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Google acquires Android performance optimizer FlexyCore in $23 Million deal
Google has acquired FlexyCore in a deal valued at $23 Million in a move to accelerate efforts to…
To help businesses, Google introduces Google Maps Engine Pro and companion Android app
In case you haven't noticed, Google has been slowly but surely reworking its Maps products into something that…
LG to begin working on Chrome OS projects, files for ‘ChromeOne,’ ‘ChromeDesk,’ and ‘ChromeStation’ trademarks
A lot of tech manufacturing giants see some potential in the Chrome OS brand— LG has been tied…
Nexus 5 could have an embargo that lifts on October 25
Well here's something interesting to start the new week. An Amazon user review for the RINGKE SLIM Nexus…
Photos leak of upcoming white Nexus 5, iPad 5, iPad mini 2
Incoming news from China this afternoon— some press images of a white Nexus 5, the iPad 5, and…
‘Steve Jobs patent’ upheld by USPTO, ‘massive setback’ for Samsung and Google
Apple just got a huge win that will result in continued problems for Samsung and Google. The “Steve…
Say hello to the Nexus 5, full press render leaks on Google servers [Update: Priced at $349]
Earlier today a leaked press render of the Nexus 5 with Telus branding surfaced. A lot of people think…
Android 4.4 KitKat website has JavaScript file with code for countdown clock
The official Android 4.4 KitKat and Nexus 5 announcements will most likely come hand in hand, and it…
Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 Kit Kat appear to now be on tap for October 28
Yesterday, the Google+ Kit Kat page posted what many people thought was a hint that Android 4.4 (and…
Is the official Google+ Kit Kat page hinting at an October 18 release?
Leave it to the Android community to come up with this one. Yesterday the official Google+ Kit Kat…
Nexus 5 and older version of Android 4.4 shows up in 7 minute hands on video
Ever since the Nexus 5 made a surprise appearance in the Google Kit Kat video, we have been…
Google to make improvements to tablet version of Play Store on November 21st
Google has had enormous success in the phone market with Android, but they've failed to offer any serious…
New Google Maps finally adds multiple destinations, other features announced
Google's Maps team announced today some new features for the Google Maps preview, including the addition of the…
Cruzerlite Androidified Nexus 5 cases already on sale
The Nexus 5 hasn't been announced yet, but that isn't stopping one UK retailer from offering cases for…
Nexus 5 won’t utilize mems|cam module after all
Last week rumors started to circulate that the Nexus 5 would sport mems camera technology, which utilizes faster…
Google Shopping now shows local results and product listings
Google Shopping is going through a few changes, most dealing with the implementation of local results. When a…
Nexus 5 release date and pricing leaks in Japan
We've been getting more and more information on the Nexus 5, and don't expect the news to slow…
HP announces Chromebook 11, includes Pixel-like design and IPS display
Although Chromebooks haven't taken off quite as much as Google would have liked them too, they still certainly…
Amazon now shipping the Chromecast Internationally
Google hasn't officially offered the Chromecast outside the U.S., but Amazon is now shipping internationally. There has been…
Eric Schmidt on Android security: ‘It’s more secure than the iPhone’
The public perception has always been that Apple's iPhone is more secure than Google's Android, but Google executive…
Google to offer battery size options for Nexus 5, pricing leaked
Just like the Nexus 4, Google will offer two different versions of the Nexus 5, but storage size won't…
Leaked screenshots suggest SMS/MMS support for Google Hangouts is close
Some new screenshots suggest support for SMS messaging is close to being included in Google's Hangouts messaging platform.…
Several HBO shows are now available for purchase on Google Play
HBO has (finally) reached some kind of agreement with Google to allow their shows to be sold through…
Google Sneaks Chrome OS Features Into Windows 8
Google's making headway these days pushing an app ecosystem out of the web browser and straight onto your…
Google now accepting Glassware applications for review process
Google has finally begun accepting Glass applications (Glassware) for review to be put up on the MyGlass app…
Rumor: Nexus smartwatch codenamed ‘Gem’ could be unveiled October 31
We know that Google is working on a smartwatch of their own, and the latest rumor is that…
Jelly Bean now on just about 50% of Android devices, Gingerbread keeps on ticking
It's that time of the month where we find out how fragmented Android is. I guess the good…
Google Glass wows fire chief
Although many people are concerned about the impact of Google Glass devices on society, at least one local…
Google Play vending machines arrive in Japan
So you're walking down the street and thinking to yourself that you would really like to find a…
Google Time Machine: new Google search Easter egg brings us back to 1998
Google has always been famous for their hidden Easter eggs in not only a lot of their products,…
Apple leads the pack as 2013’s “Most Innovative Company” for 9th consecutive year on BCG’s list
Today we have a list from Boston Consulting Group: “2013's Most Innovative Companies.” It isn't a surprise who's…
Google updating Gmail for Android with new look, small tweaks
Google announced today that Gmail for Android will be getting updated over the course of the next few…
Graphics benchmark scores reveal Nexus 5 graphics might
New benchmark scores have surfaced on the GFXBench site showing the Nexus 5 is ready to jump into…
Google files patent for online interactive book club
Google has recently filed a patent for a type of online, interactive book club. It sounds weird, but…
White House pushes FCC to mandate that carriers must unlock future devices
In a move that would certainly boost competition, consumer choice, and overall happiness in the mobile device community,…
Watching YouTube videos offline will be a reality very soon
YouTube is by far the most popular site for watching videos, but the only problem is you can't…