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Google releases the official Hangouts v2 with SMS/MMS support to Google Play
Following up on their release of the new KitKat keyboard to Google Play earlier today, Google has also…
Google says barges to be “interactive space” to learn about technology
When floating barges connected to Google were discovered in San Francisco and in Portland, Maine, many were trying…
Google takes another step in bringing better commenting to YouTube
Anyone who has spent any time on the Internet knows that YouTube's comment system may best be described…
Nexus 7 coming to Verizon Wireless, but when?
Remember the Nexus 7 debacle from September? In a nutshell, Verizon refused to activate the 2013 Nexus 7…
Google Nexus 5 Scores 8/10 on iFixit Teardown
It seems that the heavily talked about Google Nexus 5 is not only an incredibly nice phone for…
Google Helpouts officially launched, available on the desktop or Android app
It was back in August that we found out about Google Helpouts. It's a new way for people…
Google kicks off “Connected Classrooms” program through Google+ Hangouts with a series of virtual field trips
Most of us can remember heading out on those big yellow school buses in elementary school on field…
Google has integrated Google Search heavily into the Google Launcher on KitKat
Here's some interesting information about the Google Experience launcher Android 4.4; it's basically just a front-end for Google…
Google’s mystery barge in San Francisco will include luxury showrooms and party deck
Remember that mystery barge in San Francisco that was thought to be a data center for Google? It's…
New KitKat keyboard available for download with emojis and space-awareness
The release of Android 4.4 KitKat continues to bring us new goodies as folks get their hands on…
Nexus 5 wallpapers now available to download
You have to love when factory images get released. You get all kinds of goodies. We already have…
Galaxy Nexus will not receive Android 4.4, Google will follow 18-month support window
The Galaxy Nexus, the device that started the “Ice Cream Sandwich-age” of Android, will unfortunately not be receiving…
Nexus 5 will not work on Verizon’s network
Verizon has had some major issues with carrying feature Android devices in the past. The Verizon Galaxy Nexus…
Sprint to offer Nexus 5 on Nov. 8, device to come to T-Mobile ‘in the coming weeks’
It looks like Sprint is going to be offering the Nexus 5 come November 8th, according to the…
Everything you need to know about Android 4.4 Kit Kat
Android 4.4 Kit Kat is finally official folks and will be rolling to devices soon. Google is calling…
Massive updates to Google Now to come alongside Android 4.4 launch
Google constantly updates Google Now, tweaking small things under the hood, normally without us even knowing it. But…
Wireless charging pad and ‘bumper’ and ‘QuickCover’ cases for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 launched by Google
Wireless charging isn't anything new when it comes to Nexus devices, and Google-branded charging pads aren't anything new…
Google officially unwraps Android 4.4 KitKat and new developer tools
Google has officially taken the wrapper off the newest version of their operating system, Android 4.4 KitKat. The…
Nexus 5 innards leak
So you are drinking your morning coffee and you're thinking to yourself, “I would really like to see…
Reddit user divulges more Nexus 5 details
I can guarantee you one thing. The Nexus 5 leaks will continue until Google officially announces the damn…
Google offering Spooky Savings for special Halloween game deals
If you are looking for something to do to pass the time in between visits from Trick-or-Treaters on…
Girl Receives Ticket For Driving While Wearing Google Glass
And so it begins. We can't help but feel this is merely the beginning of what will be…
17,000 Nexus 7 tablets donated to Hurricane Sandy victims by Google
One year has passed since Sandy destroyed parts of the East Coast, and now that efforts have been…
Sign up for a chance to test Google Products
How would you like to test a prototype of a new Google product? Well Google is looking for…
Google Helpouts Looks To Be Launching Tuesday, November 5th
Google Helpouts, “a new way to connect people who need help with people who can give help, over…
New Google+ app available for download, Adds new Auto Awesome features
Earlier today, Vic Gundotra unveiled some really cool enhancements for Google+. Now it's available for download. It appears…
Google+ gets 18 new features include Auto Awesome Movies, Auto Action, Auto Eraser, and SMS messaging in Hangouts
Vic Gundotra hosted a Google+ event this morning announcing 18 new features. Before we get into all the…
KitKat.com page for Android found in locked down state
As the world waits for Google to finally make the latest update of the Android system, KitKat, available…
Helpouts from Google could be announced tomorrow as part of Google+ event
Earlier today Google+ announced they were going to hold an event on Tuesday to announce some updates to…
Google looking to expand Glass Explorer program, current users will be given three invites to give out, asking price still $1500
Google is looking to expand its Glass Explorer program, which provides thousands of developers with the option to…
Nexus 5 camera samples leak on Google+
The Nexus 5 official announcement is going to come any day now, and we've received a series of…
What is Vic Gundotra excited about?
Is seems as though Vic Gundotra is a little excited for something today. I wonder what that could…
White Nexus 5 is real, launch date could be November 1
Yesterday @evleaks tipped us with a press render of the Nexus 5, and today they have done it…
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update schedule for Samsung devices leaks online
While many of us wait for the official release of Android 4.4 KitKat, most are still waiting on…
Google possibly building floating, water-based data center in San Francisco Bay
Barge BAL0010 in San Francisco is about to be the new home of what some believe is a…
Main focus of Android 4.4 Kit Kat could be Android TV
It was recently reported that Google is dropping the “Google TV” branding in favor of “Android TV.” How…