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This Is What Android L Will Be Called When It’s Officially Rolled Out

Aatif·August 24, 2014

Google’s unique nomenclature for its Android operating system has always been something of interest to even the most staunch opponents of the platform. The Mountain View company opted for an unprecedented culture of naming Android versions after various desserts from around the globe, and so far, we’ve seen the likes of Éclair, Froyo, Jelly Bean, and KitKat, to name a few. The next iteration might be just around the corner, and it’s the time for the letter L, and Android L is what Google has been using in all its references to the next Android version as well. Today, however, new evidence points towards L standing for Lemon Meringue Pie.

50 Of Best Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana And Google Now Voice Commands Showcased On Video

Aatif·August 24, 2014

The concept of personal assistants has been around for a long, long time, and they indeed make one’s job a lot easier by sharing a hefty amount of your workload, maintaining schedules, prioritizing stuff, keeping track of projects and whatnot. With advancements in technology, a lot of that responsibility has shifted to our smartphones, further supported by the fact that not everyone can afford (or is entitled to) a personal assistant. Apple took the concept to the virtual world with its implementation of Siri, followed closely by Google Now and now, Microsoft’s Cortana for Windows Phone, with the latter being the highlight these days.

Google Releases Brand New App For iPhone: Photo Sphere Camera [Download]

Ben Reid·August 19, 2014

Watch: 4 New Android Wear Videos From Google Show Off The Platform’s Prowess

Aatif·August 16, 2014

Google’s Android Wear is one of the next big things in the technology world, and the company is ensuring that you don’t miss out on that. The Mountain View company has just released a number of ads for the Android Wear (four, to be exact) that showcase how useful the new form of gadgets can be, and what cool features they have on offer.

Google Play Music Is Offering A Bunch Of Songs For Free, Get Downloading

Ben Reid·August 13, 2014

Thanks to the likes of Google Play Music, accessing the content of our favorite artists and bands is now much easier than ever. Although many of us now utilize services like Spotify in order to stream music, the art of buying a song we happen to like is not completely obsolete, and in the case of Google Play Music's new freebie offer, you don't always have to stump up any money. For a presumably limited time, you can pick up full songs from artists like Katy Perry and Daft Punk completely free, and given that we don't know how long the offer's going to last, you'll want to get in quickly to avoid disappointment.

Android L Developer Preview 2 Download For Nexus 5, 7 Now Available [Direct Links]

Ben Reid·August 8, 2014

Android L Smartphones Will Have Support For Multiple User Accounts

Ben Reid·August 7, 2014

Google's Android L, which the search giant took the unprecedented step of launching at I/O this time around, offers a bunch of improvements over KitKat. Notably, it's laden with an all-new "Material Design,” but aside from tweaking the aesthetics, there are plenty of enhancements on the functionality side of things. As it has just emerged, multi-user support is also in the offing for smartphones, and given how families and groups like to share devices, seems a natural progression that perhaps should have arrived much earlier.

Android Fake ID Security Flaw Allows Hackers To Completely Take Over Your Device

Ben Reid·July 30, 2014

New 'Fake ID' security bug has now been found in Android that allows a malicious app to send faked credentials, disguising itself as a legitimate app. The security firm credited with discovering this new malware feels there's genuine cause for alarm.

Google Search App For iOS Has An Easter Egg Which You Probably Don’t Know About [Video]

Uzair Ghani·July 19, 2014

Google Has Released A Brand New App For iPhone: Analytics

Ben Reid·July 18, 2014

Google has just released a port of its Analytics app for those on Apple's iOS, packing in most of the features currently found in the pre-existing Android version. Having launched a couple of new apps for iOS during the past week including YouTube Creator Studio and AdWords Express, the release of Google Analytics seemed inevitable, and just a few days after those apps manifested over at the App Store, here it is. Full details, as well as the download link, can be seen below.

Famous iPhone Jailbreaker Geohot Is Now Working At Google As A Project Zero Hacker

Ben Reid·July 18, 2014

George Hotz, the famed iPhone jailbreaker and Android, PS3 hacker, has just joined Google’s Project Zero team of hackers. Better known as Geohot, he was the guy who successfully jailbroke first iPhone. He was also the first to jailbreak PlayStation 3 which landed him with a lawsuit from the Japanese outfit, and for responding with a rather hilarious rant / rap aimed at his accusers, he will forever go down in Internet folklore.

Google Chrome Is Killing Your Windows Laptop’s Battery, Here’s Why

Paul Morris·July 17, 2014

Android 4.4.4 Release 2 For Nexus 5 Now Available, Google Glass Updated To XE19.1

Ben Reid·July 16, 2014

One of the great benefits of owning a Nexus device, or a Google Play Edition of any other popular handset, is that the updates arrive quickly and without those cumbersome delays as vendors take the time to make their own personal tweaks. With Android KitKat 4.4.4 having trickled out a short while ago, those rocking the Nexus 5 have been able to get their fill almost immediately, and today, the search giant has rolled out a very minor bump to those based in Australia, New Zealand and India. Allied to this release of Android 4.4.4_r2, the Big G also pushed Glass's software to XE19.1, and below, you can catch all of the relevant details regarding both updates.

Google Smart Contact Lens To Soon Become A Reality As Licensing Deal Gets Signed

Ben Reid·July 15, 2014

Google is inarguably the most innovative company in the modern mobile industry, with several exciting products already in the pipeline. The head-mounted Glass device is perhaps the most eagerly-anticipated of them all, but as far as allowing us to engage with digital products using just our eyes, it's not the only project that the search giant is plotting. The company is also working on some smart contact lenses offering significant health benefits those suffering with diabetes, and today, this enterprise got a significant boost with the Big G having struck a licensing deal with Novartis subsidiary Alcon.

In Android L Material Design World, Here’s What Google’s Popular Apps Will Look Like

Ben Reid·July 15, 2014

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