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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…
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…