After the 2012 release of the acclaimed Nexus 7 tablet, Google and ASUS came through with an improved, more powerful and refreshed model last year in the form of the Nexus 7 (2013), and this time around, we're expecting the search giant to upgrade its famed line-up once more. With the I/O developers conference almost upon us, the Nexus 8 slate will probably (still skeptical) be showcased as Google's main hardware announcement, and now, we have what appears to be a legitimate leak of the device in photos.
Android 4.4.3 has just been officially rolled out over-the-air by Google, but as you'd expect, only a select batch of devices - notably the more recent Nexus models and Google Play Edition devices - will be in receipt of this relatively minor bump. Below, we'll check out the new features, run through the decidedly short list of compatible devices, and also present to you the download links (for Nexus devices) if you're unwilling to wait for the OTA.
Clearly not dissuaded after the monumental flop that was Google TV, the company behind Android is once again set to enter the set-top fox fray, this time using the power of its smartphone and tablet operating system as a basis for its new kit.
It had long since been reckoned that Google would be delving into the smartwatch game this year, and this notion was confirmed with the grand unveiling of Android Wear. With several OEM partners already on board, the search giant's ecosystem for wearables looks set to thrive, and having already given us a taster of the user interface, the Big G has today showcased Android Wear notifications.
It's a familiar story, unfortunately, but once again we're here to warn Android users that their smartphones and tablets could theoretically be recording video and taking pictures without them knowing, with the output then being uploaded to a remote server without any indication whatsoever.
The process of getting a refund for an app purchased on the Play Store can be a rather arduous task, and even though Google has a 15-minute grace period in place for those who wish to get their money back, things can get a little trickier after that time has passed. Sure, contacting the developer sometimes works, but if the dev chooses to ignore your protests, you're pretty much on your own. Now, though, Google has stepped in somewhat, and if you are in pursuit of a refund for an app or game, check the steps involved below.
Google Glass has become a source of interest in the recent weeks, with the company first opening up the expensive and highly advanced eyewear for sale for just a day, and then making it available for everyone in the US. It seems clear that Google is out to ensuring some rather heavy marketing for the Google Glass lineup, and their latest stint with tennis sensation Roger Federer and Stefan Edberg is sure to help that cause. Apparently, the two tennis giants stopped by the Google campus to try on the new eyewear, and take on each other in a friendly match that offered a unique perspective into the game.
Police in Dubai have been testing out Google's Glass in an attempt to bust those violating traffic laws and regulations. Following a pilot scheme by the New York Police Department in the United States, it's no surprise to see more law enforcement agencies utilizing the technologies offered by Google's head-mounted gadget, and apparently, Dubai's police force has already created two custom app tailored to stopping traffic violators in their tracks.
The Rubik's cube is well-known as being a very tricky puzzle, and before the Digital Age brought us Flappy Bird et al, many would kill some time trying to match up all of the colors on each face of the legendary puzzle. Now, to commemorate the Rubik's Cube's 40th birthday, you can try your hand at this classic challenge from right within your browser thanks to Google Doodle.
After what seems like an eternity of constantly battling one another in a courtroom, Apple and Google have come to a mutual agreement that will see the two technology giants ending all current patent litigations against each another. In an effort to avoid an escalation of the situation, and to prevent any additional bad blood from developing between two of Silicon Valley's most important companies, Apple and Google are understood to have thrashed out a ceasefire that is mutually suitable to all involved.
