhone 6 Is Taking Away Android’s Market Share

Oliver Haslam·February 25, 2015

New numbers show Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are steadily taking market share away from Android devices. It's believed the two new iPhones are the reason for iOS growing significantly faster than Google's Android, with the latter even seeing a reduction in market share during quarter four of 2014 according to new figures from an analytic firm.

Google Launches YouTube Kids App For iOS, Android [Video]

Zayed Rehman·February 23, 2015

Google Wallet Set For I/O Relaunch In Attempt To Take On Apple Pay

Ben Reid·February 21, 2015

Apple Pay is plodding along rather nicely following its roll-out alongside the iOS 8.1 update late last year, and with Apple Watch about to further broaden the horizons of the contactless payment infrastructure, Google is apparently poised to counter with the second-coming of its seemingly forgotten Wallet. The forthcoming I/O developer gathering, which has already been confirmed with the Big G taking registrations from the middle of next month, will play host to this revival of Google Wallet, and with Apple Pay gaining quite a bit of traction, the Android maker knows that it'll need to move quickly in order to keep up.

Apple Tops ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ List For Eighth Time In A Row

Ben Reid·February 20, 2015

Since the 2007 introduction of the original iPhone, Apple has continued to go from strength to strength, with the sales of, and general response to, its wider product range having improved annually. Now, for the eight time in a row, the Cupertino-based outfit has topped the list of World's Most Admired Companies, and with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus having made as much of an impression on the sales charts as popular culture, just edged out Google in second place.

Android 5.2 Lollipop Update For Nexus 5 Spotted In Online Benchmark

Zayed Rehman·February 19, 2015

Toshiba Shows Off Swappable Camera Modules For Project Ara Smartphone [Video]

Zayed Rehman·February 18, 2015

The first camera modules for Google's Project Ara modular smartphone have just been revealed by Toshiba. Details and video of the modules in action to follow right after the break.

The View-Master To Return As A VR Headset Thanks To Google, Mattel Deal [Video]

Ben Reid·February 14, 2015

If you can remember some of those ancient products that entertained us long before the age of the smartphone, you'll no doubt recall the View-Master. An iconic, binocular-like device, you would hold it up against your eyes and scroll through a set of enchanting frames, giving the impression of virtual reality. Times have changed dramatically in the last couple of years, though, with a number of companies dabbling in the field of head-mounted tech, and after carrying the flag for so long with Glass, Google will team up with Mattel while using its innovative Cardboard VR tech to re-create a modern-day View-Master.

Google Brings Safari-Like Ultra Smooth Zoom Into Chrome For Mac

Paul Morris·February 12, 2015

How To Add Cricket World Cup 2015 Schedule To Google Calendar

Ben Reid·February 12, 2015

Here's how you can add all Cricket World Cup 2015 match fixtures / schedule to Google Calendar and view them on your smartphone, tablet or computer. More details on how to do so can be found here.

Google I/O 2015 Conference Dates, Ticket Registration Details Announced

Ben Reid·February 11, 2015

Google I/O 2015 developer conference dates and ticket registration details have been officially announced. For more details, head past the jump.

How To Get 2GB Of Free Google Drive Storage Space

Zayed Rehman·February 11, 2015

Got A Chromecast? Here’s How To Get Free $6 Google Play Credit

Ben Reid·February 7, 2015

Google's Chromecast took the entertainment market by storm when it launched all the way back in 2013. The HDMI dongle mightn't have been a set-top in the traditional sense, but it did prompt vendors of set-top boxes (read: Apple) into concerted expansion of services. One of the most enticing aspects of the Chromecast, besides the fact that it integrates with mobile devices and brought on-demand streaming services like Netflix to non-smart TV sets, is the price. At $35, it has been something of a revelation, but as if that price point wasn't reasonable enough, the Big G is now throwing in a digital gift to the value of six bucks to its highly valued army of Chromecast users. Check below for details on how you can claim yours!